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Matsumoto Narrowly Tops Johns in Split Decision, Calls Out Font for Brazil Rematch

Matsumoto’s strategic calf kicks in late rounds prompted him to call for a fall rematch with Rob Font in Brazil.

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Overview

  • Jean Matsumoto edged Miles Johns by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) on the UFC Vegas 109 main card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
  • Miles Johns secured multiple early takedowns but was unable to maintain significant ground control.
  • Matsumoto shifted momentum with targeted calf kicks that compromised Johns’ lead leg in the second and third rounds.
  • The victory marked Matsumoto’s third in the UFC and served as a bounceback from his only professional loss to Rob Font earlier this year.
  • Matsumoto publicly challenged Font for a rematch at UFC’s October event in Rio de Janeiro.