Matt Frevola News
Matt Frevola hopes Benoit Saint-Denis tries to grapple him at UFC 295, believes it's a "perfect fight" for him
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2023
Matt Frevola always knew his next fight would be at Madison Square Garden. Frevola started the year off with an upset first-round TKO win over Drew Dober in May. After the victory, Frevola knew he would be fighting at home at Madison Square Garden but wasn’t sure if he’d be able to sneak in another fight before then.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 145 with Matt Frevola, Jason Knight, Loopy Godinez, and John Castaneda
Cole Shelton - November 7, 2023
The 145th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 295 and Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA. We’re first joined by 14th-ranked UFC lightweight Matt Frevola (2:21). Next, former UFC fighter Jason Knight (18:33) comes on. 13th-ranked UFC strawweight Loopy Godinez (38:59) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Jon Castaneda (46:56).
Paddy Pimblett offers to face Matt Frevola in likely 2024 return: "I like being in exciting fights"
Josh Evanoff - July 21, 2023
UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is down to face Matt Frevola in his return. ‘The Baddy’ has been out of action since his clash with Jared Gordon at UFC 282 in December. Heading into the matchup, the Scouser had a massive amount of hype riding multiple finish victories in the promotion. However, ‘Flash’ gave him a much tougher fight than expected late last year.
UFC 288 Results: Matt Frevola stops Drew Dober in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 288 results, including the featured prelim between Drew Dober and Matt Frevola. Dober (26-11 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a 3-fight winning streak, with all three of those wins coming by way of knockout. The 34-year-old was most recently seen in action last December, where he scored a second-round knockout victory over Bobby Green.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 121 with Matt Frevola, Khaos Williams, Devin Clark, and Parker Porter
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2023
The 121st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 288 on Saturday. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Matt Frevola (2:13). Next, UFC welterweight Khaos Williams (17:13) comes on. UFC light heavyweight Devin Clark (29:15) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC heavyweight Parker Porter (45:31).
Matt Frevola says KO of Ottamn Azaitar was the biggest win of his career, wants to fight Paddy Pimblett in London: "I could finish him anywhere"
Cole Shelton - November 15, 2022
Matt Frevola let the fans decide his game plan for his UFC 281 fight against Ottman Azaitar. After Frevola had weighed-in, he posted a poll on Twitter asking fans if he should wrestle or stand and trade with Azaitar. Of course, the stand and trade option won, which is exactly what Frevola did and led to a first-round KO.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 101 with Matt Frevola, Cody Brundage, Miles Johns, Vince Morales, Fernie Garcia, Brady Hiestand, and Vanessa Demopoulos
Cole Shelton - November 15, 2022
The 101st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 65 and recapping UFC 281. We’re first joined by Matt Frevola (2:18) to recap his UFC 281 first-round KO win over Ottman Azaitar. UFC middleweight Cody Brundage (13:54) then comes on. Then, Miles Johns (28:19) and Vince Morales (43:04) come on ahead of their fight. UFC bantamweights Fernie Garcia (55:08) and Brady Hiestand (1:09:11) then join the show to preview their scrap. Closing out the program is UFC strawweight Vanessa Demopoulos (1:19:18).
Matt Frevola plans to drag Ottman Azaitar into deep waters to finish him at UFC 281 after 2021 fight cancellation: "I owe that dude an ass beating"
Cole Shelton - November 9, 2022
Matt Frevola couldn’t have picked a better opponent for his return to Madison Square Garden. Frevola is set to take on Ottman Azaitar who is an opponent the ‘Steamrolla’ has wanted to fight for quite some time. The two were booked to face one another at UFC 257 on Fight Island, but after Azaitar snuck a bag and people into the hotel, he was released from the promotion.
Matt Frevola ecstatic with UFC 270 win, reveals he fought out his contract and is open to testing free agency
Cole Shelton - January 24, 2022
Matt Frevola knew the stakes were high for his UFC 270 fight against Genaro Valdez. Frevola had entered the contest on the last fight of his current deal, and was hoping to snap a two-fight losing streak with a win. He knew people were counting him out but he was confident he would finish Valdez which is exactly what he did.
Matt Frevola plans to finish Genaro Valdez at UFC 270 "to remind the world who I am"
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2022
Matt Frevola is planning to remind the world just how good he is at UFC 270. Frevola had a rough 2021 as he went 0-2, losing a decision to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 257 and suffering a seven-second KO loss to Terrance McKinney at UFC 263. However, he fought Tsarukyan on a days’ notice and took the McKinney fight on a couple of days’ notice as well.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 64 with Ciryl Gane, Cody Stamann, Trevin Giles, Kay Hansen, and Matt Frevola
Cole Shelton - January 18, 2022
The 64th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 270. We’re first joined by the interim UFC heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane (3:10). Next, UFC bantamweight, Cody Stamann (15:31) comes on. Trevin Giles who’s dropping to welterweight then stops by (37:00). UFC flyweight, Kay Hansen (47:39) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC lightweight, Matt Frevola (58:52).
Matt Frevola believes Ottman Azaitar had IVs to "hide the steroids he's on," plans to give him "a beating he deserves"
Cole Shelton - June 10, 2021
Matt Frevola had a crazy 2020 as he had three canceled fights due to COVID-19 and Frevola fracturing his foot. He was then set to return at UFC 257 but his 2021 also got off to a hectic start. Frevola was set to face Ottman Azaitar at UFC 257 in a highly-anticipated bout. However, on the day of weigh-ins, it was revealed Azaitar was out of the fight due to sneaking people into Fight Island. He ended up having to fight Arman Tsarukyan which he says is a fight he wants back.
Matt Frevola plans to drag Ottman Azaitar to the "deep waters and drown him" and derail his hype
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2021
Matt Frevola is ready to remind everyone he is a force to be reckoned with at lightweight. Frevola, like most, had a rough 2020 as he had two fights canceled due to COVID-19 and had to pull out of another with an injury. However, the good news for Frevola was the injury allowed him to get on the main card of a Conor McGregor pay-per-view in UFC 257 which he is excited about.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 25 with Dan Hooker, Michael Chiesa, Matt Frevola, and Roxanne Modafferi
Cole Shelton - January 19, 2021
The 25th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Fight Island 8 and UFC 257 var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ "div": "Brid_22657962", "obj": {"id":"22947","width":"100%","height":"","video":"704810"} });
UFC Vegas 10 lineup hit by another last minute shuffle with exit of Matt Frevola
Tom Taylor - September 11, 2020
Saturday’s UFC Vegas 10 card has been hit by another last-minute shake-up as Matt Frevola has been forced out of a planned fight with Roosevelt Roberts. Frevola will be replaced by UFC newcomer Kevin Croom. This news comes just days after BJPENN.com reported that Frank Camacho had been forced out of his planned UFC Vegas 10 fight with Brok Weaver and replaced by Jalin Turner.
Matt Frevola pulled from UFC fight as cornerman, teammate Billy Quarantillo test positive for COVID-19
Tom Taylor - June 18, 2020
UFC lightweight Matt Frevola has announced he’s out of his scheduled June 20th fight with Frank Camacho, as one of his cornerman and his teammate Billy Quarantillo have both tested positive for COVID-19. Frevola announced this unfortunate situation on Instagram on Thursday.