Jake Matthews walked away victorious at UFC Macau. The Australian fighter secured the win in front of a prime-time audience in his home region.
Jake Matthews extended his professional record to 22-8 with a victory at UFC Macau, picking up a win in a time zone favorable to his Australian fanbase.
Matthews, known as "The Celtic Kid," is a 31-year-old welterweight from Australia who trains out of Nexus. The orthodox fighter stands five-foot-eleven with a 73-inch reach and has built a reputation as a well-rounded competitor across his 30 professional bouts. He averages 3.34 significant strikes per minute at a 43 percent accuracy rate, while also posing a threat on the ground with 1.44 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.8 submission attempts in the same window — a combination that makes him difficult to prepare for.
Why it matters
- Matthews moves to 22-8, keeping himself relevant in a crowded welterweight division
- A win in the Asia-Pacific time slot raises his profile among a large regional audience
- His mixed offensive game, blending striking volume with takedown and submission threats, positions him as a dangerous opponent for contenders looking to climb the rankings
