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Japanese Legend “Kid” Yamamoto Dies at 41
By FCF Staff
One of Japan’s greatest fighters ever, Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto, has passed away at the age of 41.
The tragic news comes just weeks after Yamamoto announced he was battling cancer.
During the opening decade of this century,… Read More
UFC FN 89: Joe Soto is Stepping in For Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto
By FCF Staff
Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto’s return to the Octagon has been pushed back, as the UFC has announced that Joe Soto is stepping in for the bantamweight on June 18th.
Yamamoto had been scheduled to fight Chris Beal at… Read More
UFC Books “Kid” Yamamoto vs. Chris Beal
By FCF Staff
One of Japan’s greatest fighters to date has been added to UFC FN 89, as the promotion has announced Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto will battle American flyweight, Chris Beal.
UFC FN 89 will take place on June 18th… Read More
UFC 184: “Kid” Yamamoto Booked for Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC 184 will mark the first time Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto has fought in three years, as the Japanese star has reportedly agreed to fight Roman Salazar at the upcoming event.
UFC 184 will… Read More
UFC 165: “Kid” Yamamoto Withdraws, Ivan Menjivar Has New Opponent
By FCF
The line-up for the September 21st, UFC 165 card has received a short notice change, as the promotion has announced that “Kid” Yamamoto will no longer fight Ivan Menjivar as scheduled. Octagon newcomer Wilson Reis will step in… Read More
UFC 165: Ivan Menjivar vs. “Kid” Yamamoto Confirmed
By FCF Staff
As expected, the September 21st, UFC 165 card in Toronto, Ontario will feature a bantamweight bout between established vets Ivan Menjivar and Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto. The UFC Canada Twitter account confirmed the match-up on Monday.
Menjivar (25-10)… Read More
Report: “Kid” Yamamoto Saves Injured Man at Tokyo Subway Station
By FCF Staff
Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto’s fanbase will likely grow even further after news is surfacing that the renowned Japanese fighter risked his own well being to save a man at aTokyo subway station.
According to a report from Yahoo… Read More
“Kid” Yamamoto and Damacio Page Agree to UFC 135 Bout
By FCF Staff
Japanese star Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto (pictured) will look for his first Octagon victory at UFC 135 in September, as the promotion is reporting that he and bantamweight vet Damacio Page have agreed to fight… Read More
Dana White Confirms “Kid” Yamamoto Signed to UFC
RIZIN 32 Line-up Released, Rena Kubota vs. Miyuu Yamamoto to Headline
By FCF Staff
RIZIN FF is taking place on November 20th, and the Japan-based promotion has released the line-up for the upcoming card.
The card, which will take place at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan, will feature Rena Kubota taking… Read More
UFC FN 75: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Matt Hobar Pulled From The Card
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 75 has lost one of its bouts, just a couple of days out from the September 27th card, as Norifumi Yamamoto and Matt Hobar will no longer fight.
The promotion has announced that both… Read More
Hero’s Yamamoto And Sudo Emerge From Tournament
HERO’s Yamamoto and Sudo Emerge from Tournament
By Roxanne Modafferi
TOKYO, September 7 — Inside the Ariake Coliseum, 9,950 people took shelter from the wind and the rain of the typhoon to witness the
ONE Championship Moves to Heighten Japan’s Glory in Martial Arts
By Press Release
Several traditional forms of martial arts could trace its origins in Japan, but many people tend to forget that the country likewise served as one of the starting points of mixed martial arts.
Japan was once… Read More
UFC FN 76: Kyoji Horiguchi Among Several Fighters Booked For Card
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has booked several more fighters for its September 26th card in Saitama, Japan, including several of that nation’s most accomplished competitors.
The promotion has announced that flyweight contender Kyoji Horiguchi will compete at… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber to Fight Masanori Kanehara at UFC FN 52
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Urijah Faber’s next fight will take place overseas, as the perennial contender will reportedly fight Masanori Kanehara at the Japan bound, UFC Fight Night 52.
The upcoming card is scheduled to take place… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Moraga to Fight Uyenoyama
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card continues to near completion, as the promotion has announced that flyweight contender John Moraga will fight Darren Uyenoyama at the event.
The card will be hosted… Read More
UFC 144: Edgar Vs. Henderson Fight Card Complete With 12 Bouts
Seven main card fights and five preliminary bouts complete the lineup
By FCF Staff
The 12-bout fight card for UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, is… Read More
Kongo vs. Hunt, Gomi vs. Sotiropolous Amongst Latest UFC 144 Additions
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has put the finishing touches on the promotion’s upcoming February 26th return to Japan, which includes several fighters from the nation as well as the now defunct Pride.
The latest main card addition… Read More
Velasquez and Dos Santos Top UFC on FOX Salaries
The California State Athletic Commission has released the payroll for last Saturday’s UFC on FOX event in Anaheim, California, and as one would expect, main event competitors Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos lead the