Despite "Kid" Yamamoto’s confidence, Dana White warns of UFC 126 jitters

LAS VEGAS – Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto had a simple message for UFC president Dana White: He’s winning “Fight of the Night” or “Knockout of the Night” honors at Saturday’s UFC 126 event.

The UFC newcomer and Japanese import is bursting with confidence a…

LAS VEGAS – Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto had a simple message for UFC president Dana White: He’s winning “Fight of the Night” or “Knockout of the Night” honors at Saturday’s UFC 126 event.

The UFC newcomer and Japanese import is bursting with confidence as he
finalizes preparations for a preliminary-card bout with fellow
bantamweight Demetrious Johnson.

White, though, told MMAjunkie.com that Yamamoto may be ignoring what are almost guaranteed to be first-time octagon jitters.