JM
Height
5' 11"
Reach
73.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
29
"The Celtic Kid"
JAKE MATTHEWS
Australian· XLR8 Training Centre
JM
Height
5' 11"
Reach
73.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
29
Jake Matthews is an Australian mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division of the UFC. He was born in Melbourne and started training in martial arts at a young age. Matthews has notable victories over fighters like Diego Sanchez and Li Jingliang. Known for his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, he holds a black belt in the discipline and has been active in professional MMA since 2012. As of May 2024, he aims to further his career after a recent victory against Philip Rowe.
Record entering UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier
11
Wins
4
Losses
0
Draws
11-4-0
Overall
Previous fights
03vs. Michael Morales
Loss18-7-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 18, 2023·Round 3·5:00
02vs. Darrius Flowers
Win19-6-0 (0 NC)·Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 291·Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Jul 29, 2023·Round 2·2:37
01vs. Matthew Semelsberger
Loss18-5-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Dec 17, 2022·Round 3·5:00
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Islam MakhachevDustin PoirierSean StricklandPaulo CostaKevin HollandMichał OleksiejczukNiko PriceAlex MoronoRandy BrownElizeu Zaleski dos SantosRoman KopylovCésar AlmeidaJailton AlmeidaAlexander RomanovGrant DawsonJoe SoleckiPhilip RoweBassil HafezMickey GallAilín PérezJoselyne EdwardsAndré LimaMitch Raposo