Career
Matsui made his mark in MMA mostly in PRIDE Fighting Championships, where he had a number of entertaining matches and respectable efforts, but few wins.
Matsui's most well known victory came when he defeated Jose "Pele" Landi-Jons by majority decision in an incredible come from behind victory. "Pele" knocked down Matsui, and it appeared that Matsui was unconscious, however Matsui was able to rally back and gain a decision victory.
Matsui also holds a notable win over Quinton Jackson, a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and elite PRIDE superstar.
Matsui is known for his unorthodox striking when in tight situations, a good example being the shoulder strike from the guard. As a further testament to Matsui's unorthodox style of attack, he has been known to perform forward rolls and cartwheels in the ring, in an attempt to draw his opponents to the ground.
Since 2004 he fought in smaller promotions, including Cage Rage and Pancrase.
He trained under Pro Wrestling legend Nobuhiko Takada at the Takada Dojo for much of his career.
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