Yusuke Fujimoto is a Japanese former heavyweight kickboxer who competed in K-1 and was the K-1 World GP 2007 in Hong Kong tournament champion.
19 Facts About Yusuke Fujimoto
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Yusuke Fujimoto is nicknamed "Bun Bun Maru" because of his tendency to throw big, swinging punches, and is distinguishable by his bald head and lack of eyebrows.
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Yusuke Fujimoto holds notable victories over Musashi, Dewey Cooper, and Francois Botha.
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Yusuke Fujimoto briefly stepped down to amateur status the same year, winning the Monster Challenge 2000 K-2 Tournament via decision over the returning Yamanaka.
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At K-1 Burning 2004, Yusuke Fujimoto broke his right arm during a match with Montanha Silva.
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Yusuke Fujimoto returned to fight Carter Williams at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas, but was injured again when Williams broke his nose, ending the match via no contest.
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Yusuke Fujimoto later made it to the finals of the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii but was knocked out by Gary Goodridge.
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Yusuke Fujimoto's victory brought him to the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Osaka opening round, where he fought the legendary Ernesto Hoost to a third round KO loss.
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In one of the most significant wins of his career, Yusuke Fujimoto exercised great timing and reach over the two-time WGP runner-up, eventually securing a TKO with a kick to the head.
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Yusuke Fujimoto subsequently met Badr Hari at the finals and suffered a KO loss within the first minute of the opening round.
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Yusuke Fujimoto entered his finals match to conspicuous silence from the crowd, but eventually elicited cheers upon defeating sanshou champion Wang Qiang.
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Yusuke Fujimoto subsequently reached the WGP final elimination for a second time but forfeited to opponent Junichi Sawayashiki following multiple knockdowns.
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Yusuke Fujimoto lost his only 2008 bout to karate champion Ewerton Teixeira after breaking his right arm for a second time.
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Yusuke Fujimoto was out of action for over a year, and declared on his personal blog to be considering withdrawal from kickboxing.
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On December 10 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 Final, Yusuke Fujimoto competed against Hesdy Gerges.
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Yusuke Fujimoto retired with a record of 27 wins, 17 losses, and 1 no contest.
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Yusuke Fujimoto had previously suffered from the condition during high school.
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Yusuke Fujimoto is an avid bodybuilder and weightlifter, bench pressing a personal best of 140 kilos.
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Yusuke Fujimoto has a sister, as well as one niece and one nephew.