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| Kazuhiro Nakamura |
| Statistics |
| Height |
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight |
205 lb (93 kg) |
| Born |
July 16, 1979 (1979-07-16) (age 29) |
| Town of birth |
Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan |
| Primary fighting style |
Judo |
| Mixed martial arts record |
| Wins |
13 |
| By knockout |
2 |
| By submission |
2 |
| Losses |
9 |
| Draws |
0 |
Kazuhiro Nakamura (中村和裕, July 16, 1979) is a Japanese MMA fighter known for his antics inside and outside of the ring. He currently competes as a light heavyweight in Sengoku, but was better known for his appearances in PRIDE FC. Nakamura's primary style is judo, training out of the dojo of Hidehiko Yoshida.
[edit] Pride career
Nakamura made his MMA debut at PRIDE 25 against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, losing by submission in the second round. He has also lost to Nogueira in a rematch at PRIDE Bushido 4. His career in PRIDE was notable for fighting many of PRIDE's top fighters, including Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio Rua, Dan Henderson and Josh Barnett. He holds notable victories over Igor Vovchanchyn, Yuki Kondo and Murilo Bustamante. His final fight in PRIDE was a decision loss to Mauricio Rua at PRIDE Shockwave 2006[1].
[edit] UFC career
Nakamura made his debut in the UFC at UFC 76 against Lyoto Machida, losing the fight by unanimous decision. Nakamura tested positive for marijuana during the UFC 76 drug testings.[2] His last fight in the UFC was a loss by TKO to Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at UFC 84.
[edit] Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown |
|
| 22 matches |
13 wins |
9 losses |
| By knockout |
2 |
4 |
| By submission |
2 |
2 |
| By decision |
9 |
3 |
| Result |
Record |
Opponent |
Method |
Event |
Date |
Round |
Time |
Location |
| Loss |
13-9 |
Jorge Santiago |
TKO (Strikes) |
Sengoku 6 |
02008-11-01 November 1, 2008 |
3 |
0:49 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
13-8 |
Yuki Sasaki |
Decision (Unanimous) |
Sengoku 6 |
02008-11-01 November 1, 2008 |
3 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
12-8 |
Paul Cahoon |
Decision (Unanimous) |
Sengoku 5 |
02008-09-28 September 28, 2008 |
3 |
5:00 |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Loss |
11-8 |
Sokoudjou |
TKO (Leg Injury) |
UFC 84 - Ill Will |
02008-05-24 May 24, 2008 |
1 |
5:00 |
Nevada, United States |
| Loss |
11-7 |
Lyoto Machida |
Decision (Unanimous) |
UFC 76 - Knockout |
02007-09-22 September 22, 2007 |
3 |
5:00 |
California, United States |
| Loss |
11-6 |
Mauricio Rua |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Shockwave 2006 |
02006-12-31 December 31, 2006 |
3 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
11-5 |
Travis Galbraith |
TKO (Strikes) |
PRIDE 32 - The Real Deal |
02006-10-21 October 21, 2006 |
2 |
1:16 |
Nevada, United States |
| Win |
10-5 |
Yoshihiro Nakao |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute |
02006-09-10 September 10, 2006 |
3 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
9-5 |
Evangelista Santos |
Submission (Keylock) |
PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute |
02006-07-01 July 1, 2006 |
1 |
4:49 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
8-5 |
Josh Barnett |
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) |
PRIDE 31 - Dreamers |
02006-02-26 February 26, 2006 |
1 |
8:10 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
8-4 |
Yuki Kondo |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Shockwave 2005 |
02005-12-31 December 31, 2005 |
3 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
7-4 |
Igor Vovchanchyn |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 |
02005-08-28 August 28, 2005 |
2 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
6-4 |
Wanderlei Silva |
TKO (Strikes) |
PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005 |
02005-06-26 June 26, 2005 |
1 |
5:24 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
6-3 |
Kevin Randleman |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Total Elimination 2005 |
02005-04-23 April 23, 2005 |
3 |
5:00 |
Osaka, Japan |
| Win |
5-3 |
Stefan Leko |
TKO (Strikes) |
PRIDE 29 - Fists Of Fire |
02005-02-20 February 20, 2005 |
1 |
0:54 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
4-3 |
Dan Henderson |
TKO (Injury) |
PRIDE 28 - High Octane |
02004-10-31 October 31, 2004 |
1 |
1:15 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
4-2 |
Murilo Bustamante |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Final Conflict 2004 |
02004-08-15 August 15, 2004 |
3 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
3-2 |
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira |
Decision (Split) |
PRIDE Bushido 4 |
02004-07-19 July 19, 2004 |
2 |
5:00 |
Nagoya, Japan |
| Win |
3-1 |
Chalid Arrab |
Submission (Armbar) |
PRIDE Bushido 3 |
02004-05-23 May 23, 2004 |
1 |
4:45 |
Yokohama, Japan |
| Win |
2-1 |
Dos Caras Jr. |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE 27 - Inferno |
02004-02-01 February 1, 2004 |
3 |
5:00 |
Osaka, Japan |
| Win |
1-1 |
Daniel Gracie |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Bushido 1 |
02003-10-05 October 5, 2003 |
2 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
0-1 |
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira |
Submission (Armbar) |
PRIDE 25 - Body Blow |
02003-03-16 March 16, 2003 |
2 |
3:49 |
Yokohama, Japan |
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