LAS VEGAS – Jean Matsumoto beat Brad Katona with a unanimous determination Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Struggle Night time 245 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Have a look contained in the struggle with Matsumoto, who stayed unbeaten with a win over a two-time “Final Fighter” winner.
Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona
Jean Matsumoto
Outcome: Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Up to date information: Matsumoto (16-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Katona (16-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC)
Key stats: Katona landed extra whole strikes, landed at the next proportion, had extra whole management time, had three takedowns – however misplaced on all three judges’ scorecards.
Matsumoto on the struggle’s key second
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Jean Matsumoto of Brazil kicks Brad Katona of Canada in a bantamweight struggle in the course of the UFC Struggle Night time occasion at UFC APEX on October 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
“Whatever the outcome, I’m going to go for it and I’m going to be all the time trying to end. … That’s the type of combating I give. I’m going to present my all. I’m going to depart every part on the market. If my opponent is ready, that’s the struggle they’re going to get. If my opponent shouldn’t be ready, it’s going to finish quickly.”
Matsumoto on hopes to get his father to one in every of his U.S. fights
Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona, UFC Struggle Night time 245 (by way of UFC)
“My dad is definitely one in every of my coaches. He tried to get his visa for the fourth time, even with the letter from the UFC, however sadly he wasn’t in a position to make it. For me to be within the UFC is already one in every of his goals come true. However for him to be right here could be one other dream coming true. It might be nice. The very first thing I do is definitely name my dad and my mother. They’re so pleased to see me win. He hasn’t completed any (post-fight) teaching but. I haven’t heard any dangerous issues that I did at this time. However I’m certain he’s going to say one thing.”
Matsumoto on what he desires subsequent
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – JUNE 08: Raul Rosas Jr. reacts after his victory towards Ricky Turcios in a bantamweight struggle in the course of the UFC Struggle Night time occasion at KFC YUM! Heart on June 08, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Photographs)
“I don’t select opponents. I put together myself on a regular basis to really face whoever it’s that they put in entrance of me. Hear, I’ve requested for Raul Rosas Jr. a few occasions. They didn’t give it to me. However whoever they provide me, it doesn’t matter: I’ll be ready to tackle the world.”
To listen to extra from Matsumoto, take a look at the video of the total post-fight interview above.
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