American kickboxer, MMA fighter, and Muay Thai fighter
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]
Early life
Nakamoto was born in the U.S. state of Hawaii and began training in Muay Thai at 23 years old. She later moved to California to live with her father and a stepmother. Nakamoto's great grandmother arrived in Hawaii as a picture bride .[ 3]
Muay Thai career
Nakamoto began fighting Muay Thai professionally in 2005.[ 4] She retired with an undefeated 14-0 record. [ 5]
Mixed martial arts career
Red Canvas
In 2012, Nakamoto made the transition to MMA.[ 6] On September 15, 2012, Nakamoto made her MMA debut at Red Canvas Fight Promotions- Art of Submission 2 .[ 7] Nakamoto finished her opponent, Elizabeth Phillips, with knees in the 2nd round.[ 8]
Invicta Fighting Championships
Nakamoto made her Invicta FC debut on April 5, 2013, at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson . She knocked out future The Ultimate Fighter 18 contestant Jessamyn “The Gun” Duke in the first round to win the IFC: Knock out of the Night .[ 9] The result was originally a KO for Nakamoto, but over a month later, the Missouri Office of Athletics changed it to a no contest due to an illegal knee.[ 10]
Nakamoto returned to Invicta FC for their next event, Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg .[ 11] She faced professional boxer Duda Yankovich .[ 12] Nakamoto won by first-round TKO to knee and punches.[ 13] She again received the IFC: Knock out of the Night .[ 14]
Nakamoto faced undefeated Lauren Murphy for the inaugural Invicta FC bantamweight championship belt at Invicta FC 7: Honchak vs. Smith on December 7, 2013.[ 15] Nakamoto lost the fight in the fourth round when she injured her knee.
On July 28, 2019, Nakamoto announced that Joe Rogan paid for her stem-cell therapy to treat her meniscus , which had a Grade 3 lesion and prevented her from fighting since 2013.[ 16]
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 .[ 17] 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.[ 18]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Muay Thai
World Championship Kickboxing
2012 WCK Champion of Champions Super Lightweight Champion
World Boxing Council Muaythai
2010 WBC Muaythai World Lightweight Champion (Two title defenses)
World Muaythai Council
2010 WMC World Lightweight Champion
Thai Boxing Association
2010 TBA World Lightweight Champion
World Professional Muaythai Federation
2007 WPMF Light Welterweight Champion
International Federation of Muaythai Amateur
2009 IFMA Muaythai World Championships Gold Medalist Light Welterweight
2009 IFMA Muaythai World Championships Best Female Boxer
Amateur boxing
San Francisco Golden Gloves
Kickboxing record (incomplete)
Kickboxing record
14 wins (? KOs), 0 losses , 0 draws
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
Record
2013-08-24
Win
Aleide Lawant
WCK Muay Thai Hot Summer Fights
Temecula, California, USA
Decision (unanimous)
5
2:00
14–0
Retains WBC Muaythai Women's World Lightweight title.
2012-08-18
Win
Julie Kitchen
WCK Muay Thai Champion of Champions
Pala, California, USA
Decision (unanimous)
5
2:00
13–0
Wins vacant WCK Champion of Champions Women World Super lightweight title.
2012-04-28
Win
Sandra Bastian
Legends Muay Thai Championships
San Francisco, California, USA
TKO (strikes)
3
N/A
12–0
Wins WMC Women's World Lightweight title.
2010-12-19
Win
Chantal Ughi
WCK Muay Thai
Haikou, China
Decision (unanimous)
5
2:00
11–0
2010-12-11
Win
Claire Haigh
WCK Muay Thai The Top Best
Haikou, China
TKO (strikes)
1
N/A
10–0
Wins WBC Muaythai Women's World Lightweight title.
2010-05-01
Win
Gao Xing
Wu Lin Fen
China
Decision (unanimous)
5
2:00
9–0
2010-04-03
Win
Angela Rivera-Parr
Muay Thai in America
Santa Monica, California, USA
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
8–0
Wins TBA Women's World Lightweight title.
2008-05-31
Win
Sally Krumdiak
XFA 2
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
7–0
2007-08-12
Win
Helena
Queen's Cup
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision (unanimous)
5
2:00
6–0
Wins WPMF Women's World Light Welterweight title.
2006-03-00
Win
Fight Girls Finals
Phuket, Thailand
Decision (split)
5
2:00
5–0
2006-00-00
Win
Jennifer Tate
Fight Girls
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (split)
3
2:00
4–0
Amateur kickboxing record
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2009-12-03
Win
Rachida Hilali
IFMA World Muaythai Championships 2009, Finals
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision (unanimous)
N/A
N/A
Wins IFMA World Muaythai Championships Women's Light Welterweight gold medal.
2009-12-02
Win
Jenni Andersson
IFMA World Muaythai Championships 2009, Semi Finals
Bangkok, Thailand
N/A
N/A
N/A
2009-11-30
Win
Katariina Perkkiö
IFMA World Muaythai Championships 2009, Quarter Finals
Bangkok, Thailand
N/A
N/A
N/A
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
4 matches
2 wins
1 loss
By knockout
2
1
No contests
1
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
NC (overturned)
Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson
April 5, 2013
1
2:20
Kansas City, Missouri , United States
Originally a knockout victory for Nakamoto, 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
Professional boxing record
5 fights
2 wins
3 losses
By knockout
1
0
By decision
1
3
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
5
Loss
2–3
Tatina Anderson
SD
4
May 19, 2011
Lakeside Golf Course, Burbank, California , United States
4
Loss
2–2
Tammy Franks
SD
4
October 26, 2006
Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California , United States
3
Loss
2–1
Crystal Morales
SD
4
May 12, 2006
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Lancaster, California , United States
2
Win
2–0
Kina Malpartida
UD
4
April 20, 2006
Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California , United States
1
Win
1–0
Maria Elena Anderson
KO
2 (4)
May 5, 2005
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Irvine, California , United States
See also
References
^ NSAC report of XFA 2
^ "Miriam Nakamoto ("The Queen of Mean") | MMA Fighter Page" . Tapology. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ Fight Path: Invicta FC 6's Miriam Nakamoto wanted muay Thai, given Billy Blanks MMAjunkie.com (July 11, 2013)
^ "Miriam Nakamoto Credits MMA For Newfound Financial Stability" . MMARising.com. 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "Lauren Murphy vs Miriam Nakamoto Title Fight Set For Invicta FC 7" . MMARising.com. 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "Miriam "The Queen of Mean" Nakamoto MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography" . Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "Red Canvas Promotions: Submissions 2 | The Tapology MMA Forums" . Tapology.com. 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "Red Canvas - Art of Submission 2" . Sherdog.com. 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "Invicta FC 5 Bonuses: Kaufman vs Smith Wins Fight Of The Night" . MMARising.com. 2013-04-06. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ Bohn, Mike (2013-05-15). "Jessamyn Duke successfully appeals KO loss to Miriam Nakamoto at Invicta FC 5" . MMAjunkie. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ 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 .
^ "Women's Boxing: Duda Yankovich Biography" . Wban.org. Archived from the original on 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "Invicta FC 6 Official Fight Results" . Invictafc.com. 13 July 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "Invicta FC 6 bonuses and awards: Smith, Maia, Penne and Nakamoto take home post-fight awards" . MMAmania.com. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "InvictaFC 7 Card Released with Three Title Matches | Wombat Sports" . Wombatsports.wordpress.com. 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "Joe Rogan surprises fighter Miriam Nakamoto by covering medical procedure to help her make a comeback" . sports.yahoo.com . 29 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-29 .
^ "Ringside - Tired Of Being Sorry" . YouTube. 2009-11-29. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
^ "Fight Girls: Season 2, Episode 5 : Another One Bites the Dust" . IMDb.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04 .
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