Fighter

Kazuhiro Nakamura

"Kaz"

21-13-0

JapanLast 5

Kickboxing 0-1

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Kazuhiro Nakamura holds a professional MMA record of 21-13-0. Kazuhiro Nakamura has 35 professional MMA bouts on record. Kazuhiro Nakamura has won 22 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 14 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Kazuhiro Nakamura also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: May 24, 2008. Tracked organizations: UFC, PRIDE FC.

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Yoshida Dojo

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 0-2-0 · 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

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Kazuhiro Nakamura earns per fight.

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Career history

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

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1724▼10
Peak: 1767Oct 21, 2006
Rated fights: 35

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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.

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