Age, Biography and Wiki
Kazuhiro Nakamura was born on 16 July, 1979 in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan, is a Japanese mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Kazuhiro Nakamura'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 44 years old?
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| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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16 July, 1979 |
| Birthday |
16 July |
| Birthplace |
Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 44 years old group.
Kazuhiro Nakamura Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Kazuhiro Nakamura height is 5ft 11in and Weight 83 kg.
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5ft 11in |
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83 kg |
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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.
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Kazuhiro Nakamura Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kazuhiro Nakamura worth at the age of 44 years old? Kazuhiro Nakamura’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Japan. We have estimated Kazuhiro Nakamura'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
Kazuhiro Nakamura Social Network
Timeline
Kazuhiro Nakamura (中村和裕, born July 16, 1979) is a Japanese retired mixed martial artist who competed as a Middleweight in DREAM, and is a former DEEP Middleweight Champion.
He fought out of the Yoshida Dojo and also competed in the Pride Fighting Championships, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the Sengoku Raiden Championship.
Starting judo at 10 years old, Nakamura went to train under Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki and enter the Fukuyama University team.
He became a professional judoka under the sponsorship of Keiyo Gas and competed at national and international level, placing third at the Japanese championships at 100+.
His career in judo lasted until 2002, when he met Hidehiko Yoshida and became a member of his Yoshida Dojo.
Nakamura made his MMA debut at PRIDE 25 against Antônio Rogério Nogueira, losing by submission in the second round.
He has also lost to Nogueira in a rematch at PRIDE Bushido 4.
His final fight in PRIDE was a decision loss to Maurício Rua at PRIDE Shockwave 2006.
He was known for his flashy entrances, often coming to the ring wearing sunglasses and accompanied by penguin mascots.
Nakamura made his debut in the UFC at UFC 76 against Lyoto Machida.
His first apparition in the promotion was specially notable for his entrance and attire choices, coming to the cage wearing an ornated kimono, a jingasa hat and a gas mask before taking them off to reveal floral print shorts.
He also carried a wagasa umbrella and exhibited a haircut adopted from Japanese comedian Toru Hotohara.
During the fight, Nakamura absorbed punishment and avoided several possible finishes, but he lost by unanimous decision.
After the contest, Nakamura would be suspended and fined $500 by the CSAC for failing a drug test for marijuana.
Kazuhiro would protest the results, but it was not revoked.
His next fight in the UFC was a loss by TKO (injury) to Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at UFC 84.
He was subsequently released by the promotion.
After a three-fight losing stint which included losses to future UFC Light Heavyweight Champions Lyoto Machida and Maurício Rua, Nakamura decided to debut at a new weight class Middleweight (185 lbs) after having spent his entire career at Light Heavyweight.
Nakamura debuted at Sengoku: Fifth Battle as an entrant in the inaugural Middleweight Grand prix eliminating British Paul Cahoon.
He returned at Sengoku - Sixth battle as part of the final four.
Nakamura fought against tournament favourite Jorge Santiago and took him to the third round before losing via KO at 0:49 of the third round.
Nakamura Returned at Sengoku: Ninth Battle in a title eliminator that saw the winner rematch champion Jorge Santiago.
Nakamura was stunned by Kazuo Misaki and lost via submission in the first round.
A farewell event for Nakamura's teacher, Hidehiko Yoshida, was held on April 25, 2010.
Nakamura defeated Yoshida via unanimous decision.
Nakamura made his return at Dream 17 to face UFC vet Gerald Harris.
He lost the fight via split decision.
On October 19, 2012, Nakamura made his debut in DEEP, where he defeated Ryuta Sakurai by majority decision.
On February 16, 2013, Nakamura defeated Young Choi to win the vacant DEEP Middleweight Championship which is the first title of his career.
Nakamura faced Daijiro Matsui on June 30, 2013, at DEEP: King Kaz Fight in Fukuyama.
Nakamura won via KO in the first round.
On August 25, 2013, Nakamura faced Henry Miller at DEEP: 63 Impact.
Nakamura won the bout via first-round knockout.
Nakamura then faced Yuji Sakuragi at DEEP: Cage Impact 2013 on November 24, 2013.
Nakamura won by arm triangle choke submission in the third round.
Nakamura was defeated by Ken Hasegawa via majority decision on March 22, 2014, at DEEP: 65 Impact.
On July 21, 2014, Nakamura faced Seigo Mizuguchi at DEEP: Cage Impact 2014 and won via second round corner stoppage.
