Australian welterweight Jake Matthews needed just 69 seconds to submit American striker Chidi Njokuani at UFC Nashville on Saturday, locking in a rear-naked choke that forced a tap in the opening round. The victory extends Matthews’ win streak to three and marks his 22nd appearance in the promotion. Njokuani, who entered the contest on a three-fight run since dropping to 170 pounds, was taken down early before Matthews secured back control and the decisive choke. The emphatic finish is expected to position the 30-year-old Matthews for a matchup against a ranked opponent in the increasingly crowded welterweight division.