Hiroko Yamanaka

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hiroko Yamanaka
Occupation	Mixed Martial Artist
Date Of Birth	Oct 24, 1978(1978-10-24)
Age	46
Birthplace	Kisarazu
Country	Japan
Birth City	Chiba Prefecture
Horoscope	Libra

Hiroko Yamanaka Biography

Hiroko Yamanaka is one of the most popular and richest Mixed Martial Artist who was born on October 24, 1978 in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Yamanaka was born in Kisarazu (Chiba), Japan on (1978-10-24) October 24, 1978. Yamanaka started mixed martial arts as a fitness and health exercise after a friend suggested it to her. She began to feel more at ease with MMA and started training for her first match in May 2006.

Yamanaka would win the Super Gals Mix Cup Open Weight Tournament, defeating Yuiga unanimously on March 11, 2007, (2007-03-11) and Michiko Takeda split decision on May 19, 2007. (2007-05-19).

Yamanaka made her debut in the Jewels promotion on November 16, 2008 (2008-11-16 ) , defeating Mayumi Aoki by unanimous decision at Jewels 1st Ring.

Yamanaka debuted in Shoot boxing on August 23, 2009 (2009-08-23 ) at the 2009 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup. She faced Mayumi “Super Benkei” Aoki, whom Yamanaka had previously defeated in MMA, and won the fight by TKO in round one.

Yamanaka beat champion Yoko Takahashi in a unanimous decision at Smackgirl’s Hottest Summer 2007 and took the Smackgirl Open Weight Championship title, becoming the fourth and last title holder. Yamanaka lost his first non-title fight in the Open Weight World ReMix tournament. Hitomi Akano submitted Yamanaka with an armsbar on April 25, 2008 at Smackgirl World ReMix 2008. Yamanaka lost this fight to Smackgirl after the promotion was closed down in the months that followed.

Hiroko Yamanaka Net Worth

Hiroko Yamanaka is one of the richest Mixed Martial Artist from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hiroko Yamanaka 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Yamanaka won her next fight against Rie Murakami in the Super Gals Mix Cup Open Weight Tournament 1. The unanimous decision of Yamanaka on November 29, 2006 at Smackgirl Legend of Extreme Women, was a win for Yamanaka. This was her first professional fight.

Mariko Fujimoto was her first MMA fight. She won against her in a match under Smackgirl rules. It took place at S-Keep: Eggs Fight 4.

Yamanaka made her debut in submission wrestling in the 2006 Smackgirl Grappling Queen Tournament, being defeated by American fighter Roxanne Modafferi by decision. She fought two more times on August 31, 2008 (2008-08-31 ) at Gi grappling 2008, first winning against Akiko Naito and then losing against Sayaka Shioda.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Hiroko Yamanaka height 5 ft 11 in Hiroko weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Hiroko Yamanaka Dating?

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On August 19, 2011 (2011-08-19 ) , Yamanaka faced Megumi Yabushita in a shoot boxing match at the 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup. She won the fight by TKO (doctor stoppage) after Yabushita suffered a knee injury in round three.

Facts & Trivia

Hiroko Ranked on the list of most popular Mixed Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Hiroko Yamanaka celebrates birthday on October 24 of every year.

Yamanaka faced Bolormaa “Esui” Erdenebileg at Jewels 15th Ring on July 9, 2011 (2011-07-09 ) . She defeated Esui by armbar submission in the second round.