LAS VEGAS – Jean Matsumoto beat Brad Katona with a unanimous choice Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Combat Evening 245 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Have a look contained in the combat with Matsumoto, who stayed unbeaten with a win over a two-time “Final Fighter” winner.
Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona
Jean Matsumoto
End result: Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona by way of unanimous choice (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 complete strikes, landed at the next share, had extra complete management time, had three takedowns – however misplaced on all three judges’ scorecards.
Matsumoto on the combat’s key second
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Jean Matsumoto of Brazil kicks Brad Katona of Canada in a bantamweight combat through the UFC Combat Evening occasion at UFC APEX on October 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
“Whatever the consequence, I’m going to go for it and I’m going to be at all times trying to end. … That’s the fashion of preventing I give. I’m going to present my all. I’m going to go away all the pieces on the market. If my opponent is ready, that’s the combat they’re going to get. If my opponent will not be ready, it’s going to finish quickly.”
Matsumoto on hopes to get his father to certainly one of his U.S. fights
Jean Matsumoto def. Brad Katona, UFC Combat Evening 245 (by way of UFC)
“My dad is definitely certainly one 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 capable of make it. For me to be within the UFC is already certainly one of his desires come true. However for him to be right here could be one other dream coming true. It will be nice. The very first thing I do is definitely name my dad and my mother. They’re so joyful to see me win. He hasn’t completed any (post-fight) teaching but. I haven’t heard any dangerous issues that I did at present. However I’m positive he’s going to say one thing.”
Matsumoto on what he needs subsequent
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – JUNE 08: Raul Rosas Jr. reacts after his victory towards Ricky Turcios in a bantamweight combat through the UFC Combat Evening 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 truly face whoever it’s that they put in entrance of me. Pay attention, I’ve requested for Raul Rosas Jr. a few instances. They didn’t give it to me. However whoever they offer 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 complete post-fight interview above.
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