MMA Preview – Dan Argueta vs Jean Matsumoto at UFC Fight Night 240
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DAN ARGUETA VS JEAN MATSUMOTO FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 240? Saturday 6th April, 2024 - 21:00 (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 240? UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 240? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 240 on? TNT Sports 3
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 240? TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and Discovery+
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
DAN ARGUETA VS JEAN MATSUMOTO LOWDOWN
After suffering the first loss of his career on his UFC debut, Dan Argueta (9-1(2)) got straight back in the win column with a vintage unanimous decision over Nick Aguirre (2023). He has fought twice since, but they are both deemed a ‘no contest’. The first was a premature stoppage against Ronnie Lawrence (2023) and then he lost a unanimous decision to Miles Johns (2023) which was later overturned due to Johns failing a drugs test.
Now he welcomes Jean Matsumoto (14-0) to the octagon. A unanimous decision over Inaildo Santos (2022) and submission over Marlon Basilio de Oliveira (2023) under the LFA banner led to his opportunity on the Contender Series. He took on Kasey Tanner (2023) and sealed the contract with another unanimous decision to extend his unbeaten record..
DAN ARGUETA VS JEAN MATSUMOTO PREDICTION
Welcoming debutants is always risky business especially when they are as well-rounded as Matsumoto. He is a solid striker with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu carrying the confidence of never tasting defeat.
Argueta needs to stick to his strengths and minimize the risk. Expect him to shoot in early and attempt to control Matsumoto against the cage or preferably on his back. The debutant will be confident enough in his own wrestling to keep the fight standing or comfortable attacking submissions off his back should he end up there.
Argueta will pile on the pressure, and we can see him snatching a couple rounds with control time. He is great value as the underdog, but we feel Matsumoto’s speed, takedown defence and leg kicks will be enough to sway the judges.
Prediction: Matsumoto via Decision
Value bet: Argueta via Decision
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
DAN ARGUETA VS JEAN MATSUMOTO FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 240? Saturday 6th April, 2024 - 21:00 (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 240? UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 240? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 240 on? TNT Sports 3
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 240? TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and Discovery+
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
DAN ARGUETA VS JEAN MATSUMOTO LOWDOWN
After suffering the first loss of his career on his UFC debut, Dan Argueta (9-1(2)) got straight back in the win column with a vintage unanimous decision over Nick Aguirre (2023). He has fought twice since, but they are both deemed a ‘no contest’. The first was a premature stoppage against Ronnie Lawrence (2023) and then he lost a unanimous decision to Miles Johns (2023) which was later overturned due to Johns failing a drugs test.
Now he welcomes Jean Matsumoto (14-0) to the octagon. A unanimous decision over Inaildo Santos (2022) and submission over Marlon Basilio de Oliveira (2023) under the LFA banner led to his opportunity on the Contender Series. He took on Kasey Tanner (2023) and sealed the contract with another unanimous decision to extend his unbeaten record..
DAN ARGUETA VS JEAN MATSUMOTO PREDICTION
Welcoming debutants is always risky business especially when they are as well-rounded as Matsumoto. He is a solid striker with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu carrying the confidence of never tasting defeat.
Argueta needs to stick to his strengths and minimize the risk. Expect him to shoot in early and attempt to control Matsumoto against the cage or preferably on his back. The debutant will be confident enough in his own wrestling to keep the fight standing or comfortable attacking submissions off his back should he end up there.
Argueta will pile on the pressure, and we can see him snatching a couple rounds with control time. He is great value as the underdog, but we feel Matsumoto’s speed, takedown defence and leg kicks will be enough to sway the judges.
Prediction: Matsumoto via Decision
Value bet: Argueta via Decision
