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Taichi Nakajima
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Taichi Nakajima

"Iron Man"
20-14-1JapanJapan
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UFCal Elo rating

Current
1456▼16
Peak
1585Mar 24, 2017
Rated fights
10
145015001550160020172019202120232025Sep 17, 2016 — 1549Mar 24, 2017 — 1585May 20, 2017 — 1533Sep 30, 2017 — 1497Apr 17, 2022 — 1459Sep 24, 2023 — 1481Apr 29, 2024 — 1462Apr 29, 2024 — 1445Jun 14, 2025 — 1472Nov 3, 2025 — 14561456

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CAREER SUMMARY

Taichi Nakajima holds a professional MMA record of 20-14-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 39 bouts on record. Taichi Nakajima has won 21 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 13 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: November 3, 2025. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, ACA.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
136 lbs62 kg
Reach
66"168 cm
DOB
1989-03-19
Age
37
Nationality
Japan

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Junya Hibino
    DEEP Tokyo Impact 2026 3rd Round· May 23, 2026· Bantamweight
    TKO
    R2 · 0:34
  2. LOSS
    vs Joji Goto
    RIZINRizin FF - Landmark Vol. 12· Nov 3, 2025· Bantamweight
    KO
    R1 · 1:49
  3. WIN
    vs Kosuke Terashima
    RIZINRizin FF - Landmark Vol. 11· Jun 14, 2025· Bantamweight
    TKO
    R1 · 1:17
  4. WIN
    vs Hiroyuki Oshiro
    DEEP Tokyo Impact 2025 2nd Round· Apr 13, 2025· Bantamweight
    TKO
    R2 · 3:19
  5. LOSS
    vs Shogo Owaki
    Breakthrough Combat 3· Feb 26, 2025
    —
    R1 · 3:44
  6. LOSS
    vs Takuma Sudo
    Breakthrough Combat 2· Dec 25, 2024
    —
    R1 · 3:24
  7. LOSS
    vs Soo Chul Kim
    RIZINRIZIN 46· Apr 29, 2024
    TKO
    R2 · 0:06
  8. LOSS
    vs Soo Chul Kim
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 46· Apr 29, 2024· Bantamweight
    KO
    R2 · 0:06
  9. WIN
    vs Ryo Okada
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 44· Sep 24, 2023· Bantamweight
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Ryo Tajima
    Pancrase 333· Apr 30, 2023· Bantamweight
    UD
  11. LOSS
    vs Vugar Karamov
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 35· Apr 17, 2022· Featherweight
    SUB
    R1 · 2:00
  12. WIN
    vs Rui Imura
    Pancrase 325· Dec 11, 2021· Bantamweight
    TKO
    R2 · 0:08
  13. LOSS
    vs Isao Kobayashi
    Pancrase 321· May 30, 2021· Featherweight
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Yoshinori Horie
    Pancrase 318· Sep 27, 2020· Featherweight
    SD
  15. WIN
    vs Boris Fedorov
    Pancrase 312· Feb 16, 2020· Featherweight
    UD
  16. LOSS
    vs Yuta Sato
    Pancrase 307· Jul 21, 2019· Featherweight
    UD
  17. LOSS
    vs Kyle Aguon
    Pancrase 304· Apr 14, 2019· Featherweight
    SD
  18. WIN
    vs Issei Tamura
    Pancrase 299· Sep 9, 2018· Featherweight
    UD
  19. LOSS
    vs Tural Ragimov
    ACAACA 71: ACB 71, Moscow· Sep 30, 2017· Lightweight
    DEC
  20. LOSS
    vs Arman Ospanov
    ACAACA 61: ACB 61 - St. Petersburg· May 20, 2017· Lightweight
    KO
    R2 · 01:35
  21. WIN
    vs Fayzidini Radzhabali
    ACAACA 55: ACB 55 - Dushanbe· Mar 24, 2017· Lightweight
    SUB
    R2 · 03:41
  22. WIN
    vs Radzhabali Fayziddin
    ACB 55: Dushanbe· Mar 24, 2017· Featherweight
    —
    R2 · 1:20
  23. WIN
    vs Magomed Khamzaev
    ACAACA 45: ACB 45· Sep 17, 2016· Lightweight
    TKO
  24. LOSS
    vs Islam Meshev
    Absolute Championship Berkut 40· Jun 3, 2016· Featherweight
    UD
  25. LOSS
    vs Arnold Quero
    WSOF Global Championship 2· Feb 7, 2016· Bantamweight
    UD
  26. WIN
    vs Dan Ige
    Pancrase 272· Nov 28, 2015· Featherweight
    SD
  27. LOSS
    vs Victor Henry
    Pancrase 267· May 31, 2015· Bantamweight
    SD
  28. LOSS
    vs Toshiaki Kitada
    DEEP DREAM Impact· Dec 31, 2014· Bantamweight
    UD
  29. WIN
    vs Marcio Cesar
    Pancrase 257· Mar 30, 2014· Bantamweight
    TKO
    R1 · 2:38
  30. WIN
    vs Sirwan Kakai
    Pancrase 252· Sep 29, 2013· Bantamweight
    UD
  31. LOSS
    vs Motonobu Tezuka
    Pancrase 247· May 19, 2013· Bantamweight
    UD
  32. WIN
    vs Shoko Sato
    Pancrase 245· Feb 3, 2013· Bantamweight
    UD
  33. WIN
    vs Masaya Takita
    Pancrase Progress Tour 12· Nov 10, 2012· Bantamweight
    UD
  34. WIN
    vs Yusuke Kitago
    Pancrase Progress Tour 10· Sep 1, 2012· Bantamweight
    —
    R1 · 3:19
  35. WIN
    vs Kenichi Tosa
    Pancrase Progress Tour 8· Jul 1, 2012· Bantamweight
    —
    R2 · 1:03
  36. WIN
    vs Kosuke Terashima
    Pancrase Progress Tour 5· Apr 28, 2012· Bantamweight
    UD
  37. LOSS
    vs Mu Gyeom Choi
    · Dec 17, 2011
    —
  38. DRAW
    vs Rei Kawahara
    · Nov 12, 2011
    DRAW
  39. WIN
    vs Isao Takatsu
    · Sep 4, 2011
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Frequently asked questions

What is Taichi Nakajima's record?

Taichi Nakajima's professional MMA record is 20-14-1.

When does Taichi Nakajima fight next?

Taichi Nakajima has no confirmed upcoming fight.

Who is Taichi Nakajima fighting next?

Taichi Nakajima's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Taichi Nakajima fight last?

Taichi Nakajima most recently fought Joji Goto at Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 12 on Monday, November 3, 2025 — LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Taichi Nakajima fight in?

Taichi Nakajima fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Taichi Nakajima have?

Taichi Nakajima has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Taichi Nakajima?

Taichi Nakajima is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Taichi Nakajima weigh?

Taichi Nakajima weighs 136 lbs (62 kg).

What is Taichi Nakajima's reach?

Taichi Nakajima has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Taichi Nakajima?

Taichi Nakajima is 37 years old (born Mar 19, 1989).

Where is Taichi Nakajima from?

Taichi Nakajima is from Japan.