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Tale of the Tape
Age
31
Height
5' 7"
Reach
68.5"
Stance
Southpaw
Country
Japan
Key Stats
91%
Win Rate
70%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
11
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"Hybrid". That's what they call Rinya Nakamura, and is part of the UFC bantamweight division's deep end, fighting out of Japan — 11 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
The game is built on grappling: 2.6 takedowns per 15 minutes, and opponents spend rounds defending instead of fighting. 1 submission wins say what happens when the defense slips. Add the southpaw stance, and the puzzle gets harder still.
Most recent outing: a win over Nathan Fletcher via ko/tko (kick) r1. Business handled.
Recent Fights
Nathan Fletcher
KO/TKO (Kick) R1 · Aug 2, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park
Muin Gafurov
Decision - Unanimous · Jan 18, 2025
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
Carlos Vera
Decision - Unanimous · Feb 18, 2024
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria
Fernie Garcia
Decision - Unanimous · Aug 26, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie
Toshiomi Kazama
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Feb 5, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac