Rin Nakai

Rin Nakai
Born October 22, 1986 (1986-10-22) (age 25)
Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Residence Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Nationality Japanese
Height 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
Weight 65.7 kg (145 lb)[1]
Style Judo, Mixed Martial Arts
Fighting out of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Team Shooto Dojo Shikoku
Years active 2006-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 10
By knockout 3
By submission 4
By decision 3
Losses 0
Draws 1
Other information
Website Official blog
Official website
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: January 4, 2012 (2012-01-04)

Rin Nakai (中井 りん nakai rin?, born on October 22, 1986(1986-10-22)) is a Japanese female mixed martial artist and judoka. She has participated in MMA promotions Pancrase, Smackgirl and Valkyrie.

Nakai is ranked as the #3 featherweight (136-145 pounds) in the Unified Women's Mixed Martial Arts Rankings.[2]

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Background

Nakai was born on October 22, 1986(1986-10-22) in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.[3][4][5][6] She started training in judo at the age of three.[6] She was ranked #5 in judo in all of Japan in middle school and #3 in senior high school.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Nakai debuted on October 1, 2006 (2006-10-01), defeating Asuka Ito by TKO after breaking Ito's nose at Pancrase 2006 Blow Tour.[3][6][7][8]

On May 19, 2007 (2007-05-19), Nakai defeated Kazue Matake by unanimous decision at Smackgirl: The Queen Said The USA Is Strongest.[9]

Nakai continued her winning streak at Smackgirl: Queens' Hottest Summer, held on September 6, 2007 (2007-09-06), where she submitted Australian Muay Thai expert Asha Ingeneri with an armbar.[10]

In the Smackgirl: World ReMix 2008 Second Round, Nakai defeated Kanako Takeshita by split decision on April 25, 2008 (2008-04-25).[11]

During Pancrase 2008 Shining Tour, Nakai earned her second TKO victory by defeating Tomomi Sunaba with punches on December 7, 2008 (2008-12-07).[12][13]

After fourteen months without professional MMA matches, Nakai debuted with promotion Valkyrie on February 11, 2010 (2010-02-11), defeating Mizuho Sato by submission due to a Kimura at Valkyrie 04.[14]

At Valkyrie 06, Nakai defeated former Smackgirl Open Weight Champion Megumi Yabushita by unanimous decision on June 19, 2010 (2010-06-19).[15][16]

Remaining undefeated, Nakai defeated Mayumi Aoki by armbar submission at Valkyrie 07 on September 26, 2010 (2010-09-26) during the semi-finals of the tournament to determine Valkyrie's first Open Weight Champion.[17][18]

Nakai faced Mizuho Sato a second time at Valkyrie 08 on November 28, 2010 (2010-11-28) in the finals of the Valkyrie Open Weight Tournament. She defeated Sato by TKO after the doctor stopped the fight before the start of the second round due to an injury to Sato's left eye caused by Nakai's striking. Nakai was awarded the victory and became Valkyrie's first open weight champion.[19][20][21]

Nakai faced Mika Harigai at World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight on December 30, 2010 (2010-12-30).[22] She defeated Harigai by submission due to a keylock in the first round.[23][24]

On September 4, 2011 (2011-09-04), Nakai faced Danielle West at Pancrase Impressive Tour 9.[25] The fight ended in a split draw after three rounds.[26][27]

Grappling career

Prior to making her MMA debut, as a freelance, Nakai had four grappling matches on July 23, 2006 (2006-07-23) at Smackgirl Grappling Queen Tournament 2006 in the middleweight tournament. She defeated Harumi by armbar and ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship 2007 finalist Felicia Oh by points (10-4). She lost against Takayo Hashi by points (4-17) and Akiko Ninomiya by referee decision after drawing in points (0-0, advantages 2-2), and finished in fourth place.[28][29]

Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
vDraw 10–0–1 Danielle West Draw (split) Pancrase Impressive Tour 9 02011-09-04 September 4, 2011 3 5:00 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan
Win 10–0–0 Mika Harigai Submission (keylock) World Victory Road Presents: Soul of Fight 02010-12-30 December 30, 2010 1 2:09 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan
Win 9–0–0 Mizuho Sato TKO (doctor stoppage) Valkyrie 08 02010-11-28 November 28, 2010 1 5:00 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan Valkyrie Open Weight Tournament final. Won Valkyrie Open Weight title.
Win 8–0–0 Mayumi Aoki Submission (armbar) Valkyrie 07 02010-09-26 September 26, 2010 1 2:40 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan Valkyrie Open Weight Tournament semi-final
Win 7–0–0 Megumi Yabushita Decision (unanimous) Valkyrie 06 02010-06-19 June 19, 2010 3 3:00 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan
Win 6–0–0 Mizuho Sato Submission (kimura) Valkyrie 04 02010-02-11 February 11, 2010 3 1:50 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan
Win 5–0–0 Tomomi Sunaba TKO (punches) Pancrase Shining Tour 10 02008-12-07 December 7, 2008 1 1:33 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–0–0 Kanako Takeshita Decision (split) Smackgirl: World ReMix 2008 Second Round 02008-04-25 April 25, 2008 2 5:00 Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
Win 3–0–0 Asha Ingeneri Submission (armbar) Smackgirl 2007: Queens' Hottest Summer 02007-09-06 September 6, 2007 1 1:03 Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
Win 2–0–0 Kazue Matake Decision (unanimous) Smackgirl: The Queen Said The USA Is Strongest 02007-05-19 May 19, 2007 2 5:00 Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan
Win 1–0–0 Asuka Ito TKO (injury) Pancrase Blow Tour 8 02006-10-01 October 1, 2006 1 1:25 Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Submission grappling record

Submission grappling record
4 Fights 2 wins 2 losses
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 2-2-0 Akiko Ninomiya Referee Decision Smackgirl Grappling Queen Tournament 2006 02006-07-23 July 23, 2006 1 Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan Middleweight tournament 3rd place final
Loss 2-1-0 Takayo Hashi Points (4-17) Smackgirl Grappling Queen Tournament 2006 02006-07-23 July 23, 2006 1 Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan Middleweight tournament semi-final
Win 2-0-0 Felicia Oh Points (10-4) Smackgirl Grappling Queen Tournament 2006 02006-07-23 July 23, 2006 1 Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan Middleweight tournament second round
Win 1-0-0 Harumi Submission (Armbar) Smackgirl Grappling Queen Tournament 2006 02006-07-23 July 23, 2006 1 Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan Middleweight tournament first round

Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest

See also

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