Result
Matthew SemelsbergerDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeHerb Dean
Details(30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
Elo swing-20Jake Matthews (1741 → 1721)+20Matthew Semelsberger (1643 → 1664)
DateDec 17, 2022
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Celtic Kid | 23-8-0Jake Matthews
W
Semi the Jedi | 11-8-0Matthew Semelsberger
Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Herb Dean
Details :(30–27, 29–28, 29–28)
Jake Matthews
Elo1751Great
3Y trend1734 → 1751
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Matthew Semelsberger
Elo1596Solid
3Y trend1656 → 1596
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Matthew Semelsberger won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Matthew Semelsberger 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 Matthew Semelsberger 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 MatthewsMatthew Semelsberger
Elo edge
Jake Matthews1751+11 last move
Matthew Semelsberger1596-20 last move
Why they are ranked here
Jake Matthews#31 of 332 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
- 1 point behind #30 Roberto Soldić, 5 ahead of #32 Gilbert Burns.
Matthew Semelsberger#229 of 332 active Welterweight fighters · 1596 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jake Matthews (rated 1741 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Charles Radtke (rated 1617 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -48 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #228 Sanon Sadeck, 0 ahead of #230 Christian Jungwirth.
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 MatthewsvsMatthew Semelsberger
Control time
1:42vs4:16
Total strikes
74vs54
Sig. strikes
32vs45
Knockdowns
0vs3
Takedowns
1vs3
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Jake Matthewssubmission leads 39% of wins
Matthew SemelsbergerKO/TKO leads 55% of wins
Common opponents
Jeremiah WellsJake Matthews: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Dec 4, 2021Matthew Semelsberger: loss · Decision (Split) · Apr 22, 2023
Phil RoweJake Matthews: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 1, 2024Matthew Semelsberger: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Aug 22, 2020
Round stats
Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : CANNONIER VS STRICKLAND. Matthew Semelsberger defeated Jake Matthews by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger quick answers
Who won Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger?
Matthew Semelsberger won Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger on?
Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : CANNONIER VS STRICKLAND.
What are the records for Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger?
Jake Matthews enters with a 23-8-0 record and Matthew Semelsberger enters with a 11-8-0 record.
What division is Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger?
Jake Matthews vs Matthew Semelsberger is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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