Demetrious Johnson vs. Norifumi Yamamoto

Preliminary Card | Bantamweight · 135 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 5, 2011
W
Johnson defeats Yamamoto
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

5-1-0

Climbed to 6-1
Pro
Record
18-3-0

Fell to 18-4
-105
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-125
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

Japan
Kirkland
Washington
Fights out of
Ota
Tokyo
24
+5 mos, 3 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 33
+10 mos, 3 wks
136.0 lbs
(61.7 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs)
5'3"
(161cm)
Height
5'4"
(163cm)
66.0"
(168cm)
Reach
66.0"
(168cm)
AMC Pankration Gym KRAZY BEE

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Johnson
34%
Yamamoto
66%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 126

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
  • Date: Saturday 02.05.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 4 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Johnson Disclosed Pay: $10,000
  • Yamamoto Disclosed Pay: $15,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Kid Yamamoto Pre-Fight Video Interview with Ariel Helwani

    Ariel Helwani interviews "Kid" Yamamoto in this video prior to his UFC debut against Demetrius Johnson.

  • Interview  |  Demetrius Johnson Pre-Fight Video Interview with Ariel Helwani

    Demetrius Johnson speaks to Ariel Helwani prior to his UFC 126 bout with Norifumi Yamamoto in this interview video.

  • Interview  |  Kid Yamamoto Pre-Fight Video Interview with Karyn Bryant

    Karyn Bryant talks to Kid Yamamoto talks about his preparation for UFC 126 in this video for MMA Heat from the UFC 126 pre-fight press conference.

  • Interview  |  Demetrious Johnson Pre-Fight Interview with Karyn Bryant

    Demetrious Johnson talks about his upcoming UFC 126 fight, how he got ready for this fight following his last victory, what he does for a day job outside of the UFC, and more in this video for MMA Heat froom the UFC 126 pre-fight press conference.

  • Interview  |  Kid Yamamoto Post-Fight Interview Video with Ariel Helwani

    Ariel Helwani interviews Kid Yamamoto following his debut loss at UFC 126 in this interview video.

  • Interview  |  Demetrius Johnson Post-Fight Interview with Ariel Helwani

    Mighty Mouse looks back at his UFC 126 win over Kid Yamamoto in this video interview with Ariel Helwani.