Ultimate Fighting Calendar
2 rounds scheduled
Matt MacGrath
The Belt Collector
18-10-0
RESULT

Nordine Taleb def. Matt MacGrath (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 2:30
WIN
Nordine Taleb
Friday, May 4, 2012
Casino Rama, Rama, Canada

Nordine Taleb defeated Matt MacGrath by TKO in round 2 (2:30) in the bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 67, held Friday, May 4, 2012 at Casino Rama, Rama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Matt MacGrath vs Nordine Taleb?

Nordine Taleb defeated Matt MacGrath by TKO in round 2 (2:30) in the bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 67, held Friday, May 4, 2012 at Casino Rama, Rama.

Time format
2 Rnd (5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Matt MacGrath 39%61% Nordine Taleb

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

18-10-0
Record
15-7-0
1581
Power Index rating
1659
0
Win Streak
0
46
Age
45
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
0"
0 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Canada
Nationality
France

Style Matchup

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vs
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Matt MacGrath

No background on record

Nordine Taleb

No background on record

Camp TriStar Gym · Canada

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.66
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Str. Acc.
51%
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SApM
2.62
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Str. Def.
66%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.94
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TD Acc.
76%
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TD Def.
73%
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Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Matt MacGrath · 3-2
  • L
    Fight Night 3 · Jun 10, 2017
    TKO · R5 · 3:35 · Welterweight
  • L
    Fight Night 2 · Oct 28, 2016
    Split Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    Xcessive Force FC 9 · Apr 15, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    Elite 1 MMA · Oct 3, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • W
    ECC 22 · Feb 28, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
Nordine Taleb · 2-3
  • L
    UFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier · Sep 7, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 4:26 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs Cowboy · May 4, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs Smith · Oct 27, 2018
    TKO · R2 · 3:10 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Till · May 27, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 4:31 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos · Dec 16, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 0:59 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 12 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
37.8
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Avg takedowns
1.33
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Avg control time
2:26
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Career high strikes
90
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Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Matt MacGrath
Strike target
Nordine Taleb
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Head
49%
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Body
23%
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Leg
28%
Matt MacGrath
Strike position
Nordine Taleb
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Distance
78%
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Clinch
7%
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Ground
14%