Ultimate Fighting Calendar
RIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: Final Round
159 lb Catchweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Yusuke Yachi
JapanYusuke Yachi
29-16-0
RESULT

Yusuke Yachi def. Takanori Gomi (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 2:36
Takanori Gomi
JapanTakanori Gomi
“The Fireball Kid”
35-14-0 (1 NC)
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Yusuke Yachi defeated Takanori Gomi by Submission in round 1 (2:36) in the 159 lb Catchweight bout of Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: Final Round, held Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Betting Odds

Yusuke Yachi
-980
91% implied win probability
Open: -598Best: -800
Takanori Gomi
+536
16% implied win probability
Open: +388Best: +609

Average moneyline across 3 sportsbooks.

SportsbookYusuke YachiTakanori Gomi
Bookmaker-1094+609
Bovada-800+500
unibet-1115+500

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Yusuke Yachi vs Takanori Gomi?

Yusuke Yachi defeated Takanori Gomi by Submission in round 1 (2:36) in the 159 lb Catchweight bout of Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: Final Round, held Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Minoru Toyonaga
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Yusuke Yachi 48%52% Takanori Gomi

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

29-16-0
Record
35-14-0 (1 NC)
1719
Power Index rating
1731
1
Win Streak
1
36
Age
47
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
159 lb Catchweight
Weight Class
159 lb Catchweight
Japan
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.81
-
Str. Acc.
41%
-
SApM
3.52
-
Str. Def.
60%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.23
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TD Acc.
65%
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TD Def.
63%
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Sub. Avg.
0.80

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Yusuke Yachi · 3-2
  • W
    Isao Kobayashi
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 14 · Jun 6, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Kyung Pyo Kim
    Rizin FF - Rizin 52 · Mar 7, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 4:25 · Lightweight
  • W
    Bilal Kai Haga
    Rizin FF - Rizin 51 · Sep 28, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 2:09 · Lightweight
  • L
    Taisei Sakuraba
    Rizin FF - Rizin Bangaichi / Rizin 49: Decade · Dec 31, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 0:26 · Lightweight
  • W
    Sho Patrick Usami
    Rizin FF - Rizin 48 · Sep 29, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
Takanori Gomi · 2-1-2

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 13 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
28.2
-
Avg takedowns
0.08
-
Avg control time
0:46
-
Career high strikes
130
-
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Yusuke Yachi
Strike target
Takanori Gomi
-
Head
63%
-
Body
30%
-
Leg
8%
Yusuke Yachi
Strike position
Takanori Gomi
-
Distance
88%
-
Clinch
9%
-
Ground
3%