UFC veteran Matt Brown, who holds the record for the most knockouts in the UFC welterweight division, announced his retirement from MMA.
Matt Brown’s calling it quits. Yep, you heard it right. The UFC stalwart since 2008, announced his retirement from MMA on Saturday.
At 43, Brown’s a veteran. He’s got the record for the most knockouts in UFC welterweight history. He dropped the retirement bomb on Instagram.
“Not doing it again. I’m out,” he wrote. “That’s the announcement.” He’s now dedicating his life to serving others. He’s all about growing others in martial arts and building businesses. Businesses that can help the community and the world.
He’s grateful to Dana White and UFC. They gave him a platform to express himself and his brand. But now, it’s time to move on to bigger, better things.
He’s got a podcast with Damon Martin. He’ll go deeper into his decision there. He’s even starting his own podcast. He’s been talking about it for years now.
New content’s coming. A new Immortal’s coming. He’s got martial arts instructionals, coffee, creatine gummies, and Airbnb listings. He’s got something for everyone.
Remember him from The Ultimate Fighter 7? That’s where he started. He knocked out a couple of guys before losing to Amir Sadollah. But that didn’t stop him. He transitioned to a UFC career and quickly became a fan favorite.
His aggressive, all-action style in the octagon was a hit. He had a seven-win streak starting in 2012. That led to a main event slot against Robbie Lawler in 2014. He didn’t win, but he did get Fight of the Night honors.
He thought about retiring before. But a dramatic knockout of Diego Sanchez in 2017 changed his mind. That earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
His last UFC appearance? May 2023. He finished Court McGee in the first round. Brutal. That extended his record for the most knockouts in UFC history to 13.
He’s been busy outside the octagon too. He opened his own gym in Columbus, Ohio. He’s been training up-and-coming talents like UFC prospect Josiah Harrell.
Brown’s retiring with a 24-19 overall MMA record. That includes a 17-13 résumé in the UFC. Quite the career, huh?