Mei Yamaguchi
Born (1983-02-03) February 3, 1983 (age 40)
Tokyo, Japan
Other namesV.V.
V Hajime
ResidenceTokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Height5 ft 0 in (1.52 m)[1]
Weight114 lb (52 kg)[1]
DivisionStrawweight (2007–2013, 2017–2022)
Atomweight (2014–2016, 2023–present)
Reach67.7 in (172 cm)
StyleKarate, Shootboxing, BJJ, Wrestling
Fighting out ofTokyo, Japan
TeamRIKI GYM[2]
Wajutsu Keishukai GODS[3]
RankBlack belt in karate[4]
Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[4]
Years active2007–present (MMA)
2009–present (Shoot boxing)
Mixed martial arts record
Total38
Wins21
By knockout2
By submission9
By decision10
Losses16
By decision16
Draws1
Other information
UniversityTemple University, Japan Campus
El Camino College
WebsiteOfficial blog
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01)

Mei Yamaguchi (山口 芽生, yamaguchi mei, born (1983-02-03)February 3, 1983), formerly known by her ring name V Hajime (V一, vī hajime), is a Japanese female mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Her former nickname comes from the V1 armlock wrestling move.[1][5]

Yamaguchi currently fights as a Super Atomweight in the Rizin Fighting Federation promotion. She has a notable victory over Yuka Tsuji and was the final Valkyrie Featherweight Champion.[6] She has also competed in Deep Jewels and ONE Championship. She is currently ranked #5 in the ONE Championship Women's Atomweight rankings.[7]

On February 5, 2011 (2011-02-05), Yamaguchi announced that she would begin competing as a freelance fighter and changed her ring name to V.V.[8]

Early life

Yamaguchi was born in Tokyo, Japan on (1983-02-03)February 3, 1983, and grew up with a sister and a little brother.[1][9] While living in Los Angeles, California, she studied some of her elementary school years before returning to Japan following her mother's unexpected death.[10]

Yamaguchi began to learn karate during her residence in the United States around the age of 7, yearning to be like Jackie Chan.[10] In junior high she played softball, and during college she started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[10][11] She also studied abroad in the United States during her university years: she first attended Japan Campus of Temple University before transferring to El Camino College, from where she graduated.[11] After returning to Japan, she joined Butoku Kai. She currently serves as the leader of the Morishita branch.

In 2005, Yamaguchi entered into the Max Jiu-Jitsu Academy.[10]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Yamaguchi started her professional career in MMA in the lightweight tournament of Smackgirl-F 2007: The Next Cinderella Tournament 2007 First Stage on March 11, 2007 (2007-03-11), where she defeated Anna Saito by submission due to a rear naked choke.[12][13]

Yamguchi won her next fight in Smackgirl, defeating Saori Ishioka with a kneebar, forcing Ishioka to tap in the second round in the semi-finals at Smackgirl-F 2007: The Next Cinderella Tournament 2007 2nd Stage on May 19, 2007 (2007-05-19).[14][15]

On September 6, 2007 (2007-09-06) at Smackgirl 2007: Queens' Hottest Summer, Yamaguchi defeated Emi Tomimatsu by split decision, winning the final of the Next Cinderella Tournament 2007 in the lightweight division.[16][17]

In her last fight with the promotion Smackgirl and her fourth professional match, Yamaguchi was defeated via split decision by Emi Fujino on December 26, 2007 (2007-12-26) at Smackgirl 7th Anniversary: Starting Over.[18][19][20]

Her next bout would be at the first event for the promotion Valkyrie, Valkyrie 01, where she lost by unanimous decision against women's MMA legend Yuka Tsuji on November 8, 2008 (2008-11-08). [21][22][23] It was just the fourth time that Tsuji had been taken to a decision.[24]

Yamaguchi rebounded by winning her next two bouts in the inaugural Valkyrie women's featherweight tournament. The first was a unanimous decision win over Emi Fujino on April 25, 2009 (2009-04-25) at Valkyrie 02 in a rematch of their 2007 bout.[25][26][27] The second tournament bout was against Kyoko Takabayashi, whom Yamaguchi was able to defeat with a close split decision at Cage Force & Valkyrie on July 12, 2009 (2009-07-12), winning the tournament in the process and earning the right to face Yuka Tsuji for Valkyrie's Featherweight championship.[28][29][30][31]

At Valkyrie 04, in her second match against Tsuji, Yamaguchi was once again the underdog, but she managed to defeat Tsuji with a rear naked choke in only 76 seconds.[6][32][33] This was the first time that Tsuji was defeated by a fellow Japanese fighter and only the second time that she had been defeated in her MMA career.[34] Yamaguchi became Valkyrie's Featherweight Champion in what is considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of women's mixed martial arts.[35]

On November 28, 2010 (2010-11-28), Yamaguchi faced Kyoko Takabayashi in a rematch of the 2009 featherweight tournament final and Yamaguchi's first defense of Valkyrie's featherweight title. Yamaguchi barely retained with a contentious majority draw in which the dissenting judge scored the fight in favor of Takabayashi at Valkyrie 08.[36][37]

Yamaguchi faced "Windy" Tomomi Sunaba at Pancrase Impressive Tour 3 on April 3, 2011 (2011-04-03).[38] She defeated Sunaba by majority decision.[39][40][41]

Yamaguchi next faced Akiko Naito at Pancrase Impressive Tour 4 on May 3, 2011 (2011-05-03).[42][43] She defeated Naito by armbar submission in the first round.[44][45][46]

Jewels

Yamaguchi faced Seo Hee Ham in a Jewels vs. Valkyrie match at Jewels 15th Ring on July 9, 2011 (2011-07-09).[47][48] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[49][50]

Yamaguchi faced Mika Nagano at Jewels 17th Ring on December 17, 2011 (2011-12-17).[51] She won the fight by split decision.[52][53]

Yamaguchi fought outside Japan for the first time in her MMA career when she faced Katja Kankaanpää at Botnia Punishment 11 on March 23, 2012 (2012-03-23) in Finland.[54] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[55]

On July 21, 2012 (2012-07-21), Yamaguchi faced Emi Tomimatsu in a rematch at Jewels 20th Ring.[56][57] She defeated Tomimatsu by unanimous decision.[58][59]

Yamaguchi next faced Megumi Fujii at Vale Tudo Japan 2012 on December 24, 2012 (2012-12-24).[60] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[61][62]

On May 25, 2013 (2013-05-25), Yamaguchi faced Seo Ye Jung at Jewels 24th Ring.[63][64] She defeated Jung by submission due to an armbar in the first round.[65][66]

PXC

In her second fight outside Japan, Yamaguchi faced Patricia Vidonic at Pacific Xtreme Combat 40 on October 25, 2013 (2013-10-25) in Guam.[67] She was defeated by split decision.[68]

In her sophomore bout in PXC, Yamaguchi faced Gina Iniong at PXC 43 on March 29, 2014.[69] She lost the bout via split decision.[70]

Deep Jewels

After Jewels brand was merged into Deep, Yamaguchi faced Yukiko Seki at Deep Jewels 4 on May 18, 2014.[71] She won the bout via first-round technical submission.[72]

In her sophomore bout in the promotion, Yamaguchi faced Ayaka Hamasaki at Deep - Dream Impact 2014: Omisoka Special on December 31, 2014.[73] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[74]

She was then scheduled to face Ayaka Miura at Deep Jewels 7 on February 20, 2015. However, Miura withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Miyoko Kusaka. Yamaguchi won the bout via first-minute knockout.[75]

Deep Jewels Featherweight GP and championship

In May 2015, Yamaguchi entered into a single-day, four-woman featherweight grand prix which would crown the vacant Jewels Atomweight champion.[76]

She claimed the title by first defeating Mina Kurobe and then Satomi Takano.[77]

Return attempt to PXC

Yamaguchi was scheduled to face Tessa Simpson at PXC 52 on March 18, 2016.[78] However, Yamaguchi withdrew from the bout citing an injury and was replaced by her latest opponent Satomi Takano.[79]

ONE Championship and return to strawweight

In late March 2016, it was announced that Yamaguchi had signed with the ONE Championship, and would debut against Angela Lee for the inaugural ONE Women's Atomweight Championship at ONE Championship: Ascent to Power on May 6, 2016.[80] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[81]

Post-title shot reign

In her sophomore bout in the promotion, Yamaguchi faced Istela Nunes at ONE Championship: Heroes of the World on August 13, 2016.[82] Yamaguchi lost the bout via split decision.[83]

Return to contention and title rematch

Yamaguchi then faced Jenny Huang at ONE Championship: Light of a Nation on June 30, 2017.[84] She won the bout via second-round submission.[85]

She was then scheduled to challenge Angela Lee in a rematch for the ONE Women's Atomweight Championship at ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit on November 24, 2017.[86] However, Lee was involved in a car accident, the bout was scrapped and Yamaguchi faced Gina Iniong instead.[87] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[88]

The title shot against Lee was then rebooked to take place at ONE Championship: Unstoppable Dreams on May 18, 2018.[89] Despite knocking Lee down multiple times during the bout, Yamaguchi failed to capture the belt in her second attempt, losing via unanimous decision.[90]

Winning streak

After the title shot loss, Yamaguchi faced Jomary Torres at ONE Championship: Destiny of Champions on December 7, 2018.[91] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[92]

She was then scheduled to face Bo Meng at ONE Championship: Call to Greatness on February 22, 2019.[93] However, the bout was scrapped as Meng withdrew from the bout due to an injury.

She then faced Kseniya Lachkova at ONE Championship: A New Era on March 31, 2019.[94] She won the bout via third-round submission.[95]

Meng bout was then rebooked to take place at ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon on May 17, 2019.[96] However Meng bowed out from the bout again due to an injury and was replaced by Laura Balin.[97] Yamaguchi won the bout via first-round submission.[98]

She then faced Jenny Huang in a rematch at ONE Championship: Century on October 13, 2019.[99] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[100]

Losing streak and departure from ONE

The bout with Bo Meng was rebooked for the third time to take place at ONE Championship: King of the Jungle on February 28, 2020.[101] Meng the withdrew from the bout once again and was replaced by Denice Zamboanga.[102] Yamaguchi lost the bout via unanimous decision.[103]

Yamaguchi faced Julie Mezabarba as part of an alternate bout for the Atomweight World Grand-Prix at ONE Championship: Empower on September 3, 2021.[104] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[105]

Yamaguchi faced Jihin Radzuan at ONE: Bad Blood on February 11, 2022, as a late notice replacement for Jenelyn Olsim.[106] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[107]

Rizin FF

In order to finish her career in her native Japan, she was granted an early release from ONE and subsequently signed with Rizin Fighting Federation.[108] She dropped to super atomweight division and made her promotional debut against Kanna Asakura on April 29, 2023, at Rizin Landmark 5.[109] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[110]

Submission grappling and shoot boxing career

Yamaguchi tried her hand in submission grappling, first in the Abu Dhabi Combat Club Japan Trial final qualifier in the under-55 kg class, where she was defeated by points by Yasuko Mogi on April 15, 2007 (2007-04-15).[111] In her second and final submission grappling match, she was once again defeated by points; this time by women's MMA star Miku Matsumoto at DEEP X03 on July 5, 2008 (2008-07-05).[112]

Yamaguchi has had a more successful run in shoot boxing. She began competing on August 23, 2009 (2009-08-23), in the shoot boxing tournament Girls S-Cup 2009, where she defeated by decision South Korean female Muay thai kickboxer Su Jeong Lim and fellow mixed martial artist and karateka Madoka Okada before losing against female shoot boxing rising star Rena Kubota in the tournament final.[113] Yamaguchi won her next two bouts by decision. She participated in the shoot boxing Girls S-Cup 2010, defeating Samanta van Dole by technical submission (standing guillotine choke) and losing against Ai Takahashi by unanimous decision after an extra round.[114]

On August 19, 2011 (2011-08-19), Yamaguchi entered the 2011 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup tournament. She faced Mina in the opening round and was defeated by majority decision.[115][116]

Yamaguchi entered the 2012 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup on August 25, 2012 (2012-08-25). She defeated Namtarn Por Munagpetch and Lorena Klijn to advance to the final round, but lost to Rena Kubota via unanimous decision in the tournament final.[117][118]

Yamaguchi faced Lorena Klijn in a rematch at Shoot Boxing 2013: Act.3 on June 23, 2013 (2013-06-23).[119][120] She was defeated by unanimous decision.[121][122]

Yamaguchi was scheduled to compete against Du Peiling at the 2013 Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup Japan Midsummer Festival on August 3, 2013 (2013-08-03).[123][124] However, Peiling suffered an injury and Yamaguchi instead faced Chihiro Kira.[125][126] She defeated Kira by unanimous decision.[127][128]

Yamaguchi faced Danielle Kelly in a grappling match at ONE: X on March 26, 2022. They grappled to a draw after 12 minutes after neither could find the submission.[129]

Yamaguchi competed in a superfight against Hakuri Ishiguro at Quintet 4 on September 10, 2023. She was submitted with a kneebar.[130]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Shoot boxing

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
38 matches 21 wins 16 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 9 0
By decision 10 16
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 21–16–1 Sayako Fujita Decision (split) Pancrase 340 December 24, 2023 3 5:00 Yokohama, Japan
Loss 21–15–1 Kanna Asakura Decision (unanimous) Rizin Landmark 5 April 29, 2023 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Return to Super Atomweight.
Loss 21–14–1 Jihin Radzuan Decision (unanimous) ONE: Bad Blood February 11, 2022 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 21–13–1 Julie Mezabarba Decision (unanimous) ONE: Empower September 3, 2021 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore ONE Women's Atomweight World Grand Prix Alternate Bout.
Loss 21–12–1 Denice Zamboanga Decision (unanimous) ONE: King of the Jungle February 28, 2020 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win 21–11–1 Jenny Huang Decision (unanimous) ONE: Century Part 2 October 13, 2019 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 20–11–1 Laura Balin Submission (Armbar) ONE: Enter the Dragon May 17, 2019 1 3:46 Kallang , Singapore
Win 19–11–1 Kseniya Lachkova Submission (Armbar) ONE: A New Era March 31, 2019 3 3:18 Tokyo , Japan
Win 18–11–1 Jomary Torres Decision (unanimous) ONE: Destiny of Champions December 7, 2018 3 5:00 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Return to Strawweight.
Loss 17–11–1 Angela Lee Decision (unanimous) ONE: Unstoppable Dreams May 18, 2018 5 5:00 Kallang, Singapore For the ONE Women's Atomweight Championship (115 lb).
Win 17–10–1 Gina Iniong Decision (unanimous) ONE: Immortal Pursuit November 24, 2017 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win 16–10–1 Jenny Huang Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Light of a Nation June 30, 2017 2 4:00 Yangon, Myanmar
Loss 15–10–1 Istela Nunes Decision (split) ONE: Heroes of the World August 13, 2016 3 5:00 Macau, China
Loss 15–9–1 Angela Lee Decision (unanimous) ONE: Ascent to Power May 6, 2016 5 5:00 Kallang, Singapore Return to Strawweight (115 lb). For the inaugural ONE Women's Atomweight Championship (115 lb).
Win 15–8–1 Satomi Takano TKO (punches) Deep Jewels 8 May 31, 2015 2 4:57 Tokyo, Japan Deep Jewels Featherweight (-48 kg) Grand Prix Final; Won the Deep Jewels Featherweight Championship.
Win 14–8–1 Mina Kurobe Decision (unanimous) 2 5:00 Deep Jewels Featherweight (-48 kg) Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 13–8–1 Miyoko Kusaka KO (knee to the body) Deep Jewels 7 February 21, 2015 1 0:44 Tokyo, Japan Deep Jewels Featherweight (-48 kg) Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Loss 12–8–1 Ayaka Hamasaki Decision (unanimous) Deep - Dream Impact 2014: Omisoka Special December 31, 2014 2 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 12–7–1 Yukiko Seki Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Deep-Jewels 4 May 18, 2014 1 3:17 Tokyo, Japan Atomweight debut.
Loss 11–7–1 Gina Iniong Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 43 March 29, 2014 3 5:00 National Capital Region, Philippines
Loss 11–6–1 Patricia Vidonic Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 40 October 25, 2013 3 5:00 Mangilao, Guam, United States
Win 11–5–1 Seo Ye Jung Submission (armbar) Jewels 24th Ring May 25, 2013 1 1:55 Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 10–5–1 Megumi Fujii Decision (unanimous) Vale Tudo Japan 2012 December 24, 2012 2 5:00 Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Win 10–4–1 Emi Tomimatsu Decision (unanimous) Jewels 20th Ring July 21, 2012 2 5:00 Koto, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 9–4–1 Katja Kankaanpää Decision (unanimous) Botnia Punishment 11: Kankaanpää vs. Yamaguchi March 23, 2012 3 5:00 Seinäjoki, Finland
Win 9–3–1 Mika Nagano Decision (split) Jewels 17th Ring December 17, 2011 2 5:00 Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 8–3–1 Seo Hee Ham Decision (unanimous) Jewels 15th Ring July 9, 2011 2 5:00 Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan
Win 8–2–1 Akiko Naito Submission (armbar) Pancrase: Impressive Tour 4 May 3, 2011 1 3:52 Koto, Tokyo, Japan
Win 7–2–1 Tomomi Sunaba Decision (majority) Pancrase: Impressive Tour 3 April 3, 2011 2 5:00 Koto, Tokyo, Japan
Draw 6–2–1 Kyoko Takabayashi Draw (majority) Valkyrie 08 November 28, 2010 3 5:00 Koto, Tokyo, Japan Retained Valkyrie Featherweight Championship.
Win 6–2 Yuka Tsuji Submission (rear-naked choke) Valkyrie 04 February 11, 2010 1 1:16 Koto, Tokyo, Japan Won Valkyrie Featherweight Championship.
Win 5–2 Kyoko Takabayashi Decision (split) Cage Force & Valkyrie July 12, 2009 3 3:00 Koto, Tokyo, Japan Valkyrie Women's Featherweight Tournament final.
Win 4–2 Emi Fujino Decision (unanimous) Valkyrie 02 April 25, 2009 3 3:00 Koto, Tokyo, Japan Valkyrie Women's Featherweight Tournament semi-final
Loss 3–2 Yuka Tsuji Decision (unanimous) Valkyrie 01 November 8, 2008 3 3:00 Koto, Tokyo, Japan
Loss 3–1 Emi Fujino Decision (split) Smackgirl 7th Anniversary: Starting Over December 26, 2007 2 5:00 Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
Win 3–0 Emi Tomimatsu Decision (split) Smackgirl 2007: Queens' Hottest Summer September 6, 2007 2 5:00 Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan The Next Cinderella Tournament 2007 Lightweight final
Win 2–0 Saori Ishioka Submission (kneebar) Smackgirl-F 2007: The Next Cinderella 2007 2nd Stage May 19, 2007 2 1:24 Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan The Next Cinderella Tournament 2007 Lightweight semi-finals
Win 1–0 Anna Saito Submission (rear-naked choke) Smackgirl-F 2007: The Next Cinderella Tournament 2007 First Stage March 11, 2007 1 4:53 Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan The Next Cinderella Tournament 2007 Lightweight opening round

Submission grappling record

Submission grappling record
3 Fights, 0 Wins, 2 Losses, 1 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record Notes
March 26, 2022 Draw United States Danielle Kelly ONE: X Kallang, Singapore Decision 1 12:00 0-2-1
July 5, 2008 Loss Japan Miku Matsumoto DEEP X03 Tokyo, Japan Points (4-10) 2 4:00 0-2-0
April 15, 2007 Loss Japan Yasuko Mogi Abu Dhabi Combat Club Japan Trial final qualifier Tokyo, Japan Points (2-6) N/A N/A 0-1-0 Women under-55 kg class - 1st round
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest

Shoot boxing record

Mei Yamaguchi shoot boxing record
9 Wins, 6 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record
2015-08-21 Loss Japan MIO Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2015 Japan Tournament, Semi Final Tokyo, Japan Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00 9-6-0
2015-08-21 Win Japan Michi Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2015 Japan Tournament, Quarter Final Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00 9-5-0
2013-08-03 Win Japan Chihiro Kira Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2013 Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 8-5-0
2013-06-23 Loss Netherlands Lorena Klijn Shoot Boxing 2013: Act.3 Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 7-5-0
2012-08-25 Loss Japan Rena Kubota Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2012, final Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 2:00 7-4-0
2012-08-25 Win Netherlands Lorena Klijn Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2012, semi-finals Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 4 (Ex.1) 2:00 7-3-0
Klijn was penalized one point for an illegal kick in round four.
2012-08-25 Win Thailand Namtarn Por Munagpetch Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2012, first round Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 4 (Ex.1) 2:00 6-3-0
2011-08-19 Loss Japan Mina Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2011, first round Tokyo, Japan Decision (majority) 3 2:00 5-3-0
2010-08-29 Loss Japan Ai Takahashi Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2010, semi-finals Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 4 (Ex.1) 2:00 5-2-0
2010-08-29 Win Netherlands Samanta van Dole Shoot Boxing Girls S-Cup 2010, first round Tokyo, Japan TKO (Technical submission, standing guillotine choke) 3 1:45 5-1-0
Van Dole was penalized one point for not making the contracted weight.
2010-06-06 Win Japan Ikue Tanimura Shoot Boxing 25th anniversary series Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 2:00 4-1-0
2009-11-18 Win Japan Etsu Senchaigym Shoot Boxing 2009: Bushido Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 4 (Ex.1) 2:00 3-1-0
2009-08-23 Loss Japan Rena Kubota Shoot Boxing Girls Tournament 2009 final Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 2:00 2-1-0
2009-08-23 Win Japan Madoka Okada Shoot Boxing Girls Tournament 2009 semi-finals Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 2:00 2-0-0
2009-08-23 Win South Korea Su Jeong Lim Shoot Boxing Girls Tournament 2009 first round Tokyo, Japan Decision (unanimous) 3 2:00 1-0-0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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