MMA Match Preview: Miles Johns (15-3-0, 1 NC) vs. Jean Matsumoto ( 16-1-0)

Matchup Overview

This bantamweight bout features a compelling clash of styles: veteran striker Miles Johns (15-3-0, 1 NC) takes on rising Brazilian prospect Jean Matsumoto (16-1-0). Both fighters are coming off decision losses—Johns to Felipe Lima and Matsumoto to Rob Font—but remain dangerous contenders in a stacked division. Johns brings durability, defensive savvy, and counter-striking, while Matsumoto offers high-volume offense and slick takedown entries. Expect a fast-paced chess match with momentum swings.

Fighter Comparison

Attribute	Miles Johns	Jean Matsumoto
Nickname	“Chapo”	—
Record	15-3-0 (1 NC)	16-1-0
Age	31	25
Height	5’7″ (170 cm)	5’6″ (168 cm)
Reach	66″ (168 cm)	68″ (173 cm)
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Gym	Fortis MMA	Nova União
Nationality	United States	Brazil

Striking & Grappling Stats

Category	Johns	Matsumoto
Significant Strikes/Min	3.16	5.18
Striking Accuracy	44%	41%
Strikes Absorbed/Min	2.65	5.40
Strike Defense	67%	45%
Takedowns/15 Min	0.92	1.1
Takedown Accuracy	20%	47%
Takedown Defense	81%	57%
Submission Attempts/15 Min	0.6	0.3

Johns is the more defensively sound fighter, while Matsumoto pushes a higher pace and has better takedown efficiency.

Recent Fight History

Miles Johns: Lost to Felipe Lima via unanimous decision. Landed 35 of 143 total strikes (22% significant strike accuracy). Struggled to match Lima’s pace and volume.

Jean Matsumoto: Lost to Rob Font via split decision. Landed 5.18 significant strikes per minute but absorbed heavy counters. Showed flashes of brilliance but lacked defensive polish.