Vaughan Lee vs. Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto at UFC 144.
"Kid" a draw for the UFC in Japan, so probably needed if they want to continue to expand there. Both guys winless in the UFC and desperately needing to pick one up. Loser probably cut. Lots on the line for these two at UFC 144.
Kid has been the biggest flop in UFC history. Although his career had already gone downhill years ago after he focussed on making the Olympics rather than his MMA career.
Gomi and Cro Cop also major flops but they were already spent years ago too.
I think it's fairly safe to say Kid had flopped long before he got to the UFC - he's always fought for profit over legacy, and it has always reflected in his attitude towards training and being the best.
Kids record 18-5? I must be wrong, even the UG experts wouldnt call flop on that and he was drawn into a sport BJJ match his last UFC fight and lost for it
Kid wins this fight IMO. Lee won't have anything Kid hasn't seen before and won't be able to draw Kid into a grappling affair like his last 2 opponents have.
KID fan for life, this is his fight!
Kid was already on the decline before he came to the UFC.
I'm pulling for Kid, but if he loses this fight, he needs to retire. His wrestling has really declined for whatever reason. He really hasn't taken too much damage in his MMA career, so if he can't compete at a high level, he might as well get out with a fairly clean bill of health.
absoluteidiot - Kid has been the biggest flop in UFC history. Although his career had already gone downhill years ago after he focussed on making the Olympics rather than his MMA career.
Gomi and Cro Cop also major flops but they were already spent years ago too.
Kid was spent years ago as well, as much as I hate to admit it....injuries completely fucked his career.
Kid may not be at his best, but this is purposely a winnable fight for him in front of his home crowd imo - then he may be on the shelf until they go back so he doesn't lose in the meantime?
Hopefully Kid can get a win, they are basically giving him a fight he should win.
If Kid wins who would they match him with?
Chris Power - he's always fought for profit over legacy
In a sport with VERY few millionaires, I see nothing wrong with that.
I hope he gets a win and gets back on track. I'll always be a fan.
Chris27 - Hopefully Kid can get a win, they are basically giving him a fight he should win.
If Kid wins who would they match him with?
Mizugaki in Japan!