MMA StatBook

Kazuhiro Nakamura

“Kaz”

Light HeavyweightJapan2-fight losing streak

21Wins
13Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 2: LL

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Profile

Age
47 (born July 16, 1979)
Born in
Fukuyama
Height
5' 11"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
0-2

How the fights ended

Losses in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.05 top 98%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.8
Striking accuracy39%Better than 17% of light heavyweights
Strike defense29%Better than 0% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.5 top 39%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy20%Better than 12% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense33%Better than 12% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Nakamura last fought on May 24, 2008 (Loss vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou). Nakamura has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Kazuhiro Nakamura

Kazuhiro Nakamura "Kaz", born in Fukuyama, Japan on July 16, 1979, is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. At 5' 11", Nakamura has a 70" reach.

Nakamura's professional career began in 2003, debuting with Pride. An 11-6 record outside the UFC came first. Nakamura made a UFC debut at UFC 76: Knockout in September 2007 and lost to Lyoto Machida by decision. Nakamura's UFC record stands at 0-2 after 2 fights.

Before and outside the UFC, Nakamura fought in Pride (11-6) and Deep (6-2).

Nakamura's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 84: Ill Will in May 2008, where Nakamura lost to Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

    KO/TKO · toLeg Injury · R1 5:00

    UFC 84: Ill Will

    May 24, 2008

    6Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Lyoto Machida

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 76: Knockout

    Sep 22, 2007

    15Str 2TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Kazuhiro Nakamura is 21-13 across 34 professional fights in 6 promotions, since a pro debut on March 16, 2003 (Pride). 32 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins21

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Submission 3
  • Decision 13

Pro losses13

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 3
  • Decision 6
Finish rate
38% of wins
Longest win streak
5

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Pride11-62003
Deep6-22012
World Victory Road Presents2-22008
DREAM1-12010
UFC0-22007
Astra1-02010

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Yoshiyuki Nakanishi Decision (unanimous), R3 Deep: 70 Impact Dec 21, 2014
W Seigo Mizuguchi TKO (corner stoppage), R2 Deep: Cage Impact 2014 Jul 21, 2014
L Ken Hasegawa Decision (majority), R3 Deep: 65 Impact Mar 22, 2014
W Yuji Sakuragi Submission (arm-triangle choke), R3 Deep: Cage Impact 2013 Nov 24, 2013
W Henry Miller KO (punch) [ 1 ], R1 Deep: 63 Impact Aug 25, 2013
W Daijiro Matsui KO (knee and punches), R1 Deep: King Kaz Fight in Fukuyama Jun 30, 2013
W Young Choi Decision (unanimous), R3 Deep: 61 Impact Feb 16, 2013
W Ryuta Sakurai Decision (majority), R3 Deep: 60 Impact Oct 19, 2012
L Gerald Harris Decision (split), R3 Dream 17 (DREAM) Sep 24, 2011
W Karl Amoussou Decision (unanimous), R2 Dream 15 (DREAM) Jul 10, 2010
W Hidehiko Yoshida Decision (unanimous), R3 Astra: Yoshida's Farewell Apr 25, 2010
L Kazuo Misaki Technical Submission (guillotine choke), R1 World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9 Aug 2, 2009
L Jorge Santiago TKO (punches), R3 World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6 Nov 1, 2008
W Yuki Sasaki Decision (unanimous), R3 World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6 Nov 1, 2008
W Paul Cahoon Decision (unanimous), R3 World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 5 Sep 28, 2008
L Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou TKO (leg injury), R1 UFC 84 May 24, 2008
L Lyoto Machida Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 76 Sep 22, 2007
L Maurício Rua Decision (unanimous), R3 Pride FC - Shockwave 2006 Dec 31, 2006
W Travis Galbraith TKO (knee and punches), R2 Pride 32 - The Real Deal Oct 21, 2006
W Yoshihiro Nakao Decision (unanimous), R3 Pride FC - Final Conflict Absolute Sep 10, 2006
W Evangelista Santos Submission (americana), R1 Pride FC - Critical Countdown Absolute Jul 1, 2006
L Josh Barnett Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Pride 31 - Dreamers Feb 26, 2006
W Yuki Kondo Decision (unanimous), R3 PRIDE Shockwave 2005 (Pride) Dec 31, 2005
W Igor Vovchanchyn Decision (unanimous), R2 PRIDE Final Conflict 2005 (Pride) Aug 28, 2005
L Wanderlei Silva TKO (punches), R1 PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005 (Pride) Jun 26, 2005
W Kevin Randleman Decision (unanimous), R3 PRIDE Total Elimination 2005 (Pride) Apr 23, 2005
W Stefan Leko TKO (punches), R1 PRIDE 29 (Pride) Feb 20, 2005
L Dan Henderson TKO (shoulder injury), R1 PRIDE 28 (Pride) Oct 31, 2004
W Murilo Bustamante Decision (unanimous), R3 PRIDE Final Conflict 2004 (Pride) Aug 15, 2004
L Antônio Rogério Nogueira Decision (split), R2 PRIDE Bushido 4 (Pride) Jul 19, 2004
W Chalid Arrab Submission (armbar), R1 PRIDE Bushido 3 (Pride) May 23, 2004
W Dos Caras Jr. Decision (unanimous), R3 PRIDE 27 (Pride) Feb 1, 2004
W Daniel Gracie Decision (unanimous), R2 PRIDE Bushido 1 (Pride) Oct 5, 2003
L Antônio Rogério Nogueira Submission (armbar), R2 PRIDE 25 (Pride) Mar 16, 2003

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Quick answers

What is Kazuhiro Nakamura's record?

Kazuhiro Nakamura's professional MMA record is 21 wins, 13 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Kazuhiro Nakamura?

Kazuhiro Nakamura is 47 years old, born on July 16, 1979.

How tall is Kazuhiro Nakamura and what is their reach?

Kazuhiro Nakamura stands 5' 11" with a 70" reach.

Who did Kazuhiro Nakamura fight last?

Kazuhiro Nakamura lost to Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou by KO/TKO at UFC 84: Ill Will on May 24, 2008.