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Chidi Njokuani vs Jake Matthews

Chidi Njokuani is 26-12-0 (1 NC); Jake Matthews is 23-8-0. Chidi Njokuani is 5 years older than Jake Matthews. Chidi Njokuani has a 7" · 18 cm reach advantage over Jake Matthews. Chidi Njokuani is 4" · 10 cm taller than Jake Matthews. They have met once: Chidi Njokuani 0, Jake Matthews 1.

Chidi Njokuani
United States
Chidi Njokuani
“Bang Bang” · 26-12-0 (1 NC)
UDUDSUB
WelterweightMet once
Jake Matthews
Australia
Jake Matthews
“The Celtic Kid” · 23-8-0
UDSUBSUB
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Style & credentials

Chidi Njokuani

No background on record

Camp · Janjira Muay Thai · United States
Jake Matthews
BJJMMA
  • —Black belt · BJJCarlos 'Portugues' Vieira
  • —Victorian amateur MMA title
  • —Australian and East Coast welterweight MMA titles
  • —Amateur MMA 10-0Record
Camp · XLR8 Training Centre · Epping, Melbourne, AU

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

38%
Head
72%
39%
Body
17%
23%
Leg
11%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Chidi Njokuanilast 10 fights
68%24%
Jake Matthewslast 8 fights
59%15%26%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Chidi Njokuani· from fights outside the UFC Jake Matthews· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
6.303.36
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fightersJake Matthews · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.752.58
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Below avg · better than 39% of UFC fightersJake Matthews · Good · better than 77% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.001.36
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersJake Matthews · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
0%42%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersJake Matthews · Average · better than 59% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
75%67%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Good · better than 74% of UFC fightersJake Matthews · Average · better than 55% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.100.70
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fightersJake Matthews · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

6.30
Strikes landed / min
3.36
3.75
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.58
0.00
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.36 / 3.2
0%
Takedown accuracy
42%
75%
Takedown defence
67%
1:41
Control time / fight
3:02
0.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.70

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Chidi Njokuani12 UFC fights · 698 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
23%159/401
22%157/241
23%164/183
Clinch
6%39/51
16%110/133
0%0/0
Ground
9%66/90
0%3/4
0%0/0
Jake Matthews23 UFC fights · 920 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
47%431/1370
15%134/207
10%95/118
Clinch
4%37/65
3%25/29
0%4/4
Ground
21%193/272
0%1/1
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Chidi NjokuaniJake Matthews

Frequently asked questions

Have Chidi Njokuani and Jake Matthews ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira (Sat, Jul 12, 2025), where Jake Matthews won by Submission.

What are the records of Chidi Njokuani and Jake Matthews?

Chidi Njokuani is 26-12-0 (1 NC) and Jake Matthews is 23-8-0.

Who has the longer reach, Chidi Njokuani or Jake Matthews?

Chidi Njokuani has the longer reach: 80" · 203 cm against 73" · 185 cm for Jake Matthews, a 7" · 18 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Chidi Njokuani or Jake Matthews?

Chidi Njokuani is taller at 6'3" · 191 cm; Jake Matthews stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Chidi Njokuani or Jake Matthews?

Chidi Njokuani is 37 and Jake Matthews is 32.

Who has more finishes, Chidi Njokuani or Jake Matthews?

Chidi Njokuani has 17 wins inside the distance (16 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Jake Matthews has 14 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission).

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