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Jake Matthews and Callan Potter pick up decision wins at UFC 243
By Katrina Mahoney on October 6, 2019
Before his home crowd Callan Potter got the redemption he was after. The Victorian defeated Maki Pitolo via unanimous decision on the preliminary card of...
UFC 243: Whittaker vs Adesanya Results
By FNA Staff on October 6, 2019
Event: UFC 243 – Robert Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya Date: Sunday, 6 October 2019 Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Victoria Main Card: Israel Adesanya def. Robert...
UFC 243: Jake Matthews ‘Rostem Akman is in the UFC for a reason’
By Chris Post on October 5, 2019
Melbourne born Jake “The Celtic Kid” Matthews won’t be overwhelmed when he makes the walk into the Octagon on Sunday to face Rostem Akman. With...
UFC Adelaide Photo Gallery
By FNA Staff on December 6, 2018
UFC Fight Night 142 took place at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Sunday, December 2. Full results from the night can be found here. *...
Australian takeover hits a speed bump at UFC Adelaide
By Peter Bateman on December 2, 2018
It was a tough day for Australian MMA fans today with only one Australian fighter out of eight getting a victory at UFC Adelaide. There...
Jake Matthews gets opponent for UFC Adelaide; Keita Nakamura vs. Salim Touahri also announced
By FNA Staff on October 31, 2018
Jake Matthews has finally got himself a fight at UFC Adelaide. Matthews (14-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) will take on Tony Martin (14-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC)...
UFC Fight Night 132: Cowboy vs. Edwards Results
By FNA Staff on June 26, 2018
Event: UFC Fight Night 132 – Donald Cerrone vs Leon Edwards Date: Saturday, 23 June 2018 Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore Results (Main Card): Leon...
UFC Fight Night 132: Cowboy vs. Edwards Photo Gallery
By FNA Staff on June 25, 2018
UFC Fight Night 132: Cowboy vs. Edwards took place 23 June, 2018 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium and featured Australian/New Zealand fighters Tyson Pedro, Jessica-Rose...
Jake Matthews has flawless performance with first-round win at UFC Singapore
By James Averis on June 23, 2018
Jake Matthews impressive welterweight run shows no signs of slowing down. Matthews put on a dominant display at UFC Singapore this evening, submitting his opponent...
UFC Fight Night 132: Cowboy vs. Edwards Weigh-In Photo Gallery
By FNA Staff on June 23, 2018
The weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 132: Cowboy vs. Edwards took place on Friday, 22 June 2018 in Singapore. The event, which takes place at...
Tyson Pedro, Jake Matthews and Jessy Jess added to UFC Singapore
By James Averis on April 16, 2018
UFC officials have announced that a trio of Australian fighters will feature on the promotions upcoming event in Singapore. Tyson Pedro (7-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC)...
Daniel Kelly on his career highlights, and fights to look out for at UFC 221
By Peter Bateman on February 10, 2018
Legend of Australian combat sports Daniel Kelly chats with FNA at the UFC 221 Media Day, to discuss everything from training partner, Jake Mathews, to...
UFC 221 Media Day Interview: Jake Matthews confident will finish Li-Jingliang
By FNA Staff on February 8, 2018
Melbourne fighter Jake Matthews is set for his 9th appearance in the UFC this weekend when he takes on Li-Jingliang. The 23-year-old spoke to Fight...
UFC 221 Media Day Faceoffs
By Peter Bateman on February 8, 2018
Faceoffs from the UFC 221 Media Day – Featuring: Tyson Pedro, Tai Tuivasa, Damien Brown, Israel Adesanya and Jake Mathews. Stay tuned to Fight News...
Jake Matthews and Luke Jumeau get opponents for UFC 221 in Perth
By Peter Bateman on January 2, 2018
The list of Australian and New Zealand fighters ready to fight for their countries continues to grow at UFC 221 in Perth. Announced on Monday,...
UFC Fight Night Sydney Main Card Recap: Werdum outlasts Tybura; Jessy Jess wins in debut
By James Averis on November 19, 2017
The Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney sounded more like Brazil as Fabricio Werdum defeated Polish fighter Marcin Tybura in the main event on Sunday afternoon....
Jake Matthews looking to show everybody what he is capable of at UFC Sydney
By James Averis on November 17, 2017
Jake Matthews makes his return to the UFC this weekend after a yearlong hiatus from the octagon due to dual hip surgery. Years of footy...
UFC Sydney: Jake Matthews vs Bojan Velickovic welterweight bout confirmed
By FNA Staff on October 13, 2017
Jake Matthews’ move back to welterweight is now official with the 23-year-old reportedly verbally agreeing to face Bojan Velickovic at UFC Fight Night 121. The...
Jake Matthews keen to step in against Belal Muhammad at UFC Sydney after Jesse Taylor removed from card
By James Averis on September 14, 2017
The return of the UFC to Sydney has lost a fight. Ultimate Fighter 25 winner Jesse Taylor has been removed from his upcoming contest at...