Fighters » Matt Schnell
Matt Schnell has had several notable fights throughout his UFC career, marked by exciting submissions and bonus-winning performances. The table below summarizes some of his most significant bouts:
| Opponent | Result | Method | Event Date | Significance / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Su Mudaerji | Win | Technical Submission (Triangle Choke) | July 16, 2022 | Fight of the Night; dramatic comeback victory |
| Brandon Royval | Loss | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | May 7, 2022 | Fight of the Night |
| Jordan Espinosa | Win | Submission (Triangle Choke) | August 3, 2019 | Performance of the Night |
| Louis Smolka | Win | Submission (Triangle Choke) | March 9, 2019 | First-round submission win |
| Alexandre Pantoja | Loss | KO (Punch) | December 21, 2019 | Loss to a top-ranked contender |
| Cody Durden | Loss | Submission (Ninja Choke) | September 7, 2024 | Schnell left his gloves in the octagon, signaling his retirement |
| Jimmy Flick | Win | Decision (Unanimous) | April 26, 2025 | Return fight after brief hiatus |
- Fighting Style: Schnell is known as a skilled grappler with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu base, which is reflected in his nine career wins by submission. However, he has also been in several stand-up wars.
- Career Context: Schnell was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions and is a former Legacy FC Flyweight Champion. His fights are often action-packed, as evidenced by his three UFC bonus awards.
