Jake Matthews Wants ‘Legend Fight’ Against Carlos Condit Following UFC 243 Triumph
While it seems as though Jake Matthews has been around the Ultimate Fighting Championship forever, “The Celtic Kid” only turned 25 this past August.
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He acknowledged that he authored something of a conservative fight in winning for the fourth time in his last five Octagon appearances.
“It’s hard for the fans to understand, but if he was a top 10
fighter, I would have swung for the fences,” Matthews said. “This
was a very dangerous fight for me. He’s a relative newcomer and
I’ve been here for 12 fights. I had to show that maturity and
experience. I felt completely in control. Most of my fights are a
blur, but this one I was aware of everything going on. I’m very
happy with that. I got the win, which is the main thing.”
Matthews also admitted that he elected to stray from the game plan at the last minute.
“The game plan was to take him down. I heard the announcer say he was a good striker, so I decided to strike with him,” Matthews said. “That’s how Aussies do it.”
Now 8-4 in the Octagon, Matthews is still seeking a signature triumph. He already has his sights set on a potential foe for his next UFC appearance, and it’s someone who has already been on his radar.
“I asked for Carlos Condit this fight, but I know he’s fighting Mickey Gall next [at UFC on ESPN 7 on Dec. 7]. So once Carlos is done smashing Mickey, I’d like to have that legend fight.”
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