Matt Arroyo

Matt Arroyo is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA icon with a massive online following of nearly 1.5 million across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. A retired UFC fighter and participant in The Ultimate Fighter: Season 6, Matt has been a prominent figure in martial arts since 2003. He earned acclaim for winning the 2014 ADCC Trials and competing in ADCC 2015, known as the “Olympics” of no-gi jiu jitsu.

As an entrepreneur and coach, Matt founded his MMA Academy in 2007, which trains over 500 in-person students and thousands online. He’s also developed innovative platforms for BJJ athletes and martial arts school owners. Coaching UFC fighters Billy Quarantillo and Matt Frevola, Matt has shaped the next generation of champions.

Husband, father, and devout Christian, Matt combines authenticity with influence, offering brands unparalleled access to a passionate and loyal martial arts community.