Katona, with a background from SBG Ireland, holds a record of 14 wins and three losses with a recent victory by unanimous decision against Jesse Butler. Matsumoto, undefeated from Braganca Paulista and trained by Inside Muay Thai, brings a flawless record of 15 wins, backed by a recent submission victory over Dan Argueta. Both fighters compete in the same weight class providing an even matchup.
What time is Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto fight
Live coverage for the Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 | 01:00 PM | 02:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 | 08:00 PM | 09:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 | 07:00 AM | 08:20 AM |
UFC Fight Night 245 takes place on October 19, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 05:20 PM EST. This fight night features a bantamweight bout between Katona and Matsumoto as part of the undercard. The main event of the evening will see Anthony Hernandez face Michel Pereira.
Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This variability is common in live fight events.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, please check the start times for your local area to ensure you do not miss any fights.
Fighters Details
Brad Katona faces off against Jean Matsumoto at UFC Fight Night 245 in the bantamweight division. No titles are on the line.
Brad Katona
- Nationality: Canada
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 17
- Record: 14 / 3 / 0
Brad Katona boasts a record of 14 wins and 3 losses, with a recent triumph via unanimous decision against Jesse Butler. Considering Butler's record (12-6) and fight experience in bantamweight, Katona’s consistent performance within this weight class promises a competitive edge against Matsumoto.
Jean Matsumoto
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 168 cm
- Weight: 61.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 15 / 0 / 0
Jean Matsumoto enters the arena undefeated at 15-0, recently securing a win by guillotine choke against Dan Argueta. Argueta’s record provides less rigor compared to Katona’s proven track in bantamweights, highlighting an intriguing test for Matsumoto’s undefeated streak.
How and where to watch the Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto Fight
You can watch Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto Fight Card
- Anthony Hernandez vs Michel Pereira
- Rob Font vs Kyler Phillips
- Charles Johnson vs Su Mudaerji
- Darren Elkins vs Daniel Pineda
- Matheus Nicolau vs Asu Almabaev
- Brad Katona vs Jean Matsumoto
- Joselyne Edwards vs Tamires Vidal
- Jessica Penne vs Elise Reed
- Melissa Martinez vs Alice Ardelean
- Austen Lane vs Robelis Despaigne