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 battle 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 through 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 whole strikes, landed at the next share, had extra whole management time, had three takedowns – however misplaced on all three judges’ scorecards.
Matsumoto on the battle’s key second


LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Jean Matsumoto of Brazil kicks Brad Katona of Canada in a bantamweight battle throughout the UFC Combat Evening occasion at UFC APEX on October 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
“Whatever the end result, I’m going to go for it and I’m going to be all the time seeking to end. … That’s the model of combating I give. I’m going to offer my all. I’m going to depart every part on the market. If my opponent is ready, that’s the battle they’re going to get. If my opponent is just not 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 Combat Evening 245 (through 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 desires 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 glad to see me win. He hasn’t executed any (post-fight) teaching but. I haven’t heard any unhealthy issues that I did immediately. However I’m certain he’s going to say one thing.”
Matsumoto on what he needs subsequent


LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – JUNE 08: Raul Rosas Jr. reacts after his victory in opposition to Ricky Turcios in a bantamweight battle throughout the UFC Combat Evening occasion at KFC YUM! Heart on June 08, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Picture by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC through Getty Photos)
“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 instances. 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 complete post-fight interview above.
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