Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Jake Matthews
AustraliaJake Matthews
“The Celtic Kid”
23-8-0
RESULT

Matthew Semelsberger def. Jake Matthews (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Matthew Semelsberger
United StatesMatthew Semelsberger
“Semi The Jedi”
11-8-0
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Meta Apex, Las Vegas, United States

Matthew Semelsberger defeated Jake Matthews by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland, held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Matthew Semelsberger won the decision.

Fight stats

Jake Matthews
Matthew Semelsberger
0
Knockdowns
3
32 of 89
Significant strikes
45 of 116
36%
Sig. strike accuracy
39%
74 of 140
Total strikes
54 of 129
1 of 2
Takedowns
3 of 5
50%
Takedown accuracy
60%
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
1:42
Control time
4:16
Significant strikes by target
23 of 77
Head
34 of 89
6 of 9
Body
7 of 18
3 of 3
Leg
4 of 9
30 of 85
Distance
26 of 80
2 of 3
Clinch
6 of 7
0 of 1
Ground
13 of 29

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
1
8 of 15
Sig. str.
18 of 41
15 of 24
Total str.
22 of 46
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
2:46
ROUND 2
0
KD
1
17 of 47
Sig. str.
17 of 50
17 of 47
Total str.
17 of 50
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
0:14
ROUND 3
0
KD
1
7 of 27
Sig. str.
10 of 25
42 of 69
Total str.
15 of 33
1 of 2
Takedowns
1 of 3
1
Sub. att
0
1:42
Ctrl
1:16

Judges' Scorecards

Michael Bell
#MatthewsSemelsberger
1910
2910
3109
Total2829
Chris Lee
#MatthewsSemelsberger
1910
2910
3109
Total2829
Ron McCarthy
#MatthewsSemelsberger
1910
2910
3910
Total2730

Media Scores

0
Matthews
-
15
Semelsberger
●30-27 Semelsberger×8●29-28 Semelsberger×4●30-26 Semelsberger×3
All 15 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

4%
Matthews
96%
Semelsberger
55 fan scorecards submitted
●30-27 Semelsberger49.1%●29-28 Semelsberger29.1%●30-26 Semelsberger10.9%●29-27 Semelsberger7.3%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
82%
Semelsberger
R2
95%
Semelsberger
R3
62%
Semelsberger

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Betting Odds

Jake Matthews
+113
47% implied win probability
Open: -186Best: +530
Matthew Semelsberger
+177
36% implied win probability
Open: +176Best: +280

Average moneyline across 13 sportsbooks.

Line Movement

Jake MatthewsMatthew Semelsberger
30%40%50%60%70%80%Nov 23Dec 1Dec 9Dec 18Nov 23, 2:01 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -220 (69%)Nov 23, 9:01 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -225 (69%)Nov 27, 1:00 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -248 (71%)Dec 1, 12:51 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -239 (71%)Dec 2, 6:22 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -235 (70%)Dec 3, 6:00 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -233 (70%)Dec 4, 4:20 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -238 (70%)Dec 4, 7:41 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -237 (70%)Dec 4, 1:25 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -234 (70%)Dec 5, 7:10 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -237 (70%)Dec 5, 7:20 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -240 (71%)Dec 6, 12:20 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -238 (70%)Dec 6, 5:20 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -238 (70%)Dec 6, 11:21 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -240 (71%)Dec 6, 3:41 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -242 (71%)Dec 7, 1:22 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -243 (71%)Dec 7, 9:14 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -242 (71%)Dec 9, 5:19 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -242 (71%)Dec 10, 9:01 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -246 (71%)Dec 11, 7:20 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -247 (71%)Dec 11, 11:41 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -249 (71%)Dec 12, 4:00 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -249 (71%)Dec 12, 7:27 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -252 (72%)Dec 13, 12:05 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -252 (72%)Dec 13, 12:35 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -254 (72%)Dec 13, 12:35 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -256 (72%)Dec 13, 1:05 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -258 (72%)Dec 13, 6:20 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -260 (72%)Dec 13, 11:30 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -263 (72%)Dec 13, 8:11 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -264 (73%)Dec 14, 1:11 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -264 (73%)Dec 14, 3:01 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -265 (73%)Dec 14, 9:51 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -267 (73%)Dec 15, 10:55 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -269 (73%)Dec 15, 12:25 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -272 (73%)Dec 15, 12:30 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -275 (73%)Dec 15, 1:01 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -275 (73%)Dec 15, 2:50 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -274 (73%)Dec 15, 3:10 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -274 (73%)Dec 15, 8:20 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -276 (73%)Dec 15, 10:50 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -277 (73%)Dec 16, 12:00 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -282 (74%)Dec 16, 12:21 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -284 (74%)Dec 16, 5:31 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -287 (74%)Dec 16, 6:25 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -290 (74%)Dec 16, 12:31 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -293 (75%)Dec 16, 12:52 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -296 (75%)Dec 16, 3:51 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -299 (75%)Dec 16, 5:55 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -300 (75%)Dec 16, 6:51 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -305 (75%)Dec 16, 8:11 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -306 (75%)Dec 16, 11:31 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -310 (76%)Dec 17, 3:31 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -311 (76%)Dec 17, 6:53 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -312 (76%)Dec 17, 8:52 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -308 (75%)Dec 17, 8:55 AM UTC · Jake Matthews -310 (76%)Dec 17, 1:25 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -308 (75%)Dec 17, 1:25 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -309 (76%)Dec 17, 5:37 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -310 (76%)Dec 17, 7:42 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -308 (75%)Dec 17, 9:22 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -307 (75%)Dec 17, 10:27 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -309 (76%)Dec 17, 11:12 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -310 (76%)Dec 17, 11:23 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -226 (69%)Dec 17, 11:30 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -131 (57%)Dec 17, 11:30 PM UTC · Jake Matthews -116 (54%)Dec 18, 2:40 AM UTC · Jake Matthews +113 (47%)Nov 23, 2:01 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +185 (35%)Nov 23, 9:01 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +200 (33%)Nov 27, 1:00 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +188 (35%)Dec 1, 12:51 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +184 (35%)Dec 2, 6:22 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +183 (35%)Dec 3, 6:00 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +188 (35%)Dec 4, 4:20 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +191 (34%)Dec 4, 7:41 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +189 (35%)Dec 4, 1:25 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +188 (35%)Dec 5, 7:10 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +192 (34%)Dec 5, 7:20 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +193 (34%)Dec 6, 12:20 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +191 (34%)Dec 6, 5:20 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +190 (34%)Dec 6, 11:21 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +191 (34%)Dec 6, 3:41 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +192 (34%)Dec 7, 1:22 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +194 (34%)Dec 7, 9:14 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +192 (34%)Dec 9, 5:19 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +193 (34%)Dec 10, 9:01 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +194 (34%)Dec 11, 7:20 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +194 (34%)Dec 11, 11:41 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +195 (34%)Dec 12, 4:00 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +199 (33%)Dec 12, 7:27 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +200 (33%)Dec 13, 12:05 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +199 (33%)Dec 13, 12:35 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +202 (33%)Dec 13, 12:35 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +203 (33%)Dec 13, 1:05 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +204 (33%)Dec 13, 6:20 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +206 (33%)Dec 13, 11:30 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +207 (33%)Dec 13, 8:11 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +209 (32%)Dec 14, 1:11 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +208 (32%)Dec 14, 3:01 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +210 (32%)Dec 14, 9:51 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +211 (32%)Dec 15, 10:55 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +212 (32%)Dec 15, 12:25 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +213 (32%)Dec 15, 12:30 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +216 (32%)Dec 15, 1:01 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +217 (32%)Dec 15, 2:50 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +217 (32%)Dec 15, 3:10 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +216 (32%)Dec 15, 8:20 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +217 (32%)Dec 15, 10:50 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +219 (31%)Dec 16, 12:00 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +219 (31%)Dec 16, 12:21 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +222 (31%)Dec 16, 5:31 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +223 (31%)Dec 16, 6:25 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +226 (31%)Dec 16, 12:31 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +228 (30%)Dec 16, 12:52 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +232 (30%)Dec 16, 3:51 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +233 (30%)Dec 16, 5:55 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +235 (30%)Dec 16, 6:51 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +235 (30%)Dec 16, 8:11 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +238 (30%)Dec 16, 11:31 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +242 (29%)Dec 17, 3:31 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +242 (29%)Dec 17, 6:53 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +242 (29%)Dec 17, 8:52 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +241 (29%)Dec 17, 8:55 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +242 (29%)Dec 17, 1:25 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +241 (29%)Dec 17, 1:25 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +241 (29%)Dec 17, 5:37 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +241 (29%)Dec 17, 7:42 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +240 (29%)Dec 17, 9:22 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +241 (29%)Dec 17, 10:27 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +242 (29%)Dec 17, 11:12 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +244 (29%)Dec 17, 11:23 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +227 (31%)Dec 17, 11:30 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +209 (32%)Dec 17, 11:30 PM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +190 (34%)Dec 18, 2:40 AM UTC · Matthew Semelsberger +177 (36%)+113+177
SportsbookJake MatthewsMatthew Semelsberger
BetAnything-385+250
BetOnline-310+260
BetUS-300+220
Betway-300+230
Bovada-325+250
Cloudbet+152-210
DraftKings+530-790
FanDuel+300-430
MyBookie-250+191
Pinnacle-324+260
sportsbetio+199-370
sports-interaction-395+280
unibet-315+245

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger?

Matthew Semelsberger defeated Jake Matthews by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland, held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Matthew Semelsberger won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger?

The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Matthew Semelsberger won the decision.

Was Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger a robbery?

Public scoring backed the judges: 96% of 55 fan cards scored it for Matthew Semelsberger; 100% of 15 media scores picked Matthew Semelsberger.

Full robbery index →
Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Jake Matthews 66%34% Matthew Semelsberger

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

Fight DNA

Head to head

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

Jake Matthews
Complete Fighter
4 edges
Matthew Semelsberger
Striking Technician
7 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

72Power95
78Speed96
83Precision89
81Durability88
91Engine65
92Wrestling87
94Ground81

Biggest edge Matthew Semelsberger, Kick power +29

Attribute by attribute

Jake Matthews is on the left of every row, Matthew Semelsberger on the right.
79Punch power96
64Kick power93
84Punch speed98
72Kick speed93
83Accuracy89
92Takedowns87
92Ground striking86
95Submissions75
78Chin89
83Body strength87
91Cardio65

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

Tale of the Tape

23-8-0
Record
11-8-0
1784
Power Index rating
1672
1
Win Streak
0
32
Age
33
5'11"
180 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Switch
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Australia
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.36
SLpM
3.77
44%
Str. Acc.
42%
2.58
SApM
4.24
60%
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

1.36
TD Avg.
1.01
41%
TD Acc.
57%
66%
TD Def.
45%
0.70
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Jake Matthews · 4-1
  • W
    Carlston Harris
    UFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo · May 30, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Neil Magny
    UFC Perth: Ulberg vs Reyes · Sep 27, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 3:08 · Welterweight
  • W
    Chidi Njokuani
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira · Jul 12, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:09 · Welterweight
  • W
    Francisco Prado
    UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 · Feb 8, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Phil Rowe
    UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier · Jun 1, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Matthew Semelsberger · 1-4
  • L
    Charles Radtke
    UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Prates · Nov 9, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 0:51 · Welterweight
  • L
    Preston Parsons
    UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2 · Jan 13, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Uros Medic
    UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2 · Jul 29, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 2:36 · Welterweight
  • L
    Jeremiah Wells
    UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes · Apr 22, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Jake Matthews
    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland · Dec 17, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 24 fights · 11 fights
38.5
Avg sig. strikes
40.8
1.04
Avg takedowns
0.73
3:02
Avg control time
1:52
72
Career high strikes
118
4
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Jake Matthews
Strike target
Matthew Semelsberger
72%
Head
65%
17%
Body
17%
11%
Leg
18%
Jake Matthews
Strike position
Matthew Semelsberger
72%
Distance
80%
7%
Clinch
8%
21%
Ground
12%