Jean Matsumoto

Jean Matsumoto is a 24-year-old Brazilian orthodox fighter holding a 17-2-0 professional record, though his recent form shows a 4-2 split across his last six UFC outings. Standing 5'6" with a 68-inch reach, Matsumoto operates as a well-rounded mixed martial artist who blends striking volume with consistent grappling pressure.

His career averages reveal a fighter who lands 5.37 strikes per minute with 39% accuracy while absorbing 5.41 per minute and defending 47% of incoming strikes—metrics indicating an aggressive, high-activity style that trades damage. On the mat, Matsumoto averages 3.00 takedowns per 15 minutes at 48% accuracy and defends 56% of opponent attempts, underscoring his commitment to wrestling-heavy exchanges.

His submission average of 0.5 per 15 minutes demonstrates occasional finishing threats from top position. Recent results showcase his inconsistency: he earned unanimous decisions over Kasey Tanner (September 2023) and Brad Katona (October 2024), submitted Dan Argueta in the second round (April 2024), and secured a split-decision victory over Miles Johns (August 2025), but suffered consecutive split-decision losses to Rob Font (February 2025) and Farid Basharat (February 2026).

Matsumoto's path forward depends on sharpening his striking accuracy and converting his grappling volume into more decisive outcomes at bantamweight.