UFC 302: Rowe vs Matthews - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Welterweight fighters Philip Rowe and Jake Matthews are set to face off at UFC 302 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This matchup serves as part of the undercard for the main event featuring Islam Makhachev versus Dustin Poirier.

Rowe, known as "The Fresh Prince," hails from Queens, New York, and has a professional record featuring ten wins, with six by knockout. His last fight resulted in a split decision loss to Neil Magny. On the other side, Jake Matthews, or "The Celtic Kid" from Epping, Victoria, Australia, records nineteen victories with five by knockout but faced a unanimous decision defeat against Michael Morales in his most recent bout. Both fighters look to bounce back from their defeats in this upcoming match. Considering their similar reach and propensity for striking, this bout promises an engaging contest.

What time is Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews fight

Live coverage for the Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	06:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	03:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, June 1, 2024	10:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, June 2, 2024	09:00 AM	10:20 AM

UFC 302 takes place on June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The event starts at 7:20 PM EST. This UFC night features a welterweight bout between Rowe and Matthews as part of the undercard, with the main event being Islam Makhachev versus Dustin Poirier.

Please note that the exact time for Rowe vs. Matthews might change depending on how long earlier fights last. Fights can end quickly or take their full scheduled time, impacting when subsequent bouts begin.

For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the start times listed for your location to make sure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Philip Rowe will face Jake Matthews in a three-round welterweight match at UFC 302.

Philip Rowe

Nationality: United States
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 14
Record: 10 / 4 / 0

Philip Rowe, known as "The Fresh Prince," brings a record of 10 wins with 6 knockouts to this fight, following a split decision loss against Neil Magny recently. Comparing his height and style to Jake Matthews should make for an evenly matched bout since both fighters perform well within the welterweight category.

Jake Matthews

Nationality: Australia
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 26
Record: 19 / 7 / 0

Jake Matthews, also referred to as "The Celtic Kid", enters with 19 victories, including 5 by knockout. His last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Michael Morales. Given his resilience and experience, Matthews could leverage his agility against Rowe's similar fighting setup.

Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews Betting Odds

Underdog: Phil Rowe : 2.4 (+135)
Favorite: Jake Matthews : 1.6 (-155)

Method of victory	Phil Rowe	Jake Matthews
By KO/TKO or disqualification	6.0 (+500)	7.5 (+650)
By decision or technical decision	5.2 (+420)	2.6 (+163)

How and where to watch the Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews Fight

You can watch Philip Rowe vs Jake Matthews via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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