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07-24-2006, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: California
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KID leaves MMA
Source: http://www.onzuka.com/news.html
Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto has left the world of MMA to return to wrestling. His sights are set for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing (free-style wrestling), preparing to participate in the 60 kg. weight class. Yamamoto said that he decided to make this decision based on the fact that he is 29 years old and he feels this is his last chance to live out his dreams of being in the Olympics.
Kid will participate in the All Japan wrestling championships in November, and if he wins in that competition he will likely make it to the Olympic team.
Source: Fight Opinion
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07-24-2006, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Canastota, NY
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Sounds like a temporary thing. He'll be back putting armbars on dogs in no time.
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07-24-2006, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 833
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That sucks. Especially after being reinstated after the crap w/ the ref.
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07-24-2006, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 986
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Doh, that's no good at all... Oh well, best of luck to him I guess, and hopefully he'll be back one day.
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07-24-2006, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,914
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damn, what a shame. i really liked his style, was always entertaining to look at.
anyway, best of luck as well and i hope he kicks some ass at the olympics
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07-24-2006, 11:31 AM
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EVERYTIME CHAMPION
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 6,080
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oh man that sux.
i wonder who'll fight for the title now.
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07-24-2006, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 5,806
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I hope he doesn't make the team. He always seemed like a jerk as a fighter and it would make me happy if he doesn't realize his olympic dream.
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07-24-2006, 11:37 AM
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Brown Belt
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Born n Raised in East L.A.
Posts: 3,270
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He will be back, He will be kick ass in NO TIME. Let him LIVE HIS DREAM.
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07-24-2006, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: ENGLAND
Posts: 1,221
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He said it was a dream for him to be in the olympics and he said he will return as a better fighter
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07-24-2006, 11:41 AM
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Purple Belt
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,919
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he wont make the team
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