Jake Matthews “The Celtic Kid”

Welterweight · ORCA rating 70/100 · peak 71 · Defensive specialist · 16–8 in 24 graded UFC bouts

ORCA analysis

At 70, Jake Matthews's ORCA rating ranks 20th of 98 active welterweights. Striking defence grades 85 (significant strikes absorbed per minute 90), 10th of 98 active welterweights, the high point of the profile. The weak side is striking offence, which grades 42. The 16 UFC wins split 2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission and 8 on the cards.

Grades

FamilyGradeWelterweight rankBest reliable sub-grade
Striking offence4285 of 98—
Striking defence8510 of 98Significant strikes absorbed per minute 90
Grappling offence6824 of 98—
Grappling defence7120 of 98Takedowns conceded per 15 minutes 86

Strongest sub-grade: Significant strikes absorbed per minute 90. Weakest: Opponent strike accuracy allowed 79.

Profile

Division
Welterweight
ORCA rating
70 (peak 71)
Welterweight rank
20 of 98 active
UFC record
16–8
Pro record
23–8
Graded UFC bouts
24
Style
Defensive specialist
Age
32
Height
5′11″ (180 cm)
Reach
73″ (185 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Gym
XLR8 Traning Centre, Epping, Victoria, Australia

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