MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Matt Lindland
15-3
Age
53
Height
6'0"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
08:55
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 6
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
JD
vs Joe Doerksen
UFC 54: Boiling Point· 2005-08-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TL
vs Travis Lutter
UFC 52: Couture vs Liddell 2· 2005-04-16
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard
R2 3:13
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard·R2 3:13
LOSS
DT
vs David Terrell
UFC 49: Unfinished Business· 2004-08-21
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:24
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:24
WIN
FV
vs Falaniko Vitale
UFC 45: Revolution· 2003-11-21
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R3 4:23
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 4:23
LOSS
FV
vs Falaniko Vitale
UFC 43: Meltdown· 2003-06-06
KO/TKO
Slam to On Ground
R1 1:56
KO/TKOSlam to On Ground·R1 1:56
WIN
PB
vs Phil Baroni
UFC 41: Onslaught· 2003-02-28
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IS
vs Ivan Salaverry
UFC 39: The Warriors Return· 2002-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MB
vs Murilo Bustamante
UFC 37: High Impact· 2002-05-10
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R3 1:33
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R3 1:33
WIN
PM
vs Pat Miletich
UFC 36: Worlds Collide· 2002-03-22
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R1 3:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 3:09
WIN
PB
vs Phil Baroni
UFC 34: High Voltage· 2001-11-02
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
RA
vs Ricardo Almeida
UFC 31: Locked and Loaded· 2001-05-04
DQ
Illegal Kicks on Ground by Almeida
R3 4:21
DQIllegal Kicks on Ground by Almeida·R3 4:21
WIN
YA
vs Yoji Anjo
UFC 29: Defense of the Belts· 2000-12-16
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R1 2:58
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 2:58
Fighter Archetype
Wrestler
Control Wrestler
Why This Archetype
Classified as Wrestler due to elite takedown prowess (3.01 TD/15min) with dominant top position control and relentless ground pressure.
TD Rate
3.01/15m
TD Accuracy
49%
Clinch %
31%
🤼Relentless takedown pressure at 3.01 per 15 minutes
⚠️Limited striking output (2.6 SLpM) when fight stays standing
📊Dominates Strikers but can be neutralized by elite Grapplers off the back
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
20% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head From Mount
#13
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Mount (3x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.0) and Sub/15min (1.3).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (64% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
18% acc14%
Clinch
57% acc37%
Ground
60% acc50%
Striking Differential+1.06/min
2.62 landed/min1.56 absorbed/min
2.62
Landed/Min
1.56
Absorbed/Min
0.09
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed444
Sig. Strikes Attempted874
Key Insights
Matt incorporates heavy clinch work (31%).
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.7:1).
Clinch active: 37% of output in the clinch (57% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 50% from ground at 60% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
61%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
49%(est)
Landed
34
Defended
36
Total
70
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.01
TD / 15min
1.33
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
70
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
54
Landed
108
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
11%
R2
78%
R3
11%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.01 TD/15min.
Active submission threat (1.33/15min).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 50% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
576
6.26
Ratio
Absorbed
92
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
53.1
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.5
Standing %
43%
R3 vs R1 Output
64%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (6.26x) - elite striking efficiency.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (53.1) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 64% of R1 pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
3:00
R2 Control
3:20
R3 Control
2:06
R1 to Final
-28%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.4pp
Body
-0.5pp
Leg
-10.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+3.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights