Rinya Nakamura
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| Born | Trung thôn luân dã 23 March 1995 Saitama, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | Hybrid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 136 lb (62 kg; 9 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Bantamweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | Saitama, Japan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | LDH Martial Arts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrestling | Freestyle wrestling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2021–present (MMA) 2011–2020 (wrestling) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Senshu University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rinya Nakamura(Japanese:Trung thôn luân dã,Nakamura Rinya,born 23 March 1995)is a Japanesemixed martial artistand formerfreestyle wrestlerwho currently competes in thebantamweight division.[2]Competing at 61 kilograms, Nakamura became the2017 U23 World Championduring hiswrestlingcareer, before retiring at age 25 to pursue mixed martial arts.[3]
Background
[edit]Rinya is the son of Kozo Nakamura, who was involved in the early development ofShootoin the 90's.[4]Having begun wrestling at the age of five, Nakamura's first notable accomplishment in the sport offreestyle wrestlingwas a bronze medal from the Cadet World Championships in 2011.[5][6]A multiple-time Japanese National medalist at two different weight classes, his most remarkable achievement of his career came at the2017 U23 World Championships,where he became the champion at 61 kilograms.[7]After the delay of the2020 Summer Olympicsdue to theCOVID-19 pandemic,Nakamura announced his retirement from wrestling in order to pursue a career inmixed martial arts.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]In April 2020, Nakamura announced his serious intentions of competing inMMA.[3]Nakamura made his professional debut against Takumi Arai in a mixed martial arts reality show Fighting Dreamers on 15 May 2021. He won the fight via first-minute knockout.[8][4]
He then made his sophomore appearance against Akuri Ronda at Shooto 0725 on 25 July 2021.[4]He won the bout via second-round knockout.[9]
Nakamura faced Yasuyuki Nojiri at Shooto 0116 on January 16, 2022.[6]He won the fight via first-minute technical knockout.[10]
On April 24, 2022, he fought against Aliandro Caetano in POUNDSTORM, and although he was punched in round 1 and cut his right eyelid leading to intense bleeding, he utilised his takedown advantage and won the 3–0 decision.[11]
Road to UFC
[edit]Nakamura faced Gugun Gusman in the Quarter-Finals of theBantamweight tournamenton June 9, 2022, inRoad to UFC Season 1: Episode 3.[12]He won the bout in the first round viaAmericanasubmission.[13]
Nakamura faced Shohei Nose in the Semi-Finals of theBantamweight tournamenton October 23, 2022, atRoad to UFC Season 1: Episode 6.[14]He won the bout in the first round, knocking out Nose.[15]
In the finals of the tournament, Nakamura faced Toshiomi Kazama on February 4, 2023, atUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac.[16]He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[17]This win earned Nakamura his firstPerformance of the Nightbonus award.[18]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]Nakamura faced Fernie Garcia atUFC Fight Night 225on August 26, 2023.[19]He won the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision.[20]
Nakamura was scheduled to face Brady Hiestand on February 17, 2024, atUFC 298.[21]However, Hiestand pulled out due injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Carlos Vera.[22]Nakamura dominated most of the bout on the ground and won by unanimous decision.[23]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]Mixed martial arts
[edit]- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night(One time)vs. Toshiomi Kazama[18]
- Road to UFC Season 1 Bantamweight TournamentWinner.
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 9 matches | 9 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–0 | Carlos Vera | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 298 | February 17, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim,California,United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Fernie Garcia | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie | August 26, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang,Singapore | |
| Win | 7–0 | Toshiomi Kazama | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac | February 4, 2023 | 1 | 0:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada,United States | Won theRoad to UFC Season 1 Bantamweight tournament.Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 6–0 | Shohei Nose | KO (punches) | Road to UFC Season 1: Episode 6 | October 23, 2022 | 1 | 2:21 | Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates | Road to UFC Season 1 Bantamweight tournament semifinal. |
| Win | 5–0 | Gugun Gusman | Submission (keylock) | Road to UFC Season 1: Episode 3 | June 10, 2022 | 1 | 3:24 | Kallang,Singapore | Road to UFC Season 1 Bantamweight tournament quarterfinal. |
| Win | 4–0 | Aleandro Caetano | Decision (unanimous) | LDH Martial Arts: Pound Storm | April 24, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Win | 3–0 | Yasuyuki Nojiri | TKO (punches) | Professional Shooto 2022 Vol. 1 | January 16, 2022 | 1 | 0:25 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Win | 2–0 | Akuri Ronda | KO (head kick) | Professional Shooto 2021 Vol. 5 | July 25, 2021 | 2 | 0:20 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Takumi Arai | KO (punch) | LDH Martial Arts: Fighting Dreamers | May 15, 2021 | 1 | 0:42 | Tokyo,Japan | Bantamweight debut. |
Freestyle record
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See also
[edit]References
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- ^"Keisuke Sasu squeezes past Ryoji Kudo to claim featherweight crown at Shooto 0725 | Asian MMA".AsianMMA.2021-07-26.Retrieved2021-07-27.
- ^abcGallo, Ed (2020-04-03)."Wrestling breakdown: U23 World champion Rinya Nakamura announces transition to MMA".Bloody Elbow.Retrieved2021-07-27.
- ^abcPeter Leghorn (July 23, 2021)."Shooto 2021 Vol5, Sunday 25th. Sasuke vs Kudo Featherweight Title Match!".mma-japan.net.
- ^"Japan Wrestling Federation - nhật bổn レスリング hiệp hội công thức サイト - JWF".www.japan-wrestling.jp(in Japanese).Retrieved2021-07-28.
- ^abPeter Leghorn (January 13, 2022)."Shooto 2022 Volume1, Sunday 16th, Generations Clash as Seasoned Veterans and Hot Prospects Collide".mma-japan.net.
- ^Dudy, Deepak."U 23 Wrestling World Champion Rinya Nakamura Entering In MMA » FirstSportz".firstsportz.com.Retrieved2021-07-28.
- ^"Rinya Nakamura | MMA Fighter Page".Tapology.Retrieved2021-07-29.
- ^Andrew Whitelaw (July 26, 2021)."Keisuke Sasu squeezes past Ryoji Kudo to claim featherweight crown at Shooto 0725".asianmma.com.
- ^Andrew Whitelaw (January 17, 2022)."Kota Onojima outpoints Nobuki Fujii at Shooto 0116".asianmma.com.
- ^【POUND STORM】 trung thôn luân dã がカエタノに phán định thắng ち “Tuyệt đối にUFCのトップに lập てる”, đại tôn が vũ tá mỹ chính に phán định thắng ち, hà danh が tu đấu thế giới 1 vị の sơn bổn に thắng lợi, trai đằng が phong gian を tất nhiên の khiêu びヒザTKO! Nham 﨑が tam thượng に phán định thắng ち, thú dã が nhất bổn thắng ちGONG cách đấu kỹ 2022 niên 4 nguyệt 24 nhật
- ^Tabuena, Anton (2022-05-23)."Road to UFC: Four Asian tournament brackets, non-tournament bouts finalized".Bloody Elbow.Retrieved2022-05-23.
- ^"'Road to UFC' video: Rinya Nakamura mangles Gugun Gusman's arm with brutal kimura ".MMA Junkie.2022-06-10.Retrieved2022-06-10.
- ^"UFC Announces Road to UFC Semifinals".Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2022-09-30.Retrieved2022-10-06.
- ^Tabuena, Anton (2022-10-22)."Road to UFC semi-finals: Episode 5-6 full results, brackets, videos".Bloody Elbow.Retrieved2023-01-23.
- ^"Road to UFC Final moved to Las Vegas".Asian MMA.2023-01-05.Retrieved2023-01-23.
- ^Shawn Bitter (2023-01-04)."UFC Vegas 68: Rinya Nakamura wins Road to UFC Bantamweight tournament, KO's Toshiomi Kazama".Cageside Press.Retrieved2023-01-05.
- ^ab"UFC Fight Night 218 bonuses: Serghei Spivac's domination worthy of an extra $50,000".mmajunkie.usatoday.com. 2023-02-05.Retrieved2023-02-05.
- ^"Rinya Nakamura faces Fernie Garcia on August 26th".asianmma.com.May 21, 2023.
- ^Theodosi, Jamie (2023-08-26)."Rinya Nakamura Impresses Once Again, Dominating Fernie Garcia Over Three Rounds".Cageside Press.Retrieved2023-08-26.
- ^"Rinya Nakamura faces Brady Hiestand at UFC 298".Asian MMA.2023-12-19.Retrieved2023-12-19.
- ^Nolan King (2024-01-20)."Rinya Nakamura gets new UFC 298 opponent: TUF 31 alum Carlos Vera".mmajunkie.usatoday.com.Retrieved2024-01-20.
- ^Shawn Bitter (2024-02-17)."Rinya Nakamura Continues Unbeaten Streak at UFC 298, Injures Hand Against Carlos Vera".casesidepress.com.Retrieved2024-02-17.