Jake Matthews
23-8-0
Welterweight
About
The Celtic Kid - an Australian who joined the UFC as a teenager and grew into a powerful welterweight.
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Jake 'The Celtic Kid' Matthews is a UFC homegrown product, one of the youngest fighters on the roster when he debuted as a teenage prospect out of Australia. The story of his career has been growth - he physically matured, moved up to welterweight and developed into a strong, well-rounded fighter over a long tenure.
He's never quite cracked the top of the division, but he's built a solid career with wins over the likes of Chidi Njokuani and Diego Sanchez while testing himself against rising contenders like Michael Morales. Durable, athletic and comfortable everywhere, he's been a reliable fixture on the Australian fight scene. Fans appreciate watching a fighter who came up in the UFC and built a real career out of it.
Why fans love Matthews
Well-rounded skills, durability and the appeal of a fighter who grew up in the UFC and stuck around.
