Fight Details
Event: UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: Approx. 6:30 PM ET (Main Card)
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, NV
Weight Class: Bantamweight (135 lbs)
Broadcast: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass
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.
FIGHT ODDS
Miles Johns + 260
Jean Matsumoto – 325
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
