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Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
Jake Matthews
The Celtic Kid
23-8-0
RESULT

Andrew Holbrook def. Jake Matthews (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia

Andrew Holbrook defeated Jake Matthews by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Brunson, held Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

Fight stats

Jake Matthews
Andrew Holbrook
0
Knockdowns
0
22 of 62
Significant strikes
30 of 53
35%
Sig. strike accuracy
57%
29 of 70
Total strikes
80 of 106
3 of 3
Takedowns
2 of 2
100%
Takedown accuracy
100%
0
Submission attempts
3
0
Reversals
0
5:19
Control time
2:54
Significant strikes by target
14 of 50
Head
16 of 36
6 of 10
Body
11 of 13
2 of 2
Leg
3 of 4
17 of 49
Distance
12 of 31
4 of 9
Clinch
15 of 19
1 of 4
Ground
3 of 3

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
10 of 21
Sig. str.
12 of 18
10 of 21
Total str.
36 of 44
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 2
0
Sub. att
1
0:24
Ctrl
2:07
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
7 of 19
Sig. str.
7 of 13
11 of 24
Total str.
12 of 18
2 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
2
2:24
Ctrl
0:47
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
5 of 22
Sig. str.
11 of 22
8 of 25
Total str.
32 of 44
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:31
Ctrl
0:00

Judges' Scorecards

#MatthewsHolbrook
1910
2109
3910
Total2829
#MatthewsHolbrook
1109
2910
3910
Total2829
#MatthewsHolbrook
1109
2910
3109
Total2928

Media Scores

5
Matthews
10
Holbrook
29–28 Holbrook×929–28 Matthews×530–27 Holbrook
All 15 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

33%
Matthews
4%
Draw
63%
Holbrook
27 fan scorecards submitted
29–28 Holbrook51.9%29–28 Matthews33.3%30–27 Holbrook7.4%30–28 Holbrook3.7%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
74%
Holbrook
R2
63%
Holbrook
R3
63%
Matthews

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jake Matthews vs Andrew Holbrook?

Andrew Holbrook defeated Jake Matthews by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Brunson, held Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

What were the judges' scorecards for Jake Matthews vs Andrew Holbrook?

The judges scored it 29–28, 29–28, 28–29 — Andrew Holbrook won the decision.

Referee
John Sharp
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Jake Matthews 67%33% Andrew Holbrook

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

23-8-0
Record
12-3-0
1599
Elo rating
1478
1
Win Streak
0
31
Age
40
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Australia
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.36
SLpM
2.20
44%
Str. Acc.
49%
2.58
SApM
3.00
60%
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

1.36
TD Avg.
0.85
41%
TD Acc.
18%
66%
TD Def.
10%
0.70
Sub. Avg.
2.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Jake Matthews · 4-1
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Song vs FigueiredoSat, May 30, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Perth: Ulberg vs ReyesSat, Sep 27, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 3:08 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs TeixeiraSat, Jul 12, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:09 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2Sat, Feb 8, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 302: Makhachev vs PoirierSat, Jun 1, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Andrew Holbrook · 2-3
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs StruveSat, Sep 2, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 4:28 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2Sun, Apr 9, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 0:21 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs BrunsonSat, Nov 26, 2016
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia FinaleFri, Jul 8, 2016
    TKO · R1 · 0:34 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2Sat, Jul 25, 2015
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 24 fights · 5 fights
38.5
Avg sig. strikes
15.6
1.04
Avg takedowns
0.40
3:02
Avg control time
1:15
72
Career high strikes
30
4
Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Jake Matthews
Strike target
Andrew Holbrook
72%
Head
60%
17%
Body
29%
11%
Leg
10%
Jake Matthews
Strike position
Andrew Holbrook
72%
Distance
49%
7%
Clinch
35%
21%
Ground
17%