UFC Fight Night 252: Font vs Matsumoto - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Ronald Crawley Feb. 20, 2025, 5:46 a.m.

Since turning pro, Rob Font has built a sturdy career with 21 wins and only 8 losses. His latest bout ended in a unanimous decision win against Kyler Phillips on October 19, 2024. On the other hand, Matsumoto impressively remains undefeated with 16 professional victories. He too won his last fight by unanimous decision against Brad Katona on the same day.

What time is Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto fight

Live coverage for the Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST) Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 06:00 PM 09:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 03:00 PM 06:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT) Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 10:00 PM 01:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT) Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 09:00 AM 12:00 PM

The UFC Fight Night 252 will take place on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The event starts at 09:00 PM EST. This event features a fight between Rob Font and Tetsuya Matsumoto in a 140lb catchweight category. They will compete in three rounds.

This fight is part of the undercard for the main event between Henry Cejudo and Yadong Song. The timing of the fights may vary based on the performance duration of earlier matches. Fans should keep this in mind as it might affect the exact time when each fight begins.

For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, it's important to check local listings or refer to a table with start times for your specific location to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Rob Font will face Jean Matsumoto in a 140lb catchweight bout at UFC Fight Night 252.

Rob Font

  • Nationality: United States
  • Height: 173 cm
  • Weight: 61.2 kg
  • Total Fights: 29
  • Record: 21 / 8 / 0

Rob Font, from Boston, Massachusetts, holds a record of 21 wins and 8 losses. He last competed in October 2024, where he secured a unanimous decision victory over Kyler Phillips. Phillips had 12 victories with balanced skills. Font's experience and recent form suggest he is well-prepared for this match.

Jean Matsumoto

  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Height: 168 cm
  • Weight: 61.2 kg
  • Total Fights: 16
  • Record: 16 / 0 / 0

Jean Matsumoto, representing Brazil, has an undefeated record of 16 wins. In his last fight, he outperformed Brad Katona by unanimous decision. With Katona’s strong background and only four losses, Matsumoto shows potential to remain unbeaten.

How and where to watch the Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto Fight

You can watch Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto via ESPN+.

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USA ESPN

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Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto Fight Card

  • Henry Cejudo vs Yadong Song
  • Brendan Allen vs Anthony Hernandez
  • Rob Font vs Jean Matsumoto
  • Jean Silva vs Melsik Baghdasaryan
  • Alonzo Menifield vs Julius Walker
  • Ion Cutelaba vs Ibo Aslan
  • Andre Fili vs Melquizael Costa
  • Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Nick Klein
  • Ricky Simon vs Javid Basharat
  • Nursulton Ruziboev vs Eric McConico
  • Modestas Bukauskas vs Raffael Cerqueira
  • Austin Vanderford vs Nikolay Veretennikov
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