Combat Edge Intelligence

Anthony Rocco Martin vs Jake Matthews

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Jake Matthews
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Jake Matthews

“The Celtic Kid”

23-8-0WelterweightUFC

1753Great

Tale of the tape

18-6-0Record23-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height5'11"
TBDReach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
American Top TeamTeamNexus

What's at stake

Jake Matthews is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Anthony Rocco Martin carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Anthony Rocco MartinNow 1721
If they win+17→ 1738
If they lose-15→ 1706
Jake MatthewsNow 1753
If they win+11→ 1764
If they lose-13→ 1740

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1702 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1698 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.68
Sig. strikes / min
3.34
37%
Strike accuracy
44%
2.59
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.62
58%
Strike defense
60%
0.71
Takedown avg.
1.44
27%
Takedown accuracy
42%
69%
Takedown defense
64%
1.02
Submission avg.
0.75

Trajectory

Anthony Rocco MartinJake Matthews
170017502020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (6%)
KO/TKO
5 (22%)
10 (56%)
Submission
9 (39%)
7 (39%)
Decision
9 (39%)

Combat Edge model read

Jake Matthews70%
Anthony Rocco Martin 30%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Jake Matthews a 70% favorite over Anthony Rocco Martin in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Jake Matthews holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1753 to 1721, a 32-point edge.

Anthony Rocco Martin finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Jake Matthews 61%.

Anthony Rocco Martin and Jake Matthews share 1 common opponent: Neil Magny.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2020
Neil Magny
LossSubmission · 2025