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Matt Kovacs

"The Attack"
18-20-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur kickboxing 2-0Amateur MMA 4-3Pro bare-knuckle 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Jag Bhullar · TKO · Aug 10, 2024

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Mike HayesUD · R3 5:00
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Strikeforce at the Dome·February 22, 2008

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CAREER SUMMARY

Matt Kovacs holds a professional MMA record of 18-20-0. Kovacs has won 18 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 20 career losses, 8 came by KO/TKO and 11 by submission. Kovacs also has 2 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: February 22, 2008. Tracked organizations: STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
260 lbs118 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
May 9, 1981
Age
45
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Jag Bhullar
    War Championship 11· Aug 10, 2024· Heavyweight· 18-20 vs 9-0
    TKO
    R2 · 1:46
  2. WIN
    vs Josh Bonner
    COGA Combat Games 67· Jan 29, 2022· Super Heavyweight· 18-19 vs 1-5
    TKO
    R1 · 4:51
  3. LOSS
    Fusion Fight League· Jul 31, 2021· Heavyweight· 17-19 vs 79-22
    SUB
    R2 · 0:52
  4. WIN
    vs Juan Figuerva×1Title bout · Title win #1
    COGA Combat Games 63· Jan 11, 2020· Heavyweight· 17-18 vs 2-1
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Nick Mills
    Reign FC 5· Nov 16, 2019· Heavyweight· 16-18 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:08
  6. LOSS
    BYB 2: Brawl for it All· Apr 5, 2019· Heavyweight· 15-18 vs 8-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:44
  7. WIN
    vs Randy Zarza
    COGA Combat Games 62· Feb 23, 2019· Heavyweight· 15-17 vs 3-4
    TKO
    R1 · 3:51
  8. WIN
    vs Matt Howell
    COGA Combat Games 60· Feb 17, 2018· Heavyweight· 14-17 vs 2-8
    TKO
    R3 · 4:01
  9. LOSS
    vs Paul Hoffman
    WFC 80· Sep 30, 2017· Heavyweight· 13-17 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:47
  10. WIN
    vs Kyle Keeney
    WFC 70· Apr 29, 2017· Heavyweight· 13-16 vs 14-19
    TKO
    R2 · 1:49
  11. WIN
    vs Bill Wilder
    WSOF 32: Moraes vs. Hill 2· Jul 30, 2016· Heavyweight· 12-16 vs 8-7
    TKO
    R1 · 4:22
  12. LOSS
    vs Kevin Sears
    SCL: Fight for Our Troops· Feb 27, 2016· Heavyweight· 11-16 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:14
  13. LOSS
    Just Scrap· Nov 13, 2015· Heavyweight· 11-15 vs 21-14
    TKO
    R1 · 0:52
  14. LOSS
    ExciteFight· Jul 18, 2015· Heavyweight· 11-14 vs 1-0
    SUB
    R1 · 3:45
  15. LOSS
    Prime Fighting 5· Mar 14, 2015· Heavyweight· 11-13 vs 4-0
    SUB
    R1 · 2:34
  16. LOSS
    vs Kenny Garner
    HOF: A New Dawn· Sep 6, 2014· Heavyweight· 11-12 vs 13-7
    SUB
    R2 · 2:08
  17. WIN
    vs Andy Petek
    Cage Warrior Combat 15· Jul 19, 2014· Heavyweight· 11-11 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:23
  18. WIN
    vs Nate Cook
    Cage Warrior Combat 14· May 31, 2014· Heavyweight· 10-11 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:58
  19. WIN
    Cage Warrior Combat 9· Nov 2, 2013· Heavyweight· 9-11 vs 14-17
    UD
  20. LOSS
    CageSport 26· Aug 24, 2013· Heavyweight· 8-11 vs 10-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:14
  21. WIN
    vs Trent Standing
    Cage Warrior Combat 5· Jun 8, 2013· Heavyweight· 8-10 vs 2-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:24
  22. WIN
    vs David Alexander
    Cage Warrior Combat 3· Dec 1, 2012· Heavyweight· 7-10 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:33
  23. LOSS
    vs Richard Foster
    CageSport 21· Sep 29, 2012· Heavyweight· 6-10 vs 2-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:21
  24. LOSS
    ShoFight 20· Jun 16, 2012· Heavyweight· 6-9 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:50
  25. LOSS
    Rumble on the Ridge 21· Dec 10, 2011· Heavyweight· 6-8 vs 6-0
    TKO
  26. LOSS
    vs Kyle Keeney
    CageSport 14· Apr 22, 2011· 6-7 vs 12-9
    SUB
    R2 · 1:03
  27. LOSS
    Rumble on the Ridge 16· Jan 15, 2011· Heavyweight· 6-6 vs 13-4-1
    SUB
    R3 · 4:23
  28. WIN
    vs Josh Bennett
    Rumble on the Ridge 14· Oct 30, 2010· Heavyweight· 6-5 vs 8-8
    TKO
    R2 · 2:14
  29. LOSS
    vs Nick Braker
    CageSport 12· Oct 2, 2010· Heavyweight· 5-5 vs 8-6
    SUB
    R2 · 4:50
  30. LOSS
    Lightning at Legends 5· Jul 31, 2010· Heavyweight· 5-4 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R1 · 2:22
  31. WIN
    vs Corey Williams×1Title bout · Title win #1
    CageSport 10· May 15, 2010· Heavyweight· 5-3 vs 6-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:12
  32. LOSS
    vs Daniel Stewart
    Conquest of the Cage 8· Mar 30, 2010· Heavyweight· 4-3 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R4 · 2:35
  33. WIN
    vs Bobby Favors
    Minnesota Regional· Aug 23, 2009· 4-2 vs 9-7
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs Josh Queen×1Title bout · Title win #1
    PFA: Ultimate Cage Fighting 12· Mar 27, 2009· Heavyweight· 3-2 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:12
  35. WIN
    vs Tim Perales×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Conquest Of The Cage 3· Sep 17, 2008· Heavyweight· 2-2 vs 0-2
    TKO
  36. LOSS
    vs Josh Bennett
    SportFight 22· Apr 18, 2008· Heavyweight· 1-2 vs 6-3
    TKO
    R2 · 1:17
  37. WIN
    vs Kyle Levinton
    Conquest Of The Cage 1· Nov 6, 2007· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:52

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1509▼5
Peak
1602Aug 23, 2009
Rated fights
38
1450150015501600200820112014201720202023Nov 6, 2007 · 1533Feb 23, 2008 · 1493Apr 18, 2008 · 1456Sep 17, 2008 · 1508Mar 27, 2009 · 1572Aug 23, 2009 · 1602Mar 30, 2010 · 1573May 15, 2010 · 1597Jul 31, 2010 · 1564Oct 2, 2010 · 1531Oct 30, 2010 · 1554Jan 15, 2011 · 1540Apr 22, 2011 · 1518Dec 10, 2011 · 1496Jun 16, 2012 · 1478Sep 29, 2012 · 1458Dec 1, 2012 · 1485Jun 8, 2013 · 1507Aug 24, 2013 · 1498Nov 2, 2013 · 1506May 31, 2014 · 1517Jul 19, 2014 · 1531Sep 6, 2014 · 1525Mar 14, 2015 · 1518Jul 18, 2015 · 1506Nov 13, 2015 · 1496Feb 27, 2016 · 1486Jul 30, 2016 · 1503Apr 29, 2017 · 1514Sep 30, 2017 · 1503Feb 17, 2018 · 1512Feb 23, 2019 · 1522Apr 5, 2019 · 1512Nov 16, 2019 · 1523Jan 11, 2020 · 1533Jul 31, 2021 · 1517Jan 29, 2022 · 1526Aug 10, 2024 · 15091509

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Frequently asked questions

When does Matt Kovacs fight next?

Matt Kovacs has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Matt Kovacs's record?

Matt Kovacs's professional MMA record is 18-20-0.

Who is Matt Kovacs fighting next?

Matt Kovacs's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Matt Kovacs fight last?

Matt Kovacs most recently fought Mike Hayes at Strikeforce: Strikeforce at the Dome on Friday, February 22, 2008, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Matt Kovacs fight in?

Matt Kovacs fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Matt Kovacs have?

Matt Kovacs has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Matt Kovacs?

Matt Kovacs is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Matt Kovacs weigh?

Matt Kovacs weighs 260 lbs (118 kg).

What is Matt Kovacs's reach?

Matt Kovacs has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Matt Kovacs?

Matt Kovacs is 45 years old (born May 9, 1981).

Where is Matt Kovacs from?

Matt Kovacs is from the United States.

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