“Kid” Yamamoto to Make UFC Debut at UFC 126

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Super Bowl weekend, Japanese star Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto will step into the Octagon at UFC 126 against former WEC competitor, Demetrious Johnson.

UFC 126 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 6th and features UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort in the main event. Forrest Griffin will also meet Rich Franklin in a Light Heavyweight encounter.

[Source: MMA Weekly]

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