Australian welterweight Jake Matthews will look to bounce back from a recent loss when he takes on submission specialist Carlston Harris at UFC Fight Night 277.
The event is scheduled for the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China.
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Matthews, who has competed under the UFC banner since 2014, holds a professional record of 22-8. According to thestatszone.
com, his defeats have come almost exclusively against top-ranked opposition in the division. Those opponents include Shavkat Rakhmonov, Sean Brady, and Michael Morales.
Stylistic Breakdown
The Australian fighter is known for a well-rounded skill set. He features fundamentally sound boxing, fast kicks, a strong Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game, and a solid defensive frame.
Analysts note that Matthews maintains a high pace and effectively closes distance.
However, a careless takedown attempt in his last outing led to a submission loss against Neil Magny. Matthews will need to avoid similar mistakes against Harris.
Harris enters the octagon with a record of 19-7. The 38-year-old Guyanese-Brazilian is widely recognized as one of the most dangerous grapplers in the division.
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He holds six career submission victories, specializing in lethal scramble maneuvers such as the Darce and anaconda chokes.
While Harris carries decent power and previously secured a choke victory after capitalizing on a sloppy clinch attempt by Jeremiah Wells, his striking remains unrefined.
Thestatszone.
com reports that Harris tends to stand upright and uses an unconventional straight punch that often leaves his defense exposed.
The matchup presents a stylistic clash between Matthews' disciplined, multi-dimensional approach and Harris' unpredictable grappling traps.
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A technical overview indicates that Matthews holds the advantage in striking cleaner boxing, tighter defensive positioning, and faster kicks, provided he avoids careless scrambles on the ground.
