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Flyweight5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Jordan Molinari
slick
RESULT

Jordan Molinari def. Matthew Friel (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 05:00
Matthew Friel
El Guapo
1-3-0
Saturday, September 21, 2024
BEC Arena, Manchester, England

Jordan Molinari defeated Matthew Friel by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (05:00) in the Flyweight bout of Cage Warriors 178, held Saturday, September 21, 2024 at BEC Arena, Manchester.

Fight stats

Jordan Molinari
Matthew Friel
0
Knockdowns
0
18
Significant strikes
19
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
127
Total strikes
83
2 of 3
Takedowns
1 of 5
67%
Takedown accuracy
20%
0
Submission attempts
1
-
Reversals
-
5:37
Control time
3:57
Significant strikes by target
13
Head
8
1
Body
3
4
Leg
8
7
Distance
9
11
Clinch
12
11
Ground
10
Time in position
6:28
Distance
6:28
1:33
Clinch
1:33
8:23
Ground
8:23

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
5
Sig. str.
7
58
Total str.
41
2
Head
1
0
Body
1
3
Distance
6
2
Clinch
1
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
1
1:05
Ctrl
0:23
Time in position
3:55
Distance
3:55
0:31
Clinch
0:31
1:04
Ground
1:04
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
6
Sig. str.
7
36
Total str.
25
4
Head
2
1
Body
2
2
Distance
3
4
Clinch
6
1 of 1
Takedowns
1 of 3
0
Sub. att
0
1:51
Ctrl
2:20
Time in position
1:44
Distance
1:44
0:59
Clinch
0:59
3:13
Ground
3:13
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
7
Sig. str.
5
33
Total str.
17
7
Head
5
0
Body
0
2
Distance
0
5
Clinch
5
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
2:41
Ctrl
1:14
Time in position
0:49
Distance
0:49
0:03
Clinch
0:03
4:06
Ground
4:06

Betting Odds

Jordan Molinari
+150
40% implied win probability
Open: +163Best: +180
Matthew Friel
-184
65% implied win probability
Open: -206Best: -137

Average moneyline across 3 sportsbooks.

SportsbookJordan MolinariMatthew Friel
BetOnline+107-137
Betway+163-225
DraftKings+180-218

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jordan Molinari vs Matthew Friel?

Jordan Molinari defeated Matthew Friel by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (05:00) in the Flyweight bout of Cage Warriors 178, held Saturday, September 21, 2024 at BEC Arena, Manchester.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Jordan Molinari 47%53% Matthew Friel

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

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Record
1-3-0
1500
Power Index rating
1524
3
Win Streak
0
33
Age
27
5'4"
163 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
64"
163 cm
Reach
67"
170 cm
-
Stance
-
Flyweight
Weight Class
Flyweight
England
Nationality
Ireland

Striking Profile

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SLpM
-
-
Str. Acc.
-
-
SApM
-
-
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

-
TD Avg.
-
-
TD Acc.
-
-
TD Def.
-
-
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Jordan Molinari · 4-1
  • W
    Cage Warriors 207: Brown vs. Davies · Jun 20, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 197: Unplugged · Nov 21, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 191 · Jun 28, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 183 · Mar 8, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Flyweight
  • W
    Cage Warriors 178 · Sep 21, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Flyweight
Matthew Friel · 1-3
  • L
    Cage Warriors 197: Unplugged · Nov 21, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R1 · 03:15 · Flyweight
  • L
    Cage Warriors 178 · Sep 21, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 05:00 · Flyweight
  • L
    Budo Fighting Championship 69 · Aug 31, 2024
    Split Decision · Flyweight
  • W
    Clan Wars 49 · Mar 9, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 2:10 · Flyweight

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 2 fights
38.4
Avg sig. strikes
25.0
2.20
Avg takedowns
3.50
3:45
Avg control time
4:19
84
Career high strikes
31
5
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Jordan Molinari
Strike target
Matthew Friel
68%
Head
40%
13%
Body
28%
19%
Leg
32%
Jordan Molinari
Strike position
Matthew Friel
41%
Distance
29%
31%
Clinch
38%
28%
Ground
34%