Jake Matthews - Fighter Focus | UFC Connected

🥋 About Jake “The Celtic Kid” Matthews
Nationality: Australian, born 19 August 1994 in Melbourne, Victoria
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Division: Currently competing at Welterweight (170 lb); previously fought at Lightweight
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Physical stats: 5′11″ height, 73″ reach; orthodox stance
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🥊 UFC Career Highlights
Debut: Entered the UFC in June 2014 at UFC Fight Night 43, with a third-round triangle submission win over Dashon Johnson
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Notable wins:

Finished Vagner Rocha via submission at UFC FN 55 (Nov 2014)
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Earned Fight of the Night bonuses against Johnny Case and Li Jingliang
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Scored a KO win over André Fialho at UFC 275 (Performance of the Night)
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Recent outings:

Defeated Philip Rowe by unanimous decision at UFC 302 (June 2024)
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Earned another unanimous decision against Francisco Prado at UFC 312 (Feb 2025)

Next scheduled matchup: Chidi Njokuani on 12 July 2025 in Nashville
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🏆 Background & Personal Insights
Martial Arts start: Began Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu at age 15 to stay fit during Aussie Rules football off-season
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Training base: Grew up training in a shed at his parents’ home and now coaches at XLR8 Training Centre in Epping, Australia
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Belief system: Converted to Islam in 2023 and credits his faith with providing renewed focus and strength
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🔍 What to Watch in the Segment
He shares insights on how his faith and training routines evolved.

Highlights of his technical growth and key fights.

Candid conversation alongside fellow UFC fighters Austin Vanderford, Brandon Royval & Oban Elliott.

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