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Norifumi Yamamoto

Japanese martial artist (1977–2018)

  • Fame52.1
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia22.9K
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Lived 1977–2018, aged 41Japan
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    9 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1977–2018
    Aged 41
  • Known for
    UFC 126: Silva vs. Bel…
    2011
Summary
Updated 2026-07-21

Norifumi Yamamoto was a Japanese mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed in the bantamweight division of the UFC. He quickly gained popularity in the Shooto organization due to his aggressive, well-rounded style and controversial persona. He moved on to K-1 Hero's, where he became the K-1 Hero's 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix Tournament Champion in December, 2005 after defeating Genki Sudo via a controversial TKO due to punches.

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52.1
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Historical9.6
Source confidence70.0
Completeness85.0
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