To the extent that it’s possible to quietly go undefeated in the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, Jean Matsumoto is doing it. The 25-year-old Brazilian is a sterling 15-0 as a professional in the wake of his successful UFC debut against Dan Argueta in April, yet while he is rightly seen as a promising bantamweight prospect, he has thus far eluded the bright glare of the spotlight that shone on unbeaten up-and-comers such as Ian Garry or Muhammad Mokaev.
However, that appears to suit Matsumoto just fine, as he approaches his budding career with a calm and maturity that belie his young age.