Result
Jake MatthewsSubmission
MethodSubmission
RoundR1
Time1:09
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeJimmy Neely
DetailsRear-naked choke
Elo swing+14Jake Matthews (1741 → 1755)-14Chidi Njokuani (1723 → 1709)
DateJul 12, 2025
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueBridgestone Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Celtic Kid | 23-8-0Jake Matthews
L
Chidi Bang Bang | 26-12-0Chidi Njokuani
Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani
Method :Submission
Round :R1
Time :1:09
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Jimmy Neely
Details :Rear-naked choke
Jake Matthews
Elo1751Great
3Y trend1734 → 1751
Fight Overview
RoundR1
Time1:09
MethodSubmission
Chidi Njokuani
Elo1711Good
3Y trend1687 → 1711
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Jake Matthews won this fight by Submission in round R1 at 1:09. Jake Matthews led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Jake Matthews and Chidi Njokuani across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Jake MatthewsChidi Njokuani
Elo edge
Jake Matthews1751+11 last move
Chidi Njokuani1711+14 last move
Why they are ranked here
Jake Matthews#31 of 356 active Welterweight fighters · 1751 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Andre Fialho (rated 1657 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Matthew Semelsberger (rated 1643 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +32 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #30 Roberto Soldić, 5 ahead of #32 Gilbert Burns.
Chidi Njokuani#61 of 356 active Welterweight fighters · 1711 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Duško Todorović (rated 1653 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Gregory Rodrigues (rated 1678 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +14 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #60 Alvi Dasuyev, 0 ahead of #62 Kevin Lee.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Jake MatthewsvsChidi Njokuani
Control time
0:29vs0:00
Sig. strikes
3vs5
Takedowns
1vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Total strikes
5vs5
Finishing profile
Jake Matthewssubmission leads 39% of wins
Chidi NjokuaniKO/TKO leads 58% of wins
Common opponents
Andre FialhoJake Matthews: win · KO (punches) · Jun 11, 2022Chidi Njokuani: win · TKO (punches) · Dec 3, 2016
Round stats
Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : LEWIS VS TEIXEIRA. Jake Matthews defeated Chidi Njokuani by Submission in round R1 at 1:09. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani quick answers
Who won Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani?
Jake Matthews won Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani by Submission in round R1 at 1:09.
What event is Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani on?
Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : LEWIS VS TEIXEIRA.
What are the records for Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani?
Jake Matthews enters with a 23-8-0 record and Chidi Njokuani enters with a 26-12-0 record.
What division is Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani?
Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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