Jake Matthews (fighter)

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Jake Matthews
Jake Mattews & Jon Jones.jpg
Jake Matthews (left) & Jon Jones (right)
BornJake Aaron Matthews
(1994-08-19) 19 August 1994 (age 27)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Other namesThe Celtic Kid
ResidenceEpping, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
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
Total22
Wins17
By knockout4
By submission7
By decision6
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision1
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[]

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[]

Early career[]

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[]

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[]

2014[]

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[]

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[]

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[]

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[]

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[]

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

2020[]

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 knocked down Sanchez multiple times, and won the fight via unanimous decision.[45][46]

2021[]

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]

Personal life[]

Matthews has a daughter, Alani, who was born on 5 January 2019.[51]

Championships and accomplishments[]

Mixed martial arts record[]

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

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record[]

Professional record breakdown
1 match 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 0
By submission 0 0
By decision 0 1
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[]

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