Understanding a Wrestler Profile
Let's break down everything you see on a MatMetrics wrestler profile:
Sample Wrestler
Bentonville High School • 145 lbs • Junior
Win-Loss Record
76 wins, 6 losses — This wrestler has won 76 matches and lost 6.
Win Percentage
76 ÷ (76 + 6) = 92.7%
Anything above 70% is strong. Above 80% is excellent. Above 90% is elite.
What Record Doesn't Tell You
- • Strength of schedule — Were those wins against tough opponents?
- • Recency — Is this from last month or last year?
- • How they won — Pins? Decisions? Tech falls?
💡 Pro Tip: A 30-5 record against elite competition is often more impressive than 45-2 against weaker opponents. That's why we use Elo ratings!
Elo Rating
Rating
This wrestler is rated significantly above average (1500), putting them in the Excellent tier.
Rating Guide
Elo accounts for who you beat, not just how many. Beating a 1900-rated wrestler gains more points than beating a 1300-rated wrestler.
Learn more about Elo ratings →Decision Method Breakdown
How a wrestler wins reveals their style. MatMetrics shows the breakdown:
Example Breakdown
High Pin Rate (40%+)
Aggressive finisher. Seeks the pin, doesn't coast. Likely an Offensive archetype.
High Decision Rate (60%+)
Controlled, methodical wrestler. Wins on points, rarely gives up position. Likely a Technical or Grinder archetype.
High Tech Fall Rate
Dominant scorer who builds big leads. Very aggressive on their feet and on top.
Balanced Mix
Adaptable wrestler who can finish multiple ways. Adjusts to the opponent. Likely a Complete archetype.
Archetype & Confidence
MatMetrics analyzes match patterns to classify wrestlers into one of six archetypes:
Offensive
High pin rate, fast finishes
Technical
Precise, controlled wins
Defensive
Counter-wrestler
Scrambler
Thrives in chaos
Grinder
Relentless pressure
Complete
Well-rounded
Confidence Score
The percentage indicates how strongly the wrestler fits their archetype:
- 80-100%Textbook example of this style
- 60-79%Clear preference for this style
- 40-59%Leans toward this style
- <40%Well-rounded (may be Complete)
Rankings
State Rank at 145 lbs
This wrestler is ranked 3rd in their state at their weight class.
How Rankings Work
- • Rankings are calculated from Elo ratings within each weight class
- • Updated regularly as new matches are recorded
- • Division-specific (high school, middle school, etc.)
- • Style-specific (folkstyle, freestyle, greco)
Match History
The match history shows recent results, including:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 | John Smith (Rogers) | W - Fall 3:42 | State Duals |
| Nov 12 | Mike Jones (Fayetteville) | W - Dec 8-3 | Conference |
| Nov 8 | Chris Lee (Springdale) | L - Dec 5-6 | Dual Meet |
💡 What to look for: Recent form (hot streak or slump?), quality of opponents, how they're winning (pins vs decisions), and any patterns in their losses.