Tateki Matsuda

Tateki Matsuda Japanese: 松田干城 (born February 7, 1986) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist, who most recently competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2008, Matsuda has also formerly competed for Bellator MMA and Pancrase.

Tateki Matsuda 松田干城
Born	Tateki Matsuda (1986-02-07) February 7, 1986 (age 39) Tokyo, Japan
Other names	Tech
Nationality	Japanese
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight	135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division	Flyweight Bantamweight Featherweight
Reach	65.5 in (166 cm)
Fighting out of	Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Team	Team Sityodtong
Rank	Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active	2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	26
Wins	15
By knockout	5
By submission	1
By decision	9
Losses	11
By knockout	1
By decision	9
By disqualification	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Personal life

Born in and raised in Japan, Matsuda moved to Massachusetts in the United States to further his education. He first earned a bachelor's degree in Sports Movement Science for Coaching from Salem State University, and then graduated with a master's degree in Applied Nutrition for Fitness from Northeastern University in 2013.^[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Matsuda held an amateur record of 0-1 before making his professional MMA debut in 2008. Matsuda compiled an overall record of 10-5 competing primarily in regional promotions across New England, including a one fight stint in Bellator MMA before being signing with the UFC in the summer of 2014.^{[citation needed]}

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Matsuda made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Chris Beal on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50, where he replaced an injured Dustin Kimura.^[2] Matsuda lost the fight via unanimous decision.^[3]

Matsuda made his next appearance against Joby Sanchez in a flyweight bout on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59.^[4] Sanchez defeated Matsuda in a back and forth fight via split decision.^[5] Subsequently, Matsuda was released from the organization.^[6]

Post UFC

After going 5–3 on the American and Japanese regional scene, Matsuda faced Louie Sanoudakis on April 2, 2022 at XMMA 4.^[7] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.^[8]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

26 matches	15 wins	11 losses
By knockout	5	1
By submission	1	0
By decision	9	9
By disqualification	0	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	15–11	Louie Sanoudakis	Decision (unanimous)	XMMA 4: Black Magic	April 2, 2022	3	5:00	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Loss	15–10	Kin Moy	Decision (unanimous)	Cage Titans 47	January 25, 2020	3	5:00	Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win	15–9	Matt Almy	Decision (unanimous)	CES MMA 57	July 26, 2019	3	5:00	Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win	14–9	Joshua Ricci	Decision (unanimous)	CES MMA 54	January 19, 2019	3	5:00	Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss	13–9	Toru Ogawa	TKO (punches)	Pancrase 297	July 1, 2018	1	2:50	Tokyo, Japan
Loss	13–8	Senzo Ikeda	Decision (unanimous)	Pancrase 285	March 12, 2017	3	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	13–7	Tatsuya So	Decision (unanimous)	Pancrase 280	September 11, 2016	3	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	12–7	Joe Pearson	Submission (punches)	Legacy FC 51: Ramos vs. Vazquez	February 5, 2016	1	4:49	Hinckley, Minnesota, United States
Win	11–7	Johnny Campbell	Decision (unanimous)	Cage Titans FC 26	November 7, 2015	3	5:00	Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Loss	10–7	Joby Sanchez	Decision (split)	UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver	January 18, 2015	3	5:00	Boston, Massachusetts, United States	Flyweight debut.
Loss	10–6	Chris Beal	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi	September 5, 2014	3	5:00	Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win	10–5	Robbie Leroux	Submission (rear-naked choke)	CES MMA 25	August 8, 2014	1	4:53	Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States	Catchweight (139 lbs) bout.
Win	9–5	Matt Doherty	Decision (unanimous)	CES MMA 23	April 25, 2014	3	5:00	Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss	8–5	Paul Gorman	Decision (split)	NEF: Fight Night 11	November 9, 2013	5	5:00	Lewiston, Maine, United States
Loss	8–4	Matthew Tran	Decision (unanimous)	VCS: Victory Combat Sports	September 28, 2013	3	5:00	Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States
Win	8–3	Myung Hwan Lee	TKO (punches)	Gladiator 49	December 16, 2012	1	4:33	Tokyo, Japan
Win	7–3	Johnny Campbell	Decision (unanimous)	Cage Titans 8: Conquer	May 5, 2012	5	5:00	Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States	Return to Bantamweight.
Loss	6–3	Saul Almeida	Decision (unanimous)	Bellator 48	August 20, 2011	3	5:00	Uncasville, Connecticut, United States	Featherweight bout.
Win	6–2	Barrington Douse	Decision (unanimous)	Cage Titans 4: Vengeance	April 1, 2011	5	5:00	Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win	5–2	Jason Bennett	Decision (unanimous)	CES MMA: Snow Brawl	December 2, 2010	3	5:00	Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss	4–2	Anthony Leone	Decision (split)	Xtreme Championship Fight League 2	March 26, 2010	5	5:00	Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Win	4–1	Billy Walsh	TKO (punches)	Xtreme Championship Fight League 1	March 26, 2010	1	2:21	Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States
Win	3–1	Aguilano Brando	KO (punch)	GFL: Global Fight League 4	September 19, 2009	1	3:59	Concord, New Hampshire, United States
Loss	2–1	Bill Jones	DQ (illegal elbow)	GFL: Global Fight League 3	June 12, 2009	2	0:58	Concord, New Hampshire, United States
Win	2–0	Alvaro Bobadilha	Decision (unanimous)	WOCS: Watch Out Combat Show 3	March 19, 2009	3	5:00	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	1–0	Wayne Clark	KO (punches)	Reality Fighting: Collision	June 19, 2008	1	0:55	Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States