Ultimate Fighting Calendar
RIZINRizin 5 - Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Yusuke Yachi
JapanYusuke Yachi
29-16-0
RESULT

Yusuke Yachi def. Daron Cruickshank (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 1 · 5:12
Daron Cruickshank
United StatesDaron Cruickshank
“Detroit Superstar”
18-10-0 (1 NC)
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan

Yusuke Yachi defeated Daron Cruickshank by Knockout in round 1 (5:12) in the Lightweight bout of Rizin 5 - Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura, held Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Yokohama Arena, Yokohama.

Betting Odds

Yusuke Yachi
+180
36% implied win probability
Open: +162Best: +180
Daron Cruickshank
-250
71% implied win probability
Open: -230Best: -250

Average moneyline across 1 sportsbooks.

SportsbookYusuke YachiDaron Cruickshank
unibet+180-250

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Yusuke Yachi vs Daron Cruickshank?

Yusuke Yachi defeated Daron Cruickshank by Knockout in round 1 (5:12) in the Lightweight bout of Rizin 5 - Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: Sakura, held Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Yokohama Arena, Yokohama.

Referee
Jason Herzog
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Yusuke Yachi 49%51% Daron Cruickshank

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
18-10-0 (1 NC)
1685
Power Index rating
1691
1
Win Streak
0
36
Age
41
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
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Stance
Switch
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Japan
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
2.88
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Str. Acc.
38%
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SApM
2.98
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Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
2.04
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TD Acc.
41%
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TD Def.
60%
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Sub. Avg.
0.20

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
Daron Cruickshank · 1-4
  • L
    Guilherme Faria
    XFC 45 · Aug 6, 2021
    Split Decision · Featherweight
  • W
    Deivison Ribeiro
    Taura MMA 11 · Oct 30, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • L
    Goiti Yamauchi
    Bellator 237 · Dec 28, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 3:11 · Lightweight
  • L
    Tofiq Musayev
    Rizin FF - Rizin 16 · Jun 2, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Damien Brown
    Rizin FF - Rizin 14 · Dec 31, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 4:10 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 12 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
29.8
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Avg takedowns
1.33
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Avg control time
1:24
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Career high strikes
52
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Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Yusuke Yachi
Strike target
Daron Cruickshank
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Head
57%
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Body
28%
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Leg
15%
Yusuke Yachi
Strike position
Daron Cruickshank
-
Distance
71%
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Clinch
17%
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Ground
12%