Rinya Nakamura vows to bounce back after submission loss to Brady Hiestand
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Rinya Nakamura suffered a submission loss to Brady Hiestand at UFC Vegas 121 in Las Vegas on September 26. After a strong start, Nakamura struggled against Hiestand's wrestling and submitted with a rear-naked choke in the second round. Following the bout, Nakamura expressed his determination to improve and not experience such a loss again. He stated on social media that he aims to develop a more refined martial arts style going forward.
- •Nakamura was a heavy favorite entering the match.
- •He is now 3-2 in the UFC after this loss.
- •Hiestand's wrestling proved decisive in the fight.
- •Nakamura's post-fight vows suggest he is focused on future improvement.
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Rinya Nakamura makes vow: ‘I refuse to ever experience a feeling like this again’
- 4:41 AMSherdog — Rinya Nakamura makes vow: ‘I refuse to ever experience a feeling like this again’
"Rinya Nakamura doesn’t want to relive what he went through against Brady Hiestand.
"Rinya Nakamura doesn’t want to relive what he went through against Brady Hiestand.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 4:41 AMRinya Nakamura makes vow: ‘I refuse to ever experience a feeling like this again’
Rinya Nakamura doesn’t want to relive what he went through against Brady Hiestand.
- SherdogSep 28, 2026, 4:41 AMRinya Nakamura makes vow: ‘I refuse to ever experience a feeling like this again’
Rinya Nakamura doesn’t want to relive what he went through against Brady Hiestand.
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