Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Jake Matthews
22-8
Age
31
Height
5'11"
Weight
1705 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
11:20
Gym
XLR8 Traning Centre, Epping, Victoria, Australia
UFC Record
15-8(23 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 6 Sub 7 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 4 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 4R3 9
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
64%
Bonuses
3
Style
Freestyle
Location
Preston, Australia
Last Fight2025-09-28
NM
L - Neil Magny
Decision - SplitR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Yaroslav AmosovKO/TKOR1 4:39· Punches to Head From Back Control
Fight History
WIN
BV
vs Bojan Velickovic
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
DJ
vs Dashon Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 3:16
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 3:16
LOSS
MM
vs Michael Morales
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VR
vs Vagner Rocha
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission
R2 1:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R2 1:52
LOSS
MS
vs Matthew Semelsberger
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JV
vs James Vick
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground
R1 4:53
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R1 4:53
LOSS
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes· 2025-09-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke From Half Guard
R3 3:08
SubmissionD'Arce Choke From Half Guard·R3 3:08
WIN
JC
vs Johnny Case
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:45
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:45
WIN
EM
vs Emil Meek
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CN
vs Chidi Njokuani
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:09
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:09
LOSS
AH
vs Andrew Holbrook
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AR
vs Anthony Rocco Martin
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R3 1:19
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R3 1:19
WIN
SA
vs Shinsho Anzai
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission
R1 2:44
SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R1 2:44
WIN
FP
vs Francisco Prado
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2· 2025-02-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PR
vs Phil Rowe
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier· 2024-06-01
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DF
vs Darrius Flowers
UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2· 2023-07-29
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:37
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:37
WIN
AF
vs Andre Fialho
UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka· 2022-06-11
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 2:24
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 2:24
LOSS
SB
vs Sean Brady
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R3 3:28
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R3 3:28
WIN
DS
vs Diego Sanchez
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa· 2020-09-26
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RA
vs Rostem Akman
UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya· 2019-10-05
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LJ
vs Li Jingliang
UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold· 2018-02-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AA
vs Akbarh Arreola
UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· 2015-11-14
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Eye Injury
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye Injury·R2 5:00
LOSS
KL
vs Kevin Lee
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 4:06
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:06
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
1.44 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Jake adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
30 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+59% vs div avg
60%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Uppercuts
43%
Counters
37%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (117%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 247% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
25% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
6
75% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Eye Injury
#11
50% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 6 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#13
50% of subs
Rear Naked Choke
Technical Submission
#22
33% of subs
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#31
17% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 75% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Eye Injury (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (3x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and Strike Acc% (44%).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (60%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (88% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#35 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc71%
Clinch
67% acc8%
Ground
69% acc22%
Striking Differential+0.72/min
3.34 landed/min2.62 absorbed/min
3.34
Landed/Min
2.62
Absorbed/Min
0.29
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed870
Sig. Strikes Attempted1983
Key Insights
Jake is a distance-first striker, with 71% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 71% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 22% from ground at 69% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
Division Rank#21 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
Division Rank#30 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
28%
Landed
17
Defended
43
Total
60
1.44
TD / 15min
0.75
Sub / 15min
17
TD Landed
60
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
50
Landed
120
Attempted
42%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
13 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
31%
R2
31%
R3
39%
Key Insights
8 career submission wins.
Prolific submission hunter: 13 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 22% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,740
1.96
Ratio
Absorbed
890
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
10/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.4
Standing %
78%
R3 vs R1 Output
88%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.96x) - consistent striking dominance.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 23 fights
R1 Control
0:57
R2 Control
1:05
R3 Control
1:24
R1 to Final
-12%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+11.2pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.2pp
Body
+2.5pp
Leg
-6.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.2pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#44
of 54
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#9
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#35
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#5
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#30
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#24
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#14
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#24
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2977
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights