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Yoshihisa Yamamoto was born on 4 July, 1970 in Kudamatsu, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Yoshihisa Yamamoto's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?

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Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 4 July 1970
Birthday 4 July
Birthplace Kudamatsu, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Yoshihisa Yamamoto Height, Weight & Measurements

At 53 years old, Yoshihisa Yamamoto height is 6ft 3in and Weight 220 lb.

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Height 6ft 3in
Weight 220 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Yoshihisa Yamamoto Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yoshihisa Yamamoto worth at the age of 53 years old? Yoshihisa Yamamoto’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from Japan. We have estimated Yoshihisa Yamamoto's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Wrestler

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1970

Yoshihisa Yamamoto (born July 4, 1970) is a Japanese mixed martial artist and professional wrestler.

1991

A high school judoka, Yamamoto made his professional debut on the then puroresu promotion Fighting Network RINGS in 1991 against Masayuki Naruse, who was also making his debut.

1995

A professional MMA competitor from 1995 until 2012, he competed for RINGS, WEF, PRIDE, Vale Tudo Japan, DEEP, and K-1 HERO'S.

When the company turned to mixed martial arts, he had his first fight on January 25, 1995, facing off another debutant, Dutch fighter Hans Nijman.

Yamamoto lost the bout when he was knocked out only 43 seconds into the fight.

After winning his next bout for via unanimous decision at an event in Amsterdam for the organization, Yamamoto faced off against legendary Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist, Rickson Gracie at Vale Tudo Japan 1995.

Yamamoto gave the undefeated fighter arguably the most difficult fight of his career, but the former professional wrestler ultimately lost via rear-naked choke at 3:49 of the third round, the referee having stepped in when Yamamoto refused to tap out.

This would be the only fight that Gracie ever had that didn't end with him winning in the first round.

The fight with Gracie elevated Yamamoto's status.

In his next bout, he won via neck crank submission before losing via keylock submission to his teacher Akira Maeda and then to Ricardo Morais, who knocked out Yamamoto 46 seconds into the fight.

In his next bout, Yamamoto faced David Khakhaleishvili, an Olympic Gold Medalist in judo.

1996

Yamamoto defeated the Georgia fighter via TKO 40 seconds into the fight before competing in the Rings - Battle Dimensions Tournament 1996 Final.

Yamamoto won his fight in the quarter-finals of the tournament and then lost in his semi-finals match against Kiyoshi Tamura.

Yamamoto then went 7-7-1 in his next 15 fights with wins over Valentijn Overeem, Joop Kasteel, and Tsuyoshi Kosaka before being invited to compete in PRIDE.

2001

Yamamoto made his PRIDE debut at Pride 16 on September 24, 2001 against Brazilian Assuerio Silva and was dominated, losing only 11 seconds into the fight via TKO.

However, the former professional wrestler would bounce back, defeating South African kickboxer Jan Nortje via armbar submission less than two minutes into the fight.

In his next bouts he was knocked out by former NFL lineman Bob Sapp and then lost via unanimous decision to Guy Mezger before picking up his next win against Alexander Otsuka after Otsuka injured his leg in the second round.

2003

In his next bout at Pride Final Conflict 2003 Yamamoto fought Heath Herring and performed well against the Sambo and Muay Thai specialist but ultimately lost via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.

2006

Yamamoto's next appearance for the organization was at Pride Bushido 2 against future 2006 Pride World Grand Prix Champion Mirko Cro Cop.

Yamamoto lost the bout via TKO 2:12 into the first round.

Yamamoto fought once more the organization at Pride Bushido 3 against Choi Mu-bae and lost via unanimous decision.

After PRIDE, Yamamoto fought for K-1 Hero's, and DEEP, but has not won since his TKO win over Mark Kerr, losing his last nine fights.

2013

In his next bout the 13-16-1 Yamamoto faced two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion Mark Kerr.

Early in the fight Kerr secured a double leg takedown but spiked his head into the canvas, stunning himself, which allowed Yamamoto to capitalize with ground and pound for the first round knockout win.