Taichi Nakajima

20-15-1

JapanLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-1Grappling 0-2

Last fight: Loss vs Tsukasa Mizoguchi · Submission · Nov 8, 2026

20-15-1 · 10 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Tsukasa MizoguchiSUB · R1 0:22

RIZINRIZIN 55·November 8, 2026

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Taichi Nakajima holds a professional MMA record of 20-15-1. Nakajima has won 20 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 15 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Nakajima also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: November 8, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, ACA.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 136 lbs62 kg
Reach: 66"168 cm
DOB: Mar 19, 1989
Age: 37
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Nishitokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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Career history

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

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseJudo

2022Bantamweight King of Pancrase (4th champion) · PANCRASE
2015Champion · Pancrase World Slam Tournament · Bantamweight
2012Champion · Pancrase Neo Blood Tournament · Bantamweight
2011Semifinalist · Deep Future King Tournament · Lightweight
2011Started in MMA
Champion · Pancrase Pro Promotion Tournament · Featherweight
high school and university judo club (names not given) · Judo · high school-university
Started in Judo

Camp

JAPAN TOP TEAM · Tokyo, Japan
Lotus Setagaya · Tokyo, Japan Former
Paraestra Tokyo · Tokyo, Japan Former

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 20-15-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.15per min

Strikes absorbed4.32per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.50per 15 min

67% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Taichi Nakajima sits in the top 25.

RIZIN

Recent & upcoming opponents

RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Taichi Nakajima's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #15 Bantamweight
First ranked: Jun 6, 2026
Times ranked: 1

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1653▼18
Peak: 1699Mar 30, 2014
Rated fights: 36

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Frequently asked questions

When does Taichi Nakajima fight next?

Taichi Nakajima has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Taichi Nakajima's record?

Taichi Nakajima's professional MMA record is 20-15-1.

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 Tsukasa Mizoguchi at RIZIN 55 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

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 3 wins 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.

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