Tetsuya Yamato
Tetsuya Iwashita (大和 哲也, Iwashita Tetsuya, born December 10, 1987), better known by his ring name Tetsuya Yamato, is a Japanese Muay thai fighter and kickboxer. He is the former K-1 Super Lightweight champion, the former WBC Muaythai and Lion Fight super lightweight champion, the former NJKF lightweight champion, as well as the K-1 WORLD MAX 2010 Lightweight Japan Tournament winner.
As of January 2023, he is ranked as the fourth best featherweight (-66 kg) kickboxer in the world by Combat Press and the eighth best super featherweight (-67.5 kg) by Beyond Kick.[2][3] Combat Press has ranked him as a top ten featherweight since April 2022 and previously ranked him in the featherweight top ten between July and October 2015.[4][5][6]
Background
Yamato was born in Chita, Aichi, Japan on December 10, 1987, as Tetsuya Iwashita. He took the name Yamato in honour of his gym, Yamato Kickboxing Gym. After graduating from high school he started working in construction, and became a painter to coat buildings with coloured acrylic resin.[7]
Kickboxing career
Early career
On July 31, 2005, he made his debut as a professional kickboxer in the RISE organization, and he knocked out Eiji Ogawa in the first round with a left low kick.[8] After this bout he signed NJKF and started fighting under their banner. His second fight was on September 24 at NJKF "Infinity Challenge VIII" against Takuya Minekawa, which he won by a third-round technical knockout.[9]
On January 15, 2006, Yamato was chosen and awarded the 2005 Rookie Award by NJKF.[10]
After Yamato's career of three years with NJKF, he was asked to compete for the vacant NJKF Lightweight title in 2008, in a four-man tournament. He fought against Hiromi Nakayama in the semi-final at NJKF "Start Of New Legend II" on March 8. He won by a technical knockout in the fourth round because of a cut by an elbow strike.[11] He fought against Hanawa in the tournament title at NJKF "Start Of New Legend IX" on July 27, 2008, and he knocked him out in the first round with a left hook.[12]
On January 25, 2009, Yamato was chosen and awarded 2008 MVP by NJKF and Bout Review.[13]
In the middle of 2009, he was asked to participate in the WBC Muaythai Japanese Championship Tournament as a lightweight, as the New Japanese Kickboxing Federation, Martial Arts Japan Kickboxing Federation and Japan Professional Muaythai Committee announced that they were going to establish a unified championships sanctioned by WBC Muaythai.[14]
On September 23, he fought against Kazuya Oe in the semi-final, and he knocked him out with body shot in the 2nd round. In the tournament final on December 4, he fought against Yūdai Kono for the inaugural WBC Muaythai Japanese title. He won by technical knockout due to cut, as the bout was stopped by a doctor in the fourth round.[15]
On January 24, 2010, he was awarded the 2009 Outstanding Performance Award by NJKF.[16]
On March 14, 2010, Yamato fought against Saenchai Sor Kingstar from Thailand in Los Angeles, US to challenge the vacant world lightweight title sanctioned by Muay Thai Association of America. He was knocked out by left high kick in the first round.[17]
K-1
2010 K-1 MAX Japan Tournament
Yamato took part in the 2010 K-1 World MAX Lightweight Japan Tournament and faced the 2009 Krush Lightweight tournament winner Masahiro Yamamoto in the Round of 16 bout, which took place on May 2, 2010.[18] The fight was ruled a majority decision draw after the first two rounds, with one judge scoring the bout in favor of Yamato. Yamato was awarded the unanimous decision after the extra fourth round was contested, with all three judges scoring the bout 10–7 in his favor. He twice knocked Yamamoto down in the final round, the first time with a right hook and the second time with a knee to the body.[19]
Yamato faced the RISE super featherweight champion Yuki in the quarterfinals of the Japan Tournament final, which took place on July 5, 2010.[20] He knocked his opponent out with a counter left hook in the final seconds of the opening round.[21] Yamato faced Kizaemon Saiga in the semifinals. After an even first round that was scored 10–10 by all three judges, Yamato was able to floor Saiga with a left hook near the end of the next round. Yamato captured the tournament title with a third-round knockout of Yuta Kubo in the finals.[22]
Between the tournaments
Yamato faced the undefeated Koya Urabe at Krush.10 on September 20, 2010. In front of an audience of 1,800 people, he lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 30–26 in favor of Urabe. Yamato was knocked down in the first round with a right straight.[23] Yamato next faced the former mixed martial artist, who was making his kickboxing debut, Akiyo Nishiura at Dynamite!! 2010 on December 31, 2010. The fight was ruled a majority decision draw, with one judge scoring it for Yamato.[24] He returned to his winning ways in his next fight, as he overcame Makoto Nishiyama by a second-round technical knockout at New Japan Blood 3 on May 21, 2011.[25]
2011 K-1 MAX Japan Tournament
Yamato participated in the K-1 World MAX 2011 -63kg Japan Tournament Final as well, which took place on June 25, 2011. He faced the inaugural Krush super lightweight champion Hiroya in the quarterfinals.[26] Yamato won the fight by unanimous decision, with three scorecards of 29–28.[27] He advanced to the semifinals, where he faced Koya Urabe, who had beaten him by unanimous decision just nine months prior. Yamato once again suffered a unanimous decision loss, with scores of 30–28, 29–28 and 30–28.[28]
Yamato faced the two-time Rajadamnern Stadium champion Jomthong Chuwattana at WBC Japan 2: The Path to the World Champion on October 3, 2011.[29] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 50–47 for him.[30] Yamato faced Ryuji Kajiwara for the Krush Lightweight Championship at Krush.14 on December 9, 2011, but lost via unanimous decision.[31]
NJKF
WBC Muaythai International Champion
Yamato knocked out former Lumpinee Stadium champion Densiam Lookprabaht in the first round on February 18, 2012.[32] Yamato won his next bout as well, as he beat Sergio Wielzen by unanimous decision at Hoost Cup: Feast of the Kings on May 20, 2012.[33]
Yamato challenged the WBC Muay Thai Japan Super Lightweight champion Seiji Takahashi at NJKF: Kick to the Future 3 on June 24, 2012. The winner of the bout was furthermore guaranteed a chance to fight for the vacant WBC Muaythai International title as well.[34] Yamato won the fight by unanimous decision.[35]
He was scheduled to face Leo Monteiro for the vacant WBC Muaythai International Super Lightweight Championship on September 22, 2012, at NJKF's Kick to the Future 6 in Tokyo, Japan. Monteiro was replaced by Paul Karpowicz, however. Yamato defeated Karpowicz via unanimous decision (49–48, 49–48, 50-48) to win the title.[36]
Yamato faced Gansuwan Sasiprapa at NJFK 2013 1st on February 17, 2013. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[37] After suffering a technical knockout loss due to cut to Sagetdao Petpayathai on May 16, 2013, Yamato was booked to face Kevin Ross at Lion Fight 11 on September 20, 2013.[38] He won the fight by split decision.[39][40][41]
Yamato made his first WBC Muaythai International Super Lightweight title defense against Masaaki Noiri at NJKF 2014 1st on February 16, 2014. He retained the belt by unanimous decision, with scores of 49–47, 50–47 and 49–48. Yamato opened a cut above Noiri's right eye with an elbow strike in the second round. The ringside physician was immediately called in to check whether Noiri can continue competing allowed the bout to resume.[42]
WBC Muaythai World Champion
Yamato challenged the WBC Muaythai World Super Lightweight champion Sagetdao Petpayathai at NJKF 2014 8th on November 15, 2014. Despite being knocked down with an elbow in the third round, Yamato was able to land an elbow strike of his own which opened a cut on Sagetdao. This cut was examined by the ringside physician, who advised the referee to stop the fight.[43]
Yamato challenged Kevin Ross for the Lion Fight Super Lightweight Championship at Lion Fight 21 on March 27, 2015. The bout was a rematch of their fight, which took place on September 20, 2013, that Yamato won by split decision.[44] Yamato won the fight by a first-round technical knockout, stopping Ross with elbows near the end of the opening frame.[45]
Yamato faced Kongsak Sitboonmee in a non-title bout at NJKF 2015 3rd on May 10, 2015. He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 49–48, 49–48 and 49–47.[46] Following this stumble, Yamato made his maiden WBC Muaythai World Super Lightweight title defense against Aranchai Kiatpatarapan at NJKF 2015 6th on September 27, 2015.[47] He lost the fight by decision.[48]
Yamato faced Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym at Hoost Cup Kings Nagoya on December 27, 2015. He won the fight by majority decision.[49] Yamato next faced Liam Harrison for the vacant Yokkao World 65kg championship at Yokkao 17 on March 19, 2016.[50] He lost the fight by decision.[51]
Return to K-1
Early fights
Yamato fought a rematch with Hiroya at K-1 World GP 2017: Super Bantamweight Tournament on April 22, 2017.[52] He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[53] Yamato next faced Elson Patrick at Krush.79 in Nagoya on August 20, 2017.[54] He once again won the fight by stoppage, as he floored Patrick with a right straight at the 2:05 minute mark of the second round.[55] Yamato extended his win streak to three consecutive fights with a first round knockout of Jun Nakazawa at K-1 World GP 2017 Heavyweight Championship Tournament on November 23, 2017.[56]
These three victories earned Yamato the right to challenge for the title, as he was booked to face the K-1 Super Lightweight champion Masaaki Noiri at K-1 World GP 2018: K'FESTA.1 on March 21, 2018. He previously beat Noiri by unanimous decision on February 16, 2014.[57] Yamato failed to replicate his earlier success, as he lost the fight by a third-round knockout. He was twice knocked down prior to the stoppage, with a flying knee in the first round and with a flurry of punches in the third round.[58]
Yamato faced Cui Jianhui at Krush 92 on August 18, 2018. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[59] This earned him a place in the 2018 K-1 Super Lightweight Grand Prix, which took place on November 3, 2018. Yamato faced the 2014 and 2016 K-1 Super Lightweight Grand Prix winner in the quarterfinals of the one-day tournament.[60] He lost the fight by a first-round knockout.[61]
Yamato faced Kensei Kondo at K-1 World GP 2019: Japan vs World 5 vs 5 & Special Superfight in Osaka on August 24, 2019.[62] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[63] This would prove to be his only victory in two years, as he would then suffer three losses back to back: to Fukashi Mizutani on December 28, 2019, to Daizo Sasaki on December 13, 2020, and Tapruwan Hadesworkout on July 11, 2021.[64][65]
Super Lightweight Champion
Yamato was scheduled to face Hideaki Yamazaki for the K-1 World GP Super Lightweight Championship at K-1: K'Festa 5 on April 3, 2022.[66] He won the title by first-round knockout. Yamato landed a left hook with 50 seconds into the bout, which left Yamazaki unable to rise from the canvas.[67] The stoppage was later given "Knockout of the Year" honors by K-1.[68]
Yamato made his first title defense against the Krush Super Lightweight champion Daizo Sasaki at K-1 World GP 2022 Yokohamatsuri on June 17, 2022. He had lost to Sasaki by unanimous decision two years prior.[69] Yamato won the rematch by unanimous decision, with scores of 30–28, 30–28 and 29–28.[70]
Yamato made his second title defense against the one-time K-1 Lightweight champion Kenta Hayashi at K-1 World GP 2023: K'Festa 6 on March 12, 2023.[71] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 29–27, 29–28 and 30–27. Yamato scored the sole knockdown of the fight in the first round, as he was able to knock Hayashi down with a right cross.[72]
Yamato vacated the K-1 World GP Super Lightweight Championship on March 8, 2024.[73]
Departure from K-1
Yamato faced the former Lumpinee Stadium super-featherweight champion Kaewkangwan Sithporkae at Suk Wanchai MuayThai Super Fight on June 30, 2024.[74] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 49–47, 49–47 and 49–46.[75]
Titles
- Lion Fight
- 2015 Lion Fight World Super Lightweight Championship
- World Boxing Council Muaythai
- 2014 WBC Muaythai World Super Lightweight (-63.5 kg/140 lb) Championship
- 2012 WBC Muaythai International Super Lightweight Championship
- 2012 WBC Muaythai Japanese Super Lightweight Championship
- 2009 WBC Muaythai Japanese Lightweight Championship
- K-1
- 2022 K-1 World GP Super Lightweight Championship
- Two successful title defenses
- 2010 K-1 WORLD MAX 2010 -63kg Japan Tournament Winner
- 2022 K-1 World GP Super Lightweight Championship
- World Muaythai Council
- 2009 WMC Intercontinental Lightweight champion
- New Japan Kickboxing Federation
- 2008 NJKF Lightweight Championship
Awards
- New Japan Kickboxing Federation
- 2009 NJKF "Outstanding Performance Award"[76]
- 2008 NJKF "Fighter of the Year"[77]
- 2005 NJKF "Rookie of the Year"[78]
- eFight.jp
- 2x Fighter of the Month (February, November 2014)[79][80]
- Combat Press
- 2017 Comeback Fighter of the Year[81]
- K-1
- 2022 K-1 Knockout of the Year (vs. Hideaki Yamazaki)[68]
Fight record
44 Wins (30 (T)KO's), 21 Losses, 1 Draw | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record |
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2024-06-30 | Loss | ![]() | Suk Wanchai MuayThai Super Fight | Nagoya, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | 44–21–1 |
2023-03-12 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2023: K'Festa 6 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 44–20–1 |
Defends the K-1 Super Lightweight Championship. | ||||||||
2022-09-11 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2022 Yokohamatsuri | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 43–20–1 |
Defends the K-1 Super Lightweight Championship. | ||||||||
2022-04-03 | Win | ![]() | K-1: K'Festa 5 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 1 | 0:50 | 42–20–1 |
Wins the K-1 Super Lightweight Championship. | ||||||||
2021-12-04 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2021 in Osaka | Osaka, Japan | KO (Punches) | 3 | 0:28 | 41–20–1 |
2021-07-11 | Loss | ![]() | NJKF - Yamato Gym 50th Anniversary Yamato Matsuri | Nagoya, Japan | TKO (Doctor stoppage/cut) | 1 | 2:32 | 40–20–1 |
2020-12-13 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2020 Winter's Crucial Bout | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 40–19–1 |
2019-12-28 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2019 Japan: ~Women's Flyweight Championship Tournament~ | Nagoya, Japan | KO (Punches) | 2 | 0:34 | 40–18–1 |
2019-08-24 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2019: Japan vs World 5 vs 5 & Special Superfight in Osaka | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 40–17–1 |
2018-11-03 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2018: 3rd Super Lightweight Championship Tournament, Quarter Finals | Saitama Prefecture, Japan | KO (Left High Kick) | 1 | 1:30 | 39–17–1 |
2018-08-18 | Win | ![]() | Krush 92 | Japan | KO (Left Hook to the Body) | 2 | 2:46 | 39-16-1 |
2018-03-21 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2018: K'FESTA.1 | Saitama, Japan | KO (Punches) | 3 | 2:55 | 38–16–1 |
For the K-1 Super Lightweight Championship. | ||||||||
2017-11-23 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2017 Heavyweight Championship Tournament, Superfight | Saitama, Japan | KO (Left Hook) | 1 | 2:24 | 38–15–1 |
2017-08-20 | Win | ![]() | Krush.79 in Nagoya | Nagoya, Japan | KO (Straight Right) | 2 | 2:05 | 37–15–1 |
2017-04-22 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2017: Super Bantamweight Tournament | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 2 | 1:06 | 36–15–1 |
2016-08-07 | Loss | ![]() | Kunlun Fight 49 / Rebels 45 - 65 kg 2016 Tournament 1/8 Finals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | 35–15–1 |
2016-03-19 | Loss | ![]() | Yokkao 17 | Bolton, England | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | 35–14–1 |
For the vacant Yokkao World 65kg/143lb Championship. | ||||||||
2015-12-27 | Win | ![]() | Hoost Cup Kings Nagoya | Nagoya, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 5 | 3:00 | 35–13–1 |
2015-09-27 | Loss | ![]() | NJKF 2015 6th | Japan | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | 34–13–1 |
Loses the WBC Muaythai World Super Lightweight (-63.5 kg/140 lb) Championship. | ||||||||
2015-05-10 | Loss | ![]() | NJKF 2015 3rd | Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | 34–12–1 |
2015-03-27 | Win | ![]() | Lion Fight 21 | Temecula, CA | TKO (Elbows) | 1 | 2:43 | 34–11–1 |
Wins the Lion Fight Super Lightweight Championship. | ||||||||
2014-11-15 | Win | ![]() | NJKF 2014 8th | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (cut) | 3 | 1:53 | 33–11–1 |
For the WBC Muaythai World Super Lightweight (-63.5 kg/140 lb) Championship. | ||||||||
2014-07-21 | Win | ![]() | NJKF | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Ref stoppage) | 3 | 3:00 | 32–11–1 |
2014-02-16 | Win | ![]() | NJKF 2014 1st | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | 31–11–1 |
Defends the WBC Muaythai International Super Lightweight (-63.5 kg/140 lb) Championship. | ||||||||
2013-09-20 | Win | ![]() | Lion Fight 11 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (split) | 5 | 3:00 | 30–11–1 |
2013-05-16 | Loss | ![]() | M-One: Reborn | Highland, California, USA | TKO (cut) | 4 | 1:38 | 29–11–1 |
2013-02-17 | Loss | ![]() | NJFK 2013 1st | Tokyo, Japan | Decision(unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 29–10–1 |
2012-09-22 | Win | ![]() | NJKF: Kick to the Future 6 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | 29–9–1 |
For the WBC Muay Thai International Super Lightweight title (-63.5 kg/140 lb) Championship. | ||||||||
2012-06-24 | Win | ![]() | NJKF: Kick to the Future 3 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | 28–9–1 |
For the WBC Muay Thai Japan Super Lightweight title (-63.5 kg/140 lb) Championship. | ||||||||
2012-05-20 | Win | ![]() | Hoost Cup: Feast of the Kings | Nagoya, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 27–9–1 |
2012-02-18 | Win | ![]() | NJKF: Kick to the Future 1 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Punches) | 1 | 2:28 | 26–9–1 |
2011-12-09 | Loss | ![]() | Krush.14 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 25–9–1 |
For Krush Lightweight (62.5 kg) Championship. | ||||||||
2011-10-03 | Loss | ![]() | WBC Japan 2: The Path to the World Champion | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | 25–8–1 |
2011-08-14 | Win | ![]() | M-1 Grand Muay Thai Championship | Los Angeles, California, USA | TKO (Cut) | 3 | 2:24 | 25–7–1 |
2011-06-25 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World MAX 2011 –63 kg Japan Tournament Final, Semi final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 24–7–1 |
2011-06-25 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World MAX 2011 –63 kg Japan Tournament Final, Quarter final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 24–6–1 |
2011-05-21 | Win | ![]() | New Japan Blood 3 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Ref stop/three knockdowns) | 2 | 1:30 | 23–6–1 |
2010-12-31 | Draw | ![]() | Dynamite!! 2010 | Saitama, Japan | Decision (Majority Draw) | 3 | 5:00 | 22–6–1 |
2010-09-20 | Loss | ![]() | GoodLoser "Krush.10" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 22–6 |
2010-07-05 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World MAX 2010 -63kg Japan Tournament Final, Final | Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 3 | 1:26 | 22–5 |
Wins K-1 World MAX 2010 -63 kg Japan Tournament. | ||||||||
2010-07-05 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World MAX 2010 -63kg Japan Tournament Final, Semi-final | Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 2 | 2:13 | 21–5 |
2010-07-05 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World MAX 2010 -63kg Japan Tournament Final, Quarter-final | Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 1 | 3:03 | 20–5 |
2010-05-02 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World MAX 2010 -63kg Japan Tournament Final 16 | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 4(Ex.1) | 3:00 | 19–5 |
2010-03-14 | Loss | ![]() | World Champion Muay Thai Extravaganza | El Monte, California, United States | KO (Left high kick) | 1 | 2:13 | 18–5 |
For the vacant MTAA World Lightweight (135lbs) title. | ||||||||
2009-12-23 | Win | ![]() | Yamato gym 40th & Nagoya JK Factory 20th Anniversary: "The Origin Of Kick Boxing" | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan | KO (Left body shot) | 3 | 1:05 | 18–4 |
2009-12-04 | Win | ![]() | MAJKF "Break Through-14" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Doctor stop/cut) | 4 | 2:22 | 17–4 |
Wins the inaugural WBC Muaythai Japanese Lightweight title. | ||||||||
2009-10-12 | Loss | ![]() | NJKF "MuayThai Open 9" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | 16–4 |
2009-09-23 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Road To Real King 11" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | KO | 2 | 2:15 | 16–3 |
2009-07-19 | Win | ![]() | Ultimate Warriors | Anaheim, California, United States | KO (Left body shot) | 5 | 2:59 | 15–3 |
Wins the WMC International Lightweight title. | ||||||||
2009-07-05 | Win | ![]() | Nagoyakick "Summer Fes.09 Freedom" | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan | TKO (Cut) | 2 | 2:30 | 14–3 |
2009-04-12 | Win | ![]() | MAJKF "Break Though-10" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right cross) | 1 | 2:32 | 13–3 |
2008-12-23 | Win | ![]() | Nagoyakick " DrumRoll Please!!" | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | 12–3 |
2008-11-09 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Start Of New Legend XIII" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Doctor stoppage/Cut) | 3 | 1:51 | 11–3 |
2008-07-27 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Start Of New Legend IX" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left hook) | 1 | 0:42 | 10–3 |
Wins the vacant NJKF Lightweight title. | ||||||||
2008-03-08 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Start Of New Legend II" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Referee stoppage/Cut) | 4 | 1:16 | 9–3 |
2007-11-23 | Loss | ![]() | NJKF "Fighting Evolution XIII" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right cross) | 2 | 2:46 | 8–3 |
2007-09-02 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Fighting Evolution X" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right cross) | 5 | 2:59 | 8–2 |
2007-07-01 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Fighting Evolution VIII" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Corner stoppage) | 5 | 0:35 | 7–2 |
2007-01-28 | Loss | ![]() | NJKF "Fighting Evolution II" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | 6–2 |
2006-11-23 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Advance X" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Corner stoppage) | 3 | 0:20 | 6–1 |
2006-09-24 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Advance VIII" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right hook) | 2 | 2:17 | 5–1 |
2006-07-02 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Advance VI" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 4–1 |
2006-05-14 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Advance V Young Fight" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 3–1 |
2006-01-15 | Loss | ![]() | NJKF "Advance I" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 2–1 |
2005-09-24 | Win | ![]() | NJKF "Infinity Challenge VIII" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | TKO | 3 | 1:19 | 2–0 |
2005-07-31 | Win | ![]() | KGS "R.I.S.E. XVII" | Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left low kick) | 1 | 1:15 | 1–0 |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
See also
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- ^ Krush.14 Results: Masaaki Noiri Wins Supernova Tournament, Ryuji Kajiwara Defends 63kg Title
- ^ NJKF Kick to the Future 1 Results: Yamato, Adanza Score Stoppage Wins, Kenta Upset by TOMOYUKI
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- ^ Muay Thai fights to put Fremont Street Experience in national spotlight
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- ^ Lion Fight 11 Results and Recap: Yamato and Ross put on a show in co-main event, Cris Cyborg dominates Archived 2014-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
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External links
Media related to Tetsuya Yamato at Wikimedia Commons
- Official blog (Old)
- Official blog (New)
- Yamato Kickboxing Gym