Jake Matthews (fighter)

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Jake Matthews
Matthews in 2017
BornJake Aaron Matthews
(1994-08-19) 19 August 1994 (age 29)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Other namesThe Celtic Kid
ResidenceEpping, Victoria, Australia
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionLightweight (2014–2017)
Welterweight (2012–2014, 2017–present)
Reach73 in (185 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofEpping, Victoria, Australia
TeamXLR8 Training Centre (2016–present)[3]
Resilience Training Centre[4]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos "Português" Vieira[5]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins19
By knockout5
By submission8
By decision6
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jake Aaron Matthews[6] (born 19 August 1994) is an Australian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Welterweight division.

Background[edit]

Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Matthews played Australian football for nine years in his youth, representing Northern Knights for a season.[7] To keep fit in the offseason, began training in mixed martial arts out of a shed in the backyard of his parents' house, sparring with his younger brother and being coached by his father.[8]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Matthews made his professional mixed martial arts debut at the age of 18 in September 2012 competing for regional promotions in the Greater Melbourne area where he compiled a record of 7–0 prior to joining the UFC.[9]

The Ultimate Fighter: Nations[edit]

In December 2013, it was announced that Matthews would be a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia, representing Australia at welterweight.[10] Matthews went on to lose his opening fight in the tournament, dropping a unanimous decision to eventual finalist Olivier Aubin-Mercier and was subsequently eliminated from the show.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]

2014[edit]

After winning a fight after his stint on TUF, Matthews made his official UFC debut on 28 June 2014 at UFC Fight Night 43, where he faced promotional newcomer Dashon Johnson in a lightweight bout.[12] Matthews defeated Johnson via submission in the third round.[13]

For his second fight with the promotion, Matthews faced Vagner Rocha on 8 November 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55.[14] Matthews won the fight via second round submission.[15]

2015[edit]

Matthews faced James Vick on 10 May 2015 at UFC Fight Night 65.[16] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[17]

Matthews was expected to face Mickael Lebout on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.[18] However, Matthews pulled out of the fight on 9 July citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Teemu Packalen.[19]

Matthews faced Akbarh Arreola on 15 November 2015 at UFC 193.[20] Matthews won via doctor stoppage between rounds 2 and 3, after scoring a takedown early in the second round and inflicting severe damage to Arreola's right eye with punches and elbows.[21]

2016[edit]

Matthews faced Johnny Case on 20 March 2016 at UFC Fight Night 85.[22] He won the bout via submission in the third round.[23] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night.[24]

Matthews was expected to face Stevie Ray on 8 July 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.[25] However, Ray pulled out of the fight on 2 June citing alleged visa issues and was replaced by Kevin Lee.[26] Lee won via TKO in the first round.[27]

Matthews next faced Andrew Holbrook on 27 November 2016 at UFC Fight Night 101.[28] He lost the fight via split decision.[29]

2017[edit]

Matthews faced Bojan Veličković in a welterweight bout on 19 November 2017 at UFC Fight Night 121.[30] He won the fight via split decision.[31]

2018[edit]

Matthews faced Li Jingliang on 11 February 2018 at UFC 221.[32] where he won via unanimous decision.[33] This win earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.[34] Jingliang later faced criticism for eye gouging Matthews whilst trying to escape a submission attempt.[35]

Matthews faced Shinsho Anzai on 23 June 2018 at UFC Fight Night 132.[36] He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round.[37]

Matthews faced Anthony Rocco Martin on 2 December 2018 at UFC Fight Night 142.[38] He lost the fight via an anaconda choke in round three.[39]

2019[edit]

Matthews faced Rostem Akman on 6 October 2019 at UFC 243.[40] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[41]

2020[edit]

Matthews faced Emil Weber Meek on 23 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker.[42] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[43]

Matthews faced Diego Sanchez on 27 September 2020 at UFC 253.[44] Matthews won the fight via unanimous decision.[45][46]

2021[edit]

Matthews faced Sean Brady on 6 March 2021 at UFC 259.[47] He lost the fight via an arm triangle choke in round three.[48]

Matthews was scheduled to face Jeremiah Wells on December 4, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 31.[49] However, just hours before the event the bout was cancelled after one of Wells‘s cornermen tested positive for COVID-19.[50]

2022[edit]

Matthews faced André Fialho on June 11, 2022, at UFC 275.[51] He won the bout via knockout in the second round.[52] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[53]

Matthews faced Matthew Semelsberger on December 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 216.[54] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[55]

2023[edit]

Matthews was next expected to face Gabe Green on May 13, 2023 at UFC on ABC 4.[56] However, Matthews withdrew from the bout due to injury and was replaced by Bryan Battle.[57]

Matthews was scheduled to face Miguel Baeza at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023.[58] However on July 19, Baeza pulled out due to an undisclosed reason.[59] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Darrius Flowers.[60] Matthews won the bout via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[61]

Matthews faced Michael Morales on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232.[62] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[63]

2024[edit]

Matthews is scheduled to face Philip Rowe on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302.[64]

Personal life[edit]

Matthews has a daughter who was born on 5 January 2019.[65] In early 2023 he announced that he had converted to Islam.[66]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
26 matches 19 wins 7 losses
By knockout 5 1
By submission 8 3
By decision 6 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 19–7 Michael Morales Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig November 18, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–6 Darrius Flowers Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 291 July 29, 2023 2 2:37 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 18–6 Matthew Semelsberger Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland December 17, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–5 André Fialho KO (punches) UFC 275 June 11, 2022 2 2:24 Kallang, Singapore Performance of the Night.
Loss 17–5 Sean Brady Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 259 March 6, 2021 3 3:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–4 Diego Sanchez Decision (unanimous) UFC 253 September 27, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 16–4 Emil Weber Meek Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker February 23, 2020 3 5:00 Auckland, New Zealand
Win 15–4 Rostem Akman Decision (unanimous) UFC 243 October 6, 2019 3 5:00 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 14–4 Anthony Rocco Martin Technical Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa December 2, 2018 3 1:19 Adelaide, Australia
Win 14–3 Shinsho Anzai Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards June 23, 2018 1 3:44 Kallang, Singapore
Win 13–3 Li Jingliang Decision (unanimous) UFC 221 February 11, 2018 3 5:00 Perth, Australia Fight of the Night.
Win 12–3 Bojan Veličković Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura November 19, 2017 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia Return to Welterweight.
Loss 11–3 Andrew Holbrook Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson November 27, 2016 3 5:00 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 11–2 Kevin Lee TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale July 8, 2016 1 4:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–1 Johnny Case Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir March 20, 2016 3 4:45 Brisbane, Australia Fight of the Night.
Win 10–1 Akbarh Arreola TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 193 November 15, 2015 2 5:00 Melbourne, Australia
Loss 9–1 James Vick Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt May 10, 2015 1 4:53 Adelaide, Australia
Win 9–0 Vagner Rocha Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping November 8, 2014 2 1:52 Sydney, Australia
Win 8–0 Dashon Johnson Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt June 28, 2014 3 3:16 Auckland, New Zealand Lightweight debut.
Win 7–0 Stuart Dare Decision (unanimous) Shamrock Events: Kings of Combat 12 April 26, 2014 3 5:00 Melbourne, Australia
Win 6–0 Dean Purdon Submission (rear-naked choke) Australian Fighting Championships 6 August 24, 2013 2 2:42 Melbourne, Australia AFC Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 5–0 Tadija Majic TKO (punches) Shamrock Events: Night of Mayhem 7 June 22, 2013 1 2:25 Melbourne, Australia
Win 4–0 Luke Jumeau Submission (rear-naked choke) Australian Fighting Championships 5 May 10, 2013 2 1:14 Melbourne, Australia AFC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 3–0 Callan Potter Submission (triangle choke) Shamrock Events: Night of Mayhem 6 March 16, 2013 1 1:42 Melbourne, Australia Won the vacant FXP Welterweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Jason Zivkovic TKO (punches) Shamrock Events: Kings of Kombat 8 December 8, 2012 1 0:23 Melbourne, Australia
Win 1–0 Sam Fiamatai TKO (punches) Shamrock Events: Night of Mayhem 5 September 15, 2012 2 1:47 Melbourne, Australia Welterweight debut.

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Olivier Aubin-Mercier Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia 27 February 2014 (airdate) 2 5:00 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Quarter-finals.

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See also[edit]

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External links[edit]

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