Carlston Harris vs Jake Matthews — Fight recap

Jake Matthews defeated Carlston Harris by unanimous decision after three rounds on May 30, 2026, with referee Jason Herzog overseeing the bout. Matthews dominated the striking exchanges, landing 55 of 96 significant strikes (57%) compared to Harris's 27 of 75 (36%), and secured one knockdown during the fight.

Control time heavily favored Matthews, who accumulated 9:30 of cage control versus Harris's 27 seconds, establishing a clear positional advantage throughout. Harris attempted three takedowns but converted none, while Matthews stuffed the defense without needing to initiate any grappling exchanges.

The striking disparity was particularly evident in head strikes, where Matthews landed 46 of 87 attempts to Harris's 12 of 57. This victory extends Matthews' winning streak and reinforces his status as a rising lightweight contender, while Harris faces questions about his approach against well-rounded strikers.