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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.
| Total Fights: | 3 |
| Record: | 11-2-0 |
| Summary: | Takedowns, strength, world-class training partners |
Fighter Info
| From: | Springfield, Illinois USA |
| Age: | 30 |
| Height: | 5' 7" ( 170 cm ) |
| Weight: | 155 lb ( 70 kg ) |
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
80
Types of Successful Strikes
0
23
Striking Defense
45
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
13
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
100
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Paul Kelly |
Apr 10, 2010
|
47 | 0 | 3 | 4 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Matt Veach | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Frankie Edgar |
Dec 5, 2009
|
25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | R2 Submission |
|
| Matt Veach | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Matt Veach |
Feb 7, 2009
|
12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Matt Grice | 29 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||||
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Biography
Training: Strength and conditioning in the morning, and sparring at night.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2006 because I like to compete.
What ranks and titles have you held? Division I national qualifier in wrestling at Eastern Illinois University, placed third in State in high school wrestling.
Do you have any heroes? Jesus
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a great opportunity and a dream come true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Psychology
What was your job before you started fighting? Worked at a juvenile detention center, and did construction work.
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura
Favorite striking technique: Right cross
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