Am Dienstag, 18. September 2018 endete das Leben von Norifumi „Kid“ Yamamoto. Der japanische Superstar erlag im Alter von nur 41 Jahren seinem Krebsleiden, das er erst vor wenigen Wochen publik gemacht hatte. Seitdem überschlagen sich die sozialen Netzwerke mit Trauerbekundungen gegenüber der MMA-Legende.

Der Tod der japanischen MMA-Legende Norifumi „Kid“ Yamamoto hat die gesamte MMA-Gemeinde betrübt. Ob alte Weggefährten, Kämpfer, die von ihm inspiriert wurden oder einfach nur Fans seines Könnens waren, sie alle trauern um den viel zu jung verstorbenen Yamamoto.

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RIP “Kid” Yamamoto. Sad day :/ Looked up to this guy, he was the real pioneer of the light weights. True Legend! Wish I would’ve known he was in bad condition, life is fragile! #cancersucks

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Urijah Faber (@urijahfaber) am Sep 18, 2018 um 8:45 PDT

お悔やみ申し上げます.

何ていったらいいか …

さようなら私の友人。

I am glad to have known you Nori. Until the next fight, OK?

RIP https://t.co/btaOxtFJb9

— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) 18. September 2018

Sad news, Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto passed away. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIPower Kid! pic.twitter.com/47OwJe3ifm

— Bas Rutten (@BasRuttenMMA) 18. September 2018

A true legend of the sport has left us, Kid Yamamoto.

My thoughts are with his family and worldwide fans as we reflect on an amazing person and athlete.

— KEN SHAMROCK (@ShamrockKen) 18. September 2018

RIP Kid Yamamoto. What a competitor he was! https://t.co/JbDF2j2IJ5

— Pat Miletich (@patmiletich) 18. September 2018

RIP to a true legend and pioneer, Kid Yamamoto. pic.twitter.com/K3Cvh9EylE

— Gegard Mousasi (@mousasi_mma) 18. September 2018

Still remember watching vhs tapes of Kid When I first started in Mma , Yamamoto was an absolute savage in the ring and will never be forgotten . #samuraispirit#RIPKidYamamoto

— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) 18. September 2018

I wake up still in disbelief. Kid Yamamoto never got to show the new generation what a true star he was. Swagger for days and technical aggression that would blow your mind in his prime. I always tried to be like him coming up. It’s a sad day.

— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) 18. September 2018

I am blessed to have known, eat and break bread with the legend @kid_yamamoto RIP You will be missed pic.twitter.com/LGhkmQ4bgJ

— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) 18. September 2018

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I will always remember what I learned from our battle my friend. Thank You for being such an amazing opponent and later a friend. RIP Kid. #kidyamamoto #killerbee #japanmma

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Jeff Curran (@bigfrogbjj) am Sep 17, 2018 um 10:12 PDT

Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet Kid, Always was a fan. He absolutely led the way for us lightweight fighters. Rest in Power Kid! https://t.co/vv0tRtTE9w

— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) 18. September 2018

RIP.... Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto pic.twitter.com/K8OJblm0ip

— Dana White (@danawhite) 18. September 2018

This is such somber news. RIP Kid Yamamoto. I hope you went peacefully. I loved watching you fight, especially as I was getting my start in MMA https://t.co/WzEbcGZc17

— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) 18. September 2018

One the best and most intriguing characters the sport of MMA has ever known. The Japanese Conor McGreggor of his time. One of the greatest legends Shooto ever produced. RIP “KID” Yamamoto. pic.twitter.com/4hqBVCdBlV

— Siyar The Great (@Siyarized) 18. September 2018

Just heard Kid Yamamoto has passed away. Very sad news. Prayers for the @KB_official family and @MiyuuYamamoto

— CyborgVNunes #UFC232 (@criscyborg) 18. September 2018

The world lost a true warrior today - Rest In Peace “Kid” Yamamoto.

— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) 18. September 2018

RIP. A true legend of the sport. pic.twitter.com/obBHmSPDxF

— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) 18. September 2018

Still can’t get over the fact that Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto has passed away. Keep hoping it’s fake news.

— Jon Fitch (@jonfitchdotnet) 18. September 2018