Miriam Nakamoto

Miriam Nakamoto
Born Miriam Herbie Nakamoto
(1976-08-05) August 5, 1976
United States
Other names The Queen of Mean
Residence Dublin, California, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Style Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts
Fighting out of Dublin, California, United States
Team Combat Sports Academy
Rank Blue Belt in (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Years active 2012-present (MMA)
2005-present (Kickboxing)
Professional boxing record
Total 5
Wins 2
By knockout 1
Losses 3
Kickboxing record
Total 16
Wins 16
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record
Total 4
Wins 2
By knockout 2
By submission 0
By decision 0
Losses 1
By knockout 1
By submission 0
By decision 0
No contests 1
Other information
Website https://twitter.com/MiriamNakamoto
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Miriam Herbie Nakamoto[1] (born August 5, 1976) is an American professional female Muay Thai fighter and mixed martial artist fighting at Bantamweight (135 pounds).[2]

Muay Thai career

Nakamoto began fighting Muay Thai professionally in 2005.[3] She is an eight-time world champion in the sport.[4] Having produced a perfect 16-0 record to date.[4]

Mixed Martial Arts career

Red Canvas

In 2012, Nakamoto made the transition to MMA.[5] On September 15, 2012 Nakamoto made her MMA debut at Red Canvas Fight Promotions- Art of Submission 2.[6] Nakamoto finished her opponent, Elizabeth Phillips, with knees in the 2nd round.[7]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Nakamoto made her Invicta FC debut on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson. Nakamoto knocked out future The Ultimate Fighter 18 contestant Jessamyn “The Gun” Duke in the first round. Nakamoto was awarded the IFC: Knock out of the Night.[8] Even though the result was originally a KO victory for Nakamoto, over a month later, it was overturned by the Missouri Office of Athletics to no contest due to an illegal knee.[9]

Nakamoto returned to Invicta FC for their next event, Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg.[10] Miriam faced professional boxer Duda Yankovich.[11] Nakamoto won by first round technical-knockout due to knee and punches.[12] Again, Nakamoto was awarded the IFC: Knock out of the Night.[13]

Nakamoto faced undefeated Lauren Murphy for the inaugural Invicta FC bantamweight championship belt at Invicta FC 7: Honchak vs. Smith on December 7, 2013.[14] Nakamoto lost the fight in the fourth round when she injured her knee.

Television and film

In 2005, Nakamoto was the Female Lead in the music video Tired of Being Sorry directed by Joaquin Phoenix and performed by indie rock band Ringside.[15] In 2007, Miriam was on the hit reality TV show, Fight Girls, which aired on the Oxygen Channel. In episode 5, Nakamoto defeated housemate Jennifer Tate by split decision after three exhibition rounds.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Muay Thai

Amateur boxing

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 2–1 (1) Lauren Murphy TKO (injury) Invicta FC 7: Honchak vs. Smith December 7, 2013 4 0:23 Kansas City, Missouri, United States For Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship
Win 2–0 (1) Duda Yankovich TKO (knee and punches) Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg July 13, 2013 1 2:08 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Knockout of the Night
NC 1–0 (1) Jessamyn Duke No Contest Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson April 5, 2013 1 2:20 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Originally a knockout victory, but was later overturned by the Missouri Office of Athletics due to an illegal knee; Knockout of the Night
Win 1–0 Elizabeth Phillips TKO (knees) Red Canvas - Art of Submission 2 September 15, 2012 2 3:39 San Jose, California, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ NSAC report of XFA 2
  2. ↑ "Miriam Nakamoto ("The Queen of Mean") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  3. ↑ "Miriam Nakamoto Credits MMA For Newfound Financial Stability". MMARising.com. 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  4. 1 2 "Lauren Murphy vs Miriam Nakamoto Title Fight Set For Invicta FC 7". MMARising.com. 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  5. ↑ "Miriam "The Queen of Mean" Nakamoto MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  6. ↑ "Red Canvas Promotions: Submissions 2 | The Tapology MMA Forums". Tapology.com. 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  7. ↑ "Red Canvas - Art of Submission 2". Sherdog.com. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  8. ↑ "Invicta FC 5 Bonuses: Kaufman vs Smith Wins Fight Of The Night". MMARising.com. 2013-04-06. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  9. ↑ Bohn, Mike (2013-05-15). "Jessamyn Duke successfully appeals KO loss to Miriam Nakamoto at Invicta FC 5". MMAjunkie. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  10. ↑ Bohn, Mike (2013-04-20). "Invicta FC 6 set for July 13, 13-bout lineup set with Santos-Coenen headliiner". MMAjunkie. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  11. ↑ "Women's Boxing: Duda Yankovich Biography". Wban.org. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  12. ↑ "Invicta FC 6 Official Fight Results". Invictafc.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  13. ↑ "Invicta FC 6 bonuses and awards: Smith, Maia, Penne and Nakamoto take home post-fight awards". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  14. ↑ "InvictaFC 7 Card Released with Three Title Matches | Wombat Sports". Wombatsports.wordpress.com. 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  15. ↑ "Ringside - Tired Of Being Sorry". YouTube. 2009-11-29. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  16. ↑ "Fight Girls: Season 2, Episode 5 : Another One Bites the Dust". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
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