| Name | Jake Matthews |
| Nickname | “The Celtic Kid” |
| Birthdate | August 19, 1994 |
| Age | 29 |
| Place of Birth | Epping, Victoria, Australia |
| Weightclass | 170 |
| Height | 5 ft, 11 in / 1.82 m |
| Weight | 170 lbs / 32 kg |
| Reach | 73″ / 185 cm |
| Leg Reach | 42″ |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Style |
Jake “The Celtic Kid” Matthews is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC welterweight division. He was born in Epping, Victoria, Australia on Friday, August 19, 1994, and is currently 29 years old. Jake trains and represents Nexus. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on June 28, 2014 — 3,584 days ago.
Jake Matthews’s record and next fight
Jake Matthews has fought in over 21 professional MMA bouts. As of Apr. 2024, Jake Matthews’s record is 17-4-0. Four of those wins came by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, and the rest (6) by decision.
Jake Matthews’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, September 26, 2020 – 3 years ago – against Diego Sanchez at UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa. Jake Matthews win by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.
Jake Matthews’s height, reach, and weight
Jake Matthews is 5' 11" tall with 73″ reach, and 42″ leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
Jake weighs in at 170 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 156 – 170 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Jake Matthews from?
Jake Matthews is from Epping, Victoria, Australia.
When is Jake Matthews’s birthday?
Jake Matthews is 29 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Jake Matthews fighting stance?
Jake Matthews fights in a Orthodox stance. Orthodox
What is Jake Matthews’s birth sign?
Jake Matthews was born in the Year of a Dog in Millennials Generation. Jake’s birth sign is Leo, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Jake Matthews train?
Jake Matthews currently trains out of Nexus.
Jake Matthews’s social media
Check out Jake Matthews’s Instagram and Twitter.