Masahiro Yamamoto

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Masahiro Yamamoto (山本真弘, Yamamoto Masahiro, born April 14, 1983) is a Japanese kickboxer who competes in the lightweight division. After beginning his career as a featherweight in 2002, Yamamoto became a mainstay in the All Japan Kickboxing Federation and first challenged for the AJKF Featherweight Championship in December 2004 when he fought to a draw with Genki Yamamoto. He then went on a hot streak in 2005, winning the IKUSA 2005 –60 kg Grand Prix in the process, and was given another chance at the AJKF Featherweight title in January 2006 when he beat Genki Yamamoto in a rematch to take the belt. The following years saw Yamamoto move up to lightweight and have more domestic success as he took the AJKF's Best of 60 kg Tournament 2007 and the Krush Lightweight Grand Prix 2009 before he emerged internationally with the It's Showtime promotion. He lost to Sergio Wielzen in his first attempt at the It's Showtime 61MAX Championship in December 2010 but came back to win the belt in July 2012 by defeating Javier Hernandez.
Information
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Birth Place: Nagasaki, Japan
  • Birth Date: April 14, 1983
  • Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
  • Weight: 63 kg (139 lb; 9.9 st)
  • Style: Kickboxing, Kyokushin Karate
  • Stance: Southpaw
  • Total Bouts: 65
  • Wins: 42
  • Wins By Knockout: 12
  • Losses: 17
  • Losses By Knockout: 11
  • Draws: 6
ResultDateOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
ResultDateOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
Loss2020-11-03Satoru NariaiK-1 World GP 2020 in FukuokaFukuoka, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Loss2018-11-21Yuzuki SatomiKrush 95JapanKO (Left Cross)21:59
Loss2018-08-18Tatsuya OiwaKrush 92JapanTKO (Referee Stoppage)22:58
Loss2018-05-26Yun QiGlory of Heroes 31: BeijingBeijing, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
Loss2017-09-18Hirotaka UrabeK-1 World GP 2016 -67.5kg World Tournament, SuperfightTokyo, JapanTKO (3 Knockdowns/Straight Right)22:50
Loss2017-02-18Riku AnpoKrush.73JapanKO (Punches)12:05
Win2016-12-18Go KatoKrush.71JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Loss2016-04-24TaigaK-1 World GP 2016 -60kg Japan Tournament, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanKO (Flying Knee)11:47
Loss2015-12-04ToshiKrush.61JapanKO (Left Hook)12:15
Loss2015-08-14Leona PettasKrush.56JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Win2015-05-04Shota KanbeKrush.54JapanExt.R TKO (Doctor Stoppage)41:54
Loss2015-01-18Koya UrabeK-1 World GP 2015 -60kg Championship Tournament, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanKO (Low Kick)12:44
Win2015-01-18Gagny BaradjiK-1 World GP 2015 -60kg Championship Tournament, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)33:00
Win2014-11-06Junpei AotsuKrush.47Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Loss2014-08-09Hirotaka UrabeKrush.44Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Win2014-04-15Yanis El HajouiKrush.40Tokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)33:00
Loss2013-11-23Yetkin ÖzkulLa 20ème Nuit des Champions, Semi FinalsMarseilles, FranceDecision33:00
Win2013-07-20Sergio WielzenRISE 94Tokyo, JapanKO (left high kick)21:36
Win2013-03-17Karim BennouiRISE 92Tokyo, JapanExt.R decision (unanimous)43:00
Win2012-12-02Mansour YaqubiRISE/M-1 ~Infinity~Tokyo, JapanTKO (referee stoppage)32:46
Win2012-07-21Javier HernandezIt's Showtime 59Tenerife, SpainDecision (unanimous)53:00
Win2012-03-25TurboM-1 Muay Thai Challenge: Sutt Yod Muaythai Vol.1Tokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2011-12-22Genki KanazawaIt's Showtime Japan 6Tokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2011-10-23Kan ItabashiREBELS.9 & It's Showtime Japan 4Tokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2011-08-28Arito TsukaharaIt's Showtime Japan 2Tokyo, JapanDecision (majority)33:00
Draw2011-04-24Satoshi NakamuraREBELS.7Tokyo, JapanDecision draw53:00
Loss2010-12-11Sergio WielzenYiannis Evgenikos presents: It’s Showtime AthensAthens, GreeceTKO (cut)31:45
Loss2010-09-26Ryuichi MukaiyamaWBC Muaythai: The Road to World ChampionTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)53:00
Loss2010-05-02Tetsuya YamatoK-1 World MAX 2010 -63kg Japan Tournament Final 16, First RoundTokyo, JapanExt.R decision (unanimous)43:00
Win2010-04-07Kan ItabashiRISE 63Tokyo, JapanExt.R decision (unanimous)43:00
Win2009-12-11Yoshinori NakasukaFujiwara Festival 2009Tokyo, JapanExt.R decision (unanimous)43:00
Win2009-11-02Yuta KuboKrush Lightweight Grand Prix 2009 〜Round.2〜, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2009-11-02Genki YamamotoKrush Lightweight Grand Prix 2009 〜Round.2〜, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanExt.R decision (unanimous)43:00
Win2009-07-24Haruaki OtsukiKrush Lightweight Grand Prix 2009 〜Round.1〜, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (majority)33:00
Win2009-07-24Junpei AotsuKrush Lightweight Grand Prix 2009 〜Round.1〜, First RoundTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Loss2009-05-17Yuji TakeuchiKrush.3Tokyo, JapanKO (left hook)21:38
Win2009-04-21YukiK-1 World MAX 2009 World Championship Tournament Final 16Fukuoka, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2009-03-14Kunitaka FujiwaraKrush.2Tokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2009-01-04Petcheak Sor. SuwanpakdeeAJKF: New Year Kick Festival 2009Tokyo, JapanTKO (doctor stoppage)21:58
Win2008-11-08AkiraKrush ~Kickboxing Destruction~Tokyo, JapanKO (left uppercut)12:33
Win2008-09-19Kompayak WeerasakreckAJKF: Sword Fight 2008Tokyo, JapanDecision (majority)53:00
Loss2008-06-22Wanlop WeerasakreckAJKF: BlitzTokyo, JapanKO (left elbow)22:14
Loss2008-03-20F-16 RachanonAJKF: Kick On!Tokyo, JapanTKO (cut)40:19
Win2008-01-04Yosuke MizuochiAJKF: New Year Kick Festival 2008Tokyo, JapanKO (left high kick)42:50
Win2007-10-25Haruaki OtsukiAJKF: The Best of 60 kg Tournament 2007 Final, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)53:00
Win2007-10-25Naoki IshikawaAJKF: The Best of 60 kg Tournament 2007 Final, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2007-08-25Susumu DaigujiAJKF: The Best of 60 kg Tournament 2007 Opener, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanKO (left cross)22:33
Loss2007-06-17Weerachai ChuwattanaTKO (referee stoppage)40:53
Win2007-05-11Mongkontorn PonsongkramAJKF: RearmTokyo, JapanKO (left cross)30:56
Draw2007-03-09Arashi FujiharaAJKFTokyo, Japandecision (majority)53:00
Win2006-12-08Hiroshi IwakiriAJKF: Fujiwara Festival 2006Tokyo, JapanExt.R decision (unanimous)43:00
Loss2006-06-11Daratai KiatpayattaiAJKF: TriumphTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Loss2006-03-19Wanlop WeerasakreckAJKF: Sword Fight 2006Tokyo, JapanKO (right front kick)32:48
Win2006-01-04Genki YamamotoAJKF: New Year Kick Festival 2006Tokyo, JapanDecision (majority)53:00
Win2005-11-05Ichiro OtakaAJKF: Rock'n RollTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2005-09-19Naoki IshikawaIKUSA 2005 –60 kg Grand Prix Final Stage, FinalTokyo, JapanTKO (referee stoppage)32:05
Win2005-09-19Tomohiro OikawaIKUSA 2005 –60 kg Grand Prix Final Stage, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2005-06-18KoishiwaraIKUSA 2005 –60 kg Grand Prix Opening Stage, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanKO (left hook)13:00
Draw2005-03-18Chinchai MaimuangkonAJKF: Rush!Tokyo, JapanDecision53:00
Draw2004-12-05Genki YamamotoAJKF: Fujiwara Festival 2004Tokyo, JapanDecision53:00
Win2004-10-17Naoki IshikawaAJKF: Hard BlowTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)53:00
Win2004-08-22Noriyuki HirataniAJKF: LightningTokyo, JapanTKO (cut)20:27
Win2004-06-18Rascal TakaAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament Final StageTokyo, JapanDecision (majority)33:00
Loss2004-04-16Tsogto AmaraAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament 2nd Stage, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (majority)33:00
Win2004-03-13Hiromasa MasudaAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament 2004 1st Stage, First RoundTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Draw2003-12-07Noriyuki HirataniAJKF: Fujiwara Festival 2003Tokyo, JapanDecision(Majority)53:00
Win2003-08-17SatoruvashicobaAJKF: Hurricane BlowTokyo, JapanTKO (cut)22:43
Win2003-05-23Kenji TakemuraAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament 2003 FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2003-03-08Akira IwasaAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament 2003 1st StageTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2003-02-07Atsushi KumagaiAJKF: Red ZoneTokyo, JapanTKO (referee stoppage)21:10
Win2003-01-04Tsuyoshi KuriharaAJKF: Kick EnergyTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Draw2002-11-17Yoshikazu MurayamaAJKF: Back From Hell ITokyo, JapanMajority draw33:00
Win2002-10-17Takashi MikajiriAJKF: Brandnew FightTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Win2002-09-06Hideki ShimizuAJKF: Golden TriggerTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
ResultDateOpponentEvent,
Location
Method,
Round,
Time
ResultDateOpponentEvent,
Location
Method,
Round,
Time
Loss2020-11-03Satoru NariaiK-1 World GP 2020 in Fukuoka

Fukuoka, Japan
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Loss2018-11-21Yuzuki SatomiKrush 95

Japan
KO (Left Cross)

2

1:59
Loss2018-08-18Tatsuya OiwaKrush 92

Japan
TKO (Referee Stoppage)

2

2:58
Loss2018-05-26Yun QiGlory of Heroes 31: Beijing

Beijing, China
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Loss2017-09-18Hirotaka UrabeK-1 World GP 2016 -67.5kg World Tournament, Superfight

Tokyo, Japan
TKO (3 Knockdowns/Straight Right)

2

2:50
Loss2017-02-18Riku AnpoKrush.73

Japan
KO (Punches)

1

2:05
Win2016-12-18Go KatoKrush.71

Japan
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Loss2016-04-24TaigaK-1 World GP 2016 -60kg Japan Tournament, Quarter Finals

Tokyo, Japan
KO (Flying Knee)

1

1:47
Loss2015-12-04ToshiKrush.61

Japan
KO (Left Hook)

1

2:15
Loss2015-08-14Leona PettasKrush.56

Japan
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2015-05-04Shota KanbeKrush.54

Japan
Ext.R TKO (Doctor Stoppage)

4

1:54
Loss2015-01-18Koya UrabeK-1 World GP 2015 -60kg Championship Tournament, Semi Finals

Tokyo, Japan
KO (Low Kick)

1

2:44
Win2015-01-18Gagny BaradjiK-1 World GP 2015 -60kg Championship Tournament, Quarter Finals

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (Majority)

3

3:00
Win2014-11-06Junpei AotsuKrush.47

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Loss2014-08-09Hirotaka UrabeKrush.44

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2014-04-15Yanis El HajouiKrush.40

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (Majority)

3

3:00
Loss2013-11-23Yetkin ÖzkulLa 20ème Nuit des Champions, Semi Finals

Marseilles, France
Decision

3

3:00
Win2013-07-20Sergio WielzenRISE 94

Tokyo, Japan
KO (left high kick)

2

1:36
Win2013-03-17Karim BennouiRISE 92

Tokyo, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous)

4

3:00
Win2012-12-02Mansour YaqubiRISE/M-1 ~Infinity~

Tokyo, Japan
TKO (referee stoppage)

3

2:46
Win2012-07-21Javier HernandezIt's Showtime 59

Tenerife, Spain
Decision (unanimous)

5

3:00
Win2012-03-25TurboM-1 Muay Thai Challenge: Sutt Yod Muaythai Vol.1

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2011-12-22Genki KanazawaIt's Showtime Japan 6

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2011-10-23Kan ItabashiREBELS.9 & It's Showtime Japan 4

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2011-08-28Arito TsukaharaIt's Showtime Japan 2

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority)

3

3:00
Draw2011-04-24Satoshi NakamuraREBELS.7

Tokyo, Japan
Decision draw

5

3:00
Loss2010-12-11Sergio WielzenYiannis Evgenikos presents: It’s Showtime Athens

Athens, Greece
TKO (cut)

3

1:45
Loss2010-09-26Ryuichi MukaiyamaWBC Muaythai: The Road to World Champion

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

5

3:00
Loss2010-05-02Tetsuya YamatoK-1 World MAX 2010 -63kg Japan Tournament Final 16, First Round

Tokyo, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous)

4

3:00
Win2010-04-07Kan ItabashiRISE 63

Tokyo, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous)

4

3:00
Win2009-12-11Yoshinori NakasukaFujiwara Festival 2009

Tokyo, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous)

4

3:00
Win2009-11-02Yuta KuboKrush Lightweight Grand Prix 2009 〜Round.2〜, Final

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2009-11-02Genki YamamotoKrush Lightweight Grand Prix 2009 〜Round.2〜, Semi Finals

Tokyo, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous)

4

3:00
Win2009-07-24Haruaki OtsukiKrush Lightweight Grand Prix 2009 〜Round.1〜, Quarter Finals

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority)

3

3:00
Win2009-07-24Junpei AotsuKrush Lightweight Grand Prix 2009 〜Round.1〜, First Round

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Loss2009-05-17Yuji TakeuchiKrush.3

Tokyo, Japan
KO (left hook)

2

1:38
Win2009-04-21YukiK-1 World MAX 2009 World Championship Tournament Final 16

Fukuoka, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2009-03-14Kunitaka FujiwaraKrush.2

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2009-01-04Petcheak Sor. SuwanpakdeeAJKF: New Year Kick Festival 2009

Tokyo, Japan
TKO (doctor stoppage)

2

1:58
Win2008-11-08AkiraKrush ~Kickboxing Destruction~

Tokyo, Japan
KO (left uppercut)

1

2:33
Win2008-09-19Kompayak WeerasakreckAJKF: Sword Fight 2008

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority)

5

3:00
Loss2008-06-22Wanlop WeerasakreckAJKF: Blitz

Tokyo, Japan
KO (left elbow)

2

2:14
Loss2008-03-20F-16 RachanonAJKF: Kick On!

Tokyo, Japan
TKO (cut)

4

0:19
Win2008-01-04Yosuke MizuochiAJKF: New Year Kick Festival 2008

Tokyo, Japan
KO (left high kick)

4

2:50
Win2007-10-25Haruaki OtsukiAJKF: The Best of 60 kg Tournament 2007 Final, Final

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

5

3:00
Win2007-10-25Naoki IshikawaAJKF: The Best of 60 kg Tournament 2007 Final, Semi Finals

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2007-08-25Susumu DaigujiAJKF: The Best of 60 kg Tournament 2007 Opener, Quarter Finals

Tokyo, Japan
KO (left cross)

2

2:33
Loss2007-06-17Weerachai Chuwattana

TKO (referee stoppage)

4

0:53
Win2007-05-11Mongkontorn PonsongkramAJKF: Rearm

Tokyo, Japan
KO (left cross)

3

0:56
Draw2007-03-09Arashi FujiharaAJKF

Tokyo, Japan
decision (majority)

5

3:00
Win2006-12-08Hiroshi IwakiriAJKF: Fujiwara Festival 2006

Tokyo, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous)

4

3:00
Loss2006-06-11Daratai KiatpayattaiAJKF: Triumph

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Loss2006-03-19Wanlop WeerasakreckAJKF: Sword Fight 2006

Tokyo, Japan
KO (right front kick)

3

2:48
Win2006-01-04Genki YamamotoAJKF: New Year Kick Festival 2006

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority)

5

3:00
Win2005-11-05Ichiro OtakaAJKF: Rock'n Roll

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2005-09-19Naoki IshikawaIKUSA 2005 –60 kg Grand Prix Final Stage, Final

Tokyo, Japan
TKO (referee stoppage)

3

2:05
Win2005-09-19Tomohiro OikawaIKUSA 2005 –60 kg Grand Prix Final Stage, Semi Finals

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2005-06-18KoishiwaraIKUSA 2005 –60 kg Grand Prix Opening Stage, Quarter Finals

Tokyo, Japan
KO (left hook)

1

3:00
Draw2005-03-18Chinchai MaimuangkonAJKF: Rush!

Tokyo, Japan
Decision

5

3:00
Draw2004-12-05Genki YamamotoAJKF: Fujiwara Festival 2004

Tokyo, Japan
Decision

5

3:00
Win2004-10-17Naoki IshikawaAJKF: Hard Blow

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

5

3:00
Win2004-08-22Noriyuki HirataniAJKF: Lightning

Tokyo, Japan
TKO (cut)

2

0:27
Win2004-06-18Rascal TakaAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament Final Stage

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority)

3

3:00
Loss2004-04-16Tsogto AmaraAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament 2nd Stage, Quarter Finals

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority)

3

3:00
Win2004-03-13Hiromasa MasudaAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament 2004 1st Stage, First Round

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Draw2003-12-07Noriyuki HirataniAJKF: Fujiwara Festival 2003

Tokyo, Japan
Decision(Majority)

5

3:00
Win2003-08-17SatoruvashicobaAJKF: Hurricane Blow

Tokyo, Japan
TKO (cut)

2

2:43
Win2003-05-23Kenji TakemuraAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament 2003 Final

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2003-03-08Akira IwasaAJKF: Strongest Lightweight Tournament 2003 1st Stage

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2003-02-07Atsushi KumagaiAJKF: Red Zone

Tokyo, Japan
TKO (referee stoppage)

2

1:10
Win2003-01-04Tsuyoshi KuriharaAJKF: Kick Energy

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Draw2002-11-17Yoshikazu MurayamaAJKF: Back From Hell I

Tokyo, Japan
Majority draw

3

3:00
Win2002-10-17Takashi MikajiriAJKF: Brandnew Fight

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2002-09-06Hideki ShimizuAJKF: Golden Trigger

Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous)

3

3:00