Sydney – UFC welterweight Jake Matthews scored a big win over Francisco Prado at UFC 312 on Saturday night to make it two consecutive victories.
Now he just hopes he can get the streak going with a busy 2025.
“Not a rollercoaster like the last few years,” Matthews told reporters including Cageside Press about what the rest of 2025 looks like for him.
“Just too long in between fights and then like 6 months off and then fighting a guy like Michael Morales. That’s why I’m calling out Neil Magny. (I) went close decision with Michael Morales. Morales knocked out Neil. I feel like that’s just like a natural progression for me next.”
Matthews (21-7) had his leg up on the interview table for a big chunk of his post-fight scrum. Leg attacks certainly took a toll and the welterweight noted as much.
“Copped probably five or six kicks too many,” he said with a grin.
“It’ll be fine. A couple of days. It’s nothing unusual. Probably back in the gym in a week or two.”
Jimmy Crute, one of Matthews friends and teammates, fought to a draw at UFC 312 which caught Matthews by surprised.
“The guy must have rallied huh?,” Matthews says of Crute’s opponent Rodolfo Bellato.
“Jimmy’s got more ring rust than I have. He had like 500-something days out so. Just for him to get back in there to be honest, we know Jimmy like close, just for him to be able to come back and get back in the octagon it’s a big deal for him. Win, lose, or draw.”
Watch the entire post-fight scrum with Jake Matthews above.
