Matt Schnell: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 2
Wins by submission: 9
Wins by decision: 6

Striking accuracy

40%

405 landed · 1,022 attempted

Takedown accuracy

44%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-03-02 to 2026-06-07

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Alessandro Costa
Jun 7, 2026
Loss
Joseph Morales
Nov 9, 2025
Loss
Jimmy Flick
Apr 27, 2025
Win
Cody Durden
Sep 7, 2024
Loss
Submission · Round 2 · 0:29
Steve Erceg
Mar 2, 2024
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:26
Matheus Nicolau
Dec 3, 2022
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:44
Su Mudaerji
Jul 16, 2022
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 4:24
Brandon Royval
May 7, 2022
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 2:14
Rogerio Bontorin
May 15, 2021
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Alexandre Pantoja
Dec 21, 2019
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:17
Jordan Espinosa
Aug 3, 2019
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 1:23
Louis Smolka
Mar 9, 2019
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 3:18
Naoki Inoue
Jun 23, 2018
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 4:48
Hector Sandoval
Apr 22, 2017
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:26
Rob Font
Dec 3, 2016
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 3:47

Matt Schnell Bio

Matt Schnell is an American mixed martial artist known as “Danger,” born January 15, 1990. A 5-foot-8 flyweight, he began training after graduating from high school and turned professional in 2012. Before reaching the UFC, Schnell won the Legacy FC interim flyweight championship in March 2016. He then appeared on The Ultimate Fighter 24, submitting Matt Rizzo before his tournament run ended against Tim Elliott. Schnell made his UFC debut on December 4, 2016.

Schnell’s UFC profile lists Brazilian jiu-jitsu as his fighting style, and his career has featured submission-oriented grappling alongside an aggressive willingness to exchange on the feet. His notable UFC moments include a triangle-choke comeback against Sumudaerji in 2022, a fight recognized by the promotion among its annual highlights. Schnell returned to competition in 2025 after stepping away following his September 2024 bout with Cody Durden. After a June 6, 2026 loss to Alessandro Costa, Schnell announced his retirement the following day; as of September 21, 2026, the UFC profile lists him as “Not Fighting.”

Record: 17-11-0
Division: Flyweight
Fighting style: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125 lbs.
Reach: 70"
Leg reach: 38.00
Gym / team: American Top Team (2014–2017)
Nationality: United States
Birth date: Jan 15, 1990 (age 36)
Age: 36
Country: United States

Matt Schnell Questions & Answers

What is Matt Schnell’s current MMA career status?

Matt Schnell announced his retirement from MMA on June 7, 2026, after his June 6 bout with Alessandro Costa. The UFC currently lists his status as “Not Fighting.”

Which UFC division did Matt Schnell compete in?

Schnell was primarily a UFC flyweight. His official UFC profile identifies him with the flyweight division.

How tall is Matt Schnell?

Matt Schnell is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall.

When was Matt Schnell born?

Matt Schnell was born on January 15, 1990.

Did Matt Schnell attend college?

Schnell said on his UFC profile that he attended Bossier Parish Community College but did not complete a degree.

Did Matt Schnell win a title before joining the UFC?

Yes. Schnell held the Legacy FC interim flyweight championship before appearing on The Ultimate Fighter 24 and beginning his UFC career.

What was Matt Schnell’s fighting style?

The UFC lists Schnell’s style as Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He identified the D’Arce choke as a favorite grappling technique and the cross as a favorite striking technique.