Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa

"N.O.V."

12-8-0

JapanLast 5

Grappling 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Tsuruto Ito · Unanimous Decision · Oct 11, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Haruo OchiSUB · R3 1:23

RIZINRIZIN 50·March 30, 2025

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Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa holds a professional MMA record of 12-8-0. Nakatsukasa has won 12 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Nakatsukasa also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: March 30, 2025. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 121 lbs55 kg
DOB: Jul 20, 1986
Age: 40
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Tsu, Mie, Japan

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 12-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed7.03per min

Strikes absorbed0.53per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.95per 15 min

100% success

Takedowns stuffed80%

Submission attempts1.3per 15 min

Where they rank

All-time boards where Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa sits in the top 25.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

WIN
vs Tsuruto Ito
DEEP Hamamatsu Impact 2026 2nd Round· Oct 11, 2026· Strawweight· 12-8 vs 4-3
UD
LOSS
vs Kyohei Takagi
DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 1st Round· Feb 22, 2026· 11-8 vs 3-1
SUB
R2 · 2:07
LOSS
vs Sora Sugiyama
DEEP 127 Impact· Sep 15, 2025· Strawweight· 11-7 vs 2-0
TKO
R1 · 3:48
LOSS
vs Haruo Ochi
RIZIN 50· Mar 30, 2025· Strawweight· 11-6 vs 27-11-2
SUB
R3 · 1:23
WIN
vs Rikito Tago
DEEP 121 Impact· Sep 16, 2024· Strawweight· 11-5 vs 8-8
UD
LOSS
vs Sean Gauci
HEX Fight Series 30· May 4, 2024· Flyweight· 10-5 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 1:27
WIN
vs Tae Hoon Kim
GFC 10 Dream· Nov 5, 2023· Flyweight· 10-4 vs 0-4
TKO
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Adrian Jay Gemar
GLADIATOR 021· Mar 25, 2023· 9-4 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 3:39
WIN
vs Mitsuhisa Sunabe
RIZIN 36· Jul 2, 2022· 119 lb Catchweight· 8-4 vs 29-11-4
TKO
R1 · 1:40
LOSS
vs Takaki Soya
RIZIN Trigger 3rd· Apr 16, 2022· Flyweight· 7-4 vs 12-4-1
KO
R2 · 3:29
WIN
vs Shingo Makita
GLADIATOR 016 in OSAKA· Jan 23, 2022· Strawweight· 7-3 vs 4-10-3
TKO
R1 · 1:05
WIN
vs Naoyuki Tsumura×2Title bout · Title win #2
Wardog Cage Fight 34· Oct 24, 2021· Strawweight· 6-3 vs 10-7
SUB
R2 · 4:54
LOSS
vs Masashi Kimura
GLADIATOR 014 in OSAKA· Jun 27, 2021· Flyweight· 5-3 vs 3-6-1
TKO
R1 · 0:05
WIN
vs Toru Sakakibara
ZST 69· Nov 22, 2020· Strawweight· 5-2 vs 7-12-7
TKO
R2 · 3:45
WIN
vs Daiki Asahina
WARDOG Cage Fight 24 x GRACHAN 43· Jan 26, 2020· Strawweight· 4-2 vs 3-4-4
SUB
R1 · 4:47
WIN
vs Nobuyuki Fujii×1Title bout · Title win #1
Wardog Cage Fight 22· Jul 14, 2019· Strawweight· 3-2 vs 1-25-2
SUB
R2 · 4:04
LOSS
vs Yamato Takagi
Wardog Cage Fight 20 x GRACHAN 38· Jan 27, 2019· Flyweight· 2-2 vs 5-0
UD
WIN
vs Yuto
Wardog Cage Fight 19· Oct 28, 2018· Flyweight· 2-1 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 1:07
WIN
vs Hiroya Kondo
Wardog Cage Fight 18· Jul 22, 2018· Flyweight· 1-1 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 4:50
LOSS
vs Yamato Takagi
Wardog Cage Fight 17· Apr 29, 2018· Flyweight· 0-1 vs 2-0
SUB
R1 · 3:23

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1558▲9
Peak: 1626Nov 5, 2023
Rated fights: 20

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa fight next?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa's record?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa's professional MMA record is 12-8-0.

Who is Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa fighting next?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa fight last?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa most recently fought Haruo Ochi at RIZIN 50 on Sunday, March 30, 2025, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa fight in?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa fights at Strawweight.

How many knockouts does Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa have?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa weigh?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa weighs 121 lbs (55 kg).

How old is Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa is 40 years old (born Jul 20, 1986).

Where is Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa from?

Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa is from Japan.

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