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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.