Matt Veach

MMA Record: 17-5-0
UFC Record: 1-2-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Matt Veach - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Matt Veach has 1 wins in the UFC. Matt Veach lands an average of 1.12 significant strikes per minute and averages 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Matt Veach, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 17 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the Lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., Veach demonstrated a notable presence within the octagon. In terms of performance statistics, during his UFC tenure, he averaged 1.12 significant strikes per minute, showcasing a striking accuracy of 28%. However, he absorbed an average of 4.91 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 44%. Veach also demonstrated a knack for takedowns, averaging 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes, and boasting a takedown accuracy of 38%. He attempted an average of 1.5 submissions per 15 minutes. One of Veach's most significant victories came against Matt Grice, who held an ELO rating of 984 at the time. In February 2009, he secured a knockout victory over Grice. However, his UFC career was marked by two consecutive losses, first to Frankie Edgar via rear-naked choke in December 2009 and then to Paul Kelly through a guillotine choke in April 2010. His last recorded fight took place on the 10th of April, 2010.

Biggest Win
Matt Grice in 2009
Opponent ELO: 984

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 11'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
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Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
May 31 1981
Age
44
Peak ELO
1020
ELO Rank
1291 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
52-21-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1028.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
958.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
1.12
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
28%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.91
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
44%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
3.64
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
38%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.5
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Matt Veach Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2010-04-10 UFC 112: Invincible Paul Kelly SUB Guillotine Choke 2 3:41 Loss
2009-12-05 The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale Frankie Edgar SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 2:20 Loss
2009-02-07 UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens Matt Grice KO/TKO Punch 1 4:34 Win

Matt Veach ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
3 2010-04-10 Paul Kelly 1019 Loss -15 991
2 2009-12-05 Frankie Edgar 1073 Loss -14 1006
1 2009-02-07 Matt Grice 984 Win +20 1020

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