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Kazuhiro Nakamura

"Kaz"
21-13-0JapanJapanLast 5
Kickboxing 0-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Kazuhiro Nakamura holds a professional MMA record of 21-13-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 34 bouts on record. Kazuhiro Nakamura has won 21 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 13 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Kazuhiro Nakamura lands 1.56 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy and averages 1.73 takedowns per 15 minutes. Kazuhiro Nakamura also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: May 24, 2008. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1979-07-16
Age
47
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima, Japan

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 21-13-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.56per min
37% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.83per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.73per 15 min
36% success
Takedowns stuffed42%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Yoshiyuki Nakanishi
    DEEP 70 Impact· Dec 20, 2014· Middleweight· 21-12 vs 14-3
    UD
  2. WIN
    vs Seigo Mizuguchi
    DEEP Cage Impact 2014· Jul 21, 2014· 20-12 vs 13-15
    TKO
    R2 · 3:25
  3. LOSS
    vs Ken Hasegawa
    DEEP 65 Impact· Mar 22, 2014· 20-11 vs 9-0-1
    SD
  4. WIN
    vs Yuji Sakuragi
    DEEP Cage Impact 2013· Nov 24, 2013· Catchweight· 19-11 vs 14-20-2
    SUB
    R3 · 2:49
  5. WIN
    vs Henry Miller
    DEEP 63 Impact· Aug 25, 2013· 18-11 vs 6-15
    TKO
    R1 · 4:42
  6. WIN
    vs Daijiro Matsui
    King Kaz Fight· Jun 29, 2013· 17-11 vs 12-25-6
    TKO
    R1 · 1:30
  7. WIN
    vs Young Choi
    DEEP 61 Impact· Feb 16, 2013· Middleweight· 16-11 vs 14-8-2
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Ryuta Sakurai
    DEEP 60 Impact· Oct 19, 2012· Middleweight· 15-11 vs 22-16-6
    MD
  9. LOSS
    vs Gerald Harris
    Dream 17· Sep 24, 2011· Middleweight· 15-10 vs 18-4
    SD
  10. WIN
    vs Karl Amoussou
    Dream 15· Jul 10, 2010· Middleweight· 14-10 vs 11-2-2
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Hidehiko Yoshida
    Astra: Yoshida's Farewell· Apr 25, 2010· Heavyweight· 13-10 vs 9-7-1
    UD
  12. LOSS
    vs Kazuo Misaki
    Sengoku 9· Aug 2, 2009· Middleweight· 13-9 vs 21-9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:03
  13. LOSS
    vs Jorge Santiago
    Sengoku 6· Nov 1, 2008· Middleweight· 13-8 vs 20-7
    TKO
    R3 · 0:49
  14. WIN
    vs Yuki Sasaki
    Sengoku 6· Nov 1, 2008· Middleweight· 12-8 vs 22-14-1
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Paul Cahoon
    Sengoku 5· Sep 28, 2008· Middleweight· 11-8 vs 10-11
    UD
  16. LOSS
    vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
    UFCUFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 11-7 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  17. LOSS
    vs Lyoto Machida
    UFCUFC 76: KNOCKOUT· Sep 22, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 10-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. LOSS
    vs Mauricio Rua
    Pride Shockwave 2006· Dec 31, 2006· Middleweight· 11-5 vs 14-2
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Travis Galbraith
    Pride 32: The Real Deal· Oct 21, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 10-5 vs 12-3
    TKO
    R2 · 1:16
  20. WIN
    vs Yoshihiro Nakao
    Pride Final Conflict Absolute· Sep 10, 2006· Heavyweight· 9-5 vs 5-0
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Evangelista Santos
    Pride Critical Countdown Absolute· Jul 1, 2006· Middleweight· 8-5 vs 14-8
    SUB
    R1 · 4:49
  22. LOSS
    vs Josh Barnett
    Pride 31: Unbreakable· Feb 26, 2006· Heavyweight· 8-4 vs 18-3
    SUB
    R1 · 8:10
  23. WIN
    vs Yuki Kondo
    Pride Shockwave 2005· Dec 31, 2005· Middleweight· 7-4 vs 44-16-5
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs Igor Vovchanchyn
    Pride Final Conflict 2005· Aug 28, 2005· Middleweight· 6-4 vs 55-9-1
    UD
  25. LOSS
    vs Wanderlei Silva
    Pride Critical Countdown 2005· Jun 26, 2005· Middleweight· 6-3 vs 28-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 5:24
  26. WIN
    vs Kevin Randleman
    Pride Total Elimination 2005· Apr 23, 2005· Middleweight· 5-3 vs 15-10
    UD
  27. WIN
    vs Stefan Leko
    Pride 29: Fists of Fire· Feb 20, 2005· Middleweight· 4-3 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:54
  28. LOSS
    vs Dan Henderson
    Pride 28: High Octane· Oct 31, 2004· Middleweight· 4-2 vs 14-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:15
  29. WIN
    vs Murilo Bustamante
    Pride Final Conflict 2004· Aug 15, 2004· Middleweight· 3-2 vs 9-3-1
    UD
  30. LOSS
    vs Rogerio Nogueira
    Pride Bushido 4· Jul 19, 2004· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 8-1
    SD
  31. WIN
    vs Chalid Arrab
    Pride Bushido 3· May 23, 2004· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:45
  32. WIN
    vs Alberto Rodriguez
    Pride 27: Inferno· Feb 1, 2004· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 3-3
    UD
  33. WIN
    vs Daniel Gracie
    Pride Bushido 1· Oct 5, 2003· Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 2-0
    UD
  34. LOSS
    vs Rogerio Nogueira
    Pride 25: Body Blow· Mar 16, 2003· Middleweight· 0-0 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:49

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1709▼10
Peak
1759Oct 21, 2006
Rated fights
34
150016001700200420062008201020122014Mar 16, 2003 · 1472Oct 5, 2003 · 1518Feb 1, 2004 · 1554May 23, 2004 · 1622Jul 19, 2004 · 1609Aug 15, 2004 · 1653Oct 31, 2004 · 1632Feb 20, 2005 · 1647Apr 23, 2005 · 1669Jun 26, 2005 · 1654Aug 28, 2005 · 1685Dec 31, 2005 · 1712Feb 26, 2006 · 1694Jul 1, 2006 · 1720Sep 10, 2006 · 1737Oct 21, 2006 · 1759Dec 31, 2006 · 1742Sep 22, 2007 · 1722May 24, 2008 · 1703Sep 28, 2008 · 1707Nov 1, 2008 · 1703Nov 1, 2008 · 1697Aug 2, 2009 · 1693Apr 25, 2010 · 1700Jul 10, 2010 · 1711Sep 24, 2011 · 1694Oct 19, 2012 · 1697Feb 16, 2013 · 1704Jun 29, 2013 · 1708Aug 25, 2013 · 1712Nov 24, 2013 · 1718Mar 22, 2014 · 1713Jul 21, 2014 · 1719Dec 20, 2014 · 17091709

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kazuhiro Nakamura fight next?

Kazuhiro Nakamura has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kazuhiro Nakamura's record?

Kazuhiro Nakamura's professional MMA record is 21-13-0.

Who is Kazuhiro Nakamura fighting next?

Kazuhiro Nakamura's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kazuhiro Nakamura fight last?

Kazuhiro Nakamura most recently fought Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at UFC 84: ILL WILL on Saturday, May 24, 2008, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Kazuhiro Nakamura fight in?

Kazuhiro Nakamura fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Kazuhiro Nakamura have?

Kazuhiro Nakamura has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Kazuhiro Nakamura?

Kazuhiro Nakamura is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Kazuhiro Nakamura weigh?

Kazuhiro Nakamura weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Kazuhiro Nakamura's reach?

Kazuhiro Nakamura has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Kazuhiro Nakamura?

Kazuhiro Nakamura is 47 years old (born Jul 16, 1979).

Where is Kazuhiro Nakamura from?

Kazuhiro Nakamura is from Japan.