Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado at UFC 312 | Preview & Prediction
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The first bout on the main card at UFC 312 sees two welterweights collide as Aussie Jake Matthews takes on Argentina’s Francisco Prada
Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado Facts
When is UFC 312? UK – the early preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday 8th February 2025, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am (Sunday) and the main card at 3:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 3:00pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT
Where is UFC 312? Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
Where can I get tickets for UFC 312? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 312
What TV channel is UFC 312 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 312? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 312 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Jake Matthews and Francisco Prado expected to walk out? Sunday 9th February, 2025, 3:15am UK / Saturday 8th February, 10:15pm US ET / 7:15 US PT
UFC 312 Main Card
Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland (Middleweight)
Zhang Weili vs Tatiana Suarez (Women’s Strawweight)
Justin Tafa vs Tallison Teixeira (Heavyweight)
Jimmy Crute vs Rodolfo Bellato (Light Heavyweight)
Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado (Welterweight)
UFC 312 Prelims
Jack Jenkins vs Gabriel Santos (Featherweight)
Tom Nolan vs Viacheslav Borshchev (Lightweight)
Wang Cong vs Bruna Brasil (Women’s Flyweight)
Colby Thicknesse vs Aleksandre Topuria (Bantamweight)
Rong Zhu vs Kody Steele (Lightweight)
Jonathan Micallef vs Kevin Jousset (Welterweight)
Quillan Salkilld vs Anshul Jubli (Lightweight)
Jake Matthews: Aussie looking for back-to-back wins for first time since 2020
Jake Matthews (20-7) has had a mixed time in the last couple of years as one win has been followed by a defeat and he has not been able to string back-to-back wins together since 2020. He comes off an excellent unanimous decision victory over Philip Rowe at UFC 302 and now he will look to build on that in front of his home fans. The Melbourne native returns to Australia to fight for the first time since 2020.
Francisco Prado: Argentine talent looking to bounce back from loss
Francisco Prado (12-2) has found life in the UFC to be tough as he has won one and lost two since joining the organisation. After losing his debut fight to Jamie Mullarkey by decision, he bounced back with an emphatic knockout of Ottman Azaitar to earn his first victory. He then faced a step up in calibre as he met Daniel Zellhuber at UFC Fight Night 237 a year ago and he lost another unanimous decision.
Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado Prediction
We have an intriguing bout to get the main card underway at UFC 312 as Australia’s Jake Matthews takes on Argentina’s Francisco Pardo.
Matthews has been in the UFC for years and his career has fluctuated in recent years as he has faced a better level of quality. In front of his home fans, he will be desperate to win here.
Prado had a reputation of something of a killer before joining the organisation. All 12 of his wins have come via stoppage but his gas tank appears to be a weakness if an opponent manages to take him the distance.
That will be a clear route to victory for Matthews. While he will have to avoid Prado’s power, he can do that and control the fight to grind out a decision win here.
Prediction: Jake Matthews to win by decision
