UFC

Jake “The Celtic Kid”Matthews

UFC23-8-0

Division
Welterweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 11"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
73"
Nationality
Preston, Australia
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
5
Wins by submission
6
Wins by decision
6

Striking accuracy

45%

715 landed · 1,584 attempted

Takedown accuracy

40%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-06-01 to 2026-05-30

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

  • Carlston Harris

    May 30, 2026

    Win

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Neil Magny

    Sep 27, 2025

    Loss

    Submission · Round 3 · 3:08

  • Chidi Njokuani

    Jul 12, 2025

    Win

    Submission · Round 1 · 1:09

  • Francisco Prado

    Feb 8, 2025

    Win

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Philip Rowe

    Jun 1, 2024

    Win

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Michael Morales

    Nov 18, 2023

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Darrius Flowers

    Jul 29, 2023

    Win

    Submission · Round 2 · 2:37

  • Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Andre Fialho

    Jun 11, 2022

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:24

  • Sean Brady

    Mar 6, 2021

    Loss

    Submission · Round 3 · 3:28

  • Diego Sanchez

    Sep 26, 2020

    Win

    DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Emil Meek

    UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker · Feb 22, 2020

    Winner

    Decision · Round 3

  • Rostem Akman

    UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya · Oct 5, 2019

    Winner

    Decision · Round 3

Jake Matthews Bio

Jake Matthews is an Australian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division under the nickname “The Celtic Kid.” The UFC lists Matthews as active and records his most recent appearance as a unanimous-decision win over Carlston Harris on May 30, 2026. He trains at XLR8 Training Centre in Epping, Victoria, and is listed with a freestyle fighting style.

Matthews began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at age 15 after initially using martial arts to stay fit while playing Australian rules football. He later transitioned fully into mixed martial arts, competed for Team Australia on The Ultimate Fighter Nations, and made his UFC debut on June 28, 2014. His career profile combines grappling credentials, submission ability and developing striking, while the UFC identifies his training background as including multiple state and national Brazilian jiu-jitsu titles, an Australian wrestling championship medal and Australian and East Coast welterweight MMA titles.

Record
23-8-0
Division
Welterweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 11"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
73"
Leg reach
43.00
Nationality
Preston, Australia

Jake Matthews Questions & Answers

Who is Jake Matthews in the UFC?

Jake Matthews is an Australian UFC welterweight known as “The Celtic Kid.” The UFC currently lists him as an active fighter.

What division does Jake Matthews compete in?

Jake Matthews competes in the UFC welterweight division.

When did Jake Matthews make his UFC debut?

Jake Matthews made his UFC debut on June 28, 2014.

Where does Jake Matthews train?

The UFC lists Jake Matthews as training at XLR8 Training Centre in Epping, Victoria, Australia.

What is Jake Matthews’ fighting style?

Jake Matthews is listed by the UFC as a freestyle fighter. His background emphasizes Brazilian jiu-jitsu and grappling, alongside developing striking.

How tall is Jake Matthews?

Jake Matthews is listed at 71.5 inches tall, or approximately 5 feet 11.5 inches.

What was Jake Matthews’ most recent UFC result?

On May 30, 2026, Jake Matthews defeated Carlston Harris by unanimous decision.