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Jake Matthews vs Tahir Abdullayev Prediction

Jake Matthews
Jake Matthews
"The Celtic Kid"
23-8
Welterweight
VS
3 × 5 min rounds
Excitement Score56
Tahir Abdullayev
Tahir Abdullayev
"Tank"
20-3

Betting Odds

Odds not posted yet

FightIQ Verdict

FightIQ Lean
Tahir Abdullayev
Tahir Abdullayev by Decision
Tahir Abdullayev 57% to win · Medium confidence
Jake Matthews
43.4%
Tahir Abdullayev
56.6%
Confidence
Model certainty, not win likelihood
Medium
Upset Potential
How live is the underdog?
High

"Both fighters have extremely limited UFC data, making this a high-volatility matchup. We give the slight edge to Abdullayev based on his superior finishing capability and absolute takedown defense stats, though confidence remains low due to the small sample size."

What Everyone Misses

While Jake Matthews has the superior striking volume, Tahir Abdullayev's 100% takedown defense in his limited UFC sample is the key differentiator; if he can neutralize Matthews' shots, Matthews lacks the knockout power to overcome the deficit on the feet.

FightIQ Blog

Jake Matthews vs Tahir Abdullayev Prediction and Pick

Tahir Abdullayev will secure a decision victory against Jake Matthews in a competitive welterweight contest. This battle goes the full 3 rounds as Tahir Abdullayev leans on his grappling and defensive capabilities to earn the win.

Why FightIQ Likes Abdullayev

1
Wrestling

Matthews: 1.36 takedowns/15

2
Momentum

Abdullayev: 2-fight winning streak

Expert Breakdown

•Matthews: 3.36 sig/str per min
•Abdullayev: 2.56 sig/str per min
•Matthews: 0.71 sub attempts/15
•Abdullayev: 0 sub attempts/15
•Matthews: 1.36 takedowns/15
•Abdullayev: 100% takedown defense
•Both fighters lack multi-round high-output data
•Average fight time: N/A for both
•Both fighters have no recorded KO losses
•Abdullayev has a 100% finish rate
•Matthews: 1 UFC appearance
•Abdullayev: 1 UFC appearance
•Abdullayev: 2-fight winning streak
•Matthews: coming off a win

How This Fight Plays Out

Kickboxing match, Jake Matthews has the output edge.

Who drives it

Jake Matthews

Hinge stat

who lands first / volume vs power

Jake Matthews 3.36/min vs Tahir Abdullayev 2.56/min: pure striking affair, output and chin decide it

Projected location

Distance 90%Clinch 1%Ground 9%

Jake Matthews's path

Out-volume Tahir Abdullayev at distance; power on the counter if Tahir Abdullayev walks in.

Tahir Abdullayev's path

Out-volume Jake Matthews at distance; power on the counter if Jake Matthews walks in.

What moved the number

Opponent wrestling edge -1.9Style matchup edge +1.9Camp unknown 0Opponent age/decline edge -0.3

Style Radar

measured edges, side by side
Striking VolumeStriking Acc.TD AccuracyTD Defense
  • Jake Matthews
  • Tahir Abdullayev

Not shown (stat missing for a fighter): Finish Rate.