Best fights of Norifumi Yamamoto
Over 14 years as a professional, Norifumi Yamamoto compiled a 18-6 (15) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Genki Sudo
On December 31, 2005 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Genki Sudo in a lightweight bout. Yamamoto was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Sudo was 27 with a record of 14-3-1. Yamamoto was on a 9-fight winning streak and Sudo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Yamamoto stopped Genki Sudo via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Norifumi Yamamoto defeats Jeff Curran
On May 9, 2003 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Jeff Curran in a featherweight bout. Yamamoto was 26 years old with a record of 4-1, and Curran was 25 with a record of 16-5-1. Yamamoto was coming off a win and Curran was on a 4-fight winning streak. Yamamoto won via unanimous decision.
3. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Federico Lopez
On May 29, 2010 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Federico Lopez in a bantamweight bout. Yamamoto was 33 years old with a record of 17-3, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto was on a 2-fight losing streak. Yamamoto stopped Federico Lopez via KO in the 1st round.
4. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Tetsuo Katsuta
On September 16, 2002 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Tetsuo Katsuta in a featherweight bout. Yamamoto was 25 years old with a record of 3-1, and Katsuta was 24 with a record of 6-3-1. Yamamoto was coming off a loss. Yamamoto stopped Tetsuo Katsuta via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs István Majoros
On December 31, 2006 Norifumi Yamamoto faced István Majoros in a featherweight bout. Yamamoto was 29 years old with a record of 14-1, and Majoros was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto was on a 11-fight winning streak. Yamamoto stopped István Majoros via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Caol Uno
On September 7, 2005 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Caol Uno in a lightweight bout. Yamamoto was 28 years old with a record of 11-1, and Uno was 30 with a record of 18-7-4. Yamamoto was on a 8-fight winning streak and Uno was coming off a win. Yamamoto stopped Caol Uno via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Norifumi Yamamoto submits Tony Valente in 58 seconds
On April 7, 2004 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Tony Valente in a lightweight bout. Yamamoto was 27 years old with a record of 6-1, and Valente was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto was on a 3-fight winning streak. Yamamoto submitted Tony Valente via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Caleb Mitchell in 40 seconds
On September 5, 2003 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Caleb Mitchell in a featherweight bout. Yamamoto was 26 years old with a record of 5-1, and Mitchell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yamamoto stopped Caleb Mitchell via KO in the 1st round.
9. Norifumi Yamamoto submits Kazuya Yasuhiro
On July 7, 2004 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Kazuya Yasuhiro in a lightweight bout. Yamamoto was 27 years old with a record of 7-1, and Yasuhiro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto was on a 4-fight winning streak. Yamamoto submitted Kazuya Yasuhiro via armbar in the 2nd round.
10. Norifumi Yamamoto KOs Masashi Kameda
On July 6, 2001 Norifumi Yamamoto faced Masashi Kameda. Yamamoto was 24 years old with a record of 1-0, and Kameda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yamamoto was coming off a win. Yamamoto stopped Masashi Kameda via KO in the 1st round.