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Flyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Matt Schnell
Danger
17-11-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Matt Schnell def. Tyson Nam (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Tyson Nam
21-14-1
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Matt Schnell defeated Tyson Nam by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Flyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny, held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi.

Fight stats

Matt Schnell
Tyson Nam
0
Knockdowns
0
85 of 214
Significant strikes
58 of 193
40%
Sig. strike accuracy
30%
85 of 214
Total strikes
58 of 193
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
Takedown accuracy
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:00
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
69 of 195
Head
36 of 164
10 of 12
Body
10 of 15
6 of 7
Leg
12 of 14
83 of 212
Distance
58 of 193
2 of 2
Clinch
0 of 0
0 of 0
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
19 of 62
Sig. str.
14 of 45
19 of 62
Total str.
14 of 45
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
33 of 75
Sig. str.
22 of 69
33 of 75
Total str.
22 of 69
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
33 of 77
Sig. str.
22 of 79
33 of 77
Total str.
22 of 79
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:00

Judges' Scorecards

#SchnellNam
1109
2109
3910
Total2928
#SchnellNam
1109
2910
3910
Total2829
#SchnellNam
1109
2109
3910
Total2928

Media Scores

14
Schnell
2
Nam
29–28 Schnell×1429–28 Nam×2
All 16 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

58%
Schnell
42%
Nam
72 fan scorecards submitted
29–28 Schnell43.1%29–28 Nam38.9%30–27 Schnell13.9%30–27 Nam2.8%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
92%
Schnell
R2
51%
Schnell
R3
74%
Nam

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Matt Schnell vs Tyson Nam?

Matt Schnell defeated Tyson Nam by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Flyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny, held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi.

What were the judges' scorecards for Matt Schnell vs Tyson Nam?

The judges scored it 29–28, 28–29, 29–28 — Matt Schnell won the decision.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Matt Schnell 51%49% Tyson Nam

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

17-11-0 (1 NC)
Record
21-14-1
1540
Elo rating
1535
0
Win Streak
0
36
Age
42
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
68"
173 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Flyweight
Weight Class
Flyweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

4.05
SLpM
3.87
40%
Str. Acc.
33%
4.18
SApM
4.97
54%
Str. Def.
65%

Grappling Profile

0.59
TD Avg.
0.00
45%
TD Acc.
0%
43%
TD Def.
87%
1.20
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Matt Schnell · 1-4
  • L
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    TKO · R1 · 2:28 · Catchweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs BrownSat, Nov 8, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 2:54 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs PratesSat, Apr 26, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Burns vs BradySat, Sep 7, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 0:29 · Bantamweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs GazievSat, Mar 2, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 0:26 · Flyweight
Tyson Nam · 2-3
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Bueno SilvaSat, Jul 15, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Yan vs DvalishviliSat, Mar 11, 2023
    Submission · R2 · 1:23 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Vera vs CruzSat, Aug 13, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 2:59 · Flyweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs MagnyWed, Jan 20, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs WoodleySun, Sep 20, 2020
    TKO · R2 · 0:34 · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 16 fights · 8 fights
28.1
Avg sig. strikes
36.5
0.31
Avg takedowns
0.00
0:32
Avg control time
0:19
85
Career high strikes
81
2
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Matt Schnell
Strike target
Tyson Nam
74%
Head
57%
10%
Body
21%
16%
Leg
22%
Matt Schnell
Strike position
Tyson Nam
82%
Distance
91%
8%
Clinch
3%
10%
Ground
6%