Jake Matthews vs Tahir Abdullayev
Jake Matthews vs Tahir Abdullayev is a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling, November 21, 2026 at ABHA Arena, Doha Qatar. The card starts at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT / 3 PM UK / 4 PM CET.
Matthews vs Abdullayev preview
Jake Matthews (23-8-0) meets Tahir Abdullayev (20-3-0) in a welterweight bout in the prelims of UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling. Matthews has won 23 pro fights, 6 by KO/TKO and 8 by submission; Abdullayev has won 20 pro fights, 11 by KO/TKO and 7 by submission. Matthews lands 3.36 significant strikes a minute and absorbs 2.58; Abdullayev lands 2.56 and absorbs 2.42. Abdullayev averages 2.07 takedowns per 15 minutes at 33% accuracy.
Tale of the tape
| Matthews | Stat | Abdullayev |
|---|---|---|
| 23-8-0 | Record | 20-3-0 |
| Unranked | UFC ranking | Unranked |
| 1W | Streak | 1W |
| 32 | Age | 29 |
| 5′11″ | Height | 5′10″ |
| 73″ | Reach | – |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 3.36 | Sig. strikes / min | 2.56 |
| 2.58 | Absorbed / min | 2.42 |
| 44% | Striking accuracy | 43% |
| 61% | Strike defense | 51% |
| 1.36 | Takedowns / 15 min | 2.07 |
| 42% | Takedown accuracy | 33% |
| 67% | Takedown defense | 100% |
| 0.71 | Submissions / 15 min | 0.00 |
Green marks the better number. Striking and grappling stats are UFC career averages; rankings are the current official UFC rankings.
Previous meetings
Matthews and Abdullayev have not fought each other in the UFC.
Jake Matthews: recent UFC fights
| Res | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|
| W | Carlston Harris | Decision - Unanimous R3 |
| L | Neil Magny | Submission R3 |
| W | Chidi Njokuani | Submission R1 |
| W | Francisco Prado | U-DEC R3 |
| W | Phil Rowe | U-DEC R3 |
Tahir Abdullayev: recent UFC fights
| Res | Opponent | Method |
|---|---|---|
| W | Jefferson Nascimento | KO/TKO R3 |
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