Taking part in the finals of The Road To UFC, Rinya Nakamura and Toshiomi Kazama faced off on the prelims of UFC Fight Night 218.
The two bantamweights did not waste anytime to get to it. Nakamura who is an decorated wrestler, wanted his wrestling pedigree playing no part in this event
The two rushing to meet eachother in the middle and completely swinging staying in the pocket. Little technic was displayed on either side while swinging, but it was a great fight for as long as it lasted.
Nakamura, Dropped Kazama with his left after the first exchange, then in the second he put him down and out sleeping on the canvas within 32 seconds of the 1st round.
Nakamura earning a contract with the UFC and possibly a bonus.
RINYA NAKAMURA KNOCKS HIM OUT COLD 😱
THAT is how you win #RoadToUFC!!
[ #UFCVegas68 | LIVE NOW on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/fOjY8utSMt— UFC (@ufc) February 5, 2023
Japan stand up! You got yourselves another legit prospect. His name is Rinya Nakamura 🇯🇵 #UFCVegas68 pic.twitter.com/mnbJSogcuM
— MMA News (@mmanews_com) February 5, 2023
Rinya Nakamura KOs Toshiomi Kazama in 32 seconds in the 1st round!!! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/xqV8mBVWR4
— FTB (@anotherFTBacct) February 5, 2023
