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RESULT

Taisei Sakuraba def. Yusuke Yachi (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 0:26
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Taisei Sakuraba defeated Yusuke Yachi by TKO in round 1 (0:26) in the Lightweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin Bangaichi / Rizin 49: Decade, held Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Taisei Sakuraba vs Yusuke Yachi?

Taisei Sakuraba defeated Yusuke Yachi by TKO in round 1 (0:26) in the Lightweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin Bangaichi / Rizin 49: Decade, held Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Jason Herzog
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Taisei Sakuraba 35%65% Yusuke Yachi

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

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Record
28-16-0
1500
Elo rating
1605
0
Win Streak
1
27
Age
36
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
Reach
69"
175 cm
Stance
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Japan
Nationality
Japan

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Recent form (last 5 fights)

Taisei Sakuraba · 2-2
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 52Sat, Mar 7, 2026
    Knockout · R2 · 2:32 · Lightweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 12Mon, Nov 3, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 1:33 · Lightweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Otoko MatsuriSun, May 4, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 2:01 · Lightweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin Bangaichi / Rizin 49: DecadeTue, Dec 31, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 0:26 · Lightweight
Yusuke Yachi · 3-2
  • W
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 14Sat, Jun 6, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 52Sat, Mar 7, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 4:25 · Lightweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 51Sun, Sep 28, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 2:09 · Lightweight
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin Bangaichi / Rizin 49: DecadeTue, Dec 31, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 0:26 · Lightweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 48Sun, Sep 29, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight