Jake Matthews faced Francisco Prado in the opening bout of UFC 312 in Sydney. Matthews, who has been with the UFC since 2014, aimed to build on a recent victory. The match saw Matthews effectively out-strike Prado, who struggled to match his volume. Despite Prado's attempts at clinching and takedowns, Matthews maintained control. By the end of three rounds, Matthews had landed significantly more strikes, earning a unanimous decision victory, further solidifying his position in the welterweight division.
Matthews out-landed Prado 99-64 over three hard-fought rounds, showcasing effective striking and defense throughout the fight, leading to a unanimous win in Sydney.
Both fighters started cautiously in the third round, with Matthews looking to time lead left hooks as Prado entered into range, showcasing their strategic approaches.
Prado attempted to push Matthews to the fence with takedown attempts, but Matthews defended well, demonstrating his skills in both striking and grappling.
Matthews' performance, particularly his effective body shots and volume of strikes, proved decisive as he built on his previous victory over Phil Rowe.
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