Kazuhiro Nakamura "Kaz"
Record: 15 - 10
Height: 5'11" (181cm)
Weight: 205 lbs
Age: 33

Kazuhiro Nakamura (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.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.

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. His last fight in the UFC was a loss by TKO to Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at UFC 84.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  0   (0%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  2   (08%) TKO Losses:  4   (16%)
Submission Wins:  2   (08%) Submission Losses:  3   (12%)
Decision Wins:  11   (44%) Decision Losses:  3   (12%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Win Karl Amoussou Unanimous Decision Dream: Dream 15 Jul. 10, 2010 2
Win Hidehiko Yoshida Unanimous Decision Astra: Yoshida's Farewell Apr. 25, 2010 3
Loss Kazuo Misaki Technical Submission Sengoku: Ninth Battle Aug. 02, 2009 1
Loss Jorge Santiago Technical Knockout Sengoku: Sixth Battle Nov. 01, 2008 3
Win Yuki Sasaki Unanimous Decision Sengoku: Sixth Battle Nov. 01, 2008 3
Win Paul Cahoon Unanimous Decision Sengoku: Fifth Battle Sep. 28, 2008 3
Loss Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Technical Knockout UFC 84: Ill Will May. 24, 2008 1
Loss Lyoto Machida Unanimous Decision UFC 76: Knockout Sep. 22, 2007 3
Loss Mauricio Rua Unanimous Decision PRIDE: Shockwave 2006 Dec. 31, 2006 3
Win Travis Galbraith Technical Knockout PRIDE 32: The Real Deal Oct. 21, 2006 2
Win Yoshihiro Nakao Unanimous Decision PRIDE: Final Conflict Absolute Sep. 10, 2006 3
Win Evangelista Santos Submission PRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute Jul. 01, 2006 1
Loss Josh Barnett Submission PRIDE 31: Dreamers Feb. 26, 2006 1
Win Yuki Kondo Unanimous Decision PRIDE: Shockwave 2005 Dec. 31, 2005 3
Win Igor Vovchanchyn Decision PRIDE: Final Conflict 2005 Aug. 28, 2005 2
Loss Wanderlei Silva Technical Knockout PRIDE: Critical Countdown 2005 Jun. 26, 2005 1
Win Kevin Randleman Unanimous Decision PRIDE: Total Elimination 2005 Apr. 23, 2005 3
Win Stefan Leko Technical Knockout PRIDE 29: Fists Of Fire Feb. 20, 2005 1
Loss Dan Henderson Technical Knockout PRIDE 28: High Octane Oct. 31, 2004 1
Win Murilo Bustamante Unanimous Decision PRIDE: Final Conflict 2004 Aug. 15, 2004 3
Loss Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Split Decision PRIDE: Bushido 4 Jul. 19, 2004 2
Win Chalid Arrab Submission PRIDE: Bushido 3 May. 23, 2004 1
Win Alberto Rodriguez Unanimous Decision PRIDE 27: Inferno Feb. 01, 2004 3
Win Daniel Gracie Unanimous Decision PRIDE: Bushido 1 Oct. 05, 2003 2
Loss Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Submission PRIDE 25: Body Blow Mar. 16, 2003 2
Total Fights: 25   |   Record: 15 - 10
WHO WINS THE MAIN EVENT AT UFC 162 BETWEEN ANDERSON SILVA AND CHRIS WEIDMAN?
Silva via Decision
Silva via TKO/KO
Silva via Submission
Weidman via Decision
Weidman via TKO/KO
Weidman via Submission
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