Australian fighter Jake `The Celtic Kid` Matthews is set to compete against Chidi `Chidi Bang Bang` Njokuani in a welterweight clash at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This bout is part of the UFC on ESPN 70 event, headlined by a heavyweight fight between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira.
Matthews started his professional career with solid training from Nexus and brings twenty years of experience to the octagon. His recent victory was a unanimous decision win over Francisco Prado.
Njokuani, training out of One Kick`s Gym and Sergio Penha BJJ, is coming off a TKO win against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. While Njokuani typically competes at middleweight, this welterweight contest against Matthews could present new challenges for him.
Estimated Start Times
Live coverage for the UFC event on ESPN+ begins at 6:00 PM EST. The Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani fight is expected to start later on the card. See the table below for estimated start times in different regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM | 7:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 3:00 PM | 4:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 70 event is scheduled for tonight, July 12, 2025, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The main card is set to commence at 7:20 PM EST. The welterweight fight between Jake Matthews and Chidi Njokuani is featured on the undercard, preceding the main event between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira.
Please note that the exact start time for the Matthews vs. Njokuani fight may vary depending on how long the preceding bouts last. Fans should anticipate potential slight delays.
To catch the action, consult the table above for estimated fight times adjusted for various time zones and locations.
How to Watch
You can watch the Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani fight via ESPN+ in the USA.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Fighter Statistics
Jake Matthews
- Nationality: Australia
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 77.1 kg
- Total Fights: 28
- Record: 21 / 7 / 0
Chidi Njokuani
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 78.5 kg
- Total Fights: 35
- Record: 25 / 10 / 0
UFC on ESPN 70 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
