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Jake Matthews Record, stats and next fight

23-8-0 (W-L-D)

5Wins by knockout
9Wins by submission
5First round finishes
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Stats and record

31Pro fights
61%Finish rate
24UFC fights
1Title fights
3Performance bonuses
1Win streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO5 (22 %)
Submission9 (39 %)
Decision9 (39 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO1 (13 %)
Submission4 (50 %)
Decision3 (38 %)

Profile

Age
32 years
Born
August 19, 1994
Birthplace
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Height
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight
170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach
73" (185 cm)
Division
Welterweight
Fighting out of
Epping, Victoria, Australia
Team
XLR8 Training Centre
UFC debut
June 28, 2014

Fight history

  1. Win

    vs Carlston Harris

    UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo · May 30, 2026 · Macau SAR, China

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  2. Loss

    vs Neil Magny

    UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes · Sep 28, 2025 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    Submission (brabo choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:08
  3. Win

    vs Chidi Njokuani

    UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira · Jul 12, 2025 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:09
  4. Win

    vs Francisco Prado

    UFC 312 · Feb 9, 2025 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Philip Rowe

    UFC 302 · Jun 1, 2024 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Loss

    vs Michael Morales

    UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig · Nov 18, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Darrius Flowers

    UFC 291 · Jul 29, 2023 · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:37
  8. Loss

    vs Matthew Semelsberger

    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland · Dec 17, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
Show 23 earlier fights
  1. Win

    vs André Fialho Bonus

    UFC 275 · Jun 11, 2022 · Kallang, Singapore

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:24
  2. Loss

    vs Sean Brady

    UFC 259 · Mar 6, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:28
  3. Win

    vs Diego Sanchez

    UFC 253 · Sep 27, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Emil Weber Meek

    UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker · Feb 23, 2020 · Auckland, New Zealand

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Rostem Akman

    UFC 243 · Oct 6, 2019 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Loss

    vs Anthony Rocco Martin

    UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa · Dec 2, 2018 · Adelaide, Australia

    Method
    Technical Submission (anaconda choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    1:19
  7. Win

    vs Shinsho Anzai

    UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards · Jun 23, 2018 · Kallang, Singapore

    Method
    Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:44
  8. Win

    vs Li Jingliang Bonus

    UFC 221 · Feb 11, 2018 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  9. Win

    vs Bojan Veličković

    UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura · Nov 19, 2017 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  10. Loss

    vs Andrew Holbrook

    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson · Nov 27, 2016 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  11. Loss

    vs Kevin Lee

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale · Jul 8, 2016 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:06
  12. Win

    vs Johnny Case Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir · Mar 20, 2016 · Brisbane, Australia

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:45
  13. Win

    vs Akbarh Arreola

    UFC 193 · Nov 15, 2015 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    TKO (doctor stoppage)
    Round
    2
    Time
    5:00
  14. Loss

    vs James Vick

    UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt · May 10, 2015 · Adelaide, Australia

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:53
  15. Win

    vs Vagner Rocha

    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping · Nov 8, 2014 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:52
  16. Win

    vs Dashon Johnson

    UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt · Jun 28, 2014 · Auckland, New Zealand

    Method
    Submission (triangle choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:16
  17. Win

    vs Stuart Dare

    Shamrock Events: Kings of Combat 12 · Apr 26, 2014 · Dandenong, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  18. Win

    vs Dean Purdon

    Australian FC 6 · Aug 24, 2013 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:42
  19. Win

    vs Tadija Majic

    Shamrock Events: Night of Mayhem 7 · Jun 22, 2013 · Dandenong, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:25
  20. Win

    vs Luke Jumeau

    Australian FC 5 · May 10, 2013 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:14
  21. Win

    vs Callan Potter Title

    Shamrock Events: Night of Mayhem 6 · Mar 16, 2013 · Keysborough, Australia

    Method
    Submission (triangle choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:42
  22. Win

    vs Jason Zivkovic

    Shamrock Events: Kings of Kombat 8 · Dec 8, 2012 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:23
  23. Win

    vs Sam Fiamatai

    Shamrock Events: Night of Mayhem 5 · Sep 15, 2012 · Dandenong, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:47

Analysis

Jake Matthews, known as “The Celtic Kid”, competes in the UFC welterweight division and comes from Australia.

His professional record stands at 23 wins and 8 losses. Of those wins, 5 came by KO or TKO, 9 by submission and 9 on the scorecards, a 61% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt against Dashon Johnson (win). He has since gone 16-8 in 24 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on May 30, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo, he beat Carlston Harris by unanimous decision.

His career includes 1 title fight and 3 performance bonuses.

He stands 180 cm and has a 185 cm reach.

He trains at XLR8 Training Centre out of Epping, Victoria, Australia.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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