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Rinya Nakamura Record, stats and next fight

10-2-0 (W-L-D)

6Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
6First round finishes
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Stats and record

12Pro fights
70%Finish rate
6UFC fights
0Title fights
1Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO6 (60 %)
Submission1 (10 %)
Decision3 (30 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO0 (0 %)
Submission1 (50 %)
Decision1 (50 %)

Profile

Age
31 years
Born
March 23, 1995
Birthplace
Saitama, Japan
Height
5'7" (170 cm)
Weight
137 lbs (62 kg)
Reach
68" (173 cm)
Division
Bantamweight
Fighting out of
Saitama, Japan
Team
LDH Martial Arts
UFC debut
February 4, 2023

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Brady Hiestand

    UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos · Sep 26, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:07
  2. Win

    vs Nathan Fletcher

    UFC on ESPN: Taira vs. Park · Aug 2, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (body kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:02
  3. Loss

    vs Muin Gafurov

    UFC 311 · Jan 18, 2025 · Inglewood, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Carlos Vera

    UFC 298 · Feb 17, 2024 · Anaheim, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Fernie Garcia

    UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie · Aug 26, 2023 · Kallang, Singapore

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Toshiomi Kazama Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac · Feb 4, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:33
  7. Win

    vs Shohei Nose

    Road to UFC Season 1: Episode 6 · Oct 23, 2022 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:21
  8. Win

    vs Gugun Gusman

    Road to UFC Season 1: Episode 3 · Jun 10, 2022 · Kallang, Singapore

    Method
    Submission (keylock)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:24
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  1. Win

    vs Aleandro Caetano

    LDH Martial Arts: Pound Storm · Apr 24, 2022 · Tokyo, Japan

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  2. Win

    vs Yasuyuki Nojiri

    Shooto: 2022 Vol. 1 · Jan 16, 2022 · Tokyo, Japan

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:25
  3. Win

    vs Akuri Ronda

    Shooto: 2021 Vol. 5 · Jul 25, 2021 · Tokyo, Japan

    Method
    KO (head kick)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:20
  4. Win

    vs Takumi Arai

    LDH Martial Arts: Fighting Dreamers · May 15, 2021 · Tokyo, Japan

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:42

Analysis

Rinya Nakamura (“Hybrid”) is a UFC bantamweight from Japan.

His professional record stands at 10 wins and 2 losses. Of those wins, 6 came by KO or TKO, 1 by submission and 3 on the scorecards, a 70% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on February 4, 2023 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac against Toshiomi Kazama (win). He has since gone 4-2 in 6 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on September 26, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos, he lost to Brady Hiestand by submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round.

His career includes 1 performance bonus.

He stands 170 cm and has a 173 cm reach.

He trains at LDH Martial Arts out of Saitama, Japan.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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