UFCJean Matsumoto Record: 18-2-0
BantamweightRecord18-2-0
Age26
DivisionBantamweight · #15
Combat Edge Elo1754
Last fightJun 27 2026
Jean Matsumoto has a 18-2-0 professional record and is 26 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Inside Muay Thai. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jean Matsumoto bio
From Local Circuits to Contender Series
Jean Matsumoto was born on September 9, 1999, in Bragança Paulista, São Paulo. Armed with a disciplined Muay Thai foundation and a keen affinity for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he began training seriously as a youth. His earliest professional outings consisted of consecutive submissions and stoppages across regional Brazilian promotions. By 2023, with a 13-0 record, he earned a spot on Dana White’s Contender Series, where a composed unanimous decision over Kasey Tanner secured his UFC contract.
Early Octagon Success and Intelligent Finishing
Making his UFC debut in April 2024, Matsumoto demonstrated calm execution and grappling precision, submitting Dan Argueta with a well-timed guillotine just before the end of the second round. That performance reinforced the strengths he’d shown earlier in his career—finishing fights with composure and timing rather than reckless aggression.
Emerging Presence and Narrow Defeat
In October 2024, Matsumoto stepped back into the cage to face two-time "Ultimate Fighter" winner Brad Katona. Despite being out-landed and having less control time, he earned a unanimous decision victory, showing his ability to sway judges through overall fight control and grit. His third UFC fight in February 2025 was a razor-thin split decision loss to veteran Rob Font, a bout many fans still debate as a breakout effort for Matsumoto.
Style and Strengths
Standing 5'6" with a 68.5" reach, Matsumoto fights with orthodox technicality. He combines crisp Muay Thai striking with heavy grappling ability—evidenced by six submission wins—mixing offense and control in every outing. His style leans into pace, positional dominance, and smart aggression, earning him a growing reputation as both technical and relentless.
Career Highlights
• Contender Series Standout – Secured his UFC contract via a decisive performance over Kasey Tanner.
• Submission Debut – Opened his UFC career with a slick guillotine choke against Dan Argueta.
• Upset Over Katona – Claimed a close, unanimous decision over Brad Katona, asserting his presence on the roster.
Jean Matsumoto may not carry the flashiest style, but his career reflects depth, adaptability, and quiet ferocity. He’s the kind of fighter who doesn't just show up—he makes the next step feel imminent. In a division flooded with power punchers and submission specialists, Matsumoto’s strategic poise and well-rounded skill set make him a quietly dangerous contender. His losses don’t define him—his trajectory does. Keep an eye on “Jean” as he continues to evolve toward becoming a staple of the UFC bantamweight division.
Career snapshot
Jean Matsumoto career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1754Great ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#132
Bantamweight#15of 176 active
Peak1755
Last move+13
Opponent quality1627avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1755 Elo after defeating Brad Katona (2024-10-19)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Jean Matsumoto quick answers
What is Jean Matsumoto's record?
Jean Matsumoto's professional MMA record is 18-2-0.
How old is Jean Matsumoto?
Jean Matsumoto is 26 years old.
What weight class is Jean Matsumoto?
Jean Matsumoto fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Jean Matsumoto?
Jean Matsumoto is 5'6" tall with a 68" reach.
How much does Jean Matsumoto weigh?
Jean Matsumoto competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Jean Matsumoto's Combat Edge Elo?
Jean Matsumoto's Combat Edge Elo is 1754, with a peak Elo of 1755.
How strong is Jean Matsumoto's recent opposition?
Jean Matsumoto's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1627 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jean Matsumoto's last fight?
Jean Matsumoto's latest tracked pro fight was against Bekzat Almakhan at UFC Fight Night on Jun 27 2026.
What is Jean Matsumoto's recent form?
Jean Matsumoto's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jean Matsumoto usually win?
Jean Matsumoto's 18 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 9 decisions, with 50% ending before the final bell.
3Wins by knockout
6Wins by submission
9Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Jean Matsumoto stats
Record : 18 / 2 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.37Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
40%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.41Fighter3.79Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
48%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
49%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
56%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.53Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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