Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Tony Valente

Main Card | Lightweight · 70 kg | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Apr 7, 2004

Modified Rules Bout

Against current-day standards, the rules for this bout would not qualify it to count towards a fighter's MMA record. At the time, however, it was considered to be within the boundaries of mixed martial arts or no holds barred fighting. For historical recordkeeping purposes, Tapology has "grandfathered" this bout and continues to classify it as an MMA contest for fighter record purposes.

W
Yamamoto defeats Valente
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 0:58 Round 1 of 3
vs.
Submission 0:58 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Black Cobra"

Fighter Comparison

6-1-0

Climbed to 7-1
Pro
Record
0-0-0

Fell to 0-1

Japan
Nation

United States
Ota
Tokyo
Fights out of
Las Vegas
Nevada
27
+3 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 39
+9 mos, 2 wks, 5 days
5'4"
(163cm)
Height
6'0"
(184cm)
66.0"
(168cm)
Reach
N/A
-
KRAZY BEE Gym N/A

Bout Information

K-1

Fight Details

  • Event: K-1 MAX: World MAX 2004 (Round 1)
  • Date: Wednesday 04.07.2004
  • Referee:
  • Venue: Yoyogi Stadium
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Tokyo, Japan
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 70 kg (154.3 lbs)
  • Yamamoto Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Valente Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Fight Video  |  Yamamoto vs Valente Fight Video

    Full fight video of Kid Yamamoto vs Tony Valente from the K-1 Max World Grand Prix 2004.

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