Rizin 12 Results: Luiz Gustavo vs. Yusuke Yachi
Rizin 12 took place in Nagoya on August 12, 2018, with lightweight knockout artist Luiz Gustavo facing Yusuke Yachi in the main event. Gustavo rallied to end the fight in Round 2, giving the card a clean, dramatic finish after several compelling bouts across the lineup.
Gustavo stops Yachi
Yachi entered as a proven Rizin lightweight, but Gustavo found the decisive punch at 2:32 of Round 2. The knockout capped the main event and announced Gustavo as a threat in the division. It was the night’s most consequential finish, and one that shifted attention toward the promotion’s next lightweight matchups.
Asakura and Hioki add standout moments
Mikuru Asakura stopped former UFC fighter Hatsu Hioki with a head kick and punches in Round 1. Yuki Motoya submitted Kazuma Sone with a rear-naked choke, and Kiichi Kunimoto forced a technical submission against Ryuichiro Sumimura. Those results helped make the undercard more than a prelude to the main event.
A showcase for rising fighters
The card brought local prospects together with recognizable international veterans. The contrast between Gustavo’s breakout knockout, Asakura’s quick finish, and the grappling victories gave Rizin 12 a varied rhythm. In the end, the main event supplied the clearest turning point: a young contender stopping an established name.
Selected results
- Luiz Gustavo def. Yusuke Yachi — KO, Round 2, 2:32.
- Mikuru Asakura def. Hatsu Hioki — TKO, Round 1, 3:45.
- Yuki Motoya def. Kazuma Sone — rear-naked choke, Round 2, 4:32.
- Kiichi Kunimoto def. Ryuichiro Sumimura — arm-triangle choke, Round 1, 4:59.
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Selected Bout Results
- Luiz Gustavo defeated Yusuke Yachi by KO (Punch); round 2, 2:32.
- Yuki Motoya defeated Kazuma Sone by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke); round 2, 4:32.
- Kiichi Kunimoto defeated Ryuichiro Sumimura by Technical Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke); round 1, 4:59.
- Kaitlin Young defeated Reina Miura by Decision (Unanimous); round 3, 5:00.
- Mikuru Asakura defeated Hatsu Hioki by TKO (Head Kick and Punches); round 1, 3:45.
- Roque Martinez defeated Kiyoshi Kuwabara by TKO (Punches); round 1, 3:39.
- Kanako Murata defeated Angela Magana by Submission (Shoulder Choke); round 2, 3:53.
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Rizin 12, Rizin, Mixed Martial Arts, Event Results
