Norifumi Yamamoto
No contest
No contest (R2 · 2:37)UFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano
- Pro record 18-6-0 (2 NC)
- UFC record 0-3-0 (1 NC)
- Outside the UFC 18-3-0 (1 NC)
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2015-02-28
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 81 division peers
Data through 2015-02-28
2 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2011-11-12
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Norifumi Yamamoto's professional MMA record?
Norifumi Yamamoto has a professional MMA record of 18-6-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Norifumi Yamamoto's UFC record?
Norifumi Yamamoto's UFC record is 0-3-0 (wins-losses-draws; 1 NC), and 18-3-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Norifumi Yamamoto fight next?
Norifumi Yamamoto does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Norifumi Yamamoto?
Norifumi Yamamoto is 49 years old, born March 15, 1977.
How tall is Norifumi Yamamoto?
Norifumi Yamamoto stands 163 cm (5'4") tall, with a 168 cm (66") reach.
Where is Norifumi Yamamoto from?
Norifumi Yamamoto is from Japan.
What is Norifumi Yamamoto's nickname?
Norifumi Yamamoto is known as "Kid".
When was Norifumi Yamamoto's last fight?
Norifumi Yamamoto last fought on February 25, 2012 at UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson, losing to Vaughan Lee by submission in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Norifumi Yamamoto vs Darren Uyenoyama?
Norifumi Yamamoto lost to Darren Uyenoyama by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos on November 12, 2011. The official scorecards were Abe Belardo 30-27, Gene LeBell 30-26, Nelson Hamilton 30-27 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Norifumi Yamamoto vs Demetrious Johnson?
Norifumi Yamamoto lost to Demetrious Johnson by unanimous decision at UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort on February 5, 2011. The official scorecards were Doug Crosby 29-28, Abe Belardo 30-27, Junichiro Kamijo 30-27 (winner's score first).
Norifumi Yamamoto scouting report
Norifumi Yamamoto (Japan), a bantamweight, went 18-6 (2 NC) as a pro and 0-3 (1 NC) in the UFC (18-3 and 1 NC outside it). He debuted at UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort on February 5, 2011. His reach of 66 inches is 2.9 inches shorter than the bantamweight average (68.9 inches). Last fight: no contest with Roman Salazar, then 0-1 in the UFC, on February 28, 2015 (UFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Norifumi Yamamoto vs the bantamweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (42:06 of fight time).
| Stat | Yamamoto | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.771 in 42:06 | 4 | 2 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 37.2%71 of 191 landed | 47.2% | 5 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 283 in 42:06 | 3.8 | 9 |
| Significant strike defense | 58.3%116 of 199 avoided | 54.5% | 70 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.72 in 42:06 | 1.7 | 26 |
| Takedown accuracy | 25%2 of 8 landed | 34.3% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 38.1%8 of 21 stopped | 64% | 10 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 42:06 | 0.5 | 11 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 42:06 | 0.4 | 15 |
| Control time | 12.5%5:16 of 42:06 | 19.9% | 36 |
| Average fight time | 10:324 bouts | 11:35 | 28 |
| Height | 163 cm64″ | 171 cm67.5″ | |
| Reach | 168 cm66″ | 175 cm68.9″ |
- Division average and percentile: 81 active bantamweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 0-3 (1 NC)
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- NCUFC record after this bout: 0-3-0 (1 NC)Pro record now: 10-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-1-0NCR2 2:37UFC 184: Rousey vs ZinganoFeb 28, 2015Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-3-0Pro record now: 14-13-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0SUBR1 4:29UFC 144: Edgar vs HendersonFeb 25, 2012Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-2-0Pro record now: 10-6-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos SantosNov 12, 2011Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 27-3-1UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC 126: Silva vs BelfortFeb 5, 2011Result & stats