| Celebrated Name: | Matt Brown |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Matthew Burton Brown |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 40 years old |
| Birth Date: | 10 January 1981 |
| Birth Place: | Jamestown, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 78 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Colleen Brown |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (N/A) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Matt Brown Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Mixed martial artist |
| Salary: | $794,00 |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $1 million |
| Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Matt Brown is an American mixed martial artist who is currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship since 2004. He is a former contestant of The Ultimate Fighter television series. He is also known by his ring name ‘The Immortal.’ He has won 21 games out of 37 professional fights in his career to date. His highest ranking is No. 15 in the UFC Welterweight.
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Early Life & Biography
Matt Brown was born on 1 January 1981, in Jamestown, Ohio, USA. He did his schooling from Greeneview High School but later realized that he could not visit school daily and complete his studies. He decided to home school for the rest of his school life after he struggled to fit in. He lived in a small town where there was no great infrastructure and facilities. He became frustrated with his situation and turned to alcoholism and drugs.
He was also into the addiction of meth and cocaine and often got involved in fights at various clubs. In his teens, he survived from highly overdosed heroin attack, and since then, he was called ‘The Immortal’ and later turned homeless and found himself in prison. His interest in MMA grew up when he practiced submission holds, which he saw on recorded VHS tapes.
Personal Life
Matt Brown married the love of his life, Colleen Brown, and later she gave birth to their twin sons on 8 October 2010. Matt was a personal trainer of the sport before he came to the profession. He is a big heavy metal fan and was also among the crowd when Dimebag Darrell, the former Pantera guitarist, was shot to death while he was performing on stage on December 8, 2004.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 10 January 1981, Matt Brown is 40 years old as of today’s date 25th December 2024. His height is 1.83 m tall, and his weight is 78 kg.
Career
Matt Brown’s professional career started in 2005 when he defeated his first-ever opponent in a 2-0 victory via submission. Matt soon lifted the ISCF East Coast Welterweight Championship after he defeated Douglas Lima after the 2: 50 minute in the stoppage time. Brown was broke after a period of time and had no money to survive. But then, he was selected in The Ultimate Fighter trials and started training with Matt Hume in Seattle in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was one of the thirty-two fighters who were opted in the UFC along with a whooping six-digit contract of the same. In his first match, he defeated Josh Hall by TKO. He lost to Amir Sadollah in the quarter-finals who later became the champion of the season by triangular choke.
Awards & Achievements
Matt Brown is one of the most famous names in The Ultimate Fighter ring, who has defeated almost all the strong opponents. He has also been awarded several awards and medals throughout his lifetime, some of which include
- Fighter of the Night (3 times)
- Knockout of the Night (one time)
- Performance of the Night (two times)
- ISCF East Coast Welterweight Championship (one time)
- Best Knockout of the Year (2017)
Net Worth & Salary of Matt Brown in 2024
Matt Brown’s fighting career almost ended at one point in time but was soon opted for The Ultimate Fighter along with a whopping 6-digit contract. He was among the 32 contestants of the season. As of December 2024, His total net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, the majority of which comes from UFC, where he receives endorsement deals and get sponsored by several brands. He gets paid for every single match and is among the to paid fighters.
Matt Brown is one of the most successful fighters UFC has ever produced. He is also known by his ring name ‘The Immortal.’ He has won 21 games out of 37 professional fights in his career to date. His highest ranking is No. 15 in the UFC Welterweight. He was also presented with the ‘Best Knockout of the Year.’ He is known for his submission skills. His fans are eager to watch him in the ring defeating his opponents in the future.