Yusaku Kinoshita
Career Averages
Loss Methods (2)
Fight History
Aug 26, 2023
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Goff | 1 | 40 of 85 | 47% | 43 of 89 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Yusaku Kinoshita | 0 | 17 of 53 | 32% | 17 of 53 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goff | 1 | 40 of 85 | 47% | 43 of 89 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Yusaku Kinoshita | 0 | 17 of 53 | 32% | 17 of 53 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Goff | 40 of 85 | 47% | 13 of 47 | 13 of 20 | 14 of 18 | 36 of 78 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Yusaku Kinoshita | 17 of 53 | 32% | 15 of 48 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 17 of 52 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Goff | 40 of 85 | 47% | 13 of 47 | 13 of 20 | 14 of 18 | 36 of 78 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Yusaku Kinoshita | 17 of 53 | 32% | 15 of 48 | 2 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 17 of 52 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Expert Picks (8)
Angelo notes that Kinoshita has poor takedown defense and was taken down four times in his last fight, while Goff has excellent wrestling and top control. He believes Goff's pressure and grappling will be too much for Kinoshita, and he has a full unit bet on Goff at +140, which is a big bet for an underdog.
Big Brady is concerned about Billy Goff's defensive irresponsibility and tendency to get hurt early in fights. He thinks Kinoshita is dangerous and could land a clean shot that Goff may not recover from. He acknowledges Goff's toughness and recovery ability but believes Kinoshita's power is a different level. He picks Kinoshita to get an early knockout.
Cody picks Kinoshita, noting his power and youth. He thinks Goff will stand and trade, which favors Kinoshita. Cody is concerned about Kinoshita's takedown defense but believes Goff won't exploit it.
Daniel picks Yusaku Kinoshita, giving him a second chance after a debut stunt. He notes that Kinoshita has vicious knockout power and athleticism, and that Billy Goff gets dropped in every fight. He acknowledges Goff's toughness and grappling, but believes Kinoshita's finishing instincts will prevail. He bet 2 units at -150 and is confident, though he admits it's a risk.
James leans towards Billy Goff, citing Goff's tenacity and ability to come back from adversity. He acknowledges Kinoshita is a cleaner striker and could knock Goff out early, but if the fight goes past round one, he expects Goff to take over and drown Kinoshita. He notes the fight is volatile and does not bet it, but suggests under 2.5 rounds as a parlay piece.
The host acknowledges Billy Goff's slick striking and wrestling background, but expresses concern about Goff's durability and Kinoshita's unorthodox karate style. He expects Goff to blend striking with wrestling and win a decision, but is not overly confident because he has been high on Kinoshita in the past. The host notes Kinoshita was finished in his UFC debut by Adam Fugitt.
Paul agrees with Cody, noting Kinoshita's power and Goff's willingness to stand and bang. He thinks Kinoshita's physicality will be too much. Paul is not highly confident but leans Kinoshita.
The MMA Guru picks Billy Goff over Yusaku Kinoshita, trusting the American fighter's well-roundedness and US training infrastructure. He notes Goff's momentum from a Contender Series win and youth at 25, despite a year layoff due to injury. He criticizes Kinoshita's openness on the feet and exposure in grappling against Adam Fugitt. He predicts a unanimous decision win for Goff, mixing wrestling and striking.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fugitt | 0 | 10 of 24 | 41% | 11 of 25 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Yusaku Kinoshita | 0 | 21 of 33 | 63% | 33 of 54 | 4 of 7 | 57% | 0 | 0 | 2:53 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Fugitt | 0 | 10 of 24 | 41% | 11 of 25 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:01 |
| Yusaku Kinoshita | 0 | 21 of 33 | 63% | 33 of 54 | 4 of 7 | 57% | 0 | 0 | 2:53 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Fugitt | 10 of 24 | 41% | 6 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Yusaku Kinoshita | 21 of 33 | 63% | 16 of 23 | 4 of 7 | 1 of 3 | 11 of 22 | 4 of 4 | 6 of 7 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Fugitt | 10 of 24 | 41% | 6 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 10 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Yusaku Kinoshita | 21 of 33 | 63% | 16 of 23 | 4 of 7 | 1 of 3 | 11 of 22 | 4 of 4 | 6 of 7 |
Expert Picks (5)
Big Brady likes Kinoshita's power and finishing ability, noting his 100% finish rate. He thinks Fugitt is hittable and has been knocked out before. He predicts a first-round knockout for Kinoshita.
Cody picks Fugitt as a dog for the show, but is not confident enough to bet. He notes Fugitt's size and wrestling, but acknowledges Kinoshita's speed advantage. He thinks Fugitt could exploit wrestling but the speed differential is massive. He prefers to live bet if Fugitt gets an early takedown.
Connor picks Yusaku Kinoshita, praising his pressure striking and weight transfer. He notes that Fugitt is not durable or fast, and that Kinoshita's chaotic style will overwhelm him. Connor expects a knockout, as Fugitt has been shaken by big shots before. He compares Kinoshita's style to Dan Henderson's.
Paul picks Kinoshita, calling him a legitimate prospect with better skills. He notes Kinoshita's speed, power, and finishing ability, though he is unproven at 22. He thinks Fugitt is durable but limited, and that Kinoshita will likely finish him. He acknowledges the risk of betting a young debutant but believes the skill gap is real.
Zane picks Yusaku Kinoshita, agreeing that it's a classic game of chicken. He notes that Kinoshita is more willing to stand his ground and come forward, and that Fugitt's wrestling is less effective when he's backing up. Zane acknowledges Kinoshita's defensive flaws but believes Fugitt is not the fighter to exploit them.
Goff can take a punch. Looks a bit juicy with decent athleticism. Yusaku was the better technique. Nice takedown attempt from Goff, Yusaku defended on one foot and stay upright with a rotation. Body shot from Goff to drop Yusaku and sprinkle of gnp ref stops.