Photo: ESPN
Tale of the Tape
Age
26
Height
5' 6"
Reach
68.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
90%
Win Rate
50%
Finish Rate
3
KO/TKO Wins
6
Submission Wins
4
Title Fight Wins
20
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at bantamweight. Jean Matsumoto has built a 18-2 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Brazil's regional scene.
The game is built on grappling: 3 takedowns per 15 minutes, and opponents spend rounds defending instead of fighting. 6 submission wins say what happens when the defense slips.
Most recent outing: a win over Bekzat Almakhan via decision - unanimous. Business handled.
And here's the scary part: he's 26. 20 pro fights before most fighters hit their prime — the ceiling is nowhere in sight.
Recent Fights
Bekzat Almakhan
Decision - Unanimous · Jun 27, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres
Farid Basharat
Decision - Split · Feb 8, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira
Miles Johns
Decision - Split · Aug 9, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez
Rob Font
Decision - Split · Feb 23, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song
Brad Katona
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 19, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira