Japanese
Japanese may refer to:
* Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia
* Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan
* Japanese people, the ethnic group that identifies with Japan through ancestry or culture
** Japanese diaspor ...
professional
mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...
, who most recently competed in the
Flyweight
Flyweight is a weight class in combat sports.
Boxing
Flyweight is a class in boxing which includes fighters weighing above 49 kg (108 lb) and up to 51 kg (112 lb).
Professional boxing
The flyweight division was the last of b ...
division of the
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA ...
. A professional competitor since 2008, Matsuda has also formerly competed for
Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA (formerly Bellator Fighting Championships) is an American mixed martial arts promotion founded in 2008 and based in Santa Monica, California, owned and operated as a subsidiary of television and media conglomerate Paramount Glob ...
and
Pancrase
Pancrase Inc. is a mixed martial arts promotion company founded in Japan in 1993 by professional wrestlers Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki.
The name was based on pankration, a fighting sport in the Ancient Olympic Games. Suzuki and Funaki ...
.
Personal life
Born in and raised in Japan, Matsuda moved to Massachusetts in the United States to further his education. He first earned a bachelor's degree in Sports Movement Science for Coaching from
Salem State University
Salem State University (Salem State or SSU) is a public university in Salem, Massachusetts. Established in 1854, it is the oldest and largest institute of higher education on the North Shore and is part of the state university system in Massac ...
, and then graduated with a master's degree in Applied Nutrition for Fitness from
Northeastern University
Northeastern University (NU) is a private research university with its main campus in Boston. Established in 1898, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs on its main campus as well as satellite campuses in Charlotte, North C ...
in 2013.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Matsuda held an amateur record of 0-1 before making his professional MMA debut in 2008. Matsuda compiled an overall record of 10-5 competing primarily in regional promotions across New England, including a one fight stint in
Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA (formerly Bellator Fighting Championships) is an American mixed martial arts promotion founded in 2008 and based in Santa Monica, California, owned and operated as a subsidiary of television and media conglomerate Paramount Glob ...
before being signing with the
UFC
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA ...
in the summer of 2014.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Matsuda made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Chris Beal on September 5, 2014 at
UFC Fight Night 50
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA ...
, where he replaced an injured
Dustin Kimura
Dustin Kimura (born May 21, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Kimura went to Kalani High School and then attended Honolulu Community ...
. Matsuda lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Matsuda made his next appearance against Joby Sanchez in a flyweight bout on January 18, 2015 at
UFC Fight Night 59
''UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 59'') was a mixed martial arts event held on January 18, 2015, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Background
The event was headlined by a featherweight bout between ...
. Sanchez defeated Matsuda in a back and forth fight via split decision. Subsequently, Matsuda was released from the organization.
Post UFC
After going 5–3 on the American and Japanese regional scene, Matsuda faced Louie Sanoudakis on April 2, 2022 at XMMA 4. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Kin Moy
Kin Moy is an Americans, American mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. He competed in the Bantamweight (MMA), bantamweight and Featherweight (MMA), featherweight divisions.
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Win
, align=center, 12–4
, ...
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth (; historically known as Plimouth and Plimoth) is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Located in Greater Boston, the town holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore, and culture, and is known a ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 15–9
, Matt Almy
, Decision (unanimous)
, CES MMA 57
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,529 at the 2020 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence. Lincoln is part of the Providence metropolitan statistical a ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 14–9
, Joshua Ricci
, Decision (unanimous)
, CES MMA 54
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,529 at the 2020 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence. Lincoln is part of the Providence metropolitan statistical a ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 13–9
, Toru Ogawa
, TKO (punches)
, Pancrase 297
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:50
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and List of cities in Japan, largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, ...
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and List of cities in Japan, largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, ...
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and List of cities in Japan, largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, ...
, Japan
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 12–7
, Joe Pearson
, Submission (punches)
, Legacy FC 51: Ramos vs. Vazquez
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 4:49
,
Hinckley, Minnesota
Hinckley is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States, located at the junction of Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 48. The population was 1,800 at the 2010 census.
Hinckley's name in the Ojibwe language is ''Gaa-zhiigwanaabikoka ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 11–7
, Johnny Campbell
, Decision (unanimous)
, Cage Titans FC 26
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth (; historically known as Plimouth and Plimoth) is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Located in Greater Boston, the town holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore, and culture, and is known a ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10–7
,
Joby Sanchez
David Joby Sanchez (born June 24, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the Legacy Fighting Alliance. A professional mixed martial artist since 2011, Sanchez has also competed in the Ul ...
Chris Beal
Chris Beal (born August 6, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Beal wrestled at Ventura High School where he placed second at the state c ...
Mashantucket, Connecticut
Mashantucket is a census-designated place (CDP) in the northeast part of the town of Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut, United States. It consists of land held by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. The Foxwoods Resort Casino is in the northeast p ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 10–5
, Robbie Leroux
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, CES MMA 25
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 4:53
,
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,529 at the 2020 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence. Lincoln is part of the Providence metropolitan statistical a ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 9–5
, Matt Doherty
, Decision (unanimous)
, CES MMA 23
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,529 at the 2020 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence. Lincoln is part of the Providence metropolitan statistical a ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 8–5
, Paul Gorman
, Decision (split)
, NEF: Fight Night 11
,
, align=center, 5
, align=center, 5:00
,
Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston (; ; officially the City of Lewiston, Maine) is the second largest city in Maine and the most central city in Androscoggin County. The city lies halfway between Augusta, the state's capital, and Portland, the state's most populous cit ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 8–4
, Matthew Tran
, Decision (unanimous)
, VCS: Victory Combat Sports
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
, Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 8–3
, Myung Hwan Lee
, TKO (punches)
, Gladiator 49
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 4:33
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and List of cities in Japan, largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, ...
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth (; historically known as Plimouth and Plimoth) is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Located in Greater Boston, the town holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore, and culture, and is known a ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 6–3
,
Saul Almeida
Saul Almeida (born June 4, 1992) is a Brazilian-American professional boxer and mixed martial artist. A professional mixed martial artist since 2008, Almeida has fought in Bellator, World Series of Fighting, Absolute Championship Berkut, and C ...
Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville is an area in the town of Montville, Connecticut, United States. It is a village in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River where it flows into the Thames River. The name is now applied more generally to all of the ...
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,529 at the 2020 census. Lincoln is located in northeastern Rhode Island, north of Providence. Lincoln is part of the Providence metropolitan statistical a ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 4–2
, Anthony Leone
, Decision (split)
, Xtreme Championship Fight League 2
,
, align=center, 5
, align=center, 5:00
,
Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell () is a city in Massachusetts, in the United States. Alongside Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cambridge, It is one of two traditional county seat, seats of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Middlesex County. With an estimated population of 115,5 ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 4–1
, Billy Walsh
, TKO (punches)
, Xtreme Championship Fight League 1
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:21
,
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 41,793 at the 2020 census. Marlborough became a prosperous industrial town in the 19th century and made the transition to high technology industry in the ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 3–1
, Aguilano Brando
, KO (punch)
, GFL: Global Fight League 4
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:59
, Concord, New Hampshire, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 2–1
, Bill Jones
, DQ (illegal elbow)
, GFL: Global Fight League 3
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 0:58
, Concord, New Hampshire, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 2–0
, Alvaro Bobadilha
, Decision (unanimous)
, WOCS: Watch Out Combat Show 3
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro ( , , ; literally 'River of January'), or simply Rio, is the capital of the Rio de Janeiro (state), state of the same name, Brazil's List of Brazilian states by population, third-most populous state, and the List of largest citi ...
, Brazil
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 1–0
, Wayne Clark
, KO (punches)
, Reality Fighting: Collision
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:55
,
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth (; historically known as Plimouth and Plimoth) is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Located in Greater Boston, the town holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore, and culture, and is known a ...