By FCF Staff

After extending his winning streak to three with an impressive win at UFC Nashville, Jake Matthews is targeting a bout with a top 15-ranked, welterweight.

Matthews faced Chidi Njokuani on Saturday night, and quickly submitted the dangerous striker with a rear-naked-choke. The victory was Matthew’s 22nd to date, and followed wins over Francisco Prado and Philip Rowe.

During his post-fight, Octagon interview, Matthews proceeded to call for a fight with a ranked contender (quote via MMA Junkie.com).

“My coach would hate it if I didn’t call out Gilbert Burns,” Matthews said. “I took Michael Morales to a hard decision. None of these top 15 guys can stand with Michael Morales. I stood with him. I deserve to be in there with those boys, so if we can organize a top 15 (fight), I’ll be there.”

Matthews (22-7) faced the aforementioned Morales in November, 2023, and lost via unanimous decision. The Australian fighter has gone 4 and 1 in his last five contests.