Completed MMA Bout

Jake Matthews vs. Jingliang Li

Main Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA

Jake Matthews defeats Jingliang Li via 3 Round Decision

Jake "The Celtic Kid" Matthews
"The Leech" Jingliang Li

Matthews
Decision
Round 3

Jake Matthews Jingliang Li

"The Celtic Kid" "The Leech"

12-3-0   Pro Record At Fight   14-4-0
Climbed to 13-3   Record After Fight   Fell to 14-5
+130 (Slight Underdog)   Betting Odds   -160 (Slight Favorite)
Australia   Nationality   China
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia   Fighting out of   Beijing, China
23 years, 5 months, 3 weeks, 1 day   Age at Fight   29 years, 10 months, 3 weeks
170.5 lbs (77.3 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
5'11" (180cm)   Height   6'0" (183cm)
72.0" (183cm)   Reach   72.0" (183cm)
Nexus   Gym   China Top Team
UFC 221
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold
  • Date: Saturday 02.10.2018 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Mark Simpson
  • Venue: Perth Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Matthews Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Li Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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Matthews vs. Li Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 1533  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Matthews
23%
Li
77%
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