Biography(references)Yamauchi was born in Anjō, Aichi to a Japanese father and a Japanese-Brazilian mother, but his family moved to Curitiba, Paraná when he was 3 years old. He started in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 9, followed by Muay Thai, boxing and wrestling during his youth. At the age of 14, he became Paraná State's amateur boxing champion in 2007, defeating then-reigning champion John Lineker, who was 17.
Awards & Accolades
Bellator MMA: Most submission wins in Bellator MMA history (nine)
Bellator MMA: Tied for most submission wins in Bellator Lightweight division history (five)
Bellator MMA: First fighter in Bellator MMA history to earn wins in three weight classes
Bellator MMA: First fighter in Bellator MMA history to earn stoppages in three weight classes
Iron Fight Combat: Iron Fight Combat featherweight title (One time)
Full Fight | Goiti Yamauchi vs. Isao Kobayashi | Bellator 144
Full Fight | Goiti Yamauchi vs. Saad Awad - Bellator 229
Highlights | Goiti Yamauchi Submissions
Bellator 183: Best of Goiti Yamauchi | MMA Highlights
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