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Kenichi Yamamoto

Kenichi Yamamoto

“Yamaken”
MMA record: 5-12-2 (4)
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Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

Best fights of Kenichi Yamamoto

Over 15 years as a professional, Kenichi Yamamoto has compiled a 5-12-2 (4) record, including two title fights across five weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Kenichi Yamamoto submits Katsuhisa Fujii

    On November 19, 1999 Kenichi Yamamoto fought Katsuhisa Fujii for the vacant UFC Japan Tournament heavyweight title. Yamamoto was 23 years old with a record of 2-2, and Fujii was 27 with a record of 2-3. Both Yamamoto and Fujii were coming off a win. Yamamoto submitted Katsuhisa Fujii via kneebar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.

  2. 2. Kenichi Yamamoto loses to Kiyoshi Tamura via KO

    On December 23, 1998 Kenichi Yamamoto faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a heavyweight bout. Yamamoto was 22 years old with a record of 1-1, and Tamura was 29 with a record of 12-3-1. Yamamoto was coming off a loss. Tamura stopped Yamamoto via TKO in the 2nd round.