WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
Matthew Riddle
7-3
Age
37
Height
6'1"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
13:55
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 6
Last 5
WLDWD
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Allentown, United States
Fight History
WIN
SB
vs Steve Bruno
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LB
vs Lance Benoist
UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
CM
vs Che Mills
UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald· 2013-03-02
Overturned
R3 5:00
Overturned·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs John Maguire
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· 2012-11-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
CC
vs Chris Clements
UFC 149: Faber vs Barao· 2012-07-21
Overturned
Failed Drug Test by Riddle
R3 2:02
OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Riddle·R3 2:02
WIN
HM
vs Henry Martinez
UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· 2012-02-04
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
SP
vs Sean Pierson
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GS
vs Greg Soto
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· 2010-03-27
DQ
Illegal Kick by Soto
R3 1:30
DQIllegal Kick by Soto·R3 1:30
LOSS
NO
vs Nick Osipczak
UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· 2009-11-14
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R3 3:53
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 3:53
WIN
DC
vs Dan Cramer
UFC 101: Declaration· 2009-08-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DR
vs Dante Rivera
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DJ
vs DaMarques Johnson
UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 4:29
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 4:29
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.0/min
Grappling
3.51 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Matthew 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
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head From Back Control
#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 From Back Control (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.5) and Strike Def% (55%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 89% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
26% acc34%
Clinch
66% acc30%
Ground
67% acc35%
Striking Differential+0.27/min
3.01 landed/min2.74 absorbed/min
3.01
Landed/Min
2.74
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed503
Sig. Strikes Attempted1186
Key Insights
Matthew incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).
Effective body attack (29%).
Clinch active: 30% of output in the clinch (66% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 35% from ground at 67% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
89%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%(est)
Landed
39
Defended
39
Total
78
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.51
TD / 15min
0.54
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
78
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
78
Landed
156
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
67%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.51 TD/15min.
Elite TD defense (89%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 35% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,006
1.28
Ratio
Absorbed
786
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
54.4
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.7
Standing %
53%
R3 vs R1 Output
100%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (54.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
2:03
R2 Control
2:44
R3 Control
2:18
R1 to Final
-2%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+12.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+12.9pp
Body
+9.4pp
Leg
-22.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+32.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights