BantamweightNOT FIGHTING
Matthew Lopez
10-5
Age
36
Height
5'7"
Weight
1355 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
11:18
Gym
Classic Fight Team, Costa Mesa CA
Wins By
5 KO · 3 Sub · 2 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 5
LLLLW
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Safford, United States
Fight History
LOSS
AP
vs Alejandro Perez
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 3:42
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 3:42
LOSS
RA
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 1:50
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:50
LOSS
RY
vs Rani Yahya
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R3 4:19
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R3 4:19
LOSS
BK
vs Brad Katona
UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega· 2018-12-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Johnny Eduardo
UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway· 2017-06-03
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 2:57
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 2:57
WIN
MG
vs Mitch Gagnon
UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.1/min
Grappling
3.32 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Matthew adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 51% striking and 60% TD accuracy
📊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)
Punches to Head On Ground
#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: Punches to Head On Ground (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 (3.3) and TD Acc% (60%).🔥
Finisher: 80% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 3 subs).📍
Grappling threat: 60% TD accuracy at 3.3 per 15. Dominant wrestler.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (58% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
47% acc71%
Clinch
71% acc3%
Ground
71% acc26%
Striking Differential-0.60/min
3.13 landed/min3.73 absorbed/min
3.13
Landed/Min
3.73
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed212
Sig. Strikes Attempted416
Key Insights
Matthew is a distance-first striker, with 71% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 67% targeting the head.
Distance-dominant: 71% of output at range with 47% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 26% from ground at 71% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
71%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
44%
Landed
11
Defended
14
Total
25
3.32
TD / 15min
1.33
Sub / 15min
11
TD Landed
25
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
30
Landed
50
Attempted
60%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
33%
R3
17%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.32 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 71%.
Active submission threat (1.33/15min).
High TD accuracy (60%).
Clinch TD specialist: 60% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
424
0.84
Ratio
Absorbed
506
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
0/4
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
77%
R3 vs R1 Output
58%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.84x) - absorbs more than deals.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 58% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
1:11
R2 Control
1:06
R3 Control
1:08
R1 to Final
-51%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+18.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-28.7pp
Body
+9.8pp
Leg
+18.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-25.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2721
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights