Nationality Japanese Name Jutaro Nakao Team Freelance | Style Shooto Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Role Mixed martial artist | |
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Born November 30, 1970 (age 53)
Osaka, Japan ( 1970-11-30 ) Weight 167 lb (76 kg; 11.9 st) Division Lightweight and Welterweight | ||
Jutaro Nakao UFC Fighter's Nicknames
Jutaro Nakao (born November 30, 1970) is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He competes in both the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions.
A predominantly judo based fighter, Nakao is known for his chiseled physique and highly defense on the ring, being difficult to finish off by his opponents. He is also famous for his prowess with the triangle choke, having received the nickname of "King of Triangle" by the Japanese press due to his multiple victories through said technique.
He is also one of the few fighters who have a legal win through the popularly called "rape choke" or two-handed stranglehold, after defeating Thomas Denny with it.
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