Jake Matthews defeated Carlston Harris by unanimous decision with scores of 30-25, 30-27, and 30-27. Matthews improved his record to 23-8 and returned to the win column after a loss that snapped a three-fight winning streak. Harris dropped to 19-8 and has now lost three consecutive bouts.
Jake Matthews handed Carlston Harris a unanimous decision defeat at UFC Macau on May 30, 2026, with two judges scoring the bout 30-27 and a third scoring it 30-25 in favor of the Australian welterweight.
Matthews, known as "The Celtic Kid," improves to 22-8 with the victory, returning to winning ways after a loss that had snapped a three-fight streak. The 31-year-old from Australia competes out of Nexus and stands five-foot-eleven with a 73-inch reach. He averages 3.34 significant strikes per minute at 43 percent accuracy and blends that output with a takedown rate of 1.44 per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat across all phases.
Harris, nicknamed "Mocambique," drops to 19-7 and has now lost three bouts in a row. The 38-year-old from Guyana trains with Renovacao Fight Team and brings a physically imposing frame at six feet tall with a 76-inch reach. He lands 3.79 significant strikes per minute and is capable on the ground, averaging 1.46 takedowns per 15 minutes. Despite those tools, Harris was unable to find an answer for Matthews across five rounds, falling behind on all three scorecards.
Why it matters
- Matthews snaps a skid and re-establishes himself as a relevant name in the welterweight division at just 31 years old.
- Harris, now 38, faces serious questions about his path forward after three straight defeats have eroded his divisional standing.
- The lopsided 30-25 scorecard suggests Matthews controlled large portions of the fight, raising his profile heading into future matchmaking discussions.
