Combat Edge Intelligence

Chidi Njokuani 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

25-12-0Record23-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height5'11"
80"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
One Kick's GymTeamNexus

What's at stake

Jake Matthews is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Chidi Njokuani carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Chidi NjokuaniNow 1697
If they win+14→ 1711
If they lose-10→ 1687
Jake MatthewsNow 1753
If they win+10→ 1763
If they lose-14→ 1739

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.

1688 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1698 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.16
Sig. strikes / min
3.34
62%
Strike accuracy
44%
3.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.62
58%
Strike defense
60%
0
Takedown avg.
1.44
0%
Takedown accuracy
42%
76%
Takedown defense
64%
0.14
Submission avg.
0.75

Trajectory

Chidi NjokuaniJake Matthews
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

15 (60%)
KO/TKO
5 (22%)
1 (4%)
Submission
9 (39%)
9 (36%)
Decision
9 (39%)

Combat Edge model read

Jake Matthews71%
Chidi Njokuani 29%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Jake Matthews a 71% favorite over Chidi Njokuani in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Jake Matthews holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1753 to 1697, a 56-point edge.

Chidi Njokuani enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Chidi Njokuani finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Jake Matthews 61%.

Chidi Njokuani carries a 7-inch reach advantage.

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