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Taiyo Nakahara

"The Sun"
15-9-0JapanJapanLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Kazuma Kuramoto · Knockout · Dec 31, 2020

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Kazuma KuramotoKO · R1 2:12
RIZINRIZIN 26·December 31, 2020

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CAREER SUMMARY

Taiyo Nakahara holds a professional MMA record of 15-9-0. Nakahara has won 15 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. Most recent fight: December 31, 2020. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'7"170 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
DOB
Dec 20, 1982
Age
43
Nationality
Japan
Birthplace
Minato, Tokyo, Japan

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Kazuma Kuramoto
    RIZIN 26· Dec 31, 2020· 139 lb Catchweight· 15-9 vs 8-1
    KO
    R1 · 2:12
  2. WIN
    vs Jae Hoon Moon
    Road FC 36· Feb 11, 2017· Flyweight· 15-8 vs 9-9
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Soo Chul Kim
    Road FC 24 in Japan· Jul 25, 2015· Bantamweight· 14-8 vs 11-5
    SUB
    R1 · 4:36
  4. WIN
    vs Marcos Vinicius
    Rebel FC 1: Into the Lion's Den· Dec 21, 2013· Bantamweight· 14-7 vs 20-6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:21
  5. WIN
    vs Nam Jin Jo
    Legend FC 9· Jun 16, 2012· Bantamweight· 13-7 vs 6-5
    SD
  6. LOSS
    vs Michael Mortimer
    Legend FC 7· Feb 11, 2012· Bantamweight· 12-7 vs 16-4
    DQ
    R1 · 4:24
  7. WIN
    vs Akitoshi Tamura
    Sengoku 16: Soul Of Fight· Dec 30, 2010· Bantamweight· 12-6 vs 15-10-2
    DQ
    R1 · 2:07
  8. WIN
    vs Shintaro Ishiwatari
    Sengoku 15· Oct 30, 2010· Bantamweight· 11-6 vs 9-4-3
    SD
  9. WIN
    vs Ryota Uozomi
    Cage Force 6· Apr 5, 2008· Bantamweight· 10-6 vs 7-2-2
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Motonobu Tezuka
    Cage Force EX Eastern Bound· Feb 11, 2008· Bantamweight· 9-6 vs 5-2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:07
  11. LOSS
    vs Masahiro Oishi
    Cage Force 4· Sep 8, 2007· Featherweight· 8-6 vs 16-10-7
    TKO
    R1 · 3:55
  12. WIN
    vs In Seok Kim
    Cage Force EX Eastern Bound· May 27, 2007· Featherweight· 8-5 vs 4-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:55
  13. LOSS
    vs Adrian Pang
    Cage Force 1· Nov 25, 2006· Featherweight· 7-5 vs 11-5
    SUB
    R3 · 2:00
  14. LOSS
    vs Ivan Menjivar
    K-1 HERO'S: Yamamoto vs. Miyata· May 3, 2006· Welterweight· 7-4 vs 18-5
    UD
  15. LOSS
    vs Rani Yahya
    Greatest Common Multiple· Dec 11, 2005· 7-3 vs 6-1
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Frederic Fernandez
    Greatest Common Multiple· Sep 17, 2005· 7-2 vs 3-2-1
    SUB
  17. LOSS
    vs Mike Brown
    Greatest Common Multiple· Jun 11, 2005· 6-2 vs 10-3
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Jin Kazeta
    Shooto· Sep 26, 2004· 6-1 vs 3-4-2
    DEC
  19. WIN
    vs Seigi Fujioka
    Greatest Common Multiple· May 21, 2004· 5-1 vs 2-3
    DEC
  20. LOSS
    vs Hideo Tokoro
    Fighting Network ZST· Sep 7, 2003· 4-1 vs 8-7-1
    SUB
  21. WIN
    vs Hiromitsu Bito
    Greatest Common Multiple· Jun 29, 2003· 4-0 vs 1-1
    SUB
  22. WIN
    vs Shinya Sato
    Greatest Common Multiple· Feb 23, 2003· 3-0 vs 2-6
    DEC
  23. WIN
    vs Chikara Sato
    Greatest Common Multiple· Oct 13, 2002· 2-0 vs 0-1-1
    DEC
  24. WIN
    vs Yasutaka Kato
    Greatest Common Multiple· Jun 16, 2002· 1-0 vs 0-2
    DEC

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1519▼8
Peak
1603Jun 29, 2003
Rated fights
24
150015501600200320062009201220152018Jun 16, 2002 · 1525Oct 13, 2002 · 1551Feb 23, 2003 · 1570Jun 29, 2003 · 1603Sep 7, 2003 · 1554May 21, 2004 · 1576Sep 26, 2004 · 1592Jun 11, 2005 · 1570Sep 17, 2005 · 1596Dec 11, 2005 · 1571May 3, 2006 · 1560Nov 25, 2006 · 1536May 27, 2007 · 1556Sep 8, 2007 · 1534Feb 11, 2008 · 1562Apr 5, 2008 · 1588Oct 30, 2010 · 1557Dec 30, 2010 · 1579Feb 11, 2012 · 1569Jun 16, 2012 · 1573Dec 21, 2013 · 1577Jul 25, 2015 · 1554Feb 11, 2017 · 1554Dec 31, 2020 · 15191519

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Frequently asked questions

When does Taiyo Nakahara fight next?

Taiyo Nakahara has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Taiyo Nakahara's record?

Taiyo Nakahara's professional MMA record is 15-9-0.

Who is Taiyo Nakahara fighting next?

Taiyo Nakahara's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Taiyo Nakahara fight last?

Taiyo Nakahara most recently fought Kazuma Kuramoto at RIZIN 26 on Thursday, December 31, 2020, LOSS (Knockout).

How many knockouts does Taiyo Nakahara have?

Taiyo Nakahara has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Taiyo Nakahara?

Taiyo Nakahara is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Taiyo Nakahara weigh?

Taiyo Nakahara weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

How old is Taiyo Nakahara?

Taiyo Nakahara is 43 years old (born Dec 20, 1982).

Where is Taiyo Nakahara from?

Taiyo Nakahara is from Japan.

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