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| Kazuhiro Nakamura |
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| Statistics |
| Height |
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight |
205 lb (93 kg) |
| Born |
February 21, 1979 (1979-02-21) (age 29) |
| Town of birth |
Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan |
| Fighting style |
Judo |
| Mixed martial arts record |
| Wins |
11 |
| By knockout |
2 |
| By submission |
2 |
| Losses |
8 |
| Draws |
0 |
Kazuhiro Nakamura (中村和裕, February 21, 1979-) is a Japanese MMA fighter known for his antics inside and outside of the ring. He currently competes as a light heavyweight in the UFC, 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 was also defeated by 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, Kevin Randleman 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.
[edit] Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown |
|
| 19 matches |
11 wins |
8 losses |
| By knockout |
2 |
3 |
| By submission |
2 |
2 |
| By decision |
7 |
3 |
| Result |
Record |
Opponent |
Method |
Event |
Date |
Round |
Time |
Location |
| Loss |
11-8 |
 Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou |
TKO (Kick-Punch Combo) |
UFC 84 - Ill Will |
02008-05-24 24 May 2008 |
1 |
5:00 |
 Nevada, United States |
| Loss |
11-7 |
 Lyoto Machida |
Decision (Unanimous) |
UFC 76 - Knockout |
02007-09-22 22 September 2007 |
3 |
5:00 |
California, United States |
| Loss |
11-6 |
Mauricio Rua |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Shockwave 2006 |
02006-12-31 31 December 2006 |
3 |
5:00 |
 Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
11-5 |
 Travis Galbraith |
TKO (Strikes) |
PRIDE 32 - The Real Deal |
02006-10-21 21 October 2006 |
2 |
1:16 |
Nevada, United States |
| Win |
10-5 |
Yoshihiro Nakao |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute |
02006-09-10 10 September 2006 |
3 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
9-5 |
Evangelista Santos |
Submission (Keylock) |
PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute |
02006-07-01 1 July 2006 |
1 |
4:49 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
8-5 |
Josh Barnett |
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) |
PRIDE 31 - Dreamers |
02006-02-26 26 February 2006 |
1 |
8:10 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
8-4 |
Yuki Kondo |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Shockwave 2005 |
02005-12-31 31 December 2005 |
3 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
7-4 |
 Igor Vovchanchyn |
Decision (Unaminous) |
PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 |
02005-08-28 28 August 2005 |
2 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
6-4 |
Wanderlei Silva |
TKO (Strikes) |
PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005 |
02005-06-26 26 June 2005 |
1 |
5:24 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
6-3 |
Kevin Randleman |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Total Elimination 2005 |
02005-04-23 23 April 2005 |
3 |
5:00 |
Osaka, Japan |
| Win |
5-3 |
 Stefan Leko |
TKO (Strikes) |
PRIDE 29 - Fists Of Fire |
02005-02-20 20 February 2005 |
1 |
0:54 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
4-3 |
Dan Henderson |
TKO (Injury) |
PRIDE 28 - High Octane |
02004-10-31 31 October 2004 |
1 |
1:15 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Win |
4-2 |
Murilo Bustamante |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Final Conflict 2004 |
02004-08-15 15 August 2004 |
3 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
3-2 |
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira |
Decision (Split) |
PRIDE Bushido 4 |
02004-07-19 19 July 2004 |
2 |
5:00 |
Nagoya, Japan |
| Win |
3-1 |
Chalid Arrab |
Submission (Armbar) |
PRIDE Bushido 3 |
02004-05-23 23 May 2004 |
1 |
4:45 |
Yokohama, Japan |
| Win |
2-1 |
 Dos Caras Jr. |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE 27 - Inferno |
02004-02-01 1 February 2004 |
3 |
5:00 |
Osaka, Japan |
| Win |
1-1 |
Daniel Gracie |
Decision (Unanimous) |
PRIDE Bushido 1 |
02003-10-05 5 October 2003 |
2 |
5:00 |
Saitama, Japan |
| Loss |
0-1 |
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira |
Submission (Armbar) |
PRIDE 25 - Body Blow |
02003-03-16 16 March 2003 |
2 |
3:49 |
Yokohama, Japan |
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