LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Matt Veach
11-2
Age
42
Height
5'7"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
06:52
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1
Last 3
WLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Springfield, United States
Fight History
WIN
MG
vs Matt Grice
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
LOSS
PK
vs Paul Kelly
UFC 112: Invincible· 2010-04-10
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Front Headlock
R2 3:41
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Front Headlock·R2 3:41
LOSS
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:20
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:20
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.1/min
Grappling
3.64 TD
Defense
45%
⚖️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
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% 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 (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.6) and Sub/15min (1.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (13/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (45%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 100% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
29%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
45%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
26% acc52%
Clinch
39% acc30%
Ground
50% acc17%
Striking Differential-3.79/min
1.12 landed/min4.91 absorbed/min
1.12
Landed/Min
4.91
Absorbed/Min
0.73
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed23
Sig. Strikes Attempted80
Key Insights
Matt incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).
Primarily a headhunter with 87% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (4.4:1).
Clinch active: 30% of output in the clinch (39% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 50% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
100%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
38%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
8
Total
13
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.64
TD / 15min
1.46
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
13
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
26
Attempted
39%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.64 TD/15min.
Elite TD defense (100%).
Active submission threat (1.46/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
46
0.23
Ratio
Absorbed
202
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
22.9
Low Output
Strikes/Min
1.5
Standing %
77%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.23x) - absorbs more than deals.
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
⚙️ High engagement score (22.9) - maintains relentless pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
--
Body
--
Leg
--
Range Preference Evolution
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights