In a highly anticipated welterweight rematch during the Professional Fighters League (PFL) regular season, Goiti Yamauchi secured a victory over Neiman Gracie. The fight, broadcast live on ESPN, saw Yamauchi dominate by winning with scores of 29-28 from all judges. This victory marks Yamauchi's second win against Gracie, following their initial encounter in Bellator. Throughout the match, Yamauchi displayed superior striking, notably landing a clean combination and controlling the fight by pushing Gracie against the cage. With this win, Yamauchi earned three points in the PFL Welterweight Division and improved his record to 2-0 against Gracie.
Goiti Yamauchi earns his second win against Neiman Gracie. #PFLRegularSeason https://t.co/HSqzDTYh0E
Back over at PFL, Goiti Yamauchi defeated Neiman Gracie via 29-28 x3. This was a rematch from their bout in Bellator, a bout Yamauchi also won. Like Carmouche-Velasquez, not sure why we needed to see this one again, but there we are.
Judges score the fight 29-28 across the board for Goiti Yamauchi. Yamauchi picks up 3pts in the @PFLMMA Welterweight Divison and is now 2-0 against Neiman Gracie #PFLRegularSeason #PFL3
Yamauchi lands a clean combo on Neiman Gracie. #PFLRegularSeason LIVE NOW 🇺🇸ESPN 🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI https://t.co/QWb9ydvcCr
20-18 Yamauchi More of the same from Yamauchi in Round 2 as Round 1 got the better of the striking and pushed Gracie back up against the cage #PFLRegularSeason #PFL3
Goiti Yamauchi looks to go up 2-0 in his series against Neiman Gracie when the two share the SmartCage next #PFLRegularSeason
Their 1st fight delivered. They run it back NOW Goiti Yamauchi vs. Neiman Gracie #PFLRegularSeason LIVE NOW 🇺🇸ESPN 🌎 https://t.co/jPNvomCxHI https://t.co/va3h0Vi494
Welterweight Bout Goiti Yamauchi vs Neiman Gracie #PFLRegularSeason #PFL3
UP NEXT! A welterweight rematch as Neiman Gracie and Goiti Yamauchi throw down in the smart cage! #PFL3 #PFLRegularSeason https://t.co/XCiNKy8zkw
Gracie on rematch with Yamauchi: Many things are different, especially my mindset. I’m going to show up different for this fight for sure. #PFLRegularSeason