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Next bout scheduled
Matthews will face off against Francisco Prado at UFC 312 on Feb. 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews will match up against Francisco Prado following his win over Phil Rowe in June. The 30-year-old Australian fighter 13-7 during his 10-year UFC career.
Matthews will match up against Francisco Prado following his win over Phil Rowe in June. The 30-year-old Australian fighter 13-7 during his 10-year UFC career.
Picks up solid win
Matthews defeated Phil Rowe via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) at UFC 302 on Saturday in Newark.
ANALYSIS
Matthews has had issues getting started in fights but seemed energized by an accidental foul in Round 1, as he hit the gas and didn't let up until the final bell sounded. Matthews has always been a solid boxer, and while it seems he has completely abandoned the prospect of grappling offensively, "The Celtic Kid" will find success moving forward if he can stay aggressive. Matthews moves to 20-7 in professional MMA due to the win.
Matthews has had issues getting started in fights but seemed energized by an accidental foul in Round 1, as he hit the gas and didn't let up until the final bell sounded. Matthews has always been a solid boxer, and while it seems he has completely abandoned the prospect of grappling offensively, "The Celtic Kid" will find success moving forward if he can stay aggressive. Matthews moves to 20-7 in professional MMA due to the win.
Will face Phil Rowe
Matthews will fight Phil Rowe at UFC 302 on June 1, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nlreports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews has alternated wins and losses in his past six fights going all the way back September 2020, most recently dropping a fight to Michael Morales via unanimous decision. As for Rowe, he's 3-2 in his UFC career and is coming off a narrow loss to Neil Magny via split decision.
Matthews has alternated wins and losses in his past six fights going all the way back September 2020, most recently dropping a fight to Michael Morales via unanimous decision. As for Rowe, he's 3-2 in his UFC career and is coming off a narrow loss to Neil Magny via split decision.
Inconsistent ways continue
Matthews lost to Michael Morales via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Now 29 years of age, it's quite clear Matthews is never going to live up to the lofty expectations many expected of him early in his career. That doesn't mean he can't win his fair share of fights, but a matchup against a rising, undefeated prospect in Morales looked like a bad fight for Jake on paper, and it played out that way inside the Octagon. It was clear which man had more power when both connected, and it wasn't Matthews. In what was a 15-minute kickboxing match, "The Celtic Kid" was never going to win a decision after finding himself on the short end of a 84-57 count in terms of total strikes landed. Matthews has alternated wins and losses in his past six fights dating back to September 2020.
Now 29 years of age, it's quite clear Matthews is never going to live up to the lofty expectations many expected of him early in his career. That doesn't mean he can't win his fair share of fights, but a matchup against a rising, undefeated prospect in Morales looked like a bad fight for Jake on paper, and it played out that way inside the Octagon. It was clear which man had more power when both connected, and it wasn't Matthews. In what was a 15-minute kickboxing match, "The Celtic Kid" was never going to win a decision after finding himself on the short end of a 84-57 count in terms of total strikes landed. Matthews has alternated wins and losses in his past six fights dating back to September 2020.
Next fight booked
Matthews will face off against Michael Morales at UFC Vegas 82 on Nov. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews, who most recently defeated Darrius Flowers in July, will look to continue his winning ways against Michael Morales. The 29-year-old Australian fighter currently boasts a 12-6 record in the UFC.
Matthews, who most recently defeated Darrius Flowers in July, will look to continue his winning ways against Michael Morales. The 29-year-old Australian fighter currently boasts a 12-6 record in the UFC.