| Mario Yamasaki | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mario Yamasaki April 22, 1964 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Other names | “Till the death” |
| Residence | Washington, D.C., United States. São Paulo, Brazil |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo |
| Teacher(s) | Shigeru Yamasaki, Shigueto Yamasaki, Marcelo Behring, Otavio de Almeida |
| Rank | 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] Judo black belt |
| Occupation | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, MMA referee |
| Notable school(s) | Yamasaki Academy |
| Website | http://www.grappling.com |
Mario Yamasaki (born April 22, 1964) is a Brazilian mixed martial arts referee licensed in many states, most recognizable from his duties with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), as well as founder and chief instructor of the International Yamasaki Academy. Yamasaki is a veteran of over 400 fights in the UFC, Strikeforce, WEC, EliteXC and Pride Fighting Championships.[2]