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Matt Veach

LightweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

17Wins
5Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 3: LLW

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Profile

Age
45 (born May 31, 1981)
Born in
Springfield
Height
5' 11"
Weight
155 lbs.
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • KO/TKO 1

Losses in the UFC2

  • Submission 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.12 top 98%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.91
Striking accuracy29%Better than 2% of lightweights
Strike defense45%Better than 6% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
3.64 top 6%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.5
Takedown accuracy38%Better than 54% of lightweights
Takedown defense100%Better than 99% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Veach last fought on April 10, 2010 (Loss vs Paul Kelly). Veach has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Matt Veach

Matt Veach is a lightweight mixed martial artist, born in Springfield, United States on May 31, 1981. Veach stands 5' 11".

Veach has fought professionally since 2006, debuting with Supreme Fighting Challenge. A 10-0 record outside the UFC came first. Veach made a UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens in February 2009 and beat Matt Grice by KO/TKO. Veach's UFC record stands at 1-2 after 3 fights.

In the stats, Veach defends takedowns better than 99% of lightweights and lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 94% of lightweights.

Before and outside the UFC, Veach fought in Capital City Cage Wars (2-0) and Iowa Challenge (2-0).

Veach's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 112: Invincible in April 2010, where Veach lost to Paul Kelly.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Paul Kelly

    Submission · Guillotine Choke From Front Headlock · R2 3:41

    UFC 112: Invincible

    Apr 10, 2010

    4Str 1TD 0KD
  2. L

    Frankie Edgar

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 2:20

    The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale

    Dec 5, 2009

    7Str 3TD 0KD
  3. W

    Matt Grice

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:34

    UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens

    Feb 7, 2009

    12Str 1TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Matt Veach is 17-5 across 22 professional fights in 17 promotions, since a pro debut on July 22, 2006 (Supreme Fighting Challenge). 19 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins17

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Submission 8
  • Decision 4

Pro losses5

  • Submission 5
Finish rate
76% of wins
Longest win streak
11

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC1-22009
Capital City Cage Wars2-02008
Iowa Challenge2-02007
MFC1-12008
BAMMA0-12013
C1-02012
Cage Warriors1-02010
Extreme Challenge1-02007
Gladiator Cage Fights0-12011
Mainstream MMA1-02010
Other1-02010
Pro Battle MMA1-02008
Pure Force1-02006
Shamrock FC1-02016
Shootfighting Challenge1-02006
Supreme Fighting Challenge1-02006
XFO1-02008

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Steven Mann Submission (armbar), R3 Shamrock FC 279 Dec 2, 2016
L Jim Wallhead Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 BAMMA 12 Mar 9, 2013
W Zac Kelley TKO (punches), R1 C3 Fights: Rumble at Red Rock Aug 18, 2012
L Eric Wisely Submission (armbar), R2 Gladiator Cage Fights: Knockout Night 1 Apr 23, 2011
L Drew Fickett Submission (armbar), R1 MFC 28: Supremacy Feb 25, 2011
W Donavon Winters Decision (split), R3 Capital City Cage Wars 6 Jan 29, 2011
W Kenneth Rosfort-Nees Decision (unanimous), R5 Cage Warriors 38: Young Guns Oct 1, 2010
W McKenzie Jackson Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 Mainstream MMA: Swing Back Aug 21, 2010
W Kalel Robinson Decision (unanimous), R3 28 Productions (Other) Jun 26, 2010
L Paul Kelly Submission (guillotine choke), R2 UFC 112 Apr 10, 2010
L Frankie Edgar Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale Dec 5, 2009
W Matt Grice TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens Feb 7, 2009
W Alex Carter Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Capital City Cage Wars Nov 1, 2008
W Diego Brandão TKO (injury), R2 Pro Battle MMA: Immediate Impact Oct 4, 2008
W Brent Mehrhoff Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 XFO 25: Outdoor War 4 Aug 9, 2008
W Matt MacGrath Decision (unanimous), R3 MFC 16: Anger Management May 9, 2008
W Edgar Wade Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Iowa Challenge 44 Oct 6, 2007
W Marcus Hermann Submission (triangle choke), R1 Iowa Challenge 42 Sep 9, 2007
W Jason West TKO (punches), R1 Extreme Challenge 82 Aug 18, 2007
W Charles Wilson Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Pure Force 4 Sep 19, 2006
W Adam Therriault Submission (punches), R1 Shootfighting Challenge Aug 26, 2006
W John Chester TKO, R2 Supreme Fighting Challenge Jul 22, 2006

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Matt Veach's record?

Matt Veach's professional MMA record is 17 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Matt Veach?

Matt Veach is 45 years old, born on May 31, 1981.

Who did Matt Veach fight last?

Matt Veach lost to Paul Kelly by Submission at UFC 112: Invincible on Apr 10, 2010.