Willie Gates vs Yuta Sasaki
Result, odds and stats · Flyweight · 3 rounds
Sun, May 8, 2016
Flyweight
Record
12-6
UFC
1-2
Age
29
Height
5'8"
Reach
72"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing line
No closing line on record for this fight.
Bantamweight
Record
18-3
UFC
1-2
Age
26
Height
5'10"
Reach
71"
Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Willie GatesYuta Sasaki
Significant strikes13 of 327 of 23
Knockdowns00
Takedowns0 of 04 of 10
Control time6:020:45
Submission attempts01
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Questions and answers
Who won Willie Gates vs Yuta Sasaki?
Yuta Sasaki beat Willie Gates by submission, round 2 (3:30) on Sunday, May 8, 2016.
What were Willie Gates and Yuta Sasaki's records going into the fight?
Willie Gates is 12-6 (1-2 in the UFC). Yuta Sasaki is 18-3 (1-2 in the UFC).