Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado is an upcoming MMA welterweight clash promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The fight is scheduled to be the opening fight of the main card of UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia on February 9, 2025. Francisco Prado, who maintains a record of 12 wins and two losses as of January 2025 (12-2-0), will make his fourth appearance in the UFC. Prado will be squaring off against the Australian mixed martial artist, Jake Matthews, who holds a professional MMA record of 20 wins and seven losses (20-7-0), as of January 2025.
In his last outing, Matthews squared off against Philip Rowe at UFC 302 and won the bout via a unanimous decision after three rounds. On the other hand, Francisco Prado faced Daniel Zellhuber in his last fight and lost the fight via a unanimous decision.
Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Jake Matthews | Francisco Prado |
| MMA Record | 20-7-0 | 12-2-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Welterweight) | Unranked | Unranked |
| Last Fight | Win | Loss |
| Country | Australia | Argentina |
| Age | 30 | 22 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Reach | 73 in | 69.3 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 44% | 41% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 41% | 0% |
| Takedown Defense | 64% | 25% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 1 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2019 |
Jake Matthews Record
Heading into UFC 312, Jake Matthews holds a professional MMA record of 20 wins and seven losses (20-7-0). Among his wins, five were achieved by knockouts, eight by submissions, and seven via decision.
| 27 fights | 20 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 8 | 3 |
| By decision | 7 | 3 |
Francisco Prado Record
Heading into UFC 312, Francisco Prado holds an MMA record of 23 wins and eight losses (23-8-0). Of his victories, 11 came via knockout, seven by submitting his opponent, and five by decision.
| 14 fights | 12 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 2 |
FAQs on Jake Matthews and Francisco Prado's Head-to-Head Record
A. Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado is scheduled for February 9, 2025, on the main card of UFC 312.
A. Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado is set to take place at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
A. Heading into UFC 312, Francisco Prado holds an MMA record of 12 wins and two losses (12-2-0).
A. Heading into UFC 312, Jake Matthews holds an MMA record of 20-7-0.
A. Jake Matthews is 30 years old as of January 2025.
A. Before joining the UFC, Francisco Prado was a part of the Samurai Fight House roster.
