“Kid” Yamamoto and Damacio Page injured, UFC 135 bout scrapped
Less than a month away, the UFC 135 card took a hit earlier today as Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto vs. Damacio Page has been scratched from the event as both fighters suffered injuries while training for the bout. The bantamweight showdown was scheduled to be part of the UFC 135 preliminary card that will stream of Facebook. UFC has officially pulled the fight from the official fight card. One... [Read More...]
“Kid” Yamamoto vs. Damacio Page planned for September showdown
Two of bantamweight’s best will put the 135 in UFC 135 when the world’s foremost MMA promotion makes a stop in Denver this fall, as WEC veteran Damacio Page and Japanese icon Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto have been booked to square off on September 24 as part of a card already ripe with talent more than three months out. Word of their probable pairing was announced through the UFC’s website... [Read More...]
Michael McDonald filling in for injured “Kid” Yamamoto at UFC 130
Three years ago popular Japanese fighter Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto was considered to be one of the most explosive fighters in MMA and thought of as a potential pound-for-pound great. However, since being slowed by a knee injury keeping him out of the ring for nearly 18 months he has struggled to find the same magic and endured three losses in his last four bouts. Now, unfortunately, it appears the... [Read More...]
“Kid” Yamamoto’s UFC debut to air free through Facebook
Live MMA action will once return to the UFC’s Facebook account Saturday evening as the company has announced its intention to broadcast popular Japanese product Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto’s UFC 126 fight with Demetrious Johnson through the social networking site. The bout will mark the bantamweight’s debut in the Octagon after compiling an 18-3 record overseas and is expected to begin at approximately... [Read More...]
Dana White confirms signing of Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto
On the heels of a recent announcement relating to Michihiro Omigawa bringing his skills into the Octagon, the UFC has inked another Japanese featherweight to a deal with plans for a promotional debut in early 2011. According to Dana White via Twitter, the UFC has finalized a deal with 145-pound superstar Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto. Yamamoto has dropped two of his last three bouts since returning from... [Read More...]
Kid Yamamoto will make long awaited return in Dream Featherweight Grand Prix
After more than a year away from mixed martial arts, one of the sports undisputed best little men will make his highly anticipated return to action when Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto faces off with former Greco-Roman wrestling world champion Joe Warren. The pair will butt heads on in the second round of Dream‘s featherweight grand prix May 26 at the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan. Fourteen... [Read More...]
Matchups revealed for DREAM’s featherweight Grand Prix; Kid Yamamoto gets first round bye
The Fighter Entertainment Group has announced the matchups for their featherweight Grand Prix which will commence at Dream.7 on March 8 from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The fights will be contested at 139 pounds as opposed to 145 pounds, which is the recognized weight limit for featherweight under the unified rules of MMA. World renowned Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto has been granted... [Read More...]
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ESPN’s “MMA Live”: Two thumbs up!
Anytime you do a television for the first time, nothing is ever going to go perfect. It takes time to develop a rhythm between the talent and the crew. There also usually needs to be a few shows in the can before the producers can get a clear vision of what is working and what isn’t. But for a first time show that is currently being targeted towards a web-only audience, the debut of “MMA... [Read More...]
