FeatherweightRETIRED
Matt Grice
15-5
Age
41
Height
5'8"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
08:48
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 5
LWLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
MV
vs Matt Veach
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:34
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:34
WIN
LG
vs Leonard Garcia
UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· 2013-05-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DB
vs Dennis Bermudez
UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· 2013-02-23
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
SG
vs Shannon Gugerty
UFC 100· 2009-07-11
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R1 2:36
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R1 2:36
WIN
JB
vs Jason Black
UFC 77: Hostile Territory· 2007-10-20
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
TE
vs Terry Etim
UFC 70: Nations Collide· 2007-04-21
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 4:48
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 4:48
LOSS
RL
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:41
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:41
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.1/min
Grappling
2.19 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Matt adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (20/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 82% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc27%
Clinch
59% acc23%
Ground
62% acc50%
Striking Differential+1.40/min
4.09 landed/min2.69 absorbed/min
4.09
Landed/Min
2.69
Absorbed/Min
0.73
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed252
Sig. Strikes Attempted472
Key Insights
Matt is active on the ground (50%).
Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.5:1).
Effective ground striker: 50% from ground at 62% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
82%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
38%(est)
Landed
9
Defended
15
Total
24
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.19
TD / 15min
0.49
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
24
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
18
Landed
48
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.19/15min.
Elite TD defense (82%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 50% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
504
1.59
Ratio
Absorbed
316
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
6/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
50.9
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.4
Standing %
53%
R3 vs R1 Output
102%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.59x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (50.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
2:10
R2 Control
3:00
R3 Control
2:10
R1 to Final
+12%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+9.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+9.0pp
Body
+0.6pp
Leg
-9.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.8pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights