Rinya Nakamura will face Nathan Fletcher in a UFC Bantamweight battle at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight is part of the tournament where Tatsuro Taira takes on Hyun Sung Park as the main event.
Rinya Nakamura turned pro with a strong record built over battling experienced fighters worldwide. His recent loss by decision to Muin Gafurov may sharpen his focus against Nathan. Nathan Fletcher enters from Liverpool with diverse MMA experience and hopes to overshadow a split decision defeat by Caolan Loughran earlier this year.
What time is Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher fight
Live coverage for the Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 09:20 AM |
The UFC event will take place on August 2, 2025. It will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The event starts at 06:20 PM EST.
This event is part of the UFC on ESPN 71 series. The main event features Tatsuro Taira facing Hyun Sung Park. An undercard fight includes Nakamura against Fletcher in the Bantamweight division.
Please note that the start time may vary slightly due to the duration of earlier fights on the card. Viewers should check local listings for exact times in their region to ensure they don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Rinya Nakamura
- Nationality: Japan
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 61.7 kg
- Total Fights: 10
- Record: 9 / 1 / 0
Nathan Fletcher
- Nationality: England
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 9 / 2 / 0
Rinya Nakamura clashes with Nathan Fletcher in a Bantamweight bout at UFC on ESPN 71, Albazi vs. Taira.
Rinya Nakamura holds a pro record of 9 wins and 1 loss. His last fight ended in a unanimous decision loss to Muin Gafurov, who himself boasts an impressive track record regardless of division similarity. When facing Fletcher, Nakamura may apply his solid striking skills given his past performances.
Nathan Fletcher has achieved 9 wins and 2 losses. He recently lost via split decision to Caolan Loughran, another fighter competitive in the Bantamweight class. Against Nakamura, Fletcher might focus on leveraging his reach advantage while carefully managing weight.
Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher Betting Odds
- Favorite: Rinya Nakamura : 1.2 (-420)
- Underdog: Nathan Fletcher : 4.3 (+333)
| Method of victory | Rinya Nakamura | Nathan Fletcher |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.5 (+450) | 26.0 (+2500) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.9 (-110) | 7.0 (+600) |
How and where to watch the Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher Fight
You can watch Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher Fight Card
- Tatsuro Taira vs Hyun Sung Park
- Karol Rosa vs Nora Cornolle
- Neil Magny vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
- Mateusz Rebecki vs Chris Duncan
- Felipe Bunes vs Rafael Estevam
- Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics
- Kevin Vallejos vs Danny Silva
- Ketlen Souza vs Piera Rodriguez
- Rodolfo Vieira vs Tresean Gore
- Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher
- Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev
