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

“The Celtic Kid”

23-8-0WelterweightUFC

1751Great

Tale of the tape

26-12-0Record23-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height5'11"
80"Reach73"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs

What's at stake

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

Chidi NjokuaniNow 1709
If they win+13→ 1722
If they lose-11→ 1698
Jake MatthewsNow 1751
If they win+11→ 1762
If they lose-13→ 1738

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.

1691 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1699 · 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 (58%)
KO/TKO
5 (22%)
1 (4%)
Submission
9 (39%)
10 (38%)
Decision
9 (39%)

Combat Edge model read

Jake Matthews66%
Chidi Njokuani 34%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Jake Matthews a 66% favorite over Chidi Njokuani in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Jake Matthews holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1751 to 1709, a 42-point edge.

Chidi Njokuani finishes 62% 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.