Gota Yamashita

Gota Yamashita (山下 豪太, Yamashita Gota, born September 11, 1989) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in Pancrase's welterweight division. He is the current welterweight King of Pancrase.

Gota Yamashita
Born (1989-09-11) September 11, 1989
Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan[1]
Other namesLet's Gota
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight (170 lb)
Fighting out ofAmagasaki, Hyogo, Japan
TeamCobra Kai MMA Dojo
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision6
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Yamashita started his professional career in 2010. Except for his first bout, he fought only for Shooto.

Yamashita faced Yuki Okano on December 18, 2011 at Shooto: The Rookie Tournament 2011 Final for Shooto middleweight (168 lb) rookie title. He had his first career's defeat via unanimous decision after two rounds (20–18, 20–18, 20–18).[2]

Pancrase

Yamashita faced Tamotsu Kitada on May 19, 2013 at Pancrase 247 in the semifinal match of Pancrase's Neo–Blood welterweight tournament. He won via TKO in the second round.[3]

In the final on July 28, 2013 at Pancrase 250, Yamashita faced Toshikazu Suzuki. Suzuki defeated him via TKO early in the second round.[4]

Coming off two wins after his setback against Suzuki, Yamashita faced Akihiro Murayama on August 10, 2014 at Pancrase 260 for the vacant welterweight King of Pancrase title. Yamashita won via unanimous decision after three rounds and became the new 170–pound King of Pancrase.[5]

Yamashita defended his title against longtime mixed martial arts veteran Yuki Kondo on December 6, 2014 at Pancrase 263. He defeated Kondo via unanimous decision after three rounds.[6]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
13 matches 10 wins 2 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 1 0
By decision 6 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–2 (1) Yuki Kondo Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 263 December 6, 2014 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Defended King of Pancrase welterweight title.
Win 9–2 (1) Akihiro Murayama Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 260 August 10, 2014 3 3:00 Tokyo, Japan Won vacant King of Pancrase welterweight title.
Win 8–2 (1) Kenta Takagi Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 258 May 11, 2014 3 3:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–2 (1) Akihiro Yamazaki Decision (majority) Pancrase 254 December 7, 2013 2 5:00 Osaka, Japan
Loss 6–2 (1) Toshikazu Suzuki TKO (punches) Pancrase 250: 2013 Neo–Blood Tournament Finals July 28, 2013 2 0:26 Tokyo, Japan 2013 Neo–Blood welterweight tournament final.
Win 6–1 (1) Tamotsu Kitada TKO (punches) Pancrase 247 May 19, 2013 2 4:01 Tokyo, Japan 2013 Neo–Blood welterweight tournament semifinal.
Win 5–1 (1) Shigeaki Kusayanagi Decision (split) Pancrase: Progress Tour 12 November 10, 2012 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
NC 4–1 (1) Seiki Ryo No contest (leg injury) Pancrase: Progress Tour 10 September 1, 2012 1 1:45 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–1 Kosei Kubota TKO (punches) Pancrase: Progress Tour 5 April 28, 2012 1 2:37 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 3–1 Yuki Okano Decision (unanimous) Shooto: The Rookie Tournament 2011 Final December 18, 2011 2 5:00 Tokyo, Japan For 2011 Shooto rookie title (168 lb).
Win 3–0 Yasushi Kato Submission (kimura) Shooto: Gig West 13 June 5, 2011 1 3:22 Osaka, Japan
Win 2–0 Toshiyuki Yoshikawa Decision (unanimous) Shooto: Border: Season 3: Spring Thunder April 3, 2011 2 5:00 Osaka, Japan
Win 1–0 Tomoyuki Suda TKO (punch) GCM: Demolition West April 3, 2010 1 1:16 Osaka, Japan
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References
  1. "Gota Yamashita's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  2. Tony Loiseleur (December 18, 2011). "Shooto crowns 2011 rookie tournament champions in Tokyo". Sherdog.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  3. Lee Li (May 19, 2013). "Pancrase 247 live results". MMA-in-Asia.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  4. Shu Hirata (July 30, 2013). "Pancrase 250 – 07/28/2013: Brown upsets Ishikawa – full results". Adcombat.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  5. Lee Li (August 10, 2014). "Pancrase 260 live results for welterweight King match: Akihiro Murayama vs. Gota Yamashita". MMA-in-Asia.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  6. Lee Li (December 11, 2014). "Pancrase 263 results: Shungo Oyama's final gong, Gota defeats Kondo to keep his welterweight King status". MMA-in-Asia.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.


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