Matt Sayles

MMA Record: 8-4-0
UFC Record: 1-3-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Matt Sayles - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Matt Sayles has 1 wins in the UFC. Matt Sayles lands an average of 4.83 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.36 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Matt Sayles, a mixed martial artist, has competed in the UFC and holds an MMA record of 8 wins, 4 losses, and 0 draws. He competes in the lightweight division, weighing 155 lbs., with a reach of 68 inches and standing at 5' 7". In terms of fighting style, Sayles demonstrates an average of 4.83 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 41%. He absorbs an average of 2.81 strikes per minute, showcasing a strike defense of 61%. His takedown attempts are less frequent, averaging 0.36 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 16%. Sayles has achieved one notable victory in his UFC career, defeating Kyle Nelson via arm triangle submission in May 2019. His ELO rating at the time was 986, making it his biggest win to date. However, his recent fight history shows a series of losses, starting with a unanimous decision loss against Sheymon Moraes in August 2018, followed by a submission loss against Bryce Mitchell in December 2019 and Jordan Leavitt in December 2021. His most recent victory was also against Kyle Nelson in May 2019.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 986

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 7'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
68'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Feb 21 1994
Age
31
Peak ELO
1004
ELO Rank
1996 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
58-17-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1030.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1025.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
4.83
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
41%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.81
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
61%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.36
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
16%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.7
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Matt Sayles Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2021-12-18 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus Jordan Leavitt SUB Inverted Triangle 2 2:05 Loss
2019-12-07 UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik Bryce Mitchell SUB Twister 1 4:20 Loss
2019-05-04 UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy Kyle Nelson SUB Arm Triangle 3 3:16 Win
2018-08-04 UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 Sheymon Moraes U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

Matt Sayles ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
4 2021-12-18 Jordan Leavitt 1007 Loss -15 974
3 2019-12-07 Bryce Mitchell 1016 Loss -15 989
2 2019-05-04 Kyle Nelson 986 Win +21 1004
1 2018-08-04 Sheymon Moraes 985 Loss -17 983

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