The world of mixed martial arts (MMA) has lost a true legend, as Norifumi Yamamoto has passed away at the age of 41 after battling cancer.
“Kid” announced he was battling the disease on Aug. 26, 2018, though it isn’t exactly known how long the combat veteran had been fighting it prior to making it public. The devastating news of his passing was reported by his long-time gym, Krazybee, in Tokyo, Japan.
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Soon thereafter, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White reacted to the tragic news.
RIP…. Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto 😞 pic.twitter.com/K8OJblm0ip
— danawhite (@danawhite) September 18, 2018