UFC Seattle’s Jean Matsumoto sees late-notice Rob Font fight

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UFC Seattle Preview and Prediction: Rob Font – Jean Matsumoto
Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC Seattle, we are going to see an interesting catchweight fight that was originally not part of the card. 9th ranked bantamweight contender Rob Font (21-8) will look to hold onto his spot as he takes on rising undefeated contender Jean Matsumoto (16-0).
Rob Font vs. Jean Matsumoto prediction, odds, pick for UFC Seattle
This bout takes place at Catchweight on short notice. Check the UFC odds series for our Font-Matsumoto prediction and pick.
Dominick Cruz reportedly injured, out of UFC Fight Night 252 fight against Rob Font
Dominick Cruz ’s return to action has been delayed. The former UFC bantamweight champion is out of his scheduled main card fight against Rob Font at UFC Fight Night 252 in Seattle. The event takes place Feb. 22 at Climate Pledge Arena and is headlined by another 135-pound matchup between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong.
Retired Dominick Cruz replaced by 16-0 fighter to save Rob Font’s UFC Seattle fight
Rob Font would have been looking forward to sharing the Octagon with Dominick Cruz in Seattle, Washington but he now faces a very different challenge. Stepping in for Cruz will be Jean Matsumoto who will take on the #9-ranked bantamweight at a catchweight of 140-pounds, as reported by MMA Junkie.
UFC Seattle’s Jean Matsumoto sees late-notice Rob Font fight as shortcut to top of bantamweight division
Jean Matsumoto vows to make the most of the opportunity when he faces top-ranked Rob Font this weekend at UFC Seattle. The undefeated bantamweight was flying back from Rio de Janeiro to Bragança Paulista,
What's to gain at UFC Fight Night 252? Jean Matsumoto sees Rob Font as opportunity to 'fast track' career
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Rob Font reveals Raul Rosas Jr. was originally targeted to replace Dominick Cruz at UFC Seattle
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Rob Font booked to fight replacement opponent at UFC Seattle
Rob Font is still down to fight at UFC Fight Night 252. After losing out on a bout with former WEC and UFC champion Dominick Cruz, the veteran bantamweight contender, Font, will take on late ...