Jake Matthews

Jake Matthews was born on August 19, 1994, in Preston, Australia. Jake “The Celtic Kid” Matthews was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 29 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the welterweight division. He made his Octagon debut 3,589 days ago, on June 28, 2014. Matthews trains at Nexus.

When is Jake Matthews’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of April 2024, Jake Matthews’s pro record is 19-7-0, with 6 of those wins coming by knockout, 7 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Matthews has fought in over 26 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 5 months ago against Michael Morales at UFC Fight Night 232: Allen vs. Craig. The fight was on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Jake Matthews by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.

Fun fact: On the day Jake was born, "Stay (I Missed You)" by Lisa Loeb was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Jake Matthews birthday facts.

Jake Matthews’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Jake Matthews below.

Career & History

In his most recent bout on November 18, 2023, Jake Matthews faced a tough opponent in Michael Morales at UFC Fight Night. Despite a solid effort, Matthews couldn’t secure the win, losing by unanimous decision after three rounds of combat.

Earlier in the year, on July 29 at UFC 291, Matthews showcased his grappling skills by submitting Darrius Flowers with a rear naked choke in the second round. This victory was a rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Matthew Semelsberger at UFC Fight Night on December 17, 2022.

Jake Matthews had a memorable knockout win against Andre Fialho at UFC 275 on June 11, 2022, finishing the fight in the second round. However, in the previous year at UFC 259, he found himself on the losing end when Sean Brady secured an arm triangle choke in the third round.

Matthews’ career has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, with wins over Diego Sanchez, Emil Meek, and Rostem Akman, all by unanimous decisions in 2020 and 2019. His journey in the UFC began after participating in TUF Nations, where he lost to Olivier Aubin-Mercier, but since then, he’s built an impressive record with a combination of knockouts, submissions, and decisions.

Jake Matthews height and weight

Jake Matthews’s height is 5' 11" (1.82 m). He fights in the welterweight division. Fighters who fight in the welterweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Jake Matthews net worth

Jake Matthews’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many popular fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Jake Matthews’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: In 2001, the UFC was purchased by Zuffa for $2 million, In 2016, it was resold for $4.2 billion to Endeavor (then WME–IMG).

How old is Jake Matthews?

Jake Matthews’s age is 29 years old. He was born on Friday, August 19, 1994. Jake is turning 30 years old in .

Where is Jake Matthews from?

Jake Matthews was born in Preston, Australia.

What is Jake Matthews’s reach?

Jake Matthews’s reach is 73″ and leg reach is 43″.

Where does Jake Matthews rain?

Jake Matthews trains at Nexus.

Who is Jake Matthews dating now?

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Jake Matthews facts

1. Jake Matthews’s birth sign is Leo.
2. He was born in the Year of the Dog.
3. Jake’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Jake Matthews was born in Millennials Generation (1994).
6. Matthews’s life path number is 5.
7. His ruling planet is Sun.
8. Jake Matthews’s birth flower is Gladiolus.
9. His birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx.
10. Matthews has been alive for 10,842 days or 260,213 hours.

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