Norifumi Yamamoto "KID"

Norifumi Yamamoto, known as "KID", is a mixed martial artist from Japan competing in the UFC Bantamweight division. Norifumi Yamamoto holds a professional record of 18-6-0, including 0-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Norifumi Yamamoto stands 5'2", has a 66-inch reach, and is 48 years old. Norifumi Yamamoto is currently on a 3-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Norifumi Yamamoto profile

DivisionBantamweight
Professional record18-6-0
UFC record0-3-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryJapan
Age48
Date of birth1977-03-15
Height5'2"
Reach66"
Last weigh-in136 lbs
Current streakL3
Total octagon time42 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute2.09
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.01
Striking accuracy45%
Striking defense57%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.41
Strikes to the head54%
Strikes to the body23%
Strikes to the legs23%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.41
Takedown defense45%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0
Average control time per fight (seconds)13.17

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO0
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision0

Norifumi Yamamoto UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2015-02-28UFC 184: Rousey vs. ZinganoRoman Salazarno contestNo Contest · Eye Injury · 2:37 · R2
2012-02-25UFC 144: Edgar vs. HendersonVaughan LeelossArmbar · 4:29 · R1
2011-11-12UFC on FOX 1Darren UyenoyamalossDecision · Unanimous
2011-02-05UFC 126: Silva vs. BelfortDemetrious JohnsonlossDecision · Unanimous

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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