Two bantamweights looking to bounce back from recent losses collide in the main card of UFC on ESPN 72 when Miles Johns stars opposite Jean Matsumoto. The matchup is important to both fighters. While Miles Johns will be keen to get back on regular programming, the young prospect Matsumoto’s performance will indicate if he is truly ready to deliver on his promise. The Dana White Contender Series alumni will likely showcase an entertaining fight that can go either way, even though Jean Matsumoto is a massive favorite of the bookmakers.
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- MMA: UFC Bantamweight
- Where to watch: ESPN, ESPN+, TNT Sports, Discovery+, Max, DAZN, UFC Fight Pass, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports Now, Supersport
- Venue: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Date: 9.08.2025 19:30 EST
Miles Johns
The former LFA bantamweight Champion is unbeaten in his last four bantamweight fights. He comes into the octagon off a defeat to Felipe Lima last December in a featherweight bout. American Miles Johns is 5-1 over seven bantamweight contests, excluding a no contest. He is desperate to push up the rankings at 135 pounds (ca. 61 kg), having shown much promise. "Chapo" had started 2024 with a pair of decisions over Cody Gibson and Douglas Silva de Andrade before being outpointed by Lima. A member of the DWCS 18, the 31-year-old Miles Johns joined the company in 2019.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 5'7"
- Reach: 66"
- Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
- Record: 15-3-1 (NC)
Jean Matsumoto
The 25-year-old from São Paulo tasted defeat for the first time in his career last February when he was beaten by veteran Rob Font by split decision. A graduate of the 2023 edition of the Contender Series, Jean Matsumoto had finished Dan Argueta and beaten Brad Katona in his 2024 UFC appearances. The Brazilian is a highly rated prospect, and the entire division will be keenly watching how he reacts after his first pro defeat.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 25
- Height: 5'6"
- Reach: 67.5"
- Weight: 135 lbs (61kg)
- Record: 16-1
Betting Odds
Miles Johns is a 3.40 underdog on Bet365, which has Jean Matsumoto to score a submission at 6.00 odds. On Betway, a draw is offered at 3.34 odds. No to the fight going the distance is 2.65 odds and a decision for Miles is offered for 4.80 odds. Matsumoto to win by unanimous decision is 2.27 on Betway, which has under 2.5 at 3.1 odds. Read more here.
Bet on Miles Johns vs. Jean Matsumoto with Bet365
