Matt Sayles
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Submission (R2 · 2:05)UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
- Pro record 8-4-0
- UFC record 1-3-0
- Outside the UFC 7-1-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2021-12-18
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2021-12-18
2 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2019-05-04
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Matt Sayles's professional MMA record?
Matt Sayles has a professional MMA record of 8-4-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Matt Sayles's UFC record?
Matt Sayles's UFC record is 1-3-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 7-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Matt Sayles fight next?
Matt Sayles does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Matt Sayles?
Matt Sayles is 32 years old, born February 21, 1994.
How tall is Matt Sayles?
Matt Sayles stands 170 cm (5'7") tall, with a 173 cm (68") reach.
Where is Matt Sayles from?
Matt Sayles is from United States.
When was Matt Sayles's last fight?
Matt Sayles last fought on December 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus, losing to Jordan Leavitt by submission in round 2.
What were the scorecards for Matt Sayles vs Sheymon Moraes?
Matt Sayles lost to Sheymon Moraes by unanimous decision at UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 on August 4, 2018. All three judges (Ron McCarthy, Guilherme Bravo, Sal D'amato) scored the fight 29-28 in Sheymon Moraes's favor.
Matt Sayles scouting report
Matt Sayles (United States), a lightweight, went 8-4 as a pro and 1-3 in the UFC (7-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 on August 4, 2018; his only UFC win came by submission; he lost his last two UFC bouts. His reach of 68 inches is 3.6 inches shorter than the lightweight average (71.6 inches). Last fight: submission loss to Jordan Leavitt, then 1-1 in the UFC, on December 18, 2021 (UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Matt Sayles vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (39:41 of fight time).
| Stat | Sayles | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.2167 in 39:41 | 4.4 | 47 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 39.8%167 of 420 landed | 47.5% | 8 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.9114 in 39:41 | 4.3 | 11 |
| Significant strike defense | 61%178 of 292 avoided | 52.7% | 93 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.41 in 39:41 | 1.6 | 18 |
| Takedown accuracy | 25%1 of 4 landed | 36.1% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 81%17 of 21 stopped | 63.9% | 84 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.82 in 39:41 | 0.5 | 77 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 39:41 | 0.4 | 9 |
| Control time | 12.9%5:08 of 39:41 | 19.4% | 33 |
| Average fight time | 9:554 bouts | 10:20 | 39 |
| Height | 170 cm67″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 173 cm68″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-3-0Pro record now: 13-3-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0SUBR2 2:05UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. DaukausDec 18, 2021Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 18-4-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0SUBR1 4:20UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. RozenstruikDec 7, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 17-8-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0SUBR3 3:16UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. CowboyMay 4, 2019Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 11-4-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0DECUFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2Aug 4, 2018Result & stats