Matt Kovacs
| Age | 43 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight |
Matt Kovacs is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 17 wins, 20 losses and 0 draws
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 17-20-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 9 months, 4 days |
| Rounds Fought | 49.3 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 2.2 |
| Longest Layoff | 2 years, 6 months, 11 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 4 weeks, 0 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 13 | 2 | 2 | |
| Losses | 7 | 11 | 1 |
| Finish Rate | 88.2% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 90.0% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 11.8% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 5.0% |
| Win by KO Rate | 76.5% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 35.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 11.8% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 55.0% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | 12 |
| Fastest SUB | 03:08 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 06:03 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 1.4 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 07:09 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 08/10/2024 |
L
(17-19-0) |
Arjan Bhullar
(12-3-0) |
HW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Punches)
War Championship 11 |
2 | 03:13 | |
| NRB | 01/29/2022 |
W
(16-19-0) |
Josh Bonner
(1-6-0) |
HW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Punches)
Supreme Showdown 6 |
1 | 04:51 | |
| NRB | 07/31/2021 |
L
(16-18-0) |
Travis Wiuff
(80-22-0) |
HW
( 254.0 vs. 264.5 ) |
Submission
(Arm Triangle Choke)
Fusion Fight League: Fights Under the Lights |
2 | 00:52 | |
| NRB | 01/11/2020 |
W
(15-18-0) |
Juan Figuerva-Ventura
(2-3-0) |
HW |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
COGA 63 - Supreme Showdown 5 |
5 | 05:00 |
|
| NRB | 11/16/2019 |
W
(14-18-0) |
Nick Mills
(0-1-0) |
HW |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Reign Fighting Championship 11/16/19 |
1 | 03:08 | |
| OFF | 04/05/2019 |
L
(14-17-0) |
Jamelle Jones
(15-8-0) |
HW
( 250.0 vs. 247.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Triangle Choke)
BYB Brawl 1: Brawl For It All |
1 | 01:44 | |
| NRB | 02/23/2019 |
W
(13-17-0) |
Randy Zarza
(4-4-0) |
HW |
TKO/RSC
Supreme Showdown 4 |
1 | 03:51 | |
| NRB | 02/17/2018 |
W
(12-17-0) |
Matt Howell
(2-12-0) |
TKO/RSC
COGA 60 - Supreme Showdown 3 |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 09/30/2017 |
L
(12-16-0) |
Paul Hoffman
(2-1-0) |
HW |
Submission
(Americana)
WFC 80 |
1 | 01:47 | |
| NRB | 04/29/2017 |
W
(11-16-0) |
Kyle Keeney
(13-22-0) |
HW |
TKO/RSC
WFC 70 |
2 | 01:39 | |
| OFF | 07/30/2016 |
W
(10-16-0) |
Bill Widler
(8-8-0) |
HW
( 262.0 vs. 248.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
World Series of Fighting 32 - Moraes vs Hill 2 |
1 | 04:22 | |
| OFF | 02/27/2016 |
L
(10-15-0) |
Kevin Sears
(8-8-0) |
HW
( 267.0 * vs. 254.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
Sparta Combat League 02/27/16 |
2 | 02:14 | |
| OFF | 11/13/2015 |
L
(10-14-0) |
Wesley Correira
(21-16-0) |
HW
( 268.0 * vs. 272.0* ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Just Scrap 11/13/15 |
1 | 00:52 | |
| NRB | 07/18/2015 |
Unknown
(10-13-0) |
Daniel Spitz
(6-3-0) |
Unknown
Conquest of the Cage - MMA Summer Showdown II |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| OFF | 03/14/2015 |
L
(10-12-0) |
Christopher DeLaRocha
(5-3-0) |
HW
( 263.0 vs. 247.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Prime Fighting V |
1 | 02:34 |
|
| OFF | 09/06/2014 |
L
(10-11-0) |
Kenneth Garner
(16-12-0) |
HW
( 262.4 vs. 257.2 ) |
Submission
HOF - A New Dawn |
2 | 02:08 | |
| OFF | 05/31/2014 |
W
(9-11-0) |
Nate Cook
(0-4-0) |
HW
( 255.0 vs. 206.5 ) |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
Cage Warrior Combat 05/31/14 |
1 | 03:58 | |
| OFF | 11/02/2013 |
W
(8-11-0) |
Maurice Smith
(14-14-0) |
HW
( 256.5 vs. 232.5 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Cage Warrior Combat 9 |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 08/24/2013 |
L
(8-10-0) |
Anthony Hamilton
(21-12-0) |
HW
( 264.0 vs. 252.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
CageSport 26 |
1 | 02:14 |
|
| NRB | 06/08/2013 |
W
(7-10-0) |
Trent Standing
(4-6-0) |
KO
Cage Warrior Combat 5 |
1 | 02:24 | ||
| NRB | 12/01/2012 |
W
(6-10-0) |
David Alexander
(0-2-0) |
HW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Cage Warrior Combat - Pummel at the Point |
1 | 01:33 | |
| OFF | 09/29/2012 |
L
(6-9-0) |
Richard Foster
(6-6-0) |
HW
( 250.0 vs. 232.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
CageSport XXI |
1 | 04:21 | |
| OFF | 06/16/2012 |
L
(6-8-0) |
Michael Wessel
(15-7-0) |
HW
( 253.0 vs. 260.1 ) |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
ShoFIGHT 20 |
2 | 04:50 | |
| NRB | 12/10/2011 |
L
(6-7-0) |
Anthony Hamilton
(21-12-0) |
HW |
Submission
(Strikes)
Rumble on the Ridge XXI |
2 | 05:00 |
|
| OFF | 04/23/2011 |
L
(6-6-0) |
Kyle Keeney
(13-22-0) |
HW
( 231.0 vs. 258.0 ) |
Submission
(Choke)
CageSport MMA XIV |
2 | 01:03 | |
| NRB | 01/15/2011 |
L
(6-5-0) |
Mike Hayes
(19-12-2) |
HW
( 260.8 vs. 248.8 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Rumble on The Ridge XVI |
3 | 04:23 |
|
| NRB | 10/30/2010 |
W
(5-5-0) |
Josh Bennett
(7-11-0) |
HW
( 260.0 vs. 260.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
Rumble on The Ridge XIV |
2 | 02:14 | |
| OFF | 10/02/2010 |
L
(5-4-0) |
Nick Braker
(7-8-0) |
HW
( 263.0 vs. 250.5 ) |
Submission
(Choke)
CageSport MMA |
2 | 04:50 |
|
| NRB | 07/31/2010 |
L
(5-3-0) |
Trevor Smith
(13-9-0) |
HW |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
Lightning at Legends |
1 | 02:22 |
|
| OFF | 05/15/2010 |
W
(4-3-0) |
Corey Williams
(21-7-0) |
HW
( 249.5 vs. 260.5 ) |
TKO/RSC
CageSport MMA |
1 | 02:12 |
|
| NRB | 03/30/2010 |
L
(4-2-0) |
Daniel Stewart
(7-4-0) |
HW |
TKO/RSC
Conquest of the Cage 3/30/10 |
4 | 02:35 |
|
| NRB | 08/23/2009 |
W
(3-2-0) |
Bobby Favors
(9-16-0) |
KO
Iron Rage 8/23/09 |
1 | 02:42 | ||
| OFF | 03/27/2009 |
W
(2-2-0) |
Josh Queen
(5-2-0) |
HW
( 256.0 vs. 249.0 ) |
KO
Coeur d'Alene, ID 3/27/09 |
1 | 00:12 | |
| NRB | 09/17/2008 |
W
(1-2-0) |
Tim Perales
(2-1-0) |
HW |
KO
Conquest of the Cage 3 |
2 | 05:00 |
|
| NRB | 04/18/2008 |
L
(1-1-0) |
Josh Bennett
(7-11-0) |
TKO/RSC
SportFight22: Re-Awakening |
2 | 01:17 | ||
| OFF | 02/23/2008 |
L
(1-0-0) |
Mike Hayes
(19-12-2) |
HW
( 244.0 vs. 230.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Strikeforce at the Dome |
3 | 05:00 | |
| NRB | 11/06/2007 |
W
(0-0-0) |
Kyle Levinton
(0-3-0) |
TKO/RSC
Conquest of the Cage |
1 | 04:52 |
Official Professional Bare Knuckle Fighting Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 09/16/2023 |
L
(0-0-0) |
Isaac Villanueva
(3-2-0) |
HW |
TKO
BYB Extreme Fighting Series 20: Brawl on the Bayou |
1 | 00:00 | |
| NRB | 03/07/2020 |
Unknown
(0-0-0) |
Chris Barnett
(0-0-0) |
Unknown
BYB Extreme Fighting Series 3 - Brawl at the Rock |
5 | 00:00 |
Official Professional Kickboxing Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 02/10/2024 |
L
(3-1-0) |
Sua Tuani
(2-0-0) |
HW |
TKO
War Kickboxing IX |
1 | 00:00 |
|
| NRB | 04/01/2023 |
W
(2-1-0) |
Jared Torgeson
(0-1-0) |
HW |
Decision
(Split)
War Kickboxing VIII |
5 | 03:00 |
|
| NRB | 11/12/2022 |
W
(1-1-0) |
Josh Bonner
(0-1-0) |
HW |
TKO
(Strikes)
War Kickboxing VII |
2 | 02:28 | |
| NRB | 05/14/2022 |
W
(0-1-0) |
Danny Bennett
(0-1-0) |
HW |
TKO
(Corner Stoppage)
War Kickboxing VI |
2 | 00:00 | |
| NRB | 11/20/2021 |
L
(0-0-0) |
Sua Tuani
(2-0-0) |
HW |
TKO
War Kickboxing V |
1 | 00:00 |
|
* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |
Amateur Career Statistics
| AM Record | 4-3-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 3 months, 17 days |
| Rounds Fought | 9.3 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 3.1 |
| Longest Layoff | 1 year, 1 month, 3 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 4 weeks, 0 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Losses | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Finish Rate | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 66.7% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 33.3% |
| Win by KO Rate | 100.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 33.3% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 33.3% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 29 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | 29 |
| Fastest SUB | - |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 01:51 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 2.3 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 06:51 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Amateur MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 10/25/2008 |
L
(4-2-0) |
Mike Wanaka
(1-0-0) |
TKO/RSC
AX Fighting Championships: Halloween Havoc |
2 | 03:00 | ||
| NRB | 09/22/2007 |
L
(4-1-0) |
Thomas Ogden
(1-0-0) |
HW |
Decision
AX Fighting Championships 18: The Art of War |
3 | 03:00 | |
| NRB | 05/19/2007 |
L
(4-0-0) |
Emery Meeks
(2-1-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
USA Mixed Martial Arts: North West Fighting Challenge 5 |
3 | 02:35 | ||
| NRB | 02/10/2007 |
W
(3-0-0) |
Miles Coble
(3-9-0) |
TKO/RSC
Black Eye Invitational 4 |
1 | 02:20 | ||
| NRB | 11/18/2006 |
W
(2-0-0) |
Mike Mesa
(0-1-0) |
TKO/RSC
(Punches)
USA Mixed Martial Arts: Northwest Fighting Challenge 4 |
1 | 00:29 | ||
| NRB | 10/21/2006 |
W
(1-0-0) |
Anthony Hugo
(0-2-0) |
TKO/RSC
(Punches)
USA Mixed Martial Arts: Pacific Northwest Invitational 3 |
1 | 02:53 | ||
| NRB | 07/08/2006 |
W
(0-0-0) |
Darren Hillstead
(0-1-0) |
TKO/RSC
(Punches)
USA Mixed Martial Arts: Ring Rage 3 |
1 | 01:44 |
|
* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |