Yoshihisa Yamamoto (born July 4, 1970 in present-day
Kudamatsu
is a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 55,119, with 24,392 households and a population density of 616 persons per km2. The total area is 89.44 km2.
The city was founded on November 3, 1939, being ...
) is a Japanese
mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...
and
professional wrestler
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. A professional MMA competitor from 1995 until 2012, he competed for
RINGS
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* To make a sound with a bell, and the sound made by a bell
:(hence) to initiate a telephone connection
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,
WEF,
PRIDE
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,
Vale Tudo Japan
is an annual mixed martial arts competition held in Japan. Originally arranged by promoter and former professional wrestler Satoru Sayama, he had previously created a hybrid martial art organization named Shooto in 1985. He arranged VTJ in 1994 w ...
,
DEEP
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* Deep Creek (Great Salt Lake), Idaho and Utah
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, and
K-1 HERO'S
Hero's was a Japanese mixed martial arts promotion operated by Fighting and Entertainment Group, the parent entity behind kickboxing organization K-1. Grown from and branched off of K-1's earlier experiments in MMA, including the ''K-1 Romanex' ...
.
Mixed martial arts career
Fighting Network RINGS
A high school
judoka, Yamamoto made his professional debut on the then puroresu promotion
Fighting Network RINGS in 1991 against
Masayuki Naruse, who was also making his debut. When the company turned to
mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, inc ...
, he had his first fight on January 25, 1995, facing off another debutant, Dutch fighter
Hans Nijman. Yamamoto lost the bout when he was knocked out only 43 seconds into the fight. After winning his next bout for via unanimous decision at an event in Amsterdam for the organization, Yamamoto faced off against legendary
Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist,
Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie (; born November 21, 1958) is a Brazilian 9th-degree red belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a retired mixed martial artist. He is a member of the Gracie family: the third oldest son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion and Relson Grac ...
at Vale Tudo Japan 1995. Yamamoto gave the undefeated fighter arguably the most difficult fight of his career, but the former professional wrestler ultimately lost via
rear-naked choke
The rear naked choke (RNC) is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. The word "naked" in this context suggests that, unlike other strangulation techniques found in jujutsu/judo, this hold does not require the use of a keikog ...
at 3:49 of the third round, the referee having stepped in when Yamamoto refused to tap out. This would be the only fight that Gracie ever had that didn't end with him winning in the first round.
The fight with Gracie elevated Yamamoto's status. In his next bout, he won via neck crank submission before losing via
keylock submission to his teacher
Akira Maeda and then to
Ricardo Morais, who knocked out Yamamoto 46 seconds into the fight. In his next bout, Yamamoto faced
David Khakhaleishvili, an
Olympic Gold Medalist in
judo
is an unarmed modern Japanese martial art, Olympic sport (since 1964), and the most prominent form of jacket wrestling competed internationally.『日本大百科全書』電子版【柔道】(CD-ROM version of Encyclopedia Nipponica, "Judo"). ...
. Yamamoto defeated the
Georgia
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fighter via
TKO 40 seconds into the fight before competing in the
Rings - Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Final. Yamamoto won his fight in the quarter-finals of the tournament and then lost in his semi-finals match against
Kiyoshi Tamura
is a Japanese retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Once a student of legendary professional wrestlers Billy Robinson, Lou Thesz and Akira Maeda, Tamura was known for his skills in catch wrestling and is considered to be one of ...
.
Yamamoto then went 7-7-1 in his next 15 fights with wins over
Valentijn Overeem
Valentijn Overeem (; born 17 August 1976) is a retired Dutch professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently signed with United Glory. A professional competitor since 1996, he has previously fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championships, ...
,
Joop Kasteel
Joop Kasteel, also known as "de zwarte parel" ("the black pearl", born 27 August 1964), is a Dutch former mixed martial artist. He made his mixed martial arts debut on 15 June 1996. He is a veteran of the RINGS promotion and as he has fought t ...
, and
Tsuyoshi Kosaka
is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist, submission grappler and professional wrestler who competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional MMA competitor from 1994 till 2022, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, ...
before being invited to compete in
PRIDE
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.
PRIDE
Yamamoto made his PRIDE debut at
Pride 16
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Title fights
Debut Pride FC fighters
Th ...
on September 24, 2001 against Brazilian
Assuerio Silva
Assuério Silva (born June 18, 1974) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer, having competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pancrase. He became the Heavyweight King of Pancrase on May 30, 2007, defeating Tatsuya ...
and was dominated, losing via only 11 seconds into the fight via TKO. However, the former professional wrestler would bounce back, defeating South African
kickboxer Jan Nortje
Johannes "Jan" Nortje (born 11 April 1975) is a South African professional kickboxer, mixed martial artist and undefeated professional boxer who has fought for Strikeforce, DREAM, K-1, Inoki Genome Federation, PRIDE Fighting Championship and ...
via
armbar
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submission less than two minutes into the fight. In his next bouts he was knocked out by former
NFL lineman Bob Sapp and then lost via unanimous decision to
Guy Mezger before picking up his next win against
Alexander Otsuka after Otsuka injured his leg in the second round. In his next bout at
Pride Final Conflict 2003
The year 2003 is the 7th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2003 had 6 events beginning with, ''Pride 25 - Body Blow''.
Title fights
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Yamamoto fought
Heath Herring
Heath Herring (born March 2, 1978) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of Rizin. While perhaps best known for competing in PRIDE, he has also formerly competed for the UFC and K-1.
...
and performed well against the
Sambo
, aka = Sombo (in English-speaking countries)
, focus = Hybrid
, country = Soviet Union
, pioneers = Viktor Spiridonov, Vasili Oshchepkov, Anatoly Kharlampiev
, famous_pract = List of Practitioners
, oly ...
and
Muay Thai specialist but ultimately lost via
rear-naked choke
The rear naked choke (RNC) is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. The word "naked" in this context suggests that, unlike other strangulation techniques found in jujutsu/judo, this hold does not require the use of a keikog ...
submission in the third round.
In his next bout the 13-16-1 Yamamoto faced two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion,
Mark Kerr. Early in the fight, Kerr attempted and secured a double leg takedown, but spiked his head into the canvas in the process, stunning him and allowing Yamamoto to capitalize with ground and pound, winning the fight via TKO at 0:40 of the first round.
Yamamoto's next appearance for the organization was at
Pride Bushido 2 against future
2006 Pride World Grand Prix Champion Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Filipović (; born 10 September 1974), better known by his ring name Mirko Cro Cop, is a retired Croatian professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer and amateur boxer. He is mostly known for his time in Pride Fighting Championships. Cr ...
. Yamamoto lost the bout via TKO 2:12 into the first round. Yamamoto fought once more the organization at
Pride Bushido 3
The year 2004 is the 8th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2004 had 10 events beginning with, ''Pride 27 - Inferno''.
Title fights
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against
Choi Mu-Bae and lost via unanimous decision.
Post-PRIDE
After PRIDE, Yamamoto fought for
K-1 Hero's
Hero's was a Japanese mixed martial arts promotion operated by Fighting and Entertainment Group, the parent entity behind kickboxing organization K-1. Grown from and branched off of K-1's earlier experiments in MMA, including the ''K-1 Romanex' ...
, and DEEP, but has not won since his TKO win over
Mark Kerr, losing his last nine fights.
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–26–1
, Jong Wang Kim
, KO (punches)
, Grabaka: Grabaka Live! 2
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:15
,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
,
Heavyweight bout.
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–25–1
,
Keiichiro Yamamiya
, Decision (unanimous)
, Grabaka Live: 1st Cage Attack
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Tokyo, Japan
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,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–24–1
,
Hidetaka Monma
, Submission (arm-triangle choke)
, DEEP: 50th Impact
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:07
,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
,
Welterweight
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debut.
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–23–1
, Lee Tae-Hyun
, TKO (punches)
, HERO'S 2007 in Korea
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:03
,
Seoul, South Korea
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,
Open Weight bout.
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–22–1
,
Katsuyori Shibata
is a Japanese professional wrestler, mixed martial artist and professional wrestling trainer. In professional wrestling, he is known for his hard hitting offense. He is currently working for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). In NJPW, he is a f ...
, TKO (punches)
, HERO'S 8
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:09
,
Nagoya, Japan
is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city and third most populous urban area in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and the most pop ...
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–21–1
,
Don Frye
Donald Frye (born November 23, 1965) is an American former mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor. In MMA, he was one of the sport's earliest well-rounded fighters and won the ''UFC 8'' and ''Ultimate Ultimate 96'' tournaments ...
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, HERO'S 6
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 4:52
,
Tokyo, Japan
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,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–20–1
,
Kim Min-Soo
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, HERO'S 4
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 1:32
,
Tokyo, Japan
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,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–19–1
,
Choi Mu-Bae
, Decision (unanimous)
,
PRIDE Bushido 3
The year 2004 is the 8th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2004 had 10 events beginning with, ''Pride 27 - Inferno''.
Title fights
Debut Pride FC fighters
The follow ...
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Yokohama, Japan
is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a 2020 population of 3.8 million. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of T ...
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 15–18–1
,
Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Filipović (; born 10 September 1974), better known by his ring name Mirko Cro Cop, is a retired Croatian professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer and amateur boxer. He is mostly known for his time in Pride Fighting Championships. Cr ...
, TKO (punches)
,
PRIDE Bushido 2
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:12
,
Yokohama, Japan
is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a 2020 population of 3.8 million. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of T ...
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 15–17–1
,
Mark Kerr
, TKO (punches)
,
PRIDE 27
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:40
,
Osaka, Japan
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 ...
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 14–17–1
,
Heath Herring
Heath Herring (born March 2, 1978) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of Rizin. While perhaps best known for competing in PRIDE, he has also formerly competed for the UFC and K-1.
...
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
,
PRIDE Final Conflict 2003
The year 2003 is the 7th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2003 had 6 events beginning with, ''Pride 25 - Body Blow''.
Title fights
Debut Pride FC fighters
The follow ...
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 2:29
,
Tokyo, Japan
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,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 14–16–1
,
Alexander Otsuka
, TKO (leg injury)
,
PRIDE 24
The year 2002 is the 6th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2002 had 10 events beginning with, ''Pride FC: The Best, Vol. 1''.
Title fights
Debut Pride FC fighters
Th ...
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 5:00
,
Fukuoka, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 13–16–1
,
Guy Mezger
, Decision (unanimous)
,
PRIDE 22
The year 2002 is the 6th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2002 had 10 events beginning with, ''Pride FC: The Best, Vol. 1''.
Title fights
Debut Pride FC fighters
The ...
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Nagoya, Japan
is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city and third most populous urban area in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and the most pop ...
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 13–15–1
,
Bob Sapp
, KO (punches)
,
PRIDE 20
The year 2002 is the 6th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2002 had 10 events beginning with, ''Pride FC: The Best, Vol. 1''.
Title fights
Debut Pride FC fighters
T ...
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:44
,
Yokohama, Japan
is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a 2020 population of 3.8 million. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of T ...
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 13–14–1
,
Jan Nortje
Johannes "Jan" Nortje (born 11 April 1975) is a South African professional kickboxer, mixed martial artist and undefeated professional boxer who has fought for Strikeforce, DREAM, K-1, Inoki Genome Federation, PRIDE Fighting Championship and ...
, Submission (armbar)
,
PRIDE 18
The year 2001 is the 5th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2001 had 6 events beginning with, ''Pride 13 - Collision Course''.
Title fights
Debut Pride FC fighters
The ...
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:43
,
Fukuoka, Japan
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 12–14–1
,
Assuerio Silva
Assuério Silva (born June 18, 1974) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer, having competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pancrase. He became the Heavyweight King of Pancrase on May 30, 2007, defeating Tatsuya ...
, TKO (punches)
,
PRIDE 16
The year 2001 is the 5th year in the history of the Pride Fighting Championships, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. 2001 had 6 events beginning with, ''Pride 13 - Collision Course''.
Title fights
Debut Pride FC fighters
Th ...
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:11
,
Osaka, Japan
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 ...
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 12–13–1
,
Valentijn Overeem
Valentijn Overeem (; born 17 August 1976) is a retired Dutch professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently signed with United Glory. A professional competitor since 1996, he has previously fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championships, ...
, Submission (armbar)
,
RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Final
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:45
,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 12–12–1
,
Chris Haseman
Chris Haseman (born 2 June 1969 in Brisbane, Queensland) is an Australian mixed martial artist. Haseman is currently signed with Fighting Network RINGS and is a longtime veteran of the promotion (1995–2012). Regarded as a pioneer of MM ...
, TKO (strikes)
,
RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block B
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:51
,
Osaka, Japan
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 ...
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 11–12–1
,
Ameran Bitsadze
, Submission (armbar)
,
RINGS: King of Kings 2000 Block B
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:49
,
Osaka, Japan
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 ...
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10–12–1
,
Semmy Schilt
Sem "Semmy" Schilt (; born 27 October 1973) is a Dutch former kickboxer, Ashihara karateka and mixed martial artist. He stands 212 cm and weighs 171 kg. He is a four-time K-1 World Grand Prix Champion and one-time Glory Heavyweight Grand Slam ...
, KO (knee and punch)
,
RINGS Holland: Di Capo Di Tutti Capi
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:54
,
Utrecht, Netherlands
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10–11–1
,
Branden Lee Hinkle
Branden Lee Hinkle is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1998 until 2016, he competed for the UFC, RINGS, Vale Tudo Japan, Pancrase, the WEF, and the International Vale Tudo Championship.
Back ...
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
, World Extreme Fighting 9: World Class
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:21
,
Evansville, Indiana
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,
USA
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,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10–10–1
,
Jeremy Horn
Jeremy Graham Horn (born August 25, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist. Horn is best known for fighting in smaller American promotions, he has also competed in some of the premiere mixed martial arts organizations around the world, inclu ...
, Submission (arm-triangle choke)
,
RINGS: Millennium Combine 1
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 2:50
,
Tokyo, Japan
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,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 10–9–1
,
Brad Kohler
Bradley Kohler (born May 26, 1964) is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional from 1997 until 2012, Kohler competed for the UFC, RINGS and DEEP.
Career
Kohler made his pr ...
, Submission (smother choke)
,
RINGS: King of Kings 1999 Block A
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:57
,
Tokyo, Japan
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,
, -
, Draw
, align=center, 10–8–1
,
Kiyoshi Tamura
is a Japanese retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Once a student of legendary professional wrestlers Billy Robinson, Lou Thesz and Akira Maeda, Tamura was known for his skills in catch wrestling and is considered to be one of ...
, Draw
,
RINGS: Rise 4th
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Japan
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,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 10–8
,
Tsuyoshi Kosaka
is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist, submission grappler and professional wrestler who competed in the Heavyweight division. A professional MMA competitor from 1994 till 2022, he has competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, ...
, TKO (palm strikes)
,
RINGS: Rise 3rd
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 0:41
,
Japan
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,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 9–8
,
Joop Kasteel
Joop Kasteel, also known as "de zwarte parel" ("the black pearl", born 27 August 1964), is a Dutch former mixed martial artist. He made his mixed martial arts debut on 15 June 1996. He is a veteran of the RINGS promotion and as he has fought t ...
, TKO (palm strikes)
,
RINGS: Rise 2nd
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 7:32
,
Japan
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,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 8–8
,
Valentijn Overeem
Valentijn Overeem (; born 17 August 1976) is a retired Dutch professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently signed with United Glory. A professional competitor since 1996, he has previously fought for the PRIDE Fighting Championships, ...
, Submission (armbar)
,
RINGS: Rise 1st
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:40
,
Japan
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,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 7–8
,
Andrei Kopylov
Andrei Kopylov is a retired Russian sambist, professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He competed in the heavyweight division of Fighting Network RINGS. He lost his last fight at PRIDE 22 - Beasts From The East 2 against Mario Sperry o ...
, Submission
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RINGS: Final Capture
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Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
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Mitsuya Nagai
, better known as , is a Japanese mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and former kickboxer. He is known for his work in Fighting Network RINGS and later in professional wrestling companies like Battlarts and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJ ...
, Submission (armbar)
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RINGS: Extension Fighting 5
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, align=center, 2:27
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Japan
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Masayuki Naruse
, Submission (armbar)
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RINGS: Extension Fighting 2
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, align=center, 21:20
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Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
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Tariel Bitsadze
Tariel Bitsadze ( ka, ტარიელ ბიწაძე) is a Georgian karateka and mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight and Super heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
A former 1991 World Open Karate Championsh ...
, KO (punch)
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RINGS: Budokan Hall 1997
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, align=center, 0:30
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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Tariel Bitsadze
Tariel Bitsadze ( ka, ტარიელ ბიწაძე) is a Georgian karateka and mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight and Super heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
A former 1991 World Open Karate Championsh ...
, TKO (punches)
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RINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Final
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Japan
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Kiyoshi Tamura
is a Japanese retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Once a student of legendary professional wrestlers Billy Robinson, Lou Thesz and Akira Maeda, Tamura was known for his skills in catch wrestling and is considered to be one of ...
, Submission (neck crank)
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RINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Final
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, align=center, 2:41
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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Bakouri Gogitidze
Bakouri Gogitidze (Georgian: ბაკური გოგიტიძე) is a Georgian mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight division.
Mixed martial arts record
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, Mikhail Ilyukhin
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RINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Final
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, align=center, 1:00
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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David Khakhaleishvili
, TKO (punches)
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RINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Opening Round
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:40
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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Ricardo Morais
, KO (punches)
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RINGS: Maelstrom 6
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:46
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Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
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Akira Maeda
, Submission (americana)
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RINGS: Budokan Hall 1996
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 4:50
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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Ameran Bitsadze
, Submission (neck crank)
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RINGS: Battle Dimensions Tournament 1995 Opening Round
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, align=center, 3
, align=center, 1:59
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Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
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Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie (; born November 21, 1958) is a Brazilian 9th-degree red belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a retired mixed martial artist. He is a member of the Gracie family: the third oldest son of Hélio Gracie, brother to Rorion and Relson Grac ...
, Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
, Vale Tudo Japan 1995
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, align=center, 3:49
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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Mitsuya Nagai
, better known as , is a Japanese mixed martial artist, professional wrestler and former kickboxer. He is known for his work in Fighting Network RINGS and later in professional wrestling companies like Battlarts and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJ ...
, Submission (achilles lock)
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RINGS: Rising Series - Yayoi
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 17:18
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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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, Ruud Ewoldt
, Decision (unanimous)
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RINGS Holland: Free Fight
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, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population of 907,976 within the city proper, 1,558,755 in the urban are ...
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Hans Nijman
, KO (punch)
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RINGS: Budokan Hall 1995
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:43
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Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
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Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
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References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Yamamoto, Yoshihisa
1970 births
Living people
Japanese male mixed martial artists
Heavyweight mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists utilizing judo
Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling
Japanese male professional wrestlers
Japanese male judoka
Sportspeople from Yamaguchi Prefecture