Matt Schnell

"Danger"

17-11-0★ 3bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 10-2Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Alessandro Costa · TKO · Jun 6, 2026

17-11-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Alessandro CostaTKO · R1 2:28

UFCUFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim·June 6, 2026

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Matt Schnell holds a professional MMA record of 17-11-0. Schnell has won 17 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Schnell lands 4.05 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 0.59 takedowns per 15 minutes. Schnell also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: June 6, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 15, 1990
Age: 36
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Alessandro Costa
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim· Jun 6, 2026· Catchweight· 17-11 vs 16-5
TKO
R1 · 2:28
LOSS
vs Joseph Morales
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brown· Nov 8, 2025· Flyweight· 17-10 vs 14-2
SUB
R1 · 2:54
WIN
vs Jimmy Flick
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates· Apr 26, 2025· Flyweight· 17-9 vs 17-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Cody Durden
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady· Sep 7, 2024· Bantamweight· 16-9 vs 17-6-1
SUB
R2 · 0:29
LOSS
vs Steve Erceg
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gaziev· Mar 2, 2024· Flyweight· 16-8 vs 12-1
TKO
R2 · 0:26
LOSS
vs Matheus Nicolau
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland· Dec 3, 2022· Flyweight· 16-7 vs 19-2-1
TKO
R2 · 1:44
WIN
vs Sumudaerji
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Rodriguez· Jul 16, 2022· Flyweight· 16-6 vs 16-5
SUB
R2 · 4:24
FOTN
LOSS
vs Brandon Royval
UFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje· May 7, 2022· Flyweight· 15-6 vs 14-6
SUB
R1 · 2:14
FOTN
NC
vs Rogerio Bontorin
UFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler· May 15, 2021· Bantamweight· 15-5 vs 16-3
Overturned
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tyson Nam
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny· Jan 20, 2021· Flyweight· 15-5 vs 20-12-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Jung· Dec 21, 2019· Flyweight· 14-5 vs 22-4
TKO
R1 · 4:17
WIN
vs Jordan Espinosa
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler· Aug 3, 2019· Flyweight· 14-4 vs 14-6
SUB
R1 · 1:23
POTN
WIN
vs Louis Smolka
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Dos Santos· Mar 9, 2019· Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 15-6
SUB
R1 · 3:18
WIN
vs Naoki Inoue
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Edwards· Jun 24, 2018· Flyweight· 12-4 vs 9-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marco Beltran
UFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Flyweight· 11-4 vs 14-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Hector Sandoval
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Lobov· Apr 22, 2017· Flyweight· 10-4 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 4:24
LOSS
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: A Tournament of Champions· Dec 3, 2016· Bantamweight· 10-3 vs 13-2
TKO
R1 · 3:47
WIN
vs Klayton Mai
Legacy FC 52· Mar 25, 2016· Flyweight· 10-2 vs 8-2
SUB
R1 · 2:14
WIN
vs Jonathan Martinez
Legacy FC 49· Dec 4, 2015· Flyweight· 9-2 vs 7-1
DQ
R2 · 2:21
WIN
vs Vanderlei Leite
Legacy FC 42· Jun 26, 2015· Flyweight· 8-2 vs 5-5
TKO
R1 · 0:19
WIN
vs Albert Tapia
Legacy FC· May 29, 2015· Flyweight· 7-2 vs 2-3
SUB
R2 · 3:19
WIN
vs Chris Myers
Caged Warrior Championship 6· Feb 21, 2015· Flyweight· 6-2 vs 6-13
SUB
R1 · 0:17
WIN
vs Thomas Coleman
Summit FC 8· Nov 22, 2014· Flyweight· 5-2 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Latral Perdue
GFA 27: The Stage· Sep 19, 2014· Flyweight· 4-2 vs 1-5
TKO
R1 · 0:11
LOSS
vs Klayton Mai
Legacy FC 32· Jun 20, 2014· Flyweight· 3-2 vs 6-1
SUB
R2 · 1:04
WIN
vs Roger Reyes
WFC 17: Battle at the Belle Series· Jan 25, 2014· Flyweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:26
LOSS
vs Elias Garcia
Legacy FC 20· May 31, 2013· Flyweight· 2-1 vs 4-0
MD
WIN
vs Marcus Dupar
Legacy FC 15· Nov 16, 2012· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Ryan Hollis
Legacy FC 14· Sep 14, 2012· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SD

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKarateBoxingBJJ

2016Interim Flyweight Championship · Legacy Fighting Championship
2011Champion · Golden Gloves · Louisiana State Golden Gloves
2011Champion · Golden Gloves · Mid-South Golden Gloves (regional)
Black belt · Karate
Purple belt · BJJ

Camp

Fortis MMA · Dallas, Texas, United States
American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States Former

Coaches

Sayif Saud · Head coach

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (208 fighters)

Punch power47

Kick power54

Punch speed68

Kick speed57

Accuracy61

Takedowns67

Ground striking67

Submissions96

Chin62

Body strength72

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-11-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.05per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.18per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.59per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed43%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-9-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.05per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.18per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.59per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed43%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Matt Schnell sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Matt Schnell has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×2★ Performance of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Matt Schnell earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Matt Schnell's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #7 Flyweight
First ranked: Dec 17, 2018
Times ranked: 235

Flyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1629▼13
Peak: 1738Aug 3, 2019
Rated fights: 28

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Frequently asked questions

When does Matt Schnell fight next?

Matt Schnell has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Matt Schnell's record?

Matt Schnell's professional MMA record is 17-11-0.

Who is Matt Schnell fighting next?

Matt Schnell's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Matt Schnell fight last?

Matt Schnell most recently fought Alessandro Costa at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim on Saturday, June 6, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Matt Schnell fight in?

Matt Schnell fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Matt Schnell have?

Matt Schnell has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Matt Schnell won?

Matt Schnell has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Matt Schnell?

Matt Schnell is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Matt Schnell weigh?

Matt Schnell weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Matt Schnell's reach?

Matt Schnell has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Matt Schnell?

Matt Schnell is 36 years old (born Jan 15, 1990).

Where is Matt Schnell from?

Matt Schnell is from the United States.

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