LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Matt Wiman
16-10
Age
39
Height
5'10"
Weight
1555 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
09:46
Gym
—
Wins By
4 KO · 5 Sub · 7 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 1R3 5
Last 5
WLLWW
Finish Rate
56%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Denver, United States
Fight History
WIN
CM
vs Cole Miller
UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JS
vs Joe Solecki
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LP
vs Luis Pena
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 1:14
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 1:14
WIN
IV
vs Isaac Vallie-Flagg
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JB
vs Justin Buchholz
UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:56
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:56
LOSS
JL
vs Jordan Leavitt
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Slam to On Ground
R1 0:22
KO/TKOSlam to On Ground·R1 0:22
WIN
PS
vs Paul Sass
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· 2013-03-02
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 3:48
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 3:48
LOSS
DS
vs Dennis Siver
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· 2011-07-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MD
vs Mac Danzig
UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· 2010-06-12
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount Technical Submission
R1 1:45
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount Technical Submission·R1 1:45
WIN
SN
vs Shane Nelson
UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· 2009-12-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SS
vs Sam Stout
UFC 97: Redemption· 2009-04-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TT
vs Thiago Tavares
UFC 85: Bedlam· 2008-06-07
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 1:57
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 1:57
WIN
MO
vs Michihiro Omigawa
UFC 76: Knockout· 2007-09-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SF
vs Spencer Fisher
UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie· 2006-05-27
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R2 1:43
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R2 1:43
WIN
BG
vs Brian Geraghty
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 2:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 2:09
LOSS
JM
vs Jim Miller
UFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TG
vs TJ Grant
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head In Clinch
R1 4:51
KO/TKOElbows to Head In Clinch·R1 4:51
WIN
MD
vs Mac Danzig
UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.2/min
Grappling
2.13 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Matt adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
1 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Double Legs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
0%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
0%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
0%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
0%
⭐Other
Spinning
0%
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 Double Legs (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Highly specialized: Sharp drop-off from primary to secondary technique suggests extreme focus.
- ●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 100% 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
2
40% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punches to Head From Back Control
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head In Clinch
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#31
33% of subs
From Mount
Guillotine Choke From Mount
Technical Submission
#21
33% of subs
Other
Armbar On Ground
#11
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Back Control (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Armbar On Ground (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.5) and Strike Def% (51%).⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (82% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc44%
Clinch
58% acc25%
Ground
64% acc31%
Striking Differential-0.40/min
3.17 landed/min3.57 absorbed/min
3.17
Landed/Min
3.57
Absorbed/Min
0.09
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed557
Sig. Strikes Attempted1112
Key Insights
Matt is active on the ground (31%).
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Clinch active: 25% of output in the clinch (58% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 31% from ground at 64% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
36%
Landed
24
Defended
42
Total
66
2.13
TD / 15min
1.54
Sub / 15min
24
TD Landed
66
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
50
Landed
132
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
18 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
72%
R2
11%
R3
17%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.13/15min.
Active submission threat (1.54/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 18 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 31% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,114
1.25
Ratio
Absorbed
888
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.3
Standing %
70%
R3 vs R1 Output
82%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.8) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
1:13
R2 Control
1:21
R3 Control
2:15
R1 to Final
+8%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+18.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+18.6pp
Body
-6.5pp
Leg
-12.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+17.4pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2790
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights