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"The Mercenary"

9-9-0

AJ Matthews

AJ "The Mercenary" Matthews

Fighter Details

  • Name: AJ Matthews
  • Pro MMA Record: 9-9-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: The Mercenary
  • Current Streak: 2 Losses
  • Age: 1988-01-23 | Date of Birth: 1988.01.23
  • Last Fight: March 29, 2019 in BFC
  • Weight Class: Welterweight | Last Weigh-In: 170.0 lbs
  • Affiliation: Blackline Training Center
  • Height: 5'11" (180cm) | Reach: 73.5" (187cm)
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $30,000 USD
  • Born: San Diego, California, United States
  • Fighting out of: Carlsbad, California
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AJ Matthews Wiki

AJ Matthews was a featured prospect in 2010 on EA Sports MMA Sherdog Fighter Exchange.  After amassing an underwhelming 6-2 record, Matthews entered Bellator MMA's reality television series competition, Fight Master.  Matthews scored a unanimous decision victory over Darryl Cobb, then selecting Randy Couture as his head coach.  Still known for his prospect status despite his professional losses, Matthews was ranked at #4 out of 16 in the elimination round of the competition.  However, the high ranking did not help him stay in the competition, as #7-ranked Eric Bradley defeated Matthews via unanimous decision.


Fight Master: Bellator MMA

Episode 1 Matthews def. Darryl Cobb by Unanimous Decision

Episode 7 Eric Bradley def. Matthews by Unanimous Decision

Last updated 11.15.2014, 2:28 AM ET
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