Combat Edge Intelligence

Jake Matthews vs Michael Morales

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

23-8-0Record19-0-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
5'11"Height6'0"
73"Reach 79"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
NexusTeamEntram Gym

What's at stake

Michael Morales is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +12 while a loss costs more — Jake Matthews carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jake MatthewsNow 1753
If they win+15→ 1768
If they lose-9→ 1744
Michael MoralesNow 1839
If they win+12→ 1851
If they lose-20→ 1819

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.

1698 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1677 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.34
Sig. strikes / min
5.62
44%
Strike accuracy
49%
2.62
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.31
60%
Strike defense
53%
1.44
Takedown avg.
1.09
42%
Takedown accuracy
42%
64%
Takedown defense
89%
0.75
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Jake MatthewsMichael Morales
175018001850202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (22%)
KO/TKO
14 (74%)
9 (39%)
Submission
1 (5%)
9 (39%)
Decision
4 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Michael Morales80%
Jake Matthews 20%Elo baseline: 62%

The Combat Edge model makes Michael Morales a 80% favorite over Jake Matthews in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (62%).

Michael Morales holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1839 to 1753, a 86-point edge.

Michael Morales enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Jake Matthews finishes 61% of wins inside the distance, Michael Morales 79%.

Jake Matthews and Michael Morales share 2 common opponents: Neil Magny and Sean Brady.

Michael Morales carries a 6-inch reach advantage.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossSubmission · 2021
Sean Brady
WinTKO · 2025
LossSubmission · 2025
Neil Magny
WinTKO · 2024