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Next fight booked
Matthews will face off against Michael Morales at UFC Vegas 82 on Nov. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews, who most recently defeated Darrius Flowers in July, will look to continue his winning ways against Michael Morales. The 29-year-old Australian fighter currently boasts a 12-6 record in the UFC.
Matthews, who most recently defeated Darrius Flowers in July, will look to continue his winning ways against Michael Morales. The 29-year-old Australian fighter currently boasts a 12-6 record in the UFC.
Strong bounce-back performance
Matthews defeated Darrius Flowers via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:37 of Round 2 at UFC 291 on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
ANALYSIS
Matthews stopped Flowers not once in this fight, but twice. The first was a beautiful kick to the body early in Round 2 which left his opponent crumbled. Flowers reacted like he was hit with a low blow and referee Tyler Tomlinson, an official we rarely see during UFC bouts, bought it. Flowers took a couple minutes to recover but seemed drained in the process, allowing Matthews to choke him out shortly thereafter. Set to turn 29 years of age in August, Matthews was at one point viewed as one of the best pound-for-pound prospects in the sport. Although his 12-6 record with the UFC is strong, he's struggled to pick up career-defining wins during his time with the company.
Matthews stopped Flowers not once in this fight, but twice. The first was a beautiful kick to the body early in Round 2 which left his opponent crumbled. Flowers reacted like he was hit with a low blow and referee Tyler Tomlinson, an official we rarely see during UFC bouts, bought it. Flowers took a couple minutes to recover but seemed drained in the process, allowing Matthews to choke him out shortly thereafter. Set to turn 29 years of age in August, Matthews was at one point viewed as one of the best pound-for-pound prospects in the sport. Although his 12-6 record with the UFC is strong, he's struggled to pick up career-defining wins during his time with the company.
Next fight booked
Matthews is set to face off against Darrius Flowers at UFC 291, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews, who was most recently defeated by Matthew Semelsberger at UFC Fight Night 216, will look to get back on track against newcomer Darrius Flowers. The 28-year-old Australian fighter currently boasts an 11-6 record in the UFC which he will look to improve upon at UFC 291.
Matthews, who was most recently defeated by Matthew Semelsberger at UFC Fight Night 216, will look to get back on track against newcomer Darrius Flowers. The 28-year-old Australian fighter currently boasts an 11-6 record in the UFC which he will look to improve upon at UFC 291.
Fight scrapped
Matthews' fight against Gabriel Green on May 13 has been canceled after Matthews picked up an apparent injury, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The injury Matthews picked up has not been disclosed, as the 28-year-old will have to wait some more to try and bounce back from his shocking defeat against Matthew Semelsberger in December. There has been no announcement yet if there are plans for the fight to be made up at a later date.
The injury Matthews picked up has not been disclosed, as the 28-year-old will have to wait some more to try and bounce back from his shocking defeat against Matthew Semelsberger in December. There has been no announcement yet if there are plans for the fight to be made up at a later date.
Hoping to bounce back in May
Matthews will take on Gabriel Green at the UFC event on May 13, Team Iridium Sports Agency reports.
ANALYSIS
Matthews will be looking to put the memory of that unanimous decision loss to Matthew Semelsberger to bed in a few months time. Matthews was certainly once one of the brightest prospects in the UFC, but alternating losses and wins over the last four has him stuck in the mud.
Matthews will be looking to put the memory of that unanimous decision loss to Matthew Semelsberger to bed in a few months time. Matthews was certainly once one of the brightest prospects in the UFC, but alternating losses and wins over the last four has him stuck in the mud.