Jake Matthews vs. Vagner Rocha

Preliminary Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Matthews defeats Rocha
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 1:52 Round 2 of 3, 6:52 Total
"The Celtic Kid"
vs.
Submission 1:52 R2
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Fighter Comparison

8-0-0

Climbed to 9-0
Pro
Record
11-3-0

Fell to 11-4
-500
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+355
(Moderate Underdog)

Australia
Nation

Brazil
Melbourne
VIC
Fights out of
Pembroke Pines
Florida
20
+2 mos, 2 wks, 5 days
Age at Fight 32
+5 mos, 1 day
156.0 lbs
(70.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.5 lbs
(70.5 kgs)
5'11"
(180cm)
Height
5'10"
(179cm)
72.0"
(183cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Nexus Gym Team Popovitch Academy

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,104

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Matthews
84%
Rocha
16%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 55

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 55: Rockhold vs. Bisping
  • Date: Friday 11.07.2014 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John Sharp
  • Venue: Allphones Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 7 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Dan Hardy, John Gooden
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Dan Hardy
  • Matthews Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Rocha Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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