Go Yokoyama

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Go Yokoyama, born Tsuyoshi Yokoyama on June 29, 1983, in Hyōgo, Japan, is a Japanese welterweight kickboxer. Also known as the Karate Prodigy, he comes from a Seidokaikan/Shidokan karate background and is known for his unorthodox kicks. He started practicing karate at age 13, and his brother Shingo Yokoyama is also a kickboxer. In 2003 he won the All Japan Seidokaikan Lightweight Championship. He turned pro in kickboxing on August 16, 2008, defeating Marcelo Nascimento by decision. He later fought in K-1 World MAX 2009 but was knocked out by Jae Gil Noh. After that, he had an eight-fight stretch without a loss (7 wins, 1 draw). He returned to K-1 in 2011 for the World MAX -70kg Japan Final and defeated Yoshi by decision. He fights for Team Crazy Wolf, stands 5'10" tall, and weighs about 154 lb. His pro record is 11 wins (9 by KO), 4 losses (1 by KO), and 1 draw.