Jake Matthews vs. Darrius Flowers

Preliminary Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Matthews defeats Flowers
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 2:37 Round 2 of 3, 7:37 Total
"The Celtic Kid"
vs.
Submission 2:37 R2
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Fighter Comparison

18-6-0

Climbed to 19-6
Pro
Record
12-5-1

Fell to 12-6-1
-275
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+230
(Moderate Underdog)

Australia
Nation

United States
Melbourne
VIC
Fights out of
Mason City
Iowa
28
+11 mos, 1 week, 3 days
Age at Fight 28
+11 mos, 4 days
170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.5 lbs
(77.3 kgs)
5'11"
(180cm)
Height
5'9"
(175cm)
72.0"
(183cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
Nexus Gym Chicago Fight Team

(Other)
Elite Boxing Academy

(Primary)

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 5,500

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Flowers
13%
Matthews
87%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 291

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2
  • Date: Saturday 07.29.2023 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Tyler Tomlinson
  • Venue: Vivint Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 3 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Matthews Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Flowers Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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