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Norifumi Yamamoto
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Norifumi Yamamoto

"Kid"
18-6-0JapanJapanLast 5
Amateur MMA 4-0Kickboxing 1-3Grappling 2-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Norifumi Yamamoto holds a professional MMA record of 18-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 26 bouts on record. Norifumi Yamamoto has won 18 fights: 13 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Norifumi Yamamoto lands 2.09 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 0.41 takedowns per 15 minutes. Norifumi Yamamoto also has 4 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Norifumi Yamamoto also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: February 28, 2015. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'4"163 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
66"168 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
1977-03-15
Age
49
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 18-6-0 (2 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.09per min
45% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.01per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.41per 15 min
22% success
Takedowns stuffed45%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Norifumi Yamamoto earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. NC
    vs Roman Salazar
    UFCUFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano· Feb 28, 2015· Bantamweight· 18-6 vs 9-3
    Could Not Continue
    R2 · 2:37
  2. LOSS
    vs Vaughan Lee
    UFCUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 25, 2012· Bantamweight· 18-5 vs 11-7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:29
  3. LOSS
    vs Darren Uyenoyama
    UFCUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011· Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 6-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Demetrious Johnson
    UFCUFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· Feb 5, 2011· Bantamweight· 18-3 vs 5-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Federico Lopez
    Dream 14· May 29, 2010· Catchweight· 17-3 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:41
  6. LOSS
    vs Masanori Kanehara
    K-1: Dynamite 2009· Dec 31, 2009· Featherweight· 17-2 vs 16-7-5
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Joe Warren
    Dream 9· May 26, 2009· Featherweight· 17-1 vs 1-0
    SD
  8. WIN
    vs Rani Yahya
    K-1: Dynamite 2007· Dec 31, 2007· Lightweight· 16-1 vs 12-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:11
  9. WIN
    vs Bibiano Fernandes
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2007 (Stage 2)· Sep 17, 2007· Lightweight· 15-1 vs 1-1
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Istvan Majoros
    K-1: Dynamite 2006· Dec 31, 2006· Lightweight· 14-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:46
  11. WIN
    vs Kazuyuki Miyata
    K-1 HERO'S: Yamamoto vs. Miyata· May 3, 2006· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 2-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:04
  12. WIN
    vs Genki Sudo
    K-1: Dynamite 2005· Dec 31, 2005· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 14-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:39
  13. WIN
    vs Caol Uno
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2005 (Stage 2)· Sep 7, 2005· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 18-7-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:04
  14. WIN
    vs Royler Gracie
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2005 (Stage 2)· Sep 7, 2005· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 5-2-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:38
  15. WIN
    vs Ian James Schaffa
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2005 (Stage 1)· Jul 6, 2005· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 6-2-1
    TKO
    R3 · 1:23
  16. WIN
    vs Narantungalag Jadambaa
    K-1 MAX: Champions Challenge 2004· Oct 13, 2004· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 1:55
  17. WIN
    vs Kazuya Yasuhiro
    K-1 MAX: World MAX 2004 (Round 2)· Jul 7, 2004· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R2 · 2:40
  18. WIN
    vs Tony Valente
    K-1 MAX: World MAX 2004 (Round 1)· Apr 7, 2004· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R1 · 0:58
  19. WIN
    vs Caleb Mitchell
    Shooto: Yamamoto vs. Mitchell· Sep 5, 2003· Bantamweight· 5-1 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:40
  20. WIN
    vs Jeff Curran
    Superbrawl 29· May 9, 2003· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 17-5-1
    UD
  21. -
    vs Bao Quach
    Superbrawl 29· May 9, 2003· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 6-5
    -
  22. WIN
    vs Tetsuo Katsuta
    Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10· Sep 16, 2002· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 6-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:45
  23. LOSS
    vs Stephen Palling
    Shooto: Treasure Hunt 6· May 5, 2002· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 6-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:30
  24. NC
    vs Josh Thomson
    IFC 16: Shogun· Dec 15, 2001· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 3-0
    NC
    R2 · 2:00
  25. WIN
    vs Hideki Kadowaki
    Shooto: To The Top 8· Sep 2, 2001· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 2-0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:02
  26. WIN
    vs Masashi Kameda
    Shooto: To The Top 6· Jul 6, 2001· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:17
  27. WIN
    vs Masato Shiozawa
    Shooto: To The Top 2· Mar 2, 2001· Bantamweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
    UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1716▼23
Peak
1819Dec 31, 2007
Rated fights
24
1500160017001800200220042006200820102012Mar 2, 2001 · 1533Jul 6, 2001 · 1573Sep 2, 2001 · 1621May 5, 2002 · 1567Sep 16, 2002 · 1622May 9, 2003 · 1653Sep 5, 2003 · 1669Apr 7, 2004 · 1683Jul 7, 2004 · 1695Oct 13, 2004 · 1707Jul 6, 2005 · 1724Sep 7, 2005 · 1737Sep 7, 2005 · 1756Dec 31, 2005 · 1780May 3, 2006 · 1789Dec 31, 2006 · 1797Sep 17, 2007 · 1802Dec 31, 2007 · 1819May 26, 2009 · 1773Dec 31, 2009 · 1762May 29, 2010 · 1767Feb 5, 2011 · 1754Nov 12, 2011 · 1739Feb 25, 2012 · 17161716

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Frequently asked questions

When does Norifumi Yamamoto fight next?

Norifumi Yamamoto has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Norifumi Yamamoto's record?

Norifumi Yamamoto's professional MMA record is 18-6-0.

Who is Norifumi Yamamoto fighting next?

Norifumi Yamamoto's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Norifumi Yamamoto fight last?

Norifumi Yamamoto most recently fought Roman Salazar at UFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano on Saturday, February 28, 2015, -.

What weight class does Norifumi Yamamoto fight in?

Norifumi Yamamoto fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Norifumi Yamamoto have?

Norifumi Yamamoto has 13 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Norifumi Yamamoto?

Norifumi Yamamoto is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Norifumi Yamamoto weigh?

Norifumi Yamamoto weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Norifumi Yamamoto's reach?

Norifumi Yamamoto has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Norifumi Yamamoto?

Norifumi Yamamoto is 49 years old (born Mar 15, 1977).

Where is Norifumi Yamamoto from?

Norifumi Yamamoto is from Japan.