Skip to content
MMAtown
Japan

Norifumi Yamamoto

"KID"

18-6

Bantamweight
Norifumi Yamamoto

Wins

18

13 KO/TKO - 54%
2 submission - 8%
3 decision - 13%

6

Losses

2 N/C

4% - 1 KO/TKO
4% - 1 submission
17% - 4 decision
hometownJapan
Age
49(1977-03-15)
Height
5′4″ (163 cm)
Reach5′6″ (168 cm)
Weight135 lbs (61 kg)
Stancesouthpaw
GymKRAZY BEE
Social media-

Top News

Past Fights
Show Cancelled Fights

USA
Roman Salazar
(9-3)
i
UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano
01 Mar2015No Contest(Eye Injury) RD22:37
United Kingdom
Vaughan Lee
(11-7-1)
i
UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
26 Feb2012Sub(Armbar) RD14:29
USA
Darren Uyenoyama
(6-3)
i
UFC on FOX 1: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos
13 Nov2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Demetrious Johnson
(5-1)
i
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
06 Feb2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Federico Lopez
(4-2)
i
Dream 14
29 May2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:41
Japan
Masanori Kanehara
(16-7-5)
i
K-1: Dynamite 2009
31 Dec2009Decision(Unanimous) RD320:00
USA
Joe Warren
(1-0)
i
Dream 9: Featherweight GP 2009 Second Round
26 May2009Decision(Split) RD215:00
Brazil
Rani Yahya
(12-3)
i
K-1: Dynamite 2007
31 Dec2007KO/TKO(Punches, Soccer Kicks) RD23:11
Brazil
Bibiano Fernandes
(1-1)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2007 (Stage 2)
17 Sep2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Hungary
Istvan Majoros
(0-0)
i
K-1: Dynamite 2006
31 Dec2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:46
Japan
Kazuyuki Miyata
(2-3)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Yamamoto vs. Miyata
03 May2006KO/TKO(Flying Knee) RD10:04
Japan
Genki Sudo
(14-3-1)
i
K-1: Dynamite 2005
31 Dec2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:39
Brazil
Royler Gracie
(5-2-1)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2005 (Stage 2)
07 Sep2005KO/TKO(Punch) RD20:38
Japan
Caol Uno
(17-7-4)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2005 (Stage 2)
07 Sep2005KO/TKO(Cut) RD24:04
New Zealand
Ian James Schaffa
(6-2-1)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2005 (Stage 1)
06 Jul2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD31:23
Mongolia
Narantungalag Jadambaa
(0-0)
i
K-1 MAX: Champions Challenge 2004
13 Oct2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:55
Japan
Kazuya Yasuhiro
(0-0)
i
K-1 MAX: World MAX 2004 (Round 2)
07 Jul2004Sub(Armbar) RD22:40
USA
Tony Valente
(0-0)
i
K-1 MAX: World MAX 2004 (Round 1)
07 Apr2004Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:58
USA
Caleb Mitchell
(3-2)
i
Shooto: Yamamoto vs. Mitchell
05 Sep2003KO/TKO(Punch) RD10:40
USA
Jeff Curran
(17-5-1)
i
Superbrawl 29: Suda vs. Inoue
09 May2003Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Bao Quach
(6-5)
i
Superbrawl 29: Suda vs. Inoue
09 May2003
Japan
Tetsuo Katsuta
(6-3-1)
i
Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10
16 Sep2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:45
USA
Stephen Palling
(6-4)
i
Shooto: Treasure Hunt 6
05 May2002KO/TKO(Cut) RD10:30
USA
Josh Thomson
(2-0)
i
IFC 16: Shogun
15 Dec2001No Contest(Low Blow) RD22:00
Japan
Hideki Kadowaki
(2-0-1)
i
Shooto: To The Top 8
02 Sep2001KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:02
Japan
Masashi Kameda
(0-1-2)
i
Shooto: To The Top 6
06 Jul2001KO/TKO(Punch) RD14:17
Japan
Masato Shiozawa
(0-0)
i
Shooto: To The Top 2
02 Mar2001Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00

Frequently Asked Questions About Norifumi Yamamoto

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Norifumi Yamamoto?

    Known as "KID" Norifumi Yamamoto's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Norifumi Yamamoto weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 135 pounds, Norifumi Yamamoto's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter Norifumi Yamamoto?

    Boasting a reach of 66 inches, Norifumi Yamamoto employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

Norifumi Yamamoto Videos