Yoshihiro Nakao (Japanese: 中尾芳広, Nakao Yoshihiro) (born June 25, 1972) is a Japanese semi-retired professional mixed martial artist and former K-1 kickboxer and PRIDE FC fighter who has defeated the likes of Don Frye, Choi Mu-Bae, Jim York, Wesley Correira and Edson Draggo.
Nakao is a World Victory Road veteran and signed a contract with DREAM in 2011 before the promotion closed in mid-2012.
Nakao most recently fought Dave Herman at Sengoku: Soul of Fight, losing by unanimous decision.
In 2012 Nakao has decided to briefly retire from mixed martial arts to let some of his recent injuries heal and focus on family more.
[2] During the pre-fight staredown with opponent Heath Herring, Nakao leaned in and kissed him on the lips.