Nationality Brazilian Role Mixed martial artist Name Andrews Nakahara | Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Wins by knockout 3 | |
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Weight 171 lb (78 kg; 12.2 st) Division WelterweightMiddleweight Style Kyokushin, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
Andrews nakahara kyokushin karate mma highlights hello japan
Andrews Nakahara (born March 12, 1983) is a Japanese-Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, kickboxer and kyokushin karateka currently signed with K-1. He made his MMA pro debut against Kazushi Sakuraba at the Dream 2: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 First Round. Andrews and Francisco Filho were recently awarded a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt under former Strikeforce contender Magno Almeida.
Contents
- Andrews nakahara kyokushin karate mma highlights hello japan
- Andrews nakahara post fight interview for dream 13
- Biography
- The Ultimate Fighter American Top Team vs Blackzilians
- Titles and accomplishments
- References
Andrews nakahara post fight interview for dream 13
Biography
Nakahara was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil on March 12, 1983 to Japanese parents who arrived in Brazil during the Japanese immigration boom in the early 60s and 70s. Even though his parents are Japanese, Nakahara cannot speak Japanese and was raised only speaking Portuguese. Nakahara first begun to study Kyokushin kaikan a strong full contact karate style developed by Masutatsu Oyama. Nakahara went on to join the International Karate Organization (IKO) team. Since then he has been successful in many competitions both in Brazil and America including championship fights with rival karatekas Ewerton Teixeira and Eduardo Tanaka.
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians
Nakahara was confirmed as a cast member for The Ultimate Fighter 21 representing Blackzilians