Kazuhiro Nakamura
Record: 13 - 10 - 0
Weight: 205 lbs
Age: 30

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.

Kazuhiro Nakamura Fight Results
Result Opponent Method Event Date Round
Loss Kazuo Misaki Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) Sengoku - Ninth Battle 08/02/2009 1
Loss Jorge Santiago TKO (Punches) Sengoku - Sixth Battle 11/01/2008 3
Win Yuki Sasaki Decision (Unanimous) Sengoku - Sixth Battle 11/01/2008 3
Win Paul Cahoon Decision (Unanimous) Sengoku - Fifth Battle 09/28/2008 3
Loss Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou TKO (Leg Injury) UFC 84 - Ill Will 05/24/2008 1
Loss Lyoto Machida Decision (Unanimous) UFC 76 - Knockout 09/22/2007 3
Loss Mauricio Rua Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE - Shockwave 2006 12/31/2006 3
Win Travis Galbraith TKO (Strikes) PRIDE 32 - The Real Deal 10/21/2006 2
Win Yoshihiro Nakao Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE - Final Conflict Absolute 09/10/2006 3
Win Evangelista Santos Submission (Keylock) PRIDE - Critical Countdown Absolute 07/01/2006 1
Loss Josh Barnett Submission (Rear Naked Choke) PRIDE 31 - Dreamers 02/26/2006 1
Win Yuki Kondo Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE - Shockwave 2005 12/31/2005 3
Win Igor Vovchanchyn Decision (Unaminous) PRIDE - Final Conflict 2005 08/28/2005 2
Loss Wanderlei Silva TKO (Punches) PRIDE - Critical Countdown 2005 06/26/2005 1
Win Kevin Randleman Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE - Total Elimination 2005 04/23/2005 3
Win Kevin Randleman Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE - Total Elimination 2005 04/23/2005 3
Win Stefan Leko TKO (Punches) PRIDE 29 - Fists Of Fire 02/20/2005 1
Win Stefan Leko TKO (Punches) PRIDE 29 - Fists Of Fire 02/20/2005 1
Loss Dan Henderson TKO (Shoulder Injury) PRIDE 28 - High Octane 10/31/2004 1
Loss Dan Henderson TKO (Shoulder Injury) PRIDE 28 - High Octane 10/31/2004 1
Win Murilo Bustamante Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE - Final Conflict 2004 08/15/2004 3
Win Murilo Bustamante Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE - Final Conflict 2004 08/15/2004 3
Loss Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Decision (Split) PRIDE - Bushido 4 07/19/2004 2
Loss Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Decision (Split) PRIDE - Bushido 4 07/19/2004 2
Win Chalid Arrab Submission (Armbar) PRIDE - Bushido 3 05/23/2004 1
Win Chalid Arrab Submission (Armbar) PRIDE - Bushido 3 05/23/2004 1
Win Dos Caras Jr. Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE 27 - Inferno 02/01/2004 3
Win Dos Caras Jr. Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE 27 - Inferno 02/01/2004 3
Win Daniel Gracie Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE - Bushido 1 10/05/2003 2
Win Daniel Gracie Decision (Unanimous) PRIDE - Bushido 1 10/05/2003 2
Loss Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Submission (Armbar) PRIDE 25 - Body Blow 03/16/2003 2
Loss Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Submission (Armbar) PRIDE 25 - Body Blow 03/16/2003 2
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