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Connor “The Controller”Matthews

UFC7-4-0

Division
Lightweight
Stance
Switch
Height
5' 8"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
71"
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Latest 3 verified results in our archive · 2024-03-30 to 2025-05-17

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Fight history

  • Yadier Del Valle

    May 17, 2025

    Loss

    Submission · Round 1 · 2:54

  • Jose Miguel Delgado

    Feb 15, 2025

    Loss

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:58

  • Dennis Buzukja

    Mar 30, 2024

    Loss

    KO/TKO · Round 3 · 0:22

Connor Matthews Bio

Connor Matthews is an American mixed martial artist known as “The Controller,” a featherweight nickname drawn from his former service as a United States Air Force combat controller. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he began martial arts at age three, took up MMA in high school in 2008, and made his first fight appearance in 2011. Matthews turned professional in 2019 and built his career in New England, where he trained with the New England Cartel under Tyson Chartier.

Matthews reached the UFC after two Dana White’s Contender Series appearances. He lost to Francis Marshall in 2022, then earned a decision over Jair Farias on October 10, 2023, which secured his UFC opportunity. His Octagon debut came against Dennis Buzukja on March 30, 2024. UFC lists Matthews in the featherweight division, at 5 feet 8 inches with a 71-inch reach, and currently labels his status “Not Fighting” as of September 28, 2026. He has described himself as an adaptable all-around fighter, citing wrestling, grappling, jiu-jitsu, boxing and kickboxing as parts of his game.

Record
7-4-0
Division
Lightweight
Stance
Switch
Height
5' 8"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
71"

Connor Matthews Questions & Answers

What division does Connor Matthews compete in?

Connor Matthews competes in the UFC featherweight division.

How tall is Connor Matthews and when was he born?

Matthews is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall with a 71-inch reach. His birth date is May 31, 1992.

When did Connor Matthews make his UFC debut?

Matthews made his UFC debut on March 30, 2024, against Dennis Buzukja in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

How did Connor Matthews earn a UFC opportunity?

After an earlier Contender Series setback, Matthews defeated Jair Farias on Dana White’s Contender Series on October 10, 2023, and earned a UFC contract.

What is Connor Matthews’ fighting style?

Matthews has characterized himself as a well-rounded MMA fighter, emphasizing his ability to wrestle, grapple and use jiu-jitsu, boxing and kickboxing rather than relying on one discipline.

What did Connor Matthews do before becoming a professional fighter?

Before focusing on MMA, Matthews served for six years in the United States Air Force as a combat controller in special operations. That background inspired his nickname, “The Controller.”

Is Connor Matthews currently listed as an active UFC fighter?

As of September 28, 2026, the UFC athlete profile lists Matthews’ status as “Not Fighting.”