Matti Makela
Age: 41 | Dec 29, 1983
Nationality: Sweden
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 205 lbs
Professional Record
| 25 fights | 13 wins | 12 losses |
|---|---|---|
| KO/TKOs | 7 | 2 |
| Submissions | 2 | 2 |
| Decisions | 4 | 8 |
Fight Details
| Result | Record | Opponent | Event | Date | Method | Referee | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | 13 - 12 - 0 | Joachim Christensen | Superior Challenge 10 - Helsingborg | May 03, 2014 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| WIN | 13 - 11 - 0 | Matteo Minonzio | Superior Challenge 9 - Gothenburg | November 23, 2013 | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 4:41 | |
| WIN | 12 - 11 - 0 | Henrique Shiguemoto | SHC 8 - Paraisy vs. Balde | September 21, 2013 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 4:10 | |
| WIN | 11 - 11 - 0 | James McSweeney | Superior Challenge 8 - Malmo | October 06, 2012 | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 0:00 | |
| LOSS | 10 - 11 - 0 | Joachim Christensen | RA - Royal Arena 2 | August 31, 2012 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| LOSS | 10 - 10 - 0 | Hector Ramirez | Superior Challenge 7 - Rise of Champions | April 30, 2011 | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 3 | 0:36 | |
| WIN | 10 - 9 - 0 | Linton Vassell | Superior Challenge 6 - Lion's Den | October 29, 2010 | TKO (Punches) | 3 | 4:10 | |
| LOSS | 9 - 9 - 0 | Timo Suhonen | Cage 12 - Champions are Born | February 28, 2010 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| LOSS | 9 - 8 - 0 | Paul Cahoon | OMMAC 3 - Only the Brave | November 28, 2009 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| LOSS | 9 - 7 - 0 | Yuji Hisamatsu | Pancrase - Shining 3 | April 27, 2008 | TKO (Soccer Kick and Punches) | Ryogaku Wada | 1 | 4:56 |
| LOSS | 9 - 6 - 0 | Petras Markevicius | The Cage Vol. 9 - Capital Concussion | December 08, 2007 | Submission (Flying Armbar) | 1 | 0:48 | |
| WIN | 9 - 5 - 0 | Rodney Moore | SAS 4 - Strike and Submit 4 | October 28, 2007 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| WIN | 8 - 5 - 0 | Mikko Koivumaki | Shooto Finland - NK2 | September 29, 2007 | Decision (Split) | 0 | 0:00 | |
| LOSS | 7 - 5 - 0 | Lucio Linhares | CF 3 - Carelia Fight 3 | September 01, 2007 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 2 | 1:53 | |
| LOSS | 7 - 4 - 0 | Eduardo Pamplona | Fury FC 3 - Reloaded | May 19, 2007 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| WIN | 7 - 3 - 0 | Ahmed Metto | TF 1 - Travelfight 1 | December 16, 2006 | TKO | 2 | 2:00 | |
| LOSS | 6 - 3 - 0 | Mikko Suvanto | Zst - Prestige | September 23, 2006 | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| LOSS | 6 - 2 - 0 | Tor Troeng | Shooto Sweden - Tantogarden | September 03, 2006 | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | |
| WIN | 6 - 1 - 0 | Mikko Suvanto | The Cage Vol. 6 - Balls to the Wall | May 20, 2006 | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| WIN | 5 - 1 - 0 | Thomas Valentin | EVT 6 - Ragnarok | May 06, 2006 | Submission (Verbal) | 3 | 1:10 | |
| WIN | 4 - 1 - 0 | Andersen Brasa | Shooto - Sweden | April 22, 2006 | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 1 | 0:00 | |
| WIN | 3 - 1 - 0 | Bohumil Lungrik | The Cage Vol. 5 - Winter War | February 10, 2006 | KO (Punches) | 1 | 3:29 | |
| WIN | 2 - 1 - 0 | Thomas Karlsson | The Cage - Showdown at Studio 51 | January 08, 2006 | Decision (Split) | 2 | 5:00 | |
| LOSS | 1 - 1 - 0 | Kristian Lexell | MB 3 - Mixed Battle 3 | June 11, 2005 | Decision | 2 | 5:00 | |
| WIN | 1 - 0 - 0 | Tommi Hietala | Shooto Finland - Poolhouse Punishment | April 16, 2005 | TKO (Cut) | 1 | 5:00 |
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