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Manabu Yamada was born on 18 May, 1969 in Tochigi, Japan, is a Japanese martial artist. Discover Manabu Yamada'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 54 years old?
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Tochigi, Japan |
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Manabu Yamada Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Manabu Yamada height is 5ft 9in and Weight 85 kg.
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5ft 9in |
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85 kg |
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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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Manabu Yamada Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Manabu Yamada worth at the age of 54 years old? Manabu Yamada’s income source is mostly from being a successful Artist. He is from Japan. We have estimated Manabu Yamada's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Manabu Yamada (山田学, born May 18, 1969, in Tochigi, Japan) is a retired Japanese mixed martial arts fighter.
He is best known for his participation in Shooto and Pancrase fighting organizations.
Yamada started training with Satoru Sayama at the Super Tiger Gym after a background in karate, debuting in Shooto in 1990.
He faced Kenji Kawaguchi twice in matches for the Shooto Middleweight Championship, but he was submitted in both occasions.
Manabu had his Pancrase debut against Katsuomi Inagaki, winning rapidly by submission.
Shortly after, he got his first big win over Andre Van Den Oetelaar, a kickboxer and Dutch judo champion who sported a large weight advantage.
Yamada lost points early due to a rear naked choke and a liver shot, but he came back knocking down Oetelaar with a high kick and then cutting him with a strike, winning the fight by doctor stoppage.
Afterwards, Yamada suffered his first defeat in the promotion when he was caught in a heel hook by Takaku Fuke, despite having the points advantage for most of the match.
On December 17, 1994, Yamada advanced to the finals of the King of Pancrase Tournament where he lost to Ken Shamrock via unanimous decision.
In December 1994, Yamada took part in the tournament for the first King of Pancrase championship.
He eliminated Christopher DeWeaver in two minutes, moving forward to face rising star Frank Shamrock.
Despite his opponent's superior strength and late comeback, Yamada caught him in an ankle hold early in the match and resisted all his submission attempts, which gave him the victory by points at the end.
The former Shooto fighter advanced to engage his biggest challenge to the point, the Pancrase co-founder and heavy favourite Minoru Suzuki.
In the beginning of a classic fight, Yamada was taken down and had his back fastly taken, but his defensive acumen allowed him to avoid being submitted, and he stole a point from Suzuki with a scrambling rear naked choke.
Minoru came back strong, getting several near-holds, but Manabu kept defending and seeking for openings, which granted him another point by ankle hold.
He then overpowered Suzuki and controlled him until locked an armbar from side control, making Suzuki tap out for one of his biggest career wins.
The same night, Yamada came again to fight Ken Shamrock in the finals, giving another impressive exhibition by going to the distance with the much stronger Shamrock after 30:00.
Yamada again resisted his opponent's grip while turtled up, threatening him with Kimura locks and rolling leglocks from the position, and he even threw a pro wrestling dropkick at the end of the bout, but he lost by decision at the end, with Shamrock being declared King of Pancrase.
Yamada's next match saw an upset when he was submitted by Bas Rutten.
Despite his top control, Yamada was trapped in an arm triangle choke and was rendered unconscious due to his refusal to tap out.
Manabu lost a match against Jason DeLucia by accidental eye gouge, but he got his course back defeating Pancrase founder Masakatsu Funaki and DeLucia in a revenge match.
However, it would be short-lived, as Yamada dropped from main competition, losing to submission to DeLucia in only 1:13 and just getting an important win over Kiuma Kunioku.
Yamada retired in January 2000, after losing to Yuki Kondo, and currently works as MMA trainer and seitai teacher.