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Jake Matthews vs Tahir Abdullayev

UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling Β· Sat, Nov 21, 10:00 AM EST

Prelims Β· WelterweightWelterweight: 156 to 170 lb (71 to 77 kg). Fighters weigh in the day before the fight and must make the limit. In non-title fights they get 1 lb of leeway; miss it and they usually forfeit part of their purse.

Jake Matthews

β€œThe Celtic Kid”

Australia

23-8-0

Odds soon

Tahir Abdullayev

β€œTank”

Azerbaijan

22-3-0

Odds soon

Tale of the Tape

32
Age
29
5'11"
Height
5'8"
73"
ReachArm span, fingertip to fingertip.
73"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
XLR8 Training Centre
Gym
Phuket Top Team
58%
Finish rateShare of pro wins that came by knockout or submission instead of the judges.
77% (better)
–
StreakCurrent run of straight wins or losses (no contests skipped).
5 wins
102-47
Last 5 opp. recordThe current pro records of their last 5 opponents, added together. Tougher opponents mean a bigger win total.
–
1792
Power IndexUFCalendar's strength rating, built from every pro fight: beating strong opponents raises it, losing lowers it. The best in the UFC are around 2000.
1806 (better)
1738
Last 5 opp. Power IndexAverage Power Index of their last 5 opponents. Higher means tougher competition.
–
3.36 (better)
Strikes landed/minSignificant strikes landed per minute of fight time.
2.56
2.58
Strikes absorbed/minSignificant strikes taken per minute of fight time. Lower is better.
2.42 (better)
44% (better)
Striking accuracyShare of significant strikes thrown that land.
43%
61% (better)
Striking defenseShare of opponents' significant strikes that miss.
51%
1.36
Takedowns/15 minTakedowns landed per 15 minutes of fight time.
2.07
67%
Takedown defenseShare of opponents' takedown attempts they stop.
100% (better)
0.70
Sub attempts/15 minSubmission attempts per 15 minutes of fight time.
0.00

Scouting Reports

How each fighter wins, how they're trending, and their style.

Jake Matthews

  1. W
  2. L
  3. W
  4. W
  5. W

Back in the win column

Last 5, newest first.

How They Win
Matthews is a submission hunter. Wins by the numbers: 9 submissions, 5 KO/TKO, 10 decisions, for a 58% finish rate. Decisions are his most common win, so he lives on the scorecards too.
Recent Form
Carlston Harris (19-8-0), win, unanimous decision in round 3. Neil Magny (32-15-0), loss, submitted in round 3. Chidi Njokuani (26-12-0), win, submission in round 1.
Style
Orthodox, 5'11" with a 73" reach. Lands 3.36 significant strikes a minute at 44% accuracy, absorbs 2.58, and defends 61%. Attempts 1.36 takedowns per 15 minutes, landing 42%, and stops 67% of them.

Written by AI from stored stats. Not a prediction.

Tahir Abdullayev

  1. W
  2. W
  3. W
  4. W
  5. W

On a 5-fight win streak

Last 5, newest first.

How They Win
Abdullayev is a finisher with a 77% finish rate: 10 wins by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, and 5 by decision. He puts people to sleep and taps them in nearly equal measure.
Recent Form
Most recent, Abdullayev beat Jefferson Nascimento by KO/TKO in round 3. Before that he submitted Siavash Dadras in round 2, then submitted Alimjon Shadmanov in round 1.
Style
Orthodox, 5'8" with a 73" reach. He lands 2.56 significant strikes a minute at 43% accuracy and absorbs 2.42. Strike defense is 51%. He shoots 2.07 takedowns per 15 minutes and has stopped every UFC takedown attempt against him.

Written by AI from stored stats. Not a prediction.

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