1. Rin Nakai is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist.
23 Facts About Rin Nakai
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Rin Nakai was born on October 22,1986, in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
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Rin Nakai started training in judo at the age of three.
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Rin Nakai graduated from Takanawadai High School and later dropped out of Teikyo University.
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Rin Nakai defeated Asuka Ito by TKO, after breaking Ito's nose at Pancrase 2006 Blow Tour.
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Rin Nakai had a year and two month-long gap before her next fight.
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Rin Nakai defeated Sato by Doctor Stoppage, when it was suspected that Sato had fractured of the orbital floor of her left eye.
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On September 4,2011, Rin Nakai fought Danielle West to a split-decision draw at "Pancrase - Impressive Tour 9".
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Rin Nakai returned to Pancrase on May 20,2012, defeating Kyoko Kimura via submission due to an armbar at Pancrase Progress Tour 6.
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Rin Nakai faced Mayumi Aoki in a rematch at Pancrase Progress Tour 10 on September 1,2012.
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On December 1,2012, Rin Nakai faced Danielle West in a rematch for the bantamweight Queen of Pancrase title at Pancrase Progress Tour 14.
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Rin Nakai defeated West by unanimous decision to become the first bantamweight Queen of Pancrase.
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However officials failed to inform West that the rule would only apply to her, Rin Nakai would have no restrictions.
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In 2014, Rin Nakai made her move to the American UFC promotion.
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When Rin Nakai began competing for the UFC, the organization did not have a women's flyweight division, so she had to compete at bantamweight.
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Rin Nakai's opponent was Miesha Tate, who at the time was ranked second in the women's bantamweight rankings.
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On September 29,2016, Rin Nakai competed at Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round.
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Rin Nakai fought against Kim Ji-young, taking the mount position and winning the TKO with a series of elbow strikes.
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At Deep Jewels 24, Rin Nakai faced Kaewjai Prachumwong, defeating her via TKO stoppage in the second round.
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Rin Nakai fought Shoko Fujita in the Deep-Jewels Flyweight Grand Prix quarterfinal bout at Deep Jewels 36 on March 12,2022.
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Rin Nakai faced Aoi Kuriyama on February 18,2023, at Deep Jewels 40.
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Rin Nakai was scheduled to defend her Deep Jewels Flyweight championship against Aoi Kuriyama on May 26,2024, at Deep Jewels 45.
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Rin Nakai won the fight by a third-round technical submission.