Matt Veach

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 3 fights.

Record:	11-2-0
Summary:	Takedowns, strength, world-class training partners

Fighter Info

From:	Springfield, Illinois USA
Age:	32
Height:	5' 7" ( 170 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Media

See the second-round finish that earned Frankie Edgar his lightweight title shot against BJ Penn.

Feb 17, 2012
A graduate of the same college that produced legend Matt Hughes, Matt Veach has followed his former wrestling coach into the UFC, and with impressive performance against Grice and Edgar, he's looking to UK's Paul Kelly, an aggressive and exciting fighter.

Mar 27, 2010
In a bout that walked away with fight of the night honors Frankie Edgar looks to take a step toward title contention with a fight finish while Matt Veach looks to follow up his debut comeback win and solidify his UFC career.

May 05, 2009

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

29% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

52% Standing

30%

17%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

38% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

100

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Paul Kelly	UFC® 112: INVINCIBLE Apr 10, 2010	47	0	3	4	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Matt Veach	UFC® 112: INVINCIBLE Apr 10, 2010	4	1	2	3	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Frankie Edgar	The Ultimate Fighter® : Heavyweights FINALE Dec 5, 2009	25	0	1	1	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Matt Veach	The Ultimate Fighter® : Heavyweights FINALE Dec 5, 2009	7	3	0	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Matt Veach	UFC® Fight Night™: LAUZON vs STEPHENS Feb 7, 2009	12	1	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Matt Grice	UFC® Fight Night™: LAUZON vs STEPHENS Feb 7, 2009	29	0	1	2	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TUF Bio

Training: Strength and conditioning in the morning, and sparring at night.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2006 because I like to compete.

What ranks and titles have you held? Division I national qualifier in wrestling at Eastern Illinois University, placed third in State in high school wrestling.

Do you have any heroes? Jesus

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a great opportunity and a dream come true.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Psychology

What was your job before you started fighting? Worked at a juvenile detention center, and did construction work.

Favorite grappling technique: Kimura

Favorite striking technique: Right cross