UFC veteran and gym founder

“The Immortal” Matt Brown

He fought his way to the top of the UFC. Now he’s passing the torch to kids and adults in Lewis Center and Gahanna.

“This isn’t about me. It’s about passing the torch.”

Matt Brown in The Immortal, a one-minute film about his move from fighter to coach.

From Jamestown, Ohio, to the UFC

Matt Brown was born in Jamestown, Ohio. A former personal trainer, he started training in martial arts in 2004, beginning in Muay Thai and soon moving to mixed martial arts. Within four years he was in the UFC, earning his place through The Ultimate Fighter, Season 7, and making his Octagon debut in 2008.

Over his UFC career he finished 15 opponents, 13 of them by knockout. No welterweight in UFC history has more of either, and only one fighter in any division has more knockout wins.

Away from the UFC he also held the ISCF East Coast Welterweight title.

See Matt’s full UFC record

No. 1

in UFC welterweight history for finishes (15) and knockout wins (13)

No. 2

in all of UFC history for knockout wins

UFC Fight Night bonuses, tied No. 2 among welterweights

2018

Founded Immortal Martial Arts Center

Sources: UFC Stat Leaders, welterweight and all divisions (updated October 18, 2026), and Matt’s official UFC athlete profile.

Why Matt opened Immortal

Matt opened Immortal Martial Arts Center in 2018 to share what he learned and pass it on. Today the gym runs kids and adult programs in Lewis Center and Gahanna.

He is clear about what the training is for: “You’ll learn how to fight, but this isn’t just about fighting. It’s about discipline, commitment, and overcoming your limits.”

That goes for every class, from Lil Warriors at age 4 to adults stepping onto the mat for the first time.

Matt in his own words

In members’ words

“He has built a gym full of talented instructors and tough training partners who make everyone better.”

Jeffrey F., Lewis Center member, Google review

“My son started taking “little warrior” classes and he looooooves it! … it runs under UFC legend Matt Brown and other top level coaches. So glad we found that place.”

Anastasia E., Lewis Center parent, Google review

Ready to train with Matt’s team?

Kids classes from age 4 and adult classes for every level, in Lewis Center and Gahanna.