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Muin Gafurov vs Rinya Nakamura

Muin Gafurov is 20-7-0; Rinya Nakamura is 10-2-0. Rinya Nakamura is 1 year older than Muin Gafurov. They have met once: Muin Gafurov 1, Rinya Nakamura 0.

Muin Gafurov
Tajikistan
Muin Gafurov
“Tajik” · 20-7-0
SUBUDUD
BantamweightMet once
Rinya Nakamura
Japan
Rinya Nakamura
“Hybred” · 10-2-0
SUBTKOUD
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Style & credentials

Muin Gafurov

No background on record

Camp · Syndicate MMA · Tajikistan
Rinya Nakamura
Freestyle Wrestling
  • 2023Champion · Road To UFCbantamweight
  • 2019Runner-up · All Japan Championships65 kg
  • 2018Bronze · Wrestling World Cup61 kg
  • 2018Bronze · All Japan Championships65 kg
Camp · American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

62%
Head
54%
27%
Body
24%
12%
Leg
22%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Muin Gafurovlast 5 fights
55%15%30%
Rinya Nakamuralast 5 fights
41%54%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Muin Gafurov· from fights outside the UFC Rinya Nakamura· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.362.82
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muin Gafurov · Average · better than 49% of UFC fightersRinya Nakamura · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.511.74
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muin Gafurov · Good · better than 79% of UFC fightersRinya Nakamura · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.572.15
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muin Gafurov · Good · better than 61% of UFC fightersRinya Nakamura · Good · better than 75% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
29%57%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muin Gafurov · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fightersRinya Nakamura · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
70%100%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muin Gafurov · Good · better than 64% of UFC fightersRinya Nakamura · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.001.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Muin Gafurov · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersRinya Nakamura · Good · better than 83% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.36
Strikes landed / min
2.82
2.51
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.74
1.57 / 5.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.15 / 3.8
29%
Takedown accuracy
57%
70%
Takedown defence
100%
3:26
Control time / fight
4:18
0.00
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.10

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Muin Gafurov6 UFC fights · 256 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
45%115/342
20%52/73
9%23/34
Clinch
9%22/39
5%14/17
1%3/3
Ground
8%21/29
1%2/3
2%4/4
Rinya Nakamura6 UFC fights · 157 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
22%34/135
17%27/31
22%35/45
Clinch
6%10/15
3%5/5
0%0/0
Ground
25%40/71
4%6/7
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Muin Gafurov and Rinya Nakamura ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano (Sat, Jan 18, 2025), where Muin Gafurov won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Muin Gafurov and Rinya Nakamura?

Muin Gafurov is 20-7-0 and Rinya Nakamura is 10-2-0.

Who has the longer reach, Muin Gafurov or Rinya Nakamura?

Neither. Both have a 68" · 173 cm reach.

Who is taller, Muin Gafurov or Rinya Nakamura?

Neither. Both stand 5'7" · 170 cm.

Who is older, Muin Gafurov or Rinya Nakamura?

Rinya Nakamura is 31 and Muin Gafurov is 30.

Who has more finishes, Muin Gafurov or Rinya Nakamura?

Muin Gafurov has 17 wins inside the distance (10 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission); Rinya Nakamura has 7 wins (6 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).

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