Kenichi Yamamoto (mixed martial artist)
Kenichi Yamamoto (山本 喧一, Yamamoto Ken'ichi) (born June 11, 1976) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. Known for his pro wrestling career in UWF International, Yamamoto also competed against some of the best MMA fighters of his era in RINGS, Pride and the UFC, taking on Kevin Randleman, Genki Sudo and Pat Miletich, among others. In 1999, Yamamoto won the UFC 23 Middleweight Tournament in Japan. He returned to the ring against former Light Heavyweight King Of Pancrase Keiichiro Yamamiya on October 27, 2012. He lost via unanimous decision. Following his combat sports career, Yamamoto now works as an MMA coach.
| Kenichi Yamamoto | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 11, 1976 Kadoma, Osaka, Japan |
| Other names | Yamaken |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Division | Heavyweight Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight Lightweight |
| Style | Shoot wrestling, hybrid martial arts |
| Team | Power of Dream |
| Teacher(s) | Nobuhiko Takada Akira Maeda |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 12 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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