More than a year has passed since Goiti Yamauchi’s patella tendon exploded and sent shivers down the collective spine of the mixed martial arts community. He believes the experience made him stronger.
Yamauchi will suit up for his first post-injury assignment when he makes his Professional Fighters League debut in a PFL 3 rematch with Neiman Gracie this Friday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. A Michael Page leg kick did the damage at Bellator 292 on March 10, 2023, resulting in a technical knockout loss, reconstructive knee surgery and an extended layoff.