Jake Matthews, known as "The Celtic Kid," has built his experience since well before today with notable wins and a fresh record on February 8, 2025, over Francisco Prado. His tenacity and 21 career victories make him a dangerous opponent despite being an undercard. Njokuani, "Chidi Bang Bang," arrives with a track record of dominance in bouts against fighters smoother than Zaleski dos Santos, whom he recently defeated by TKO in March 2025.
What time is Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani fight
Live coverage for the Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani 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 | Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 70 event will take place on July 12, 2025, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will start at 07:20 PM EST.
Jake Matthews will face Chidi Njokuani in a welterweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira. The Matthews vs. Njokuani fight consists of three rounds.
Please note that the start time for each fight can vary depending on the duration of earlier bouts in the undercard. It is important to be aware that actual ring walk times may shift as a result.
For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check local listings or refer to a time conversion table to ensure you do not miss any action from this event.
Fighters Details
Jake Matthews will face off against Chidi Njokuani in a three-round welterweight clash at UFC on ESPN 70. No belts are on the line.
Jake Matthews
- Nationality: Australia
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 28
- Record: 21 / 7 / 0
Jake Matthews, hailing from Australia and affiliated with Nexus, holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins and 7 losses. In his last bout, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Francisco Prado, showcasing strong defense as Prado was undefeated via knockout. Matthews' ability to outlast a formidable striker indicates solid preparation for taking on striking-heavy opponents like Njokuani.
Chidi Njokuani
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 78.5 kg
- Total Fights: 35
- Record: 25 / 10 / 0
Chidi Njokuani represents One Kick's Gym and Sergio Penha BJJ. He has an experienced record of 25 wins and 10 losses. He recently achieved victory with a TKO via knees and elbows against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, whose knockout power closely resembles Matthews'. This recent win suggests Njokuani will be confident in facing Matthews' styles head-on.
How and where to watch the Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani Fight
You can watch Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani Fight Card
- Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira
- Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim
- Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia
- Nate Landwehr vs Morgan Charriere
- Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane
- Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos
- Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis
- Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani
- Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker
- Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis
- Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez