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Matt Veach

17-5-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0
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CAREER SUMMARY

Matt Veach holds a professional MMA record of 17-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 22 bouts on record. Matt Veach has won 17 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Matt Veach lands 1.12 significant strikes per minute with 28% accuracy and averages 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 10, 2010. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1981-05-31
Age
45
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Springfield, Illinois, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 17-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.12per min
28% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.91per min
44% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.64per 15 min
38% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Matt Veach has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ FOTN ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Frankie Edgar · The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights FinaleDec 5, 2009

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Matt Veach earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Steven Mann
    Shamrock FC 279· Dec 2, 2016· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 12-4
    SUB
    R3 · 2:10
  2. LOSS
    vs Jim Wallhead
    BAMMA 12· Mar 9, 2013· Welterweight· 16-4 vs 22-7
    SUB
    R1 · 3:05
  3. WIN
    vs Zac Kelley
    C3 Fights· Aug 18, 2012· 15-4 vs 5-2
    TKO
  4. LOSS
    vs Eric Wisely
    Illinois Regional· Apr 22, 2011· 15-3 vs 16-5
    SUB
  5. LOSS
    vs Drew Fickett
    MFC 28: Supremacy· Feb 25, 2011· Catchweight· 15-2 vs 40-13
    SUB
    R1 · 0:36
  6. WIN
    vs Donavon Winters
    Capital City Cage Wars· Jan 29, 2011· 14-2 vs 5-2
    DEC
  7. WIN
    vs Kenneth Rosfort-Nees
    Cage Warriors· Oct 1, 2010· 13-2 vs 13-3
    DEC
  8. WIN
    vs McKenzie Jackson
    Iowa Regional· Aug 21, 2010· 12-2 vs 0-3
    SUB
  9. WIN
    vs Kalel Robinson
    Missouri Regional· Jun 26, 2010· 11-2 vs 10-4
    DEC
  10. LOSS
    vs Paul Kelly
    UFCUFC 112: INVINCIBLE· Apr 10, 2010· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 10-2
    SUB
    R2 · 3:41
  11. LOSS
    vs Frankie Edgar
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale· Dec 5, 2009· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 11-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:20
    FOTN
  12. WIN
    vs Matt Grice
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· Feb 7, 2009· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 10-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:34
  13. WIN
    vs Alex Carter
    Capital City Cage Wars· Nov 1, 2008· 9-0 vs 6-28
    SUB
  14. WIN
    vs Diego Brandao
    Arkansas Regional· Oct 4, 2008· 8-0 vs 8-3
    TKO
  15. WIN
    vs Brent Mehrhoff
    Xtreme Fighting Organization· Aug 9, 2008· 7-0 vs 5-5
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Matt MacGrath
    Maximum Fighting Championship· May 9, 2008· 6-0 vs 5-0
    DEC
  17. -
    vs Justin Herbst
    International Sport Combat Federation· Apr 12, 2008· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 1-2
    -
  18. WIN
    vs Eddie Wade
    Iowa Challenge· Oct 6, 2007· 5-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Mark Hermann
    Iowa Challenge· Sep 9, 2007· 4-0 vs 1-7
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Jason West
    Extreme Challenge· Aug 18, 2007· 3-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Charles Wilson
    Pure Force 4· Sep 19, 2006· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:36
  22. WIN
    vs Adam Therriault
    Freedom Fight Series· Aug 26, 2006· 1-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs John Chester
    Illinois Regional· Jul 22, 2006· 0-0 vs 0-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1598▲11
Peak
1752Feb 7, 2009
Rated fights
22
15001600170020072009201120132015Jul 22, 2006 · 1541Aug 26, 2006 · 1576Sep 19, 2006 · 1614Aug 18, 2007 · 1642Sep 9, 2007 · 1654Oct 6, 2007 · 1678May 9, 2008 · 1692Aug 9, 2008 · 1706Oct 4, 2008 · 1723Nov 1, 2008 · 1727Feb 7, 2009 · 1752Dec 5, 2009 · 1722Apr 10, 2010 · 1682Jun 26, 2010 · 1694Aug 21, 2010 · 1702Oct 1, 2010 · 1724Jan 29, 2011 · 1733Feb 25, 2011 · 1708Apr 22, 2011 · 1696Aug 18, 2012 · 1686Mar 9, 2013 · 1674Dec 2, 2016 · 15981598

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Frequently asked questions

When does Matt Veach fight next?

Matt Veach has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Matt Veach's record?

Matt Veach's professional MMA record is 17-5-0.

Who is Matt Veach fighting next?

Matt Veach's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Matt Veach fight last?

Matt Veach most recently fought Paul Kelly at UFC 112: INVINCIBLE on Saturday, April 10, 2010, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Matt Veach fight in?

Matt Veach fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Matt Veach have?

Matt Veach has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Matt Veach won?

Matt Veach has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Matt Veach?

Matt Veach is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Matt Veach weigh?

Matt Veach weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

How old is Matt Veach?

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

Where is Matt Veach from?

Matt Veach is from United States.