5
80%
Finish Rate
2
KO / TKO
1-0-0
Kickboxing
1998
Pro Debut
Biography
Kenichi Yamamoto (山本 喧一, Yamamoto Ken'ichi) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. Known for his pro wrestling career in UWF International, Yamamoto also competed against some of the best MMA fighters of his era in RINGS, Pride and the UFC, taking on Kevin Randleman, Genki Sudo and Pat Miletich, among others. In 1999, Yamamoto won the UFC 23 Middleweight Tournament in Japan. He returned to the ring against former Light Heavyweight King Of Pancrase Keiichiro Yamamiya on October 27, 2012. He lost via unanimous decision.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy47%
Takedown accuracy0%
0.3
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
1.93
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.32
avg
Submissions
0
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Nov. 19, 1999Born Japan
How He Wins
KO / TKO2
Decision1
Submission2
Finish Rate
80%
4 of 5
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
L
Mixed Martial Arts19 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Kazuo TakahashiH2H | KO (knee) | R1 | U-Spirits - U-Spirits Again | Mar 9, 2013 |
| Loss | Keiichiro YamamiyaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Grabaka Live 2 | Oct 27, 2012 |
| Loss | Sanae KikutaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Grabaka Live: 1st Cage Attack | Oct 15, 2011 |
| Loss | Diego Lionel Vitosky | TKO (corner stoppage) | R2 | MARS: Bodog Fight | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Loss |  Kaream EllingtonH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Mix FC: USA vs. Russia 3 | Jun 3, 2006 |
| Win | German ReyesH2H | KO (high kick) | R2 | Ryukyu Fight Night 2 | Nov 13, 2005 |
| Loss | Ikuhisa MinowaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Pride Bushido 4 | Jul 19, 2004 |
| Loss | Alexander OtsukaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Pride 25 | Mar 16, 2003 |
| Loss | Kevin RandlemanH2H | TKO (knees) | R3 | Pride 23 | Nov 24, 2002 |
| Loss | Genki SudoH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Rings: World Title Series 5 | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Draw | Akira Yasumura | Draw | R1 | Club Fight Nagoya | Mar 4, 2001 |
| Draw | Kenji AkiyamaH2H | Draw | R1 | Club Fight Osaka | Jan 27, 2001 |
| Loss | Pat MiletichH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UFC 29 | Dec 16, 2000 |
| Win | Tatsuya KurahashiH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Club Fight: Round 1 | Nov 12, 2000 |
| Win | Katsuhisa FujiiH2H | Submission (kneebar) | R1 | UFC 23 | Nov 19, 1999 |
| Win | Daiju TakaseH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 23 | Nov 19, 1999 |
| Loss | Kiyoshi TamuraH2H | TKO | R2 | Rings: World Mega Battle Tournament | Dec 23, 1998 |
| Loss | Masayuki NaruseH2H | Submission | R1 | Rings: Fourth Fighting Integration | Jun 27, 1998 |
| Win |  Chris HasemanH2H | Submission | R1 | Rings: Third Fighting Integration | May 29, 1998 |
Kickboxing& Muay Thai1-0-0
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Den Sakumonti | KO (elbow) | R3 | M-1 Muay Thai Challenge | Apr 11, 2004 |
Related Fighters
Kazuo Takahashi30-28-3 · LHW
Keiichiro Yamamiya45-35-10 · WW
Sanae Kikuta31-9-3 · LHW
Diego Lionel Visotzky19-6-1 · MW
Kaream Ellington3-4-0 · LHW
German Reyes3-7-0 · WW
Ikuhisa Minowa63-45-8 · LHW
Alexander Otsuka5-13-0 · LHW
Kevin Randleman17-16-0 · LHW
Genki Sudo15-4-2 · LW
Akira Homura2-1-1 · HW
Kenji Akiyama0-4-2 · LHWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.