Rinya Nakamura
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rinya Nakamura's professional MMA record?
Rinya Nakamura has a professional MMA record of 10-2-0 (wins-losses-draws).
Who does Rinya Nakamura fight next?
Rinya Nakamura does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Rinya Nakamura?
Rinya Nakamura is 31 years old, born March 23, 1995.
How tall is Rinya Nakamura?
Rinya Nakamura stands 170 cm (5'7") tall, with a 173 cm (68") reach.
Where is Rinya Nakamura from?
Rinya Nakamura is from Japan.
What is Rinya Nakamura's nickname?
Rinya Nakamura is known as "Hybred".
When was Rinya Nakamura's last fight?
Rinya Nakamura last fought on September 26, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos, losing to Brady Hiestand by submission in round 2.
What were the scorecards for Rinya Nakamura vs Muin Gafurov?
Rinya Nakamura lost to Muin Gafurov by unanimous decision at UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano on January 18, 2025. All three judges (Chris Leben, Derek Cleary, Felicia Oh) scored the fight 30-27 in Muin Gafurov's favor.
What were the scorecards for Rinya Nakamura vs Carlos Vera?
Rinya Nakamura defeated Carlos Vera by unanimous decision at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria on February 17, 2024. All three judges (Ron McCarthy, RaphaelDavis, Chris Leben) scored the fight 30-27 in Rinya Nakamura's favor.
Rinya Nakamura is a 31-year-old fighter with a 10-2-0 record. Last fought September 2026.