Age, Biography and Wiki
Hans Nijman (Johannes Petrus Nijman) was born on 23 September, 1959 in Alkmaar, Netherlands, is a Dutch professional wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Hans Nijman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Johannes Petrus Nijman |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
23 September, 1959 |
| Birthday |
23 September |
| Birthplace |
Alkmaar, Netherlands |
| Date of death |
5 November, 2014 |
| Died Place |
Beverwijk, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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Hans Nijman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Hans Nijman height is 6ft 0in and Weight 246 lbs (112kg).
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 0in |
| Weight |
246 lbs (112kg) |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Hans Nijman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hans Nijman worth at the age of 55 years old? Hans Nijman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Hans Nijman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Wrestler |
Hans Nijman Social Network
Timeline
Johannes Petrus "Hans" Nijman (September 23, 1959 – November 5, 2014) was a Dutch former professional mixed martial artist and professional wrestler.
He competed in the heavyweight division.
He was a RINGS Holland veteran and fought for many other top promotions such as Pride FC and It's Showtime.
Nijman is believed to have had connections with Willem Holleeder and other big names in the Dutch criminal underworld.
His name appeared in several police records and has also been used in big court cases.
A former Kyokushin karateka and kickboxing champion, Hans Nijman made his shoot wrestling debut in Japan for Fighting Network RINGS on December 7, 1991 as part of Chris Dolman's RINGS Holland team.
Nijman also drew with Adam Watt, the following year.
Nijman suffered his first loss on 25 June 1992 against Akira Maeda, due to submission.
On 29 October 1992, Nijman defeated Georgi Keandelaki by knock-out, picking up his first win.
On 25 January 1995, after RINGS started promoting purely competitive fights, Nijman beat Yoshihisa Yamamoto by TKO to win 3rd place in the RINGS Mega Battle Tournament 1994.
Nijman lost to Tariel Bitsadze on 1 January 1997 at RINGS: Battle Dimensions.
He beat Lee Hasdell by submission at RINGS Holland on 2 February 1997 before losing to Kiyoshi Tamura in Japan on 25 October 1997.
Nijman's final fight for RINGS was on 7 March 1999 at RINGS Australia: NR 3.
Hans defeated Danny Higgins by rear naked choke at 5:46 of round 1.
He later entered the Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round, losing to Kazuyuki Fujita by submission at 2:48 of round 1.
Hans Nijman holds a RINGS record of 24 wins, 20 losses and 3 draws.
Nijman fought in Pride FC's open-weight tournament in 2000 at Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round.
Hans Nijman's last fight was against Cheick Kongo at It’s Showtime on 8 June 2003.
He lost due to an armbar at 0:59 of round 2.
According to Sherdog, Nijman rounded out his professional mixed martial arts record with 9 wins and 6 defeats, although Hans had a few unsanctioned shoot fights in Japan a year following his retirement from mixed martial arts competition in 2003.
On November 5, 2014, around 20:45, Nijman was shot dead whilst sitting in his 2013 Volkswagen Golf around the back of his Dutch Top Team gym "De Meer" in Beverwijk.
Witnesses reportedly saw a Volkswagen Golf R32 parked on the parking lot next to his gym open fire on Nijman with automatic rifles whilst he was reversing his car out of the alley where he had parked his car.
After the shooting, the Golf R32 took off with high speed southbound on the A22.
A half-hour after the shooting two cars, the Golf R32 and a taxi bus, were found burning to the ground in Velserbroek.
The suspects have not yet been identified and the motive is unknown.
