Matt Schnell was born on January 15, 1990, in United States. Matt “Danger” Schnell was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 34 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the flyweight division. He made his Octagon debut 2,916 days ago, on December 4, 2016. Schnell trains at Fortis MMA.
When is Matt Schnell’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵
Name |
Matt Schnell |
Nickname |
“Danger” |
Date of Birth |
January 15, 1990 |
Age |
34 |
Birthplace |
United States |
Birth Sign |
Capricorn |
Height |
5' 8" (1.73 m) |
Weight |
125 lbs (57 kg) |
Reach |
70″ |
Leg Reach |
38″ |
Stance |
Orthodox |
Style |
Boxing |
As of November 2024, Matt Schnell’s pro record is 16-7-0, with 2 of those wins coming by knockout, 9 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Schnell has fought in over 24 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 11 months ago against Matheus Nicolau at UFC on ESPN 42: Thompson vs. Holland. The fight was on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Matt Schnell by KO (Punches) in round 2 at 1:44.
Fun fact: On the day Matt was born, "How Am I Supposed To Love Without You" by Michael Bolton was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Matt Schnell birthday facts.
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Career & History
Matt Schnell, born on January 15, 1990, is an active mixed martial artist with a professional record of 16 wins and 7 losses. Most recently, he faced Matheus Nicolau at UFC on ESPN on December 3, 2022, where he was defeated via strikes in the second round.
Earlier that year, on July 16, 2022, Schnell showcased his grappling skills at UFC on ABC by securing a win with a triangle choke against Sumudaerji. However, at UFC 274 on May 7, 2022, Schnell himself was caught in a guillotine choke by Brandon Royval, resulting in a first-round submission loss.
In a bout that took place on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262, Schnell’s decision loss against Rogerio Bontorin was later changed to a no contest due to Bontorin’s failed drug test. Before that, Schnell earned a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Nam at UFC on ESPN on January 20, 2021.
Schnell has also experienced setbacks, such as being knocked out by Alexandre Pantoja at UFC Fight Night on December 21, 2019. On the flip side, he has proven his submission prowess with wins over Jordan Espinosa and Louis Smolka in 2019, both via triangle choke.
Schnell’s journey includes a split decision win against Naoki Inoue at UFC Fight Night on June 23, 2018, and a unanimous decision victory over Marco Beltran at UFC 216 on October 7, 2017. However, before these successes, he suffered a knockout loss to Hector Sandoval at UFC Fight Night on April 22, 2017.
During his time on The Ultimate Fighter Season 24, Schnell was stopped by Tim Elliott in the quarterfinals but managed a second-round submission win over Matt Rizzo earlier in the season. His career continues to evolve as he remains a competitive force within the MMA landscape.
Matt Schnell height and weight
Matt Schnell’s height is 5' 8" (1.73 m). He fights in the flyweight division. Fighters who fight in the flyweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.
Matt Schnell net worth
Matt Schnell’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Matt Schnell’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.
Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.
How old is Matt Schnell?
Matt Schnell’s age is 34 years old. He was born on Monday, January 15, 1990. Matt is turning 35 years old in .
Where is Matt Schnell from?
Matt Schnell was born in United States.
What is Matt Schnell’s reach?
Matt Schnell’s reach is 70″ and leg reach is 38″.
Where does Matt Schnell rain?
Matt Schnell trains at Fortis MMA.
Who is Matt Schnell dating now?
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Matt Schnell facts
1. Matt Schnell’s birth sign is Capricorn.
2. He was born in the Year of the Horse.
3. Matt’s next birthday is in
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4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Matt Schnell was born in Millennials Generation (1990).
6. Schnell’s life path number is 8.
7. His ruling planet is Saturn.
8. Matt Schnell’s birth flower is Carnation.
9. His birthstone is Garnet.
10. Schnell has been alive for 12,736 days or 305,684 hours.
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