1. Keiichiro Yamamiya was born on July 12,1972 and is a Japanese former professional mixed martial artist.
12 Facts About Keiichiro Yamamiya
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Keiichiro Yamamiya was the inaugural King of Pancrase Light Heavyweight Champion.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya made his debut against Eugene Jackson at UFC 23 on November 19,1999, and lost via first-round knockout.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya then lost in the quarter-finals of the tournament, falling to now-MMA legend Yuki Kondo by TKO.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Ryo Kawamura to become the Light Heavyweight King Of Pancrase at Pancrase: Shining 8 on October 1,2008.
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On June 5,2010, Keiichiro Yamamiya challenged Kengo Ura to become the Welterweight King Of Pancrase at Pancrase: Passion Tour 5.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Yuji Hisamatsu at Pancrase 250 on July 28,2013.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya made his DEEP debut on January 8,2001, when he faced Paulo Filho at DEEP: 1st Impact.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya faced Yuki Okano at DEEP: 65 Impact on March 22,2014.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya was quickly taken down and submitted with a rear naked choke in the first round.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya faced UFC veteran Keita Nakamura at DEEP: 67 Impact on June 22,2014.
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Keiichiro Yamamiya lost the fight via TKO in the first round, putting Yamamiya at four losses in a row.