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Koichiro Matsumoto

Nickname -- Birthdate 03/07/1986
Height / Weight 5'6" - 145 Place of Birth Japan

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2011 World MMA Scouting Report Review - Featherweights

by Bloody Elbow from Bloody Elbow on Dec 29, 2011 8:01 AM EST

A year ago, we selected the inaugural class of fighters that would make up the first edition of the World MMA Scouting Report. It's been a gratifying experience to see some of the athletes we selected go on to succeed in major fight opportunities, and a heartbreaking one to see others come up just short.

DREAM 17 Results: Shinya Aoki, Tatsuya Kawajiri Impress, Kazushi Sakuraba Crumbles

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Sep 24, 2011 9:01 AM EDT

There was some doubt whether Shinya Aoki would attempt to stand and bang with former WEC lightweight champion Rob McCullough in the lead-up to their DREAM 17 main event showdown on Saturday night at Saitama Super Arena.

Dream: Fight For Japan - 'Live' Results and Commentary

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Jun 3, 2011 8:00 PM EDT

Play by play of the Dream.17: Fight For Japan broadcast on HDNet.

Dream results and recap for 'Fight for Japan' on May 29

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 31, 2011 12:08 AM EDT

Dream results and recap for 'Fight for Japan' on May 29

DREAM Fight for Japan Results: Imanari and Tokoro Advance, Aoki Taps Clementi

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on May 29, 2011 11:43 AM EDT

DREAM held its Fight for Japan event last night. Masakazu Imanari and Hideo Tokoro advanced to the bantamweight GP finals to be held later this summer, while Shinya Aoki submitted Rich Clementi.

Programming Note: DREAM 17 to be Broadcast on HDNet on June 3rd

by Kevin Haggerty from Cageside Seats on May 28, 2011 12:39 PM EDT

DREAM 17 to be Broadcast on HDNet on June 3rd

USAT/SBN May 2011 MMA Consensus Rankings: Featherweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on May 25, 2011 6:00 PM EDT

#1 Jose Aldo actually made the division more interesting with his poor finish to an otherwise dominant performance against #7 Mark Hominick at UFC 129.

Shinya Aoki vs. Antonio McKee Completes DREAM Fight for Japan Fight Card

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on May 15, 2011 11:00 AM EDT

On Sunday, DREAM officially announced that Japanese lightweight kingpin Shinya Aoki would face MFC and UFC veteran Antonio McKee at the 'Fight for Japan' charity event on May 29th at Saitama Super Arena.

DREAM 'Fight for Japan' Adds Koichiro Matsumoto vs. Takeshi Inoue

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on May 10, 2011 11:00 AM EDT

DREAM event producer Keiichi Sasahara announced Monday that DEEP featherweight champion Koichiro Matsumoto (12-2) will battle former Shooto 143-pound champion 'Lion' Takeshi Inoue on the DREAM 'Fight for Japan' card, taking place on May 29th, 2011 from the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

Dream 17 Adds Lion Takeshi vs. Koichiro Matsumoto

by Tim Burke from Head Kick Legend on May 9, 2011 1:51 PM EDT

Dream 17 adds Lion Takeshi/Matsumoto

DREAM 17: 'Lion' Takeshi and Koichiro Matsumoto will 'Fight for Japan' on May 29 in Saitama

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2011 10:26 AM EDT

DREAM 17: 'Lion' Takeshi and Koichiro Matsumoto will 'Fight for Japan' on May 29 in Saitama

DREAM 17 'Fight for Japan' Bantamweight Grand Prix fight card and rumors for May 29 in Saitama

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 20, 2011 9:55 AM EDT

DREAM 17 'Fight for Japan' Bantamweight Grand Prix fight card and rumors for May 29 in Saitama

USAT/SBN March 2011 MMA Consensus Rankings: Featherweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Mar 30, 2011 6:00 PM EDT

We're still waiting for #1 Jose Aldo's UFC debut at UFC 129 where he'll defend his title against #8 Mark Hominick. The winner's next challenge will likely come from the winner of Kenny Florian vs. #7 Diego Nunes which is being contested at UFC 131.

USAT/SBN February 2011 MMA Consensus Rankings: Featherweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Feb 23, 2011 3:30 PM EST

#1 Jose Aldo will make his UFC debut at UFC 129 as he defends his title against #8 Mark Hominick. The winner’s next challenge will most likely be the winner of UFC 131’s bout between #6 LW Kenny Florian and #6 Diego Nunes

World MMA Featherweight Scouting Report : #5 - Koichiro Matsumoto

by Leland Roling from Bloody Elbow on Feb 10, 2011 8:00 PM EST

At #5 on our 2011 World MMA Featherweight Scouting Report, DEEP Featherweight champion Koichiro Matsumoto (12-2) chimes in on our countdown as one of two Japanese featherweights breaking into our top ten.

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