Tateki Matsuda

Tateki Matsuda (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.

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.

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.

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. Matsuda lost the fight via unanimous decision.

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

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

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Louie Sanoudakis Decision (unanimous) XMMA 4: Black Magic

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Loss

Kin Moy Decision (unanimous) Cage Titans 47

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Win

Matt Almy Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 57

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Joshua Ricci Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 54

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

Toru Ogawa TKO (punches) Pancrase 297

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Senzo Ikeda Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 285

Tokyo, Japan Win

Tatsuya So Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 280

Tokyo, Japan Win

Joe Pearson Submission (punches) Legacy FC 51: Ramos vs. Vazquez

Hinckley, Minnesota, United States Win

Johnny Campbell Decision (unanimous) Cage Titans FC 26

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Joby Sanchez Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Chris Beal Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi

Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Win

Robbie Leroux Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 25

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Matt Doherty Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 23

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

Paul Gorman Decision (split) NEF: Fight Night 11

Lewiston, Maine, United States Loss

Matthew Tran Decision (unanimous) VCS: Victory Combat Sports

Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States Win

Myung Hwan Lee TKO (punches) Gladiator 49

Tokyo, Japan Win

Johnny Campbell Decision (unanimous) Cage Titans 8: Conquer

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Saul Almeida Decision (unanimous) Bellator 48

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Barrington Douse Decision (unanimous) Cage Titans 4: Vengeance

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Jason Bennett Decision (unanimous) CES MMA: Snow Brawl

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

Anthony Leone Decision (split) Xtreme Championship Fight League 2

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Win

Billy Walsh TKO (punches) Xtreme Championship Fight League 1

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States Win

Aguilano Brando KO (punch) GFL: Global Fight League 4

Concord, New Hampshire, United States Loss

Bill Jones DQ (illegal elbow) GFL: Global Fight League 3

Concord, New Hampshire, United States Win

Alvaro Bobadilha Decision (unanimous) WOCS: Watch Out Combat Show 3

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Wayne Clark KO (punches) Reality Fighting: Collision

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States