Yoshinori Horie vs Sho Patrick Usami Result, Score & Stats

💪 Usami is far more likely to chase an early finish: 7 of his 9 wins have come by knockout, and in May he stopped Tatsuya Saika in the very first round. Hori, on the other hand, mixes up his pace — he owns seven knockout victories and eight by decision — and in his last outing, he went the full three rounds with Patricky Freire, edging a split decision. It’s also worth noting that Usami has never been stopped by strikes; his losses have all come via decision or submission.

That’s why Hori’s best approach here isn’t to try and outslug Usami at his own game, but to drag the fight out, vary the tempo, and force his opponent to work beyond the initial burst. Yoshinori brings far more experience in going the distance, giving him a clear path to winning rounds even if he doesn’t secure a finish. My prediction: Yoshinori Hori to win.