Jean Matsumoto won Brad Katona No. ufc vegas 99 / UFC Reproduction
The Brazilian Jean Matsumoto enchanted the audience present at Apex this Saturday (19), in ufc vegas 99. With a complete and very strong game in muay thai, the Brazilian imposed his rhythm on Brad Katona in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg) and won by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
It was the second victory for the 25-year-old fighter. The Brazilian also moved the audience by asking the UFC for help in helping his father, who is also his coach, to obtain a visa for the USA. According to Jean, this is the second time that his father has been unable to accompany him due to the lack of a visa.
Signed through 'Dana White's Contender Series', Jean Matsumoto He remains undefeated in his career: 16 victories, 6 by submission and 3 by knockout.
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Brad Katona was the winner of 'The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler'. At 31 years old he has a total of 14 wins and now 4 losses.
Brazilian show
The fight started off very intense, with a lot of exchanges between the fighters. The Brazilian got the crowd excited by landing two left hooks on Katona, who responded by landing an elbow that forced Jean to retreat. But it was from the second round onwards that the Brazilian's growth was clear. He managed to address practically all of his hooks, punishing Katona.
Determined to change strategy, Katona tried to clinch Jean against the fence. The Brazilian held firm and managed to damage his opponent with elbows. In the final minute, there was a scare: Katona managed to take Jean to the ground, but the Brazilian had the dexterity to get up before the end of the third round.
Check out all the results from UFC Vegas 99
Order date: October 19th, 2024
Open Hours: From 17pm (Brasília time)
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD (from 20pm)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): anthony hernandez derrotou Michael Pereira by technical knockout at 2m39sec in R5
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Rob font derrotou Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28,29-28,29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Charles Johnson derrotou Su Mudaerji by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28,29-28,29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Cameron Smotherman derrotou Jake Hadley by unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Darren Elkins derrotou Daniel Pineda by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28,29-28,29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabaye defeated Matheus Nicolau by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD (from 17pm)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jean Matsumoto derrotou Brad Katona by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards finished Tamires Vidal with a rear naked choke at 4m33sec of R3
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Elise Reed derrotou Jessica penne by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Melissa Martinez derrotou Alice Ardelean by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27,30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): austen lane derrotou Robelis Despaigne by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28,29-28)
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