Description: (Japanese Mixed Martial Artist)
Norifumi "KID" Yamamoto was a Japanese mixed martial artist and kickboxer celebrated for his aggressive and versatile fighting technique. He first made a name for himself in Shooto due to his exceptional abilities and controversial personality. Yamamoto then transitioned to K-1 Hero's, where he emerged victorious in the 2005 Middleweight Grand Prix Tournament. Despite primarily competing as a bantamweight, he also participated in the lightweight division in Hero's. Subsequently, Yamamoto joined the UFC as a bantamweight fighter but faced challenges, failing to secure a win in his initial four matches.