Kenichi Yamamoto (mixed martial artist)

Kenichi Yamamoto
Born (1976-06-11) June 11, 1976 (age 48)
Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Other namesYamaken
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
StyleShoot wrestling, hybrid martial arts
TeamPower of Dream
Teacher(s)Nobuhiko Takada
Akira Maeda
Years active1998-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins5
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision1
Losses12
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision2
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kenichi Yamamoto (山本 喧一, Yamamoto Ken'ichi) (born June 11, 1976) 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. Following his combat sports career, Yamamoto now works as an MMA coach.