Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Matt Frevola

11-5-1

Age

Height

5'9"

Weight

156 lbs

Reach

71"

Avg Fight Time

07:50

Gym

LAW MMA

UFC Record

5-6-1(12 bouts)

Wins By

3 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec

Losses By

4 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 3R3 2

Last 5

LWLLL

Finish Rate

64%

Bonuses

Style

Brawler

Location

Huntington, United States

Last Fight2025-10-18

L - Kyle Nelson

KO/TKOR3 2:59

Knee to Head In Clinch

Opponent Last Bout

W - Matt FrevolaKO/TKOR1 3:59· Elbows to Head From Half Guard

Fight History

LOSS

vs Fares Ziam

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R3 2:59

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R3 2:59

WIN

vs Luis Pena

UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Kyle Nelson

UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Marco Polo Reyes

UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:00

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:00

LOSS

vs Benoit Saint Denis

UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 1:31

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 1:31

WIN

vs Drew Dober

UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo· 2023-05-06

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:08

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:08

WIN

vs Ottman Azaitar

UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:30

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:30

WIN

vs Genaro Valdez

UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane· 2022-01-22

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 3:15

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 3:15

LOSS

vs Terrance McKinney

UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:07

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:07

LOSS

vs Arman Tsarukyan

UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor· 2021-01-23

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jalin Turner

UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

DRAW

vs Lando Vannata

UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis· 2018-11-03

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Diverse Kickboxer

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.4/min

Grappling

2.39 TD

Defense

57%

⚖️Matt adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

14 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+56% vs div avg

57%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Head Kicks

43%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

43%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Counters

43%

Spinning

29%

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

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 Knees (57%). 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 (100%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 222% 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

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

67% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

33% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

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

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (80% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

41%

Below Avg

Division Rank#48 of 57

0%100%

Striking Defense

57%

Above Avg

Division Rank#15 of 57

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

32% acc70%

Clinch

59% acc11%

Ground

81% acc19%

Striking Differential-0.32/min

3.37 landed/min3.69 absorbed/min

3.37

Landed/Min

3.69

Absorbed/Min

1.12

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed317

Sig. Strikes Attempted774

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.

High KD rate (1.12/fight).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 70% of output at range with 32% accuracy.

Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 81% accuracy.

Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

39%

Below Avg

Division Rank#22 of 57

0%100%

TD Defense

36%

Below Avg

Division Rank#53 of 57

0%100%

TD Success Rate

39%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

2.39

TD / 15min

0.96

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

40%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

4 total attempts

Early Hunter

75%

25%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.39/15min.

TD defense at 36% could be a vulnerability.

3 career submission wins.

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

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

634

1.14

Ratio

Absorbed

556

Chin Rating

Vulnerable

KD Exchange

14/10

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

27.3

Moderate

Strikes/Min

3.7

Standing %

87%

R3 vs R1 Output

80%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.

⚙️ High engagement score (27.3) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 12 fights

R1 Control

0:43

R2 Control

0:36

R3 Control

0:29

R1 to Final

-32%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Increases leg kicks late in fights (+8.5pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-10.0pp

Body

+1.6pp

Leg

+8.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-29.0pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#45

of 57

📉 Below Average

Absorption

#21

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Accuracy

#48

of 57

📉 Below Average

Str Defense

#15

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Knockdowns

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Takedowns

#16

of 57

🥈 Top 50%

Submissions

#13

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Damage Ratio

#46

of 57

📉 Below Average

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3007

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 8

25% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights