Goiti Yamauchi
| Goiti Yamauchi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 5, 1993 Anjō, Aichi, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese-Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Division |
Featherweight (145 lb) Lightweight (155 lb) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil |
| Team | Yamauchi Team Academia Arena |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Fernandinho Vieira |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 17 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Amateur boxing record | |
| Total | 5 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Goiti Yamauchi (born January 5, 1993) is a Japanese-Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division for Bellator MMA.
Yamauchi was born in Anjō, Aichi, but his family moved to Curitiba, Paraná when he was 3 years old. He started in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 9, followed by Muay Thai, boxing and wrestling during his youth. He became Paraná State's amateur boxing champion in 2007, defeating then-reigning champion John Lineker.
Before moving to professional mixed martial arts, Yamauchi scored seven wins as an amateur, with seven first-round stoppages. Yamauchi started his professional career in 2010, when he was just 17 years old. From October 2010 to May 2013, he fought for many organizations throughout Brazil and won a featherweight title and a featherweight tournament in Iron Fight Combat and Smash Fight respectively.
In January 2013, it was announced that Yamauchi signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA.
Yamauchi made his promotional debut against fellow promotional newcomer Musa Toliver on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke early in the first round.
In his second fight for the promotion, Yamauchi faced Saul Almeida on November 22, 2013 at Bellator 109. He won via knockout in the first round.
Yamauchi faced Will Martinez in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season ten featherweight tournament on February 28, 2014 at Bellator 110. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
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