Career
He is known for his 3 fight stint in the UFC, including his "Fight of the Night" performance against former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar. Matt started wrestling in the sixth grade and competed for 12 years. He was a high school state placer, JuCo All-American, and a Doctorate-1 National Collegiate Athletic Association qualifier for Eastern Illinois University.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Veach made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon versus
Stephens, facing off against UFC veteran, Matt Grice. At The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale in a fight against Frank Edgar as a replacement for an injured Kurt Pellegrino, Veach made his second appearance in the UFC. The first round was very close.
Edgar controlled most of the standup part of the round, while Veach landed numerous takedowns and slams. This marked the first loss of Veach"s professional mixed martial arts career.
Veach faced Paul Kelly at UFC 112, losing via second round submission.
The loss was his second straight getting him released from his UFC contract. Post UFC
After being released from the UFC, Veach continued to train with Matt Hughes and Robbie Lawler at The HIT Squadron Maximum Fighting Championships
In February 2011, Veach signed with the Canadian promotion, MFC. His debut came at the main card of MFC 28 against Drew Fickett.
He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
BAMMA
Veach faced off against "Judo" Jim Wallhead in the main event of BAMMA 12 in Newcastle, England on March 9th, 2013. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
