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My Take
Matt 'Meathead' Mitrione is the perfect example of an athlete reinventing himself. Going from NFL defensive line to a real heavyweight knockout artist is no small leap, and he made it look natural thanks to scary power in those hands. His Bellator run, especially the wild win over Fedor Emelianenko where they nearly knocked each other out simultaneously, was one of the most chaotic heavyweight moments I've seen. He was never the most technical guy, but he was must-watch because every fight could end in a flash. Charismatic on the mic too, which kept him fun outside the cage.
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Overview
Matt Mitrione (born July 15, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist and former professional football player. A defensive lineman at Purdue University, he played in the NFL with the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings before transitioning to MMA, where he first gained prominence on The Ultimate Fighter. He competed as a heavyweight in the UFC and later in Bellator MMA, becoming known for his knockout power.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Mitrione
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・ミトリオン
- Reading
- まっと・みとりおん
- Born
- July 15, 1978 (age 48)
- Origin
- Springfield, Illinois, United States
- Height
- 191cm
- Occupation
- American football player / Mixed martial artist / Karateka
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
2. Background
- University
- Purdue University
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://mattmitrione.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mattmitrione/
- Xhttps://x.com/mattmitrione
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt%20Mitrione
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9F%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q859780
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Mitrione born?
Born July 15, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Matt Mitrione from?
Matt Mitrione is from Springfield, Illinois, United States.
What does Matt Mitrione do?
Matt Mitrione works as American football player, Mixed martial artist, Karateka.
How tall is Matt Mitrione?
Matt Mitrione is 191 cm.
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