The X-Factor: Taking down Yokota will not be easy, but it certainly seems doable. The more relevant issue remains whether or not Mitsuoka can seal the deal before Yokota escapes back to his feet. We have all seen Mitsuoka pick up easy submissions before, but Yokota will test his takedowns and top control every step of the way. If either is not up to snuff, Mitsuoka will never get a chance to tap him out.
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The Bottom Line: This will be the closest fight of the night, as Yokota uses his movement and fluid striking to pick up points while Mitsuoka applies relentless pressure with his wrestling. The deal-breaker for Mitsuoka will be his inability to consistently score the takedown, which will leave him short on points and oxygen come gut-check time. By then, Yokota will have this fight well under control, as he coasts to a unanimous decision nod.