Jean Matsumoto is set to face Rob Font at UFC Seattle in a notable bantamweight bout, stepping in on short notice after Dominick Cruz's injury-led retirement. Matsumoto, undefeated at 16-0, expressed excitement about the match, viewing it as a lifetime opportunity. He acknowledged Font's experience but feels confident in his abilities, both standing and on the ground. This fight will be Matsumoto's first in front of fans since joining the UFC, a setting he thrives in, heightening the stakes of the encounter at this long-awaited event.
This is an opportunity of a lifetime that we couldn't pass up, Matsumoto noted during Wednesday's UFC Seattle media day.
Rob Font is very experienced, I understand that. He's a guy that brings a lot to the table, I've watched all his fights, I understand that,
I believe I can stand with him, I can definitely go to the ground with him, and it's an opportunity that I do embrace, it's a challenge.
I was actually really anticipating it. We were ready to fight on [UFC] 313, and now this opportunity comes in.
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