Matt Schnell
UFC 2017–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 74.0
Scouting report
Matt "Danger" Schnell submitted Sumudaerji via triangle choke in the second round of UFC on ABC 3 after being hurt repeatedly earlier in the fight. Fighting out of Amory, Mississippi, Schnell favors high-volume boxing combinations and submission threats off his back. His 82 BJJ and 82 Cardio ratings support a 74 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Schnell assembled a win streak across 2018 and 2019, defeating Naoki Inoue, submitting Louis Smolka via triangle choke, and submitting Jordan Espinosa via triangle at UFC on ESPN 5 in Newark. His guard submissions and hand speed are reflected in a 82 BJJ and 78 Boxing rating. UNVERIFIED: "Louis Smolka by triangle choke in 55 seconds" — the submission method and opponent are confirmed but the exact 55-second finish time could not be confirmed via source.
Between 2020 and 2021, Schnell defeated Tyson Nam by decision at UFC on ESPN 20 while losing by knockout to Alexandre Pantoja and by decision to Rogério Bontorin. His willingness to trade and rely on combination striking is reflected in a 78 Boxing and 82 Cardio rating.
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