Connor Matthews, a mixed martial artist with an impressive physique, competed in the UFC's featherweight division at 145 lbs. Standing tall at 5' 8', he boasts a reach of 71 inches and adopts a switch stance in the octagon. Throughout his career, Matthews demonstrated an average of 4.82 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 43%. However, he also faced a considerable challenge in absorbing 6.06 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense rate of 55%. In terms of grappling, he averaged 3.24 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 55%, and attempted an average of 0.7 submissions per 15 minutes. Matthews held an ELO rating of 953, reflecting his standing in the competitive MMA landscape. Despite his efforts, he has yet to secure a victory within the UFC, having competed three times and lost each bout. His most recent fights include a loss via rear naked choke against Yadier del Valle on May 17th, 2025, a KO/TKO defeat at the hands of Jose Delgado on February 15th, 2025, and another KO/TKO loss to Dennis Buzukja on March 30th, 2024.