Overview

• Rinya Nakamura stopped Nathan Fletcher in 62 seconds with a perfectly placed liver kick followed by punches in the first round.
• The knockout improved Nakamura’s professional record to 10-1 overall and 4-1 in UFC competition.
• Fletcher suffered his second straight defeat, falling to 9-3 overall and 1-2 in the UFC and facing pressure to rebound next outing.
• Nakamura rebounded from a January decision loss to Muin Gafurov to record his most decisive victory in the Octagon.
• The UFC Apex prelim bout, streamed live on ESPN+, highlights the undercard’s role in showcasing rising talent in the 135-pound division.