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Matt Sayles

L2
8-4-0
0Prospect
/Age 32/Orthodox/5' 7"/68″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
67%
SLpM
4.8
Str Acc
41%
Str Def
61%
TD Avg
0.4
TD Def
81%
Sub Avg
0.7
Finish
86%

At a Glance

4.8
SLpM
41%
Str Acc
0.4
TD Avg
86%
Finish %
61%
Str Def
Matt Sayles is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a high-volume striker. With a record of 8-4-0, the fighter carries a 67% win rate across 12 pro contests, with a 86% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 81% takedown defense.
Career Arc
11 fightspeak +6 · current +4

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 70 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 43 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 94 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 28 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 76 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 65 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 63 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME70ACCURACY43KO POWER94TAKEDOWNS28TD DEFENSE76SUBMISSIONS65DURABILITY63ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 41% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 61% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 16% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 81% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.83+1.41 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.81-0.37 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.36-1.16 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.70+0.30 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.81)Landed (4.83)
0
+2.02

Wins by Method

86%Finish
KO/TKO571%
Submission114%
Decision114%
8 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (8)
5 KO
1 SUB
1 DEC
1 OTH
Losses (4)
2 SUB
1 DEC
1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
L
Sub
W
Sub
L
Dec
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 11
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.8 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-1
Fight History4 UFC + 7 pre-UFC
11 fights7W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LJordan Leavitt
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
Dec 18, 2021SSUB Inverted Triangle22:05
LOSS
Method
SUB Inverted Triangle
Round
2
of 3
Time
2:05
Division
Lightweight
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
2021-12-18
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WKyle Nelson
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LSheymon Moraes
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Aug 4, 2018DU-DEC35:00
WChristian Aguilera
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Mar 25, 2017KTKO11:51
?George Hickman
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Dec 10, 2016DDECSplit
WRyan Lang
RFARFA 38: Moisés vs. Emmers
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WDeMarcus Brown
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WBryson Hansen
WSOFWSOF 12: Palomino vs. Gonzalez
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WDylan Stanfield
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WChris Floyd
XFS: AggressionXFS: Aggression
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