Nakamura
OPPONENT
• UFC 325(1/31/26) Nakamura stopped Sebastian Szalay via strikes at 3:48 of the third round to win the Road To UFC, Season 4 featherweight final
• Road to UFC, Season 4
• Semifinals(8/22/25) Nakamura won a three round unanimous decision over Kaiwen Li
• Quaterfinals(5/22/25) Nakamura knocked out Eoh Jin Park at 2:24 of the second round
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2022
Eight-fight win streak, undefeated since losing his pro debut in April 2022
Six wins by KO
Five first-round finishes
First Japanese fighter to win the Road to UFC featherweight tournament
UFC’s only active Japanese featherweight
Reported 5-0-1 amateur record
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
Five years ago
Q: What professional titles have you held?
ANSWER:
Fighting Agent War THE MAX Tournament Champion
Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?
ANSWER:
5-0-0
Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?
ANSWER:
First professional fight. I didn't know any ground fighting in a fight
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
Conor McGregor & Khabib Nurmagomedov. Conor went from welfare money to two-division champion. His efforts and passion should be emulated by everyone And his moves are great. Khabib he is the same because he said "Training, Sleeping, Eating, Repeat. Patience. Hard work. Sacrifice. “Like without these things, doesn't matter how talented you are, if you’re not ready to sacrifice, you have to sit at home."
Q: Do you have any heroes outside of fighting?
ANSWER:
Taro Okamoto & Snoop Dogg, because they give me passion and joy of life
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Q: Who are 3 people you'd love to meet or work with?
ANSWER:
Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Q: Tell us about your life outside of fighting:
ANSWER:
I enjoy spending time with my teammates, connecting with nature, and relaxing in Japanese Onsen
Q: What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you?
ANSWER:
Love this planet. Love people.
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY41%
STRIKING DEFENSE63%
LANDED/MIN
4.48
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
4.28
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE78%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
1 W - 0 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+1 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission0
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
Striker
STANCE
Southpaw
UFC DEBUT
Jan. 31, 2026