Background
Yamauchi was born in Anjō, Aichi, but his family moved to Curitiba, Paraná when he was 3 years old.
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He started in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 9, followed by Muay Thai, boxing and wrestling during his youth. Early career
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.
In January 2013, it was announced that Yamauchi signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator Mobile Marketing Association . Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
Yamauchi made his promotional debut against fellow promotional newcomer Musa Toliver on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99.
In his second fight for the promotion, Yamauchi faced Saul Almeida on November 22, 2013 at Bellator 109. 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. Yamauchi faced Mike Richman on May 17, 2014 at Bellator 120.
Yamauchi faced Martin Stapleton on September 19, 2014 at Bellator 125.
However, Yamauchi pulled out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by Emmanuel Sanchez. Mixed martial arts
Iron Fight Combat
Iron Fight Combat featherweight title (One time)
Smash Fight
Amateur Boxing
Paraná State Amateur Boxing Championship (2007).
Achievements
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He became Paraná State"s amateur boxing champion in 2007, defeating then-reigning champion John Lineker. 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. He won via submission due to a rear-naked choke early in the first round. He won via knockout in the first round. He won the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision. He won via submission in the first round. Yamauchi was expected to face former Bellator Featherweight Champion Pat Curran at Bellator 139 on June 26, 2015. Smash Fight featherweight tournament winner (2013).
