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UFC on ESPN 71: Rinya Nakamura post-fight interview UFC on ESPN 71 winner Rinya Nakamura talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his 62-second TKO of Nathan Fletcher in Las Ve...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Loser in back-to-back fights Fletcher lost to Rinya Nakamura via TKO (body kick, strikes) at 1:02 of Round 1 at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday.

Impact Fletcher was never able to get going in this one as roughly a (+295) betting underdog, as he managed just three total strikes before succumbing to the finish. A kick to his ribs did damage early, but a follow-up liver shot from Nakamura is what truly changed the tide. That sent Fletcher crumbling, and it only took a few follow-up shots before referee Kerry Hatley was forced to intervene. The loss is Fletcher's second in a row following his September 2024 debut victory over Zygimantas Ramaska.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Next fight scheduled Fletcher will face Rinya Nakamura in a bantamweight fight at UFC Vegas 108 on Aug. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Fletcher is coming off his first UFC loss after being defeated via split decision by Caolan Loughran during UFC Fight Night in London. Nathan will look to bounce back against a new opponent, Rinya Nakamura, who is considered a top prospect and is also coming off his first career defeat. The two fighters have a lot to prove which should provide an entertaining bout.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Caolan Loughran pushes for Abu Dhabi fight after UFC London win Caolan Loughran avenged a 2018 amateur loss to Nathan Fletcher with a close win.

MARCH 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM