WelterweightACTIVE

Matt Brown

26-19

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

170 lbs

Reach

75"

Avg Fight Time

09:13

Gym

—

Wins By

17 KO · 7 Sub · 2 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 5R2 8R3 4

Last 5

WWLWL

Finish Rate

92%

Bonuses

—

Style

Brawler

Location

Xenia, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Erick Silva

UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R3 2:11

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 2:11

WIN

vs Court McGee

UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:09

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:09

LOSS

vs Bryan Barberena

UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Dhiego Lima

UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 3:02

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:02

LOSS

vs Carlos Condit

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Miguel Baeza

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 0:18

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:18

WIN

vs Diego Sanchez

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head At Distance

R1 3:44

KO/TKOElbow to Head At Distance·R1 3:44

WIN

vs Mike Pyle

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R1 0:29

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 0:29

WIN

vs Ben Saunders

UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Guard

R2 4:55

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 4:55

LOSS

vs Donald Cerrone

UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R3 0:34

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 0:34

LOSS

vs Jake Ellenberger

UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley· 2016-07-30

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance

R1 1:46

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 1:46

LOSS

vs Demian Maia

UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· 2016-05-14

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 4:31

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:31

WIN

vs Tim Means

UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· 2015-07-11

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R1 4:44

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R1 4:44

LOSS

vs Johny Hendricks

UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· 2015-03-14

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Luis Ramos

UFC on FX: Maynard vs Guida· 2013-05-18

KO/TKO

Knees to Head In Clinch

R2 4:20

KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R2 4:20

WIN

vs Stephen Thompson

UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· 2012-04-21

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Chris Cope

UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· 2012-02-04

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 1:19

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 1:19

LOSS

vs Seth Baczynski

UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· 2011-11-19

Submission

Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard

R2 0:42

SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 0:42

LOSS

vs Brian Foster

UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida· 2010-11-20

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard

R2 2:11

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R2 2:11

LOSS

vs Chris Lytle

UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· 2010-07-03

Submission

Armbar From Crucifix

R2 2:02

SubmissionArmbar From Crucifix·R2 2:02

LOSS

vs Ricardo Almeida

UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· 2010-03-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:30

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:30

WIN

vs James Wilks

UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· 2009-11-14

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R3 2:27

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 2:27

WIN

vs Pete Sell

UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· 2009-03-07

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 1:32

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:32

WIN

vs Ryan Thomas

UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15

Submission

Armbar From Bottom Guard

R2 0:57

SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R2 0:57

LOSS

vs Dong Hyun Kim

UFC 88: Breakthrough· 2008-09-06

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Matt Arroyo

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Guard

R2 3:40

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 3:40

WIN

vs John Howard

UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Robbie Lawler

UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Jordan Mein

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez

KO/TKO

Elbows to Body On Ground

R2 1:00

KO/TKOElbows to Body On Ground·R2 1:00

WIN

vs Mike Swick

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 2:31

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 2:31

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Versatile Grappler

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.8/min

Grappling

1.68 TD

Defense

55%

⚖️Matt adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 55% striking and 47% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

11 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

82%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Elbows

73%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

64%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

55%

⭐Other

Counters

55%

Damage Events

36%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (82%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (155%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 329% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

87% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

13% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (9 techniques)

Punches to Head At Distance

23% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

15% of KOs

Punches to Head From Guard

15% of KOs

Knee to Head In Clinch

8% of KOs

Knees to Head In Clinch

8% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

8% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

8% of KOs

Elbow to Head At Distance

8% of KOs

Elbows to Body On Ground

8% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

From Guard

Armbar From Bottom Guard

50% of subs

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke On Ground

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 87% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head At Distance leads with 3 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Guillotine Choke On Ground and Armbar From Bottom Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 11 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

🔥

Finisher: 92% of wins end in finish (17 KO + 7 subs).

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (78% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

55%

Above Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

55%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

43% acc56%

Clinch

84% acc27%

Ground

76% acc17%

Striking Differential+0.84/min

3.76 landed/min2.92 absorbed/min

3.76

Landed/Min

2.92

Absorbed/Min

0.60

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1039

Sig. Strikes Attempted1874

Key Insights

Effective body attack (30%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Clinch active: 27% of output in the clinch (84% accuracy).

Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 76% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

47%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

64%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

35%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.68

TD / 15min

1.30

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

132

Attempted

47%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

24 total attempts

Early Hunter

54%

38%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.68/15min.

Active submission threat (1.30/15min).

Prolific submission hunter: 24 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

2,078

1.59

Ratio

Absorbed

1,306

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

22/12

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

28.7

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.4

Standing %

82%

R3 vs R1 Output

78%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.59x) - consistent striking dominance.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (28.7) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 30 fights

R1 Control

0:54

R2 Control

0:53

R3 Control

1:00

R1 to Final

-21%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+23.6pp).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+2.4pp

Body

-5.1pp

Leg

+2.7pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+23.6pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 1 five-round fight

Rounds 1-3 Avg

15.4

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

18.0

sig strikes / round

Output Change

117%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2765

Strong

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

100% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights