is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in Pancrase's

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division. He is a former welterweight

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Yamashita started his professional career in 2010. Except for his first bout, he fought only for Shooto. Yamashita faced Yuki Okano on December 18, 2011 at ''Shooto: The Rookie Tournament 2011 Final'' for Shooto middleweight (168 lb) rookie title. He had his first career's defeat via unanimous decision after two rounds (20–18, 20–18, 20–18).

Pancrase

Yamashita faced Tamotsu Kitada on May 19, 2013 at ''Pancrase 247'' in the semifinal match of Pancrase's Neo–Blood welterweight tournament. He won via TKO in the second round. In the final on July 28, 2013 at ''Pancrase 250'', Yamashita faced Toshikazu Suzuki. Suzuki defeated him via TKO early in the second round. Coming off two wins after his setback against Suzuki, Yamashita faced Akihiro Murayama on August 10, 2014 at ''Pancrase 260'' for the vacant welterweight

title. Yamashita won via unanimous decision after three rounds and became the new 170–pound King of Pancrase. Yamashita defended his title against longtime mixed martial arts veteran Yuki Kondo on December 6, 2014 at ''Pancrase 263''. He defeated Kondo via unanimous decision after three rounds.

Rizin

Yamashita signed with Rizin FF and made his promotional debut against Ryuichiro Sumimura at Rizin 25 on November 21, 2020. Yamashita lost the fight via split decision.

DEEP

Gota then faced Daichi Abe for the interim DEEP Welterweight Championship at DEEP 100 on February 21, 2021. He lost the fight via first-round technical knockout due to an injury.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

* Pancrase ** Welterweight King of Pancrase (one time; current) ***One successful title defense **Neo–Blood welterweight tournament runner–up (2013) * Shooto **Shooto 168 lb rookie tournament runner–up (2011) *Gladiator **Gladiator Welterweight Championship (one time) ***Two successful title defenses

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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