Fighter

Rin Nakai

27-2-1

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Grappling 3-2

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Rin Nakai holds a professional MMA record of 27-2-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 32 bouts on record. Rin Nakai has won 29 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission, 7 by decision. In the UFC, Rin Nakai lands 1.57 significant strikes per minute with 33% accuracy and averages 3.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Rin Nakai also has 5 recorded Grappling bouts. Rin Nakai also has 1 recorded Special rules bout. Most recent fight: December 29, 2016. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'1"155 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 60"152 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1986-10-22
Age: 39
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 19-2-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.57per min

33% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.90per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.00per 15 min

18% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Career history

WIN
vs Yuka Okutomi×2Title bout · Title win #2
DEEP JEWELS 53· May 24, 2026· Flyweight· 26-2-1 vs 4-1
UD
WIN
vs Haruka Suzuki
DEEP JEWELS 47· Nov 23, 2024· 25-2-1 vs 2-2
TKO
R1 · 3:32
WIN
vs Namiko Kawabata
DEEP JEWELS 45· May 26, 2024· 24-2-1 vs 4-3
SUB
R3 · 1:33
WIN
vs Aoi Kuriyama
DEEP JEWELS 40· Feb 18, 2023· Flyweight· 23-2-1 vs 4-4-1
SUB
R2 · 4:31
WIN
vs Shizuka Sugiyama×1Title bout · Title win #1
DEEP JEWELS 37· May 7, 2022· Flyweight· 22-2-1 vs 21-6-1
SUB
R1 · 4:53
WIN
vs Tae Murayama
DEEP JEWELS 37· May 7, 2022· Flyweight· 21-2-1 vs 2-1
SUB
R2 · 4:43
WIN
vs Shoko Fujita
DEEP JEWELS 36· Mar 12, 2022· Flyweight· 20-2-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R2 · 4:38
WIN
vs Titapa Junsookplung
DEEP JEWELS 26· Oct 21, 2019· 19-2-1 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 3:20
WIN
vs Kaewjai Prachumwong
DEEP JEWELS 24· Jun 9, 2019· 18-2-1 vs 0-2
TKO
R2 · 1:56
WIN
vs Young Ji Kim
DEEP 82 Impact· Feb 24, 2018· Flyweight· 17-2-1 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 4:37
WIN
vs Kanako Murata
RIZINRizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2016· Flyweight· 16-2-1 vs 4-0
SUB
R3 · 1:16
WIN
vs Charlene Watt
Pancrase 282· Nov 13, 2016· Flyweight· 15-2-1 vs 6-2
TKO
R2 · 3:43
WIN
vs Raika Emiko
Pancrase 279· Jul 24, 2016· Flyweight· 14-2-1 vs 2-3
TKO
R3 · 2:43
LOSS
vs Leslie Smith
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Mir· Mar 20, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 14-1-1 vs 7-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Miesha Tate
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 19, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 14-0-1 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sarah D'Alelio
Pancrase 258· May 11, 2014· Bantamweight· 13-0-1 vs 7-5
UD
WIN
vs Tara LaRosa
Pancrase 252· Sep 29, 2013· Bantamweight· 12-0-1 vs 20-3
MD
WIN
vs Brenda Gonzales
Pancrase 247· May 19, 2013· Bantamweight· 11-0-1 vs 4-0
SUB
R1 · 4:47
WIN
vs Danielle West
Pancrase Progress Tour 14· Dec 1, 2012· Bantamweight· 10-0-1 vs 4-4-1
UD
WIN
vs Mayumi Aoki
Pancrase Progress Tour 10· Sep 1, 2012· Bantamweight· 9-0-1 vs 4-5
TKO
R2 · 3:45
WIN
vs Kyoko Kimura
Pancrase Progress Tour 6· May 20, 2012· Bantamweight· 8-0-1 vs 2-0-1
SUB
R1 · 4:32
DRAW
vs Danielle West
Pancrase· Sep 4, 2011· 8-0 vs 3-2
DRAW
WIN
vs Mika Harigai
Sengoku 16: Soul Of Fight· Dec 30, 2010· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 2-7-1
SUB
R1 · 2:09
WIN
vs Mizuho Sato
VALKYRIE 08· Nov 28, 2010· 6-0 vs 4-3
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mayumi Aoki
VALKYRIE 07· Sep 26, 2010· 5-0 vs 3-3
SUB
R1 · 2:40
WIN
vs Megumi Yabushita
VALKYRIE 06· Jun 19, 2010· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 11-13
UD
WIN
vs Mizuho Sato
VALKYRIE 04· Feb 11, 2010· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 3-2
SUB
R3 · 1:50
WIN
vs Tomomi Sunaba
Pancrase 196· Dec 7, 2008· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 6-5
TKO
R1 · 1:33
WIN
vs Kanako Takeshita
Smackgirl: World ReMix 2008 (Round 2)· Apr 25, 2008· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 3-0
SD
WIN
vs Asha Ingeneri
Smackgirl 2007· Sep 6, 2007· Bantamweight· 2-0
SUB
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Kazue Matake
Smackgirl 2007· May 19, 2007· Flyweight· 1-0
UD
WIN
vs Asuka Ito
Pancrase 167· Oct 1, 2006· Flyweight· 0-0 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:25

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1657▲9
Peak: 1806May 11, 2014
Rated fights: 32

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rin Nakai fight next?

Rin Nakai has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rin Nakai's record?

Rin Nakai's professional MMA record is 27-2-1.

Who is Rin Nakai fighting next?

Rin Nakai's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rin Nakai fight last?

Rin Nakai most recently fought Kanako Murata at Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round on Thursday, December 29, 2016, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Rin Nakai fight in?

Rin Nakai fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Rin Nakai have?

Rin Nakai has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 12 wins by submission.

How tall is Rin Nakai?

Rin Nakai is 5'1" (155 cm) tall.

How much does Rin Nakai weigh?

Rin Nakai weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Rin Nakai's reach?

Rin Nakai has a reach of 60" (152 cm).

How old is Rin Nakai?

Rin Nakai is 39 years old (born Oct 22, 1986).

Where is Rin Nakai from?

Rin Nakai is from Japan.

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