Matthew Kenneth Frevola is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States who competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has been competing professionally since 2014 and has also fought for Titan FC and the World Series of Fighting.
Frevola's first UFC fight was against Polo Reyes on January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi. Unfortunately, he lost the match via first-round knockout. On November 3, 2018, he faced Lando Vannata at UFC 230, and the fight resulted in a majority draw.
Frevola's fight against Ottman Azaitar, which was originally scheduled for a different date but was rescheduled for November 12, 2022, at UFC 281. Frevola emerged victorious, knocking out his opponent in the first round.
Frevola faced Drew Dober at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023, in his most recent bout. He was proclaimed the winner via TKO at the end of the opening frame. For this triumph, he received Performance of the Night.
Matt Frevola's Next Fight: Opponent, Date, and Venue
Matt Frevola will take on Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira in New York City, New York, United States, on November 11, 2023. The tickets for UFC 295 are here. It is expected that the main card will air on pay-per-view before the preliminary bout airs on ESPN and ESPN+.
A fight between Frevola and Saint-Denis would headline the promotion's 30th anniversary event on November 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The pairing was initially made public by Frevola on his podcast "Two to Tango".
The 33-year-old Frevola has prevailed by first-round knockout in his last three fights. "The Steamrolla" had a difficult 2-3-1 start to his octagon career, but he has since stabilized; his most recent victory over Drew Dober is the best of his career thus far.
Frevola must maintain his present course in order to overcome Saint-Denis, who has been unstoppable since making his UFC debut in October 2021. In their Fight of the Night earlier in Paris, the Frenchman defeated Thiago Moises via TKO in the second round. Thus far, he has won two bouts via submission and two via knockout.
Matt Frevola’s Record So Far
| 15 Matches | 11 Wins | 3 Losses |
| By Knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By Submission | 3 | 0 |
| By Decision | 4 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Benoît Saint-Denis’ Record So Far
| 14 Matches | 12 Wins | 1 Losses |
| By Knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By Submission | 9 | 0 |
| By Decision | 0 | 1 |
| No Contests | 1 | |
FAQs
Q. Who is Matt Frevola?
A. Matt Frevola is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States who competes in the UFC lightweight division.
A. Matt Frevola is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States who competes in the UFC lightweight division.
Q. When did Matt Frevola make his UFC debut?
A. Matt Frevola made his UFC debut on January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi. Unfortunately, he lost the match via first-round knockout to Polo Reyes.
A. Matt Frevola made his UFC debut on January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi. Unfortunately, he lost the match via first-round knockout to Polo Reyes.
Q. When was Matt Frevola's last fight?
A. On May 6, 2023, at UFC 288 against Drew Dober, Frevola prevailed via TKO at the conclusion of his first round.
A. On May 6, 2023, at UFC 288 against Drew Dober, Frevola prevailed via TKO at the conclusion of his first round.
Q. Who is Matt Frevola's upcoming opponent?
A. Matt Frevola is set to face Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira on November 11, 2023, in New York City, New York.
A. Matt Frevola is set to face Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira on November 11, 2023, in New York City, New York.
Q. What belt does Matt Frevola have?
A. Matt Frevola has a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Matt Arroyo.
A. Matt Frevola has a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Matt Arroyo.
