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UFC Featherweight

Keiichiro Nakamura VS Sebastian Szalay

Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia

Tale of the Tape

8-1-0 Record 10-2-0
27 Age 31
178 cm Height 168 cm
178 cm Reach 168 cm
southpaw Stance orthodox
88% Finish rate 30%
88% KO rate 20%
0% Sub rate 10%

Result Summary

Keiichiro Nakamura def. Sebastian Szalay TKO (knee) · R3 3:48

Keiichiro Nakamura secured the comeback of the night, stopping Sebastian Szalay via TKO in the final round. Szalay was well ahead on the scorecards after two rounds, using superior movement and volume to frustrate Nakamura. Knowing he needed a finish, Nakamura came out aggressive in the third. Late in the round, he landed a devastating knee to the chin that crumbled Szalay, following up with punches to get the stoppage with just over a minute remaining.

Fight Overview

Japanese prospect Keiichiro Nakamura faces Sebastian Szalay. Nakamura is part of the new wave of Japanese talent, bringing elite wrestling and scrambling. Szalay, a European prospect, will likely look to strike. This bout highlights the depth of the featherweight division's global recruitment.

Keys to Victory

Keiichiro Nakamura

  1. Double leg takedown: Time the shot under Szalay's punches.
  2. Back control: Transition immediately to the back upon securing the takedown.
  3. Pace: Push a high pace to break the opponent.

Sebastian Szalay

  1. Uppercuts: Time uppercuts to deter the level change.
  2. Lateral movement: Circle to avoid the straight-line wrestling attacks.
  3. Get up: Wall walk immediately if taken down.

Last 5 fights

Keiichiro Nakamura

  1. W Kaiwen Li Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 AUG 2025
  2. W Eo Jin Park KO · R2 2:24 · 22 AUG 2025
  3. W Yusuke Kagiyama KO · R1 4:28 · 5 OCT 2024
  4. W Shun Murata KO · R1 3:51 · 17 DEC 2023
  5. W Taisei Otsuki KO · R1 3:23 · 15 OCT 2023

Sebastian Szalay

  1. W Chang Min Yoon KO · R1 0:47 · 22 AUG 2025
  2. W Baergeng Jieleyisi Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 MAY 2025
  3. W Tasar Malone Decision · R5 5:00 · 8 FEB 2025
  4. W Dimps Gillies Decision · R5 5:00 · 17 AUG 2024
  5. W Gabriel Schlupp Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 JUN 2024

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