Yusuke Fujimoto
Yusuke Fujimoto | |
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Born | Fujimoto Yūsuke (1975-07-22) July 22, 1975 (age 49) Kyoto, Japan |
Native name | 藤本 祐介 |
Other names | Bun Bun Maru |
Nationality | ![]() |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 98 kg (216 lb; 15.4 st) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Style | Seidokaikan |
Team | Monster Factory |
Years active | 11 (1999–2010) |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 45 |
Wins | 27 |
By knockout | 13 |
Losses | 17 |
By knockout | 15 |
No contests | 1 |
Last updated on: December 11, 2010 |
Yusuke Fujimoto (Japanese: 藤本祐介 [ɸɯʑiꜜmoto juꜜːsɯ̥ke]; born July 22, 1975) is a Japanese former heavyweight kickboxer who competed in K-1 and was the K-1 World GP 2007 in Hong Kong tournament champion.[1] He is nicknamed "Bun Bun Maru" because of his tendency to throw big, swinging punches, and is distinguishable by his bald head and lack of eyebrows. He holds notable victories over Musashi, Dewey Cooper, and Francois Botha.
Career
Fujimoto made his professional kickboxing debut at K-1 Rising 2000 on January 25, 2000 and scored a second round TKO victory over Masanobu Yamanaka. He briefly stepped down to amateur status the same year, winning the Monster Challenge 2000 K-2 Tournament via decision over the returning Yamanaka. This was the only championship Fujimoto would win for some time: he entered four regional tournaments within the following three years but was regularly defeated, advancing no further than the last match of the K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final.
At K-1 Burning 2004, Fujimoto broke his right arm during a match with Montanha Silva.[2] The injury kept him out of competition for 14 months. He returned to fight Carter Williams at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas, but was injured again when Williams broke his nose,[3] ending the match via no contest. Fujimoto later made it to the finals of the K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii but was knocked out by Gary Goodridge.
The following year saw a change in Fujimoto’s fortune. On June 3, he bested ssireum wrestler Dong-wook Kim, karateka Tsuyoshi Nakasako, and Olympic judoka Kim Min-soo to win the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Seoul – becoming the first Japanese K-1 competitor to win an overseas tournament.[4] His victory brought him to the K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Osaka opening round, where he fought the legendary Ernesto Hoost to a third round KO loss. In March 2007, he entered a tournament to determine the first K-1 Heavyweight Champion and met Musashi in the semifinals at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Yokohama. In one of the most significant wins of his career, Fujimoto exercised great timing and reach over the two-time WGP runner-up, eventually securing a TKO with a kick to the head. He subsequently met Badr Hari at the finals and suffered a KO loss within the first minute of the opening round.
Later that year, Fujimoto won the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong – his second regional tournament. It was a controversial event, with Fujimoto losing his semifinal match to Taiei Kin but nevertheless advancing due to Kin suffering a facial injury.[1] Fujimoto entered his finals match to conspicuous silence from the crowd, but eventually elicited cheers upon defeating sanshou champion Wang Qiang.[1] Fujimoto subsequently reached the WGP final elimination for a second time but forfeited to opponent Junichi Sawayashiki following multiple knockdowns.
Fujimoto lost his only 2008 bout to karate champion Ewerton Teixeira after breaking his right arm for a second time.[5] He was out of action for over a year, and declared on his personal blog to be considering withdrawal from kickboxing.[5] These considerations proved concrete, as Fujimoto engaged in his retirement match on November 3, 2009 – defeating Junpei Hamada by unanimous decision at the Japan-Korea International Martial Arts Competition. Over a year later, he fought an additional retirement bout for K-1 so as to bid farewell to the company responsible for his career. On December 10 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 Final, Fujimoto competed against Hesdy Gerges. Over 8 inches (22 cm) shorter than his opponent and considerably less muscular than his norm, he was knocked down three times in the first round and lost via TKO. After the bout, a retirement ceremony commenced wherein Fujimoto received flowers from his family and thanked his authorities and fans.[6] He retired with a record of 27 wins, 17 losses, and 1 no contest.
Personal life
Fujimoto claims that his signature look of a bald head and brows is the result of natural causes, stating he suffered from alopecia areata because of stress involved in his participation in martial arts competitions, and decided to shave his head. He had previously suffered from the condition during high school.[7] His eyebrows began growing back in July 2005.[8]
He is an avid bodybuilder and weightlifter, bench pressing a personal best of 140 kilos (308 pounds).[9]
He has a sister,[10] as well as one niece and one nephew.[11] His favorite food is ayu.[12]
Titles
- Professional
- Amateur
- Monster Challenge 2000 K-2 Tournament Heavyweight Winner
Kickboxing record
27 Wins (13 KOs), 17 Losses, 1 No contest | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2010-12-11 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 Final Super-fight | Ariake, Japan | KO (right leg kicks) | 1 | 1:41 | |
2009-11-03 | Win | ![]() | Japan-Korea International Martial Arts Competition: Gladiator Okayama | Okayama, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2008-04-13 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Yokohama | Yokohama, Japan | KO (right cross) | 2 Ext R.(5) | 2:01 | |
2007-09-29 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World GP 2007 final elimination | Seoul, Korea | KO (gave up/3 knockdowns) | 3 | 1:34 | |
2007-08-05 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong Final | Hong Kong | KO (left hook) | 1 | 2:49 | |
Wins K-1 World GP 2007 in Hong Kong Tournament. | ||||||||
2007-08-05 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong Semi-final | Hong Kong | KO (Knee attack) | 2 | 1:59 | |
Yusuke Fujimoto replaced Taiei Kin in the final as Taiei Kin was unable to continue due to an injury. | ||||||||
2007-08-05 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong Quarter-final | Hong Kong | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2007-04-28 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hawaii | Honolulu, Hawaii | KO (left high kick) | 1 | 0:56 | |
The bout was for the vacant 1st K-1 Heavyweight championship title. | ||||||||
2007-03-04 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Yokohama | Yokohama, Japan | KO (left high kick) | Ex.1(4) | 1:23 | |
Elimination match for challenging the vacant 1st K-1 Heavyweight championship title. | ||||||||
2006-12-16 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 Fighting Network Prague Round '07 | Prague, Czech Republic | KO | 3 | 2:35 | |
2006-09-30 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Osaka opening round Elimination Fight | Osaka, Japan | KO (right low kick) | 3 | 2:09 | |
2006-07-30 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Sapporo | Sapporo, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2006-06-03 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Seoul Final | Seoul, South Korea | KO (right hook) | 2 | 0:23 | |
Winning the title of K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Seoul tournament. | ||||||||
2006-06-03 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Seoul Semi-final | Seoul, South Korea | Decision (Majority 2-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2006-06-03 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Seoul Quarter-final | Seoul, South Korea | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2006-04-29 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2005-07-29 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii Final | Honolulu, Hawaii | KO (left hook) | 3 | 1:19 | |
The bout was for K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii tournament title. | ||||||||
2005-07-29 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii Semi final | Honolulu, Hawaii | KO (left hook) | 1 | 2:16 | |
2005-07-29 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii Quarter final | Honolulu, Hawaii | KO (right hook) | 3 | 2:21 | |
2005-06-14 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hiroshima Semi-final | Hiroshima, Japan | KO (right high kick) | 1 | 2:39 | |
2005-06-14 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hiroshima Quarter-final | Hiroshima, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2005-04-30 | NC | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas Quarter-final | Las Vegas, Nevada | No contest | 1 | ? | |
Match resulted in a No Contest due to an injury to Yusuke Fujimoto - Carter Williams advanced due to the Survivor Rule. | ||||||||
2004-02-15 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 Burning 2004 | Ginowan, Japan | KO (right cross) | 3 | 1:04 | |
2003-12-31 | Win | ![]() | K-1 PREMIUM 2003 Dynamite!! | Nagoya, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2003-12-06 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final Opening-fight | Tokyo, Japan | KO (left hook) | 2 | 2:34 | |
2003-09-21 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final Final | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Majority 0-2) | Ex 1(4) | 3:00 | |
2003-09-21 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final Semi-final | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2003-09-21 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final Quarter-final | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Split 2-1) | Ex 1(4) | 3:00 | |
2003-09-21 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 Beast II 2003 | Saitama, Japan | KO (left hook) | 1 | 1:02 | |
2003-06-29 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Semi-final | Las Vegas, Nevada | TKO (right hook/2 knockdowns) | 2 | 2:26 | |
2003-05-03 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Quarter-final | Las Vegas, Nevada | Decision (Majority 2-0) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2003-04-06 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Beast 2003 | Yamagata, Japan | KO (right cross) | 3 | 1:20 | |
2002-09-22 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002 Final Semi-final | Osaka, Japan | KO (left hook) | 2 | 2:18 | |
2002-09-22 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002 Final Quarter-final | Osaka, Japan | KO (left high kick) | 3 | 1:47 | |
2002-08-10 | Loss | ![]() | Ichigeki | Urayasu, Japan | KO (right uppercut/3 knockdowns) | 1 | 2:51 | |
2002-07-14 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Fukuoka | Fukuoka, Japan | KO(left cross) | 1 | 3:00 | |
2002-01-27 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Rising 2002 | Shizuoka, Japan | Decision(unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2001-08-19 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan GP Final Quarter-final | Saitama, Japan | KO(right low kick) | 1 | 2:57 | |
2001-06-24 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Survival 2001 | Sendai, Japan | KO | Ex 1R(4) | 1:15 | |
2001-04-15 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Burning 2001 | Kumamoto, Japan | Decision(unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2000-11-19 | Loss | ![]() | K-1 UK Global Heat 2000 | Birmingham, England | KO (right hook) | 2 | 0:33 | |
2000-10-09 | Win | ![]() | K-1 World Grand Prix 2000 in Fukuoka | Fukuoka, Japan | KO (right low kick) | 2 | 2:54 | |
2000-07-07 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Spirits 2000 | Sendai, Japan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2000-03-19 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Burning 2000 | Yokohama, Japan | KO (right cross/3 knockdowns) | 2 | 1:10 | |
2000-01-25 | Win | ![]() | K-1 Rising 2000 Pro debut fight | Nagasaki, Japan | TKO | 2 | 0:36 |
5 wins, 0 Losses, 0 Draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2000-09-03 | Win | ![]() | Monster Challenge 2000 Japan Open "The Road to K-1" K-2 Tournament Heavyweight Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (4-0) | 1 | 3:00 | |
Winning K-2 Tournament Heavyweight Championship. | ||||||||
2000-09-03 | Win | ![]() | Monster Challenge 2000 Japan Open "The Road to K-1" K-2 Tournament Heavyweight Semi-final | Tokyo, Japan | KO (left middle kick) | |||
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Fujimoto Defends K-1 Asia GP Title in Hong Kong". K-1 grand Prix Website. Archived from the original on August 23, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-24.
- ^ "ベッカムも使っていた!". K-1藤本祐介のブンブン通信. Livedoor. June 9, 2004. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "ただいまぁー。". K-1藤本祐介のブンブン通信. Livedoor. May 2, 2005. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ Hong The Man in Seoul, Fujimoto Wins Asia GP Archived May 23, 2009, at the Wayback Machine k-1.co.jp
- ^ a b "ご心配かけてます。". K-1藤本祐介のブンブン通信. Livedoor. July 19, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ Fight #6 :Super Fight : Fujimoto's Retirement Fight Archived December 14, 2010, at the Wayback Machine k-1.co.jp
- ^ "昔も・今でも?". K-1藤本祐介のブンブン通信. Livedoor. August 26, 2004. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "眉毛復活!!". K-1藤本祐介のブンブン通信. Livedoor. July 20, 2005. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "悲しいなァ(ToT)". K-1藤本祐介のブンブン通信. Livedoor. July 20, 2004. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "おめでたぁ(^-^)". K-1藤本祐介のブンブン通信. Livedoor. October 6, 2005. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "おじちゃんですぅ!". K-1藤本祐介のブンブン通信. Livedoor. April 14, 2006. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ "カルシウム!". K-1藤本祐介のブンブン通信. Livedoor. July 9, 2004. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
External links
- Official K-1 website
- Yusuke Fujimoto K-1 profile