UFC on ESPN 72: Johns vs Matsumoto - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Ronald Crawley Aug. 7, 2025, 3:32 a.m.

Miles Johns will fight Jean Matsumoto at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. It’s on the undercard of UFC on ESPN 72. Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez lead the main event.

Johns enters competition with a mixed record of wins and losses, including a recent decision loss to Felipe Lima. Matsumoto comes off a split decision loss to seasoned fighter Rob Font. Both fighters face tough odds given their recent performances but are looking to reclaim victory.

What time is Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto fight

Live coverage for the Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto main card will start at 04:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST) Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 04:30 PM 06:30 PM
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT) Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 08:30 PM 10:30 PM
Australia (AEDT) Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 07:30 AM 09:30 AM

The UFC on ESPN 72 event will take place on August 09, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 06:30 PM EST.

This event features a Bantamweight fight between Johns and Matsumoto. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez. The fights consist of three rounds each.

Please note that the timing for each fight might vary depending on the duration of earlier fights in the undercard. It's best to stay updated with live coverage to catch your favorite fighters in action.

Remember to check local listings for exact start times in your region as time zones may affect viewing schedules.

Fighters Details

Miles Johns will face Jean Matsumoto in a Bantamweight bout. No belts or titles are on the line.

Miles Johns

  • Nationality: United States
  • Height: 170 cm
  • Weight: 61.2 kg
  • Total Fights: 18
  • Record: 15 / 3 / 0

Miles Johns is a seasoned Bantamweight fighter with a record of 15 wins and 3 losses. He last fought Felipe Lima and lost by unanimous decision. Lima, a skilled fighter with a similar win record, suggests Johns may face challenges against Matsumoto due to size disadvantage.

Jean Matsumoto

  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Height: 168 cm
  • Weight: 63.0 kg
  • Total Fights: 17
  • Record: 16 / 1 / 0

Jean Matsumoto holds a Featherweight record of 16 wins and 1 loss but is fighting at Bantamweight in this bout. He narrowly lost to Rob Font in his recent featherweight fight, demonstrating his ability to handle tough competitors.

Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto Betting Odds

  • Underdog: Miles Johns : 3.6 (+260)
  • Favorite: Jean Matsumoto : 1.3 (-320)
Method of victory Miles Johns Jean Matsumoto
By KO/TKO or disqualification 11.0 (+1000) 9.0 (+800)
By decision or technical decision 5.6 (+460) 1.8 (-120)

How and where to watch the Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto Fight

You can watch Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto via ESPN+.

Region Live-streaming
USA ESPN

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Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto Fight Card

  • Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez
  • Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne
  • Iasmin Lucindo vs Angela Hill
  • Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez
  • Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto
  • Eryk Anders vs Christian Leroy Duncan
  • Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira
  • Elijah Smith vs Toshiomi Kazama
  • Joselyne Edwards vs Priscila Cachoeira
  • Uros Medic vs Gilbert Urbina
  • Gabriella Fernandes vs Julija Stoliarenko
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