Keita Nakamura vs. Rob Emerson

Preliminary Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Feb 2, 2008
W
Emerson defeats Nakamura
L
Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"The Saint"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Split
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Fighter Comparison

7-6-0

Climbed to 8-6
Pro
Record
16-2-2

Fell to 16-3-2
+238
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-283
(Moderate Favorite)

United States
Nation

Japan
Huntington Beach
California
Fights out of
Tokyo
JP
26
+6 mos, 3 days
Age at Fight 23
+8 mos, 1 week, 4 days
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
5'10"
(178cm)
Height
5'11"
(180cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
73.0"
(185cm)
Team Oyama Gym K-Taro Dojo

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 81

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 81: Breaking Point
  • Date: Saturday 02.02.2008
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 1 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Dark Bout, Shown on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Nakamura Disclosed Pay: $5,000
  • Emerson Disclosed Pay: $16,000
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