Dutch professional wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter
Hans Nijman
Born
Johannes Petrus Nijman (1959-09-23)23 September 1959 Alkmaar, Netherlands
Died
5 November 2014(2014-11-05) (aged 55) Beverwijk, Netherlands Gunshot wounds
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight
246 lb (112kg)
Division
Heavyweight
Reach
72.5 in (184 cm)
Style
Karate, Kickboxing, Shoot wrestling
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting out of
Limburg, North Brabant, Netherlands
Team
Dolman Gym RINGS Holland Team Hardcore Dutch Top Team
Teacher(s)
Chris Dolman
Rank
A-Class Shootist
Years active
1991-2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total
16
Wins
9
By knockout
4
By submission
4
Unknown
1
Losses
7
By knockout
1
By submission
5
Unknown
1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Johannes Petrus "Hans" Nijman (September 23, 1959 – November 5, 2014) was a Dutch former professional mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He competed in the heavyweight division. He was a RINGS Holland veteran and fought for many other top promotions such as Pride FC and It's Showtime. Nijman is believed to have had connections with Willem Holleeder and other big names in the Dutch criminal underworld. His name appeared in several police records and has also been used in big court cases.
Johannes Petrus "Hans" Nijman (September 23, 1959 – November 5, 2014) was a Dutch former professional mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. He...
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members Illyukhin, Sergei Sousserov and Han himself, was pitted against RINGS Holland, formed by Joop Kasteel, HansNijman and Dick Vrij. Despite their effort...
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Openweight Grand Prix. His first opponent was Fighting Network RINGS alumnus HansNijman, who Fujita beat fast by taking him down and submitting him with a wrestling...
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majority of his fights for them. Kasteel's trainers were Chris Dolman, HansNijman and Michel van Halderen he also stated he trained with "Dirty" Bob Schrijber...
Overeem, Alistair Overeem, Gegard Mousasi, Joop Kasteel, Dick Vrij, HansNijman, Willie Peeters Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Last updated on:...
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Japanese competitors and against each other. Netherlands – Dick Vrij, HansNijman, Gilbert Yvel, Joop Kasteel, Bob Schrijber, Herman Renting, Valentijn...
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Volk Han, his future partner in the Russian Top Team. Kopylov debuted in pro wrestling in 1992, obtaining a great submission win over Volk Han. Han retaliated...
by decision. He would follow with victories over Sander MacKilljan, HansNijman and Hasdell again, but his winning streak broke in February 1999 against...
Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Win 30–20 HansNijman Submission (kneebar) U-Spirits Again March 9, 2013 1 1:52 Tokyo, Japan...
Olympic judo gold medallist Makoto Takimoto, three-time sambo champion Volk Han, and Kazushi Sakuraba. Tamura currently serves as an executive director for...
old, under the guidance of former world champion Gilbert Ballantine, HansNijman, Dick Vrij. He made his K-1 debut on the undercard of K-1 World MAX 2006...
style's signature tights and knee boots, he fought to a draw against HansNijman in his first match. He went on to face Gerard Gordeau in his second bout...
Tournament 1992: Semi-Finals December 19, 1992 2 1:38 Tokyo, Japan Loss 0-1 HansNijman KO RINGS - Mega Battle Tournament 1992: First Round October 29, 1992...
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