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Erson Yamamoto

"Badman"
7-8-0RIZIN #7projectedFlyweightJapanJapanLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Hiroya Kondo · Unanimous Decision · Jul 18, 2026

7-8-0 · 3 finishes · Full stats →
NEXT FIGHT
vs Yutaro Muramoto
RIZINSuper RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Erson Yamamoto holds a professional MMA record of 7-8-0. Yamamoto has won 7 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. Most recent fight: July 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
65"165 cm
DOB
Sep 8, 1996
Age
30
Team
KRAZY BEE
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Upcoming

  1. RIZINSuper RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri
    vs Yutaro MuramotoFlyweight

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Hiroya Kondo
    RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA· Jul 18, 2026· Flyweight· 7-8 vs 11-16-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Yuki Ito
    RIZIN 51· Sep 28, 2025· Flyweight· 6-8 vs 19-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Makoto Takahashi
    Super RIZIN 4· Jul 27, 2025· Flyweight· 5-8 vs 20-4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:55
  4. WIN
    vs Daichi Tomizawa
    RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri· May 4, 2025· Flyweight· 5-7 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:24
  5. LOSS
    vs Yuya Shibata
    RIZIN LANDMARK 9· Mar 23, 2024· Flyweight· 4-7 vs 19-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:45
  6. LOSS
    vs Ryuya Fukuda
    RIZIN 44· Sep 24, 2023· Flyweight· 4-6 vs 21-7-1
    TKO
    R3 · 1:37
  7. WIN
    vs Yuki Ito
    RIZIN 42· May 6, 2023· Flyweight· 4-5 vs 13-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Kenji Kato
    RIZIN 22· Aug 9, 2020· Bantamweight· 3-5 vs 12-6
    KO
    R1 · 3:32
  9. WIN
    vs Tim Eschtruth
    RIZIN 16· Jun 2, 2019· Bantamweight· 3-4 vs 4-2
    KO
    R1 · 2:04
  10. LOSS
    vs Kazuyuki Miyata
    RIZIN 14· Dec 31, 2018· Featherweight· 2-4 vs 16-9
    SUB
    R2 · 3:23
  11. LOSS
    vs Manel Kape
    Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Men's Bantamweight & Women's Tournament: Aki No Jin· Oct 15, 2017· Bantamweight· 2-3 vs 10-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:11
  12. WIN
    vs Jesse Rogge
    KOTC: Fire Starter· Jun 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 2-2 vs 1-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:01
  13. LOSS
    vs Hideo Tokoro
    Rizin 4 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round· Dec 31, 2016· Bantamweight· 1-2 vs 34-29-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:19
  14. WIN
    vs Kizaemon Saiga
    Rizin 2 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: Opening Round· Sep 25, 2016· Bantamweight· 1-1 vs 2-2
    SD
    R2 · 5:00
  15. LOSS
    vs Kron Gracie
    Rizin Fighting Federation - Iza no Mai· Dec 31, 2015· Featherweight· 0-1 vs 2-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:57

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFreestyle Wrestling
  • Champion · Junior Wrestling Tournaments · junior
  • AGE 4Started in Freestyle Wrestling

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (208 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
98 · best in division
Punch power58
Kick power48
Punch speed53
Kick speed54
Accuracy55
Takedowns98
Ground striking94
Submissions93
Chin67
Body strength83
Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 7-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.87per min
Strikes absorbed1.82per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed5.54per 15 min
46% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts1.6per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Erson Yamamoto sits in the top 25.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Erson Yamamoto's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current
#7 Flyweight
Peak
#3 Flyweight
First ranked
Jul 28, 2019
Times ranked
37

Flyweight

#1#5#10#15202420252026May 6, 2023 · #3Sep 24, 2023 · #4Dec 31, 2023 · #5Mar 23, 2024 · #6Dec 31, 2024 · #5Mar 30, 2025 · #5May 4, 2025 · #6Jul 27, 2025 · #9Sep 28, 2025 · #8Mar 7, 2026 · #9Jun 6, 2026 · #8Jul 18, 2026 · #7Aug 11, 2026 · #8Nov 8, 2026 · #7#7

Bantamweight

#1#5#10#152020Jul 28, 2019 · #13Oct 12, 2019 · #11Dec 31, 2019 · #11Feb 22, 2020 · #12#12

Featherweight

#1#5#10#15Jul 28, 2019 · #9Oct 12, 2019 · #9Dec 31, 2019 · #9#9

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1553▲22
Peak
1553Jul 18, 2026
Rated fights
15
1400145015001550201620182020202220242026Dec 31, 2015 · 1453Sep 25, 2016 · 1475Dec 31, 2016 · 1445Jun 9, 2017 · 1483Oct 15, 2017 · 1443Dec 31, 2018 · 1412Jun 2, 2019 · 1457Aug 9, 2020 · 1440May 6, 2023 · 1506Sep 24, 2023 · 1492Mar 23, 2024 · 1470May 4, 2025 · 1508Jul 27, 2025 · 1497Sep 28, 2025 · 1531Jul 18, 2026 · 15531553

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Frequently asked questions

When does Erson Yamamoto fight next?

Erson Yamamoto fights Yutaro Muramoto on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Super RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri.

What is Erson Yamamoto's record?

Erson Yamamoto's professional MMA record is 7-8-0.

Who is Erson Yamamoto fighting next?

Erson Yamamoto's next opponent is Yutaro Muramoto at Super RIZIN.6: Shiwasu No Owari Nagoya Gekokujo Matsuri.

Who did Erson Yamamoto fight last?

Erson Yamamoto most recently fought Hiroya Kondo at RIZIN LANDMARK 15 in HIROSHIMA on Saturday, July 18, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Erson Yamamoto fight in?

Erson Yamamoto fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Erson Yamamoto have?

Erson Yamamoto has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Erson Yamamoto?

Erson Yamamoto is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Erson Yamamoto weigh?

Erson Yamamoto weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Erson Yamamoto's reach?

Erson Yamamoto has a reach of 65" (165 cm).

How old is Erson Yamamoto?

Erson Yamamoto is 30 years old (born Sep 8, 1996).

Where is Erson Yamamoto from?

Erson Yamamoto is from Japan.

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