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Filling in at UFC Seattle
Matsumoto will fight Rob Font at UFC Seattle on Feb. 22, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old bantamweight will be taking the place of Dominick Cruz, who retired from professional MMA last week after suffering an injury in training. Matsumoto boasts a perfect 16-0 record (2-0 in UFC) entering his fight versus Font, but the latter will have three inches of reach and several years of experience working in his favor.
The 25-year-old bantamweight will be taking the place of Dominick Cruz, who retired from professional MMA last week after suffering an injury in training. Matsumoto boasts a perfect 16-0 record (2-0 in UFC) entering his fight versus Font, but the latter will have three inches of reach and several years of experience working in his favor.
Fighting Gutierrez in March
Matsumoto will take on Chris Gutierrez at UFC 313 in Las Vegas on March 8, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Matsumoto will look to continue his perfect 16-0-0 professional record as he takes on the more experienced Gutierrez in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old Brazilian will head into the fight giving up both height and reach disadvantages to the older American. Matsumoto will likely be hoping to take this bout the distance, as seven of his 16 professional victories have come via decision, whereas four of Gutierrez's five professional defeats have come via decision. Matsumoto will have to remain weary of Gutierrez's stopping power, as the American holds a perfect 9-0 record in KO/TKO finishes.
Matsumoto will look to continue his perfect 16-0-0 professional record as he takes on the more experienced Gutierrez in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old Brazilian will head into the fight giving up both height and reach disadvantages to the older American. Matsumoto will likely be hoping to take this bout the distance, as seven of his 16 professional victories have come via decision, whereas four of Gutierrez's five professional defeats have come via decision. Matsumoto will have to remain weary of Gutierrez's stopping power, as the American holds a perfect 9-0 record in KO/TKO finishes.
Remains undefeated as pro
Matsumoto defeated Brad Katona via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Matsumoto's submission win over Dan Argueta in his company debut in April resulted in him being a -225 favorite in this spot against an experienced, talented veteran in Katona. For the most part, he looked pretty good. Both men landed exactly 89 significant strikes, but Matsumoto had the higher output, giving the impression of being the busier fighter. Things like that make a difference in a close fight. Undefeated in 16 fights as a professional, the Brazilian is a legitimate prospect in a loaded UFC bantamweight division.
Matsumoto's submission win over Dan Argueta in his company debut in April resulted in him being a -225 favorite in this spot against an experienced, talented veteran in Katona. For the most part, he looked pretty good. Both men landed exactly 89 significant strikes, but Matsumoto had the higher output, giving the impression of being the busier fighter. Things like that make a difference in a close fight. Undefeated in 16 fights as a professional, the Brazilian is a legitimate prospect in a loaded UFC bantamweight division.
Scheduled against Katona
Matsumoto is scheduled to compete against Brad Katona in a bantamweight fight at UFC Vegas 99 on Oct. 19, per the promotion's announcement Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
After defeating Dan Argueta at the UFC's April 6 event, Matsumoto will focus on building a winning streak in the promotion. Matsumoto's next opponent is coming off a dominant win over Jesse Butler but has an even 3-3 record across his last six fights.
After defeating Dan Argueta at the UFC's April 6 event, Matsumoto will focus on building a winning streak in the promotion. Matsumoto's next opponent is coming off a dominant win over Jesse Butler but has an even 3-3 record across his last six fights.
Finds submission in UFC debut
Matsumoto defeated Dan Argueta via submission (guillotine choke) at 4:59 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Sporting an undefeated professional record at age 24 and considered a quality prospect in a loaded bantamweight division, Matsumoto didn't show much in his UFC debut, He allowed Argueta to connect on a ridiculous nine takedowns, but to the Brazilian's credit, he took advantage of his opponent's one big mistake, grabbing ahold of Dan's neck and choking him out at the very end of Round 2. Matsumoto's next issue is cleaning up the poor takedown defense he displayed in this bout.
Sporting an undefeated professional record at age 24 and considered a quality prospect in a loaded bantamweight division, Matsumoto didn't show much in his UFC debut, He allowed Argueta to connect on a ridiculous nine takedowns, but to the Brazilian's credit, he took advantage of his opponent's one big mistake, grabbing ahold of Dan's neck and choking him out at the very end of Round 2. Matsumoto's next issue is cleaning up the poor takedown defense he displayed in this bout.