10 Flyweight Prospects the UFC Should Sign in 2021

Jean Matsumoto

21 | 5’6″ | Braganca Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil | 8-0 | 6 Finishes | 3 KO/TKOs, 3 Submissions (Anaconda Choke, Arm-Triangle, Brabo Choke) | Combined Opponents’ Record: 18-11 | Best Win – Adriano Florêncio (4-0)

Still a young talent at just 21-years-old, Jean Matsumoto has looked good against decent-enough competition. He hasn’t been fighting for all that long, so it would be wise for him to get in a few more fights with Jungle Fights, Shooto Brasil, or Future FC. But later in 2021, a UFC deal wouldn’t be unthinkable.

Matsumoto is primarily a grappler who doesn’t have too much going on the feet. He only has three submissions but is a big threat in that department, always looking for them. Especially the anaconda choke, which is one of his go-to’s. In short, a good grappler who is still developing.