Best fights of Jake Matthews
Over 14 years as a professional, Jake Matthews has compiled a 23-8 (14) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jake Matthews defeats Diego Sanchez
On September 27, 2020 Jake Matthews faced Diego Sanchez in a welterweight bout. Matthews was 26 years old with a record of 16-4, and Sanchez was 38 with a record of 30-12. Matthews was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sanchez was coming off a win. Matthews won via unanimous decision.
2. Jake Matthews loses to Neil Magny via KO
On September 28, 2025 Jake Matthews faced Neil Magny in a welterweight bout. Matthews was 31 years old with a record of 22-7, and Magny was 38 with a record of 30-13. Matthews was on a 3-fight winning streak and Magny was coming off a win. Magny submitted Matthews via brabo choke in the 3rd round.
3. Jake Matthews chokes out Vagner Rocha
On November 8, 2014 Jake Matthews faced Vagner Rocha in a lightweight bout. Matthews was 20 years old with a record of 8-0, and Rocha was 32 with a record of 11-3. Matthews was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Rocha was on a 4-fight winning streak. Matthews submitted Vagner Rocha via choke-out in the 2nd round.
4. Jake Matthews submits Chidi Njokuani
On July 12, 2025 Jake Matthews faced Chidi Njokuani in a welterweight bout. Matthews was 30 years old with a record of 21-7, and Njokuani was 36 with a record of 25-10. Matthews was on a 2-fight winning streak and Njokuani was on a 3-fight winning streak. Matthews submitted Chidi Njokuani via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Jake Matthews defeats Li Jingliang
On February 11, 2018 Jake Matthews faced Li Jingliang in a welterweight bout. Matthews was 23 years old with a record of 12-3, and Jingliang was 29 with a record of 14-4. Matthews was coming off a win and Jingliang was on a 4-fight winning streak. Matthews won via unanimous decision.
6. Jake Matthews submits Johnny Case
On March 20, 2016 Jake Matthews faced Johnny Case in a lightweight bout. Matthews was 21 years old with a record of 10-1, and Case was 26 with a record of 22-4. Matthews was coming off a win and Case was on a 12-fight winning streak. Matthews submitted Johnny Case via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
7. Jake Matthews submits Callan Potter
On March 16, 2013 Jake Matthews fought Callan Potter for the vacant FXP welterweight title. Matthews was 18 years old with a record of 2-0, and Potter was 28 with a record of 2-2. Matthews was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Potter was coming off a win. Matthews submitted Callan Potter via triangle armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Jake Matthews defeats Philip Rowe
On June 1, 2024 Jake Matthews faced Philip Rowe in a welterweight bout. Matthews was 29 years old with a record of 19-7, and Rowe was 33 with a record of 10-4. Both Matthews and Rowe were coming off a loss. Matthews won via unanimous decision.
9. Jake Matthews chokes out Shinsho Anzai
On June 23, 2018 Jake Matthews faced Shinsho Anzai in a welterweight bout. Matthews was 23 years old with a record of 13-3, and Anzai was 32 with a record of 10-2. Both Matthews and Anzai were on a 2-fight winning streak. Matthews submitted Shinsho Anzai via choke-out in the 1st round.
10. Jake Matthews loses to Anthony Rocco Martin via KO
On December 2, 2018 Jake Matthews faced Anthony Rocco Martin in a welterweight bout. Matthews was 24 years old with a record of 14-3, and Martin was 28 with a record of 14-4. Matthews was on a 3-fight winning streak and Martin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Martin submitted Matthews via choke-out in the 3rd round.