Height
5' 11"
Reach
73.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
31
"The Celtic Kid"
JAKE MATTHEWS
Height
5' 11"
Reach
73.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
31
An alumnus of Melbourne youth Australian football, welterweight Jake Matthews transitioned to combat sports at an early age. Training out of the XLR8 Training Centre, the orthodox fighter earned a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Over his career, "The Celtic Kid" has claimed notable victories over competitors like Diego Sanchez and André Fialho.
Matthews heads into UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi on June 20, 2026, holding a professional record of 12-7-0 (1 NC). He has won four of his past five bouts, securing decision wins over Philip Rowe and Francisco Prado, and a rear-naked choke against Chidi Njokuani. Despite a brabo choke loss to Neil Magny, he rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Carlston Harris in late May.