Rob Font has a brand new opponent for subsequent week’s UFC Seattle after Dominick Cruz’s harm and subsequent retirement. Jean Matsumoto, who was slated to face Chris Gutierrez at UFC 313, was introduced in as a late-notice alternative for the Feb. 22 present.
Font vs. Matsumoto can be contested in a catchweight of 140 kilos in Seattle. A number of folks with data of the scenario confirmed the change to MMA Preventing following a report by MMAjunkie.
It’s nonetheless unclear if Gutierrez will get a brand new opponent for the March 8 pay-per-view present in Las Vegas.
Font (21-8) was victorious in his most up-to-date octagon look, profitable a choice over Kyler Phillips in October. Font scored large wins all through his UFC profession towards the likes of Cody Garbrandt, Marlon Moraes and Sergio Pettis, however seems to be to regain momentum after going 2-4 in his previous six.
Matsumoto (16-0) is among the hottest prospects popping out of Brazil right this moment, going 2-0 up to now below the UFC banner with wins over Dan Argueta and Brad Katona in 2024. The 25-year-old bantamweight signing with the UFC after decisioning Kasey Tanner at Dana White’s Contender Sequence in late 2023.
UFC Seattle can be headlined by Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong. Test the up to date line-up beneath.
Mike Heck contributed to this report.
