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    DaisukeNakamura

    Japan
    • Japan
    • Featherweight
    • HT/WT
      1.8 m, 65 kg
    • Birthdate
      10/6/1980 (45)
    • Stance
      Orthodox

    Stats

    • W-L-D
      5-10-1
    • (T)KO
      1-1
    • SUB
      4-1
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    Previous Fight

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    Koya Kanda

    12-5-0

    Final

    U Dec
    R3, 5:00
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    Daisuke Nakamura

    5-10-1
    FighterFighting StyleHeightWeight
    Koya Kanda-1.75 m65 kg
    Daisuke Nakamura-1.8 m65 kg

    Fight History

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    DateOpponentRes.DecisionRndTimeEvent
    12 Nov, 2022K. Kanda
    L
    U Dec
    35:00Deep: 110 Impact
    13 Sep, 2015Y. Kawana
    L
    KO/TKO
    32:26Vale Tudo Japan - VTJ 7th
    26 Oct, 2014S. Sasaki
    D
    Draw
    35:00Deep: 69 Impact
    29 Apr, 2014M. Hirota
    L
    U Dec
    35:00Deep: 66 Impact
    26 Apr, 2013S. KitaokaChampionship Belt
    L
    U Dec
    35:00DEEP: 62 Impact

    Championship Belt Denotes a Title Fight

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    Racing Positions

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          • 3d
          • Brett Okamoto
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            • 3d
            • Brett Okamoto
            Injury pushes Van's UFC title defense to May 9
            • Covington files suit vs. Masvidal over '22 battery
              • 6d
              • Brett Okamoto
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              • MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Grasso secures her position in women's top 10
                • 7d
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                • Tears to titles: Aussie fighter Isaiah Badato's path to One Championship debut
                  • 8d
                  • Jake Michaels
                  Tears to titles: Aussie fighter Isaiah Badato's path to One Championship debut
                  • Diaz wants BMF shot over 'trying to kill off Conor'
                    • 8d
                    • Brett Okamoto
                    Diaz wants BMF shot over 'trying to kill off Conor'
                    • MMA divisional rankings: Grasso, Pyfer elevate their standing in knockout performances
                      • 8d
                      • Brett Okamoto
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                      • MMA heavyweight madness: Which big fella would win a 16-man tournament?
                        • 9d
                        • ESPN staff
                        MMA Heavyweight Madness
                        • Eblen bounces back from 1st loss, submits Battle
                          • 10d
                          • Jeff Wagenheim
                          A general view of the Octagon before the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center

                        Title Fights

                        DateOpponentRes.DecisionRndTimeEvent
                        26 Apr, 2013S. KitaokaChampionship Belt
                        L
                        U Dec
                        3
                        5:00
                        DEEP: 62 Impact
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