Matt Buyten

Matt Buyten

PRO RIDER
Marital Status: Single Resides In: Minden, NV
Participant since: 1991 Age: 32
Competitor since: 2001 Height: 5'10"
Nickname(s): buy-10 Weight: 150 lbs
Country: USA

While a solid freestyler, Matt is best known for his Step Up skills, backed by 3 XG Step Up gold, including one in 2010. When the pressure is on, Buyten digs deep and finds a way, even if it's not pretty. His 17-attempt 2004 battle with Jeremy McGrath when his shoulder popped out of socket twice is now XG legend, and in 2010 he and Ronnie Renner tied at 33' 6", but Buyten just gassed it harder and went bigger in overtime for gold. Buyten has begun marketing himself as more of an all-around rider, working on his racing speed and endurance as well as his flip tricks in hopes of battling for a Speed and Style medal.

Matt Buyten's new backflip variations

Matt Buyten expands his flip repertoire with Stripper, Shaolin flips.

Story | Apr 25, 2012

2011 -- The Year in FMX/Motocross

And now, a year-end list recounting FMX and motocross in 2011.

Story | Dec 20, 2011

Boost Mobile FMX show hits Bonita Fest

Matt Buyten, James Carter and Bryce Hudson shred in SoCal.

Video | Sep 28, 2011

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