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Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Kyung Pyo Kim
Red Horse
RESULT

Kyung Pyo Kim def. Yusuke Yachi (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 4:25
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Ariake Arena, Koto, Japan

Kyung Pyo Kim defeated Yusuke Yachi by TKO in round 2 (4:25) in the Lightweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 52, held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Ariake Arena, Koto.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kyung Pyo Kim vs Yusuke Yachi?

Kyung Pyo Kim defeated Yusuke Yachi by TKO in round 2 (4:25) in the Lightweight bout of Rizin FF - Rizin 52, held Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Ariake Arena, Koto.

Referee
Tatsuro Nagase
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Kyung Pyo Kim 41%59% Yusuke Yachi

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

Tale of the Tape

Record
28-16-0
1531
Elo rating
1597
2
Win Streak
1
34
Age
36
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
Reach
69"
175 cm
Stance
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
South Korea
Nationality
Japan

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Recent form (last 5 fights)

Kyung Pyo Kim · 3-2
  • W
    Rizin FF - Rizin 52Sat, Mar 7, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 4:25 · Lightweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 10Sun, Nov 17, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 3:59 · Lightweight
  • L
    RIZIN 47Sun, Jun 9, 2024
    Submission · R3 · 1:11
  • L
    Rizin FF - Rizin 47Sun, Jun 9, 2024
    Submission · R3 · 1:11 · Lightweight
  • W
    Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 7Sat, Nov 4, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 0:21 · 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