James Nakashima vs Luis Santos

James Nakashima is 15-4-0; Luis Santos is 65-12-1. Luis Santos is 9 years older than James Nakashima. Luis Santos has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over James Nakashima. Luis Santos is 3" · 8 cm taller than James Nakashima. They have met once: James Nakashima 1, Luis Santos 0.

James Nakashima

“Nako” · 15-4-0

Met once

Luis Santos

“Sapo” · 65-12-1

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When it ends

Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended

James Nakashima7 of 20 ended early · 35%13 went the distance

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1 early stoppage has no logged time

Luis Santos57 of 78 ended early · 73%21 went the distance

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43 early stoppages have no logged time

finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended

Recent form · last 5

James Nakashima3-2

W
Nick Hrabec
Unified MMA 68· Mar 27, 2026
TKO · R2 · 4:43 · Lightweight
W
Josinaldo Silva
Tuff-N-Uff 141· Feb 14, 2025
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
L
Jeff Creighton
Melee 3· Aug 24, 2024
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
W
Alex Martin
Bayou FC 68· Jun 28, 2024
TKO · R2 · 5:00 · Welterweight
L
Saygid Izagakhmaev
Heavy Hitters· Jan 14, 2022
Submission · R2 · 2:17 · Lightweight

Full record · 20 fights

L
Shinya Aoki
Unbreakable· Jan 22, 2021
Submission · R1 · 2:42 · Lightweight
L
Kiamrian Abbasov
Inside the Matrix II· Nov 6, 2020
TKO · R4 · Welterweight
L
Kiamrian Abbasov
Inside The Matrix· Oct 30, 2020
TKO · R4 · 3:27 · Middleweight
W
Yushin Okami
Dawn Of Heroes· Aug 2, 2019
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
W
Luis Santos
Roots Of Honor· Apr 12, 2019
TKO · R2 · 0:56 · Welterweight
W
Raimond Magomedaliev
Conquest Of Champions· Nov 23, 2018
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
W
Kyle Stewart
LFA 46: Nakashima vs. Stewart· Jul 27, 2018
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
W
Derrick Krantz
LFA 23: Krantz vs. Nakashima· Sep 22, 2017
SD · Welterweight
W
LaRue Burley
LFA 11: Frincu vs. Mendonça· May 5, 2017
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
W
Dez Hill
RFA 46: Johnson vs. Tucker· Dec 9, 2016
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
W
Brad Darrington
RFA 35: Moisés vs. Castillo· Feb 19, 2016
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
W
Chance Rencountre
RFA 30: Smith vs. Jardine· Sep 18, 2015
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
W
Chris Collins
Aggression Session 1· Aug 1, 2015
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
W
Kris Hocum
RFA 26: Smith vs. Smith· Jun 5, 2015
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
W
Victor McCullough
RFA 22: Smith vs. Njokuani· Jan 9, 2015
Unanimous Decision · Welterweight

Luis Santos2-3

L
James Nakashima
Roots Of Honor· Apr 12, 2019
TKO · R2 · 0:56 · Welterweight
W
Daichi Abe
Pursuit of Greatness· Oct 26, 2018
Knockout · R1 · 0:33 · Welterweight
L
Tyler McGuire
Pursuit of Power· Jul 13, 2018
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
W
Kiamrian Abbasov
Visions of Victory· Mar 9, 2018
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
L
Zebaztian Kadestam
Dynasty Of Heroes· May 26, 2017
Knockout · R3 · 2:18 · Welterweight

Full record · 79 fights

W
Igor Svirid
Titles & Titans· Aug 27, 2016
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Main Event
W
Rafael Silva
Tribe Of Warriors· Feb 20, 2016
TKO · R1 · 1:17 · Welterweight
NC
Ben Askren
Valor Of Champions· Apr 24, 2015
NC · R1 · 2:19 · Welterweight
W
Bakhtiyar Abbasov
Battle Of Lions· Nov 7, 2014
TKO · R1 · 0:53 · Welterweight
W
Alfredo Morales
XFC International 3· Mar 29, 2014
TKO · R3 · 1:34 · Welterweight
W
Edilson França
Inka FC 24: Peru vs. Brazil· Oct 23, 2013
Submission · R1 · 3:00
W
Justin Davis
XFC 26: Night of Champions 3· Oct 18, 2013
TKO · R1 · 0:33 · Catchweight
W
Dave Courchaine
XFC 24: Collision Course· Jun 14, 2013
TKO · R1 · 0:10 · Welterweight
W
Sebastian Latorre
SMASH Fight 1· May 3, 2013
TKO · R1 · 0:22 · Welterweight
W
Shamar Bailey
XFC 23: Louisville Slugfest· Apr 19, 2013
TKO · R1 · 1:02 · Welterweight
L
Ryan Ford
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 67· May 4, 2012
TKO · R2 · 1:24 · Welterweight
L
Ben Saunders
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 53· Oct 7, 2011
Submission · R3 · 1:45 · Welterweight
W
Dan Hornbuckle
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 49· Sep 10, 2011
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
D
Carlos Pereira
Amazon Fight· May 27, 2011
DRAW
W
Nicolae Cury
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 45· May 20, 2011
Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
W
Dave Cochran
Rumble Time Promotions· Apr 14, 2011
TKO
W
William Dias
Para Regional· Dec 14, 2010
DEC
W
Ivan Jorge
Amazon Fight· Oct 14, 2010
TKO
W
Pedro Irie
Amazon Fight· Aug 13, 2010
Submission
W
Yuri Fraga
Amazon Fight· May 13, 2010
TKO
W
TBA
Amazon Fight· Mar 4, 2010
TKO
W
Elias Tigre
Para Regional· Jul 7, 2009
TKO
L
Adriano Martins
Amazonas Regional· May 9, 2009
DEC
W
Shelton Arnaldo
Para Regional· Apr 17, 2009
TKO
W
Norberto Neres
Para Regional· Mar 13, 2009
DEC
W
TBA
Para Regional· Nov 28, 2008
TKO
W
TBA
Para Regional· Nov 6, 2008
TKO
L
Daniel Trindade
Roraima Show Fight· Sep 14, 2008
DEC
W
Pedro Brum
Para Regional· Aug 28, 2008
DEC
L
Alex Serdyukov
WEC 34: Faber vs Pulver· May 31, 2008
TKO · R1 · 5:00 · Welterweight
L
Carlos Pereira
Para Regional· Dec 20, 2007
DEC
W
Silmar Nunes
Para Regional· Jun 14, 2007
TKO
W
Jorge Patino
Brazil Regional· May 10, 2007
DEC
W
TBA
Para Regional· Apr 12, 2007
TKO
W
Daniel Acacio
Roraima Regional· Apr 1, 2007
DEC
W
TBA
Para Regional· Dec 14, 2006
TKO
W
Shelton Arnaldo
Piaui Regional· Nov 15, 2006
TKO
W
Josenildo Rodrigues
Para Regional· Oct 5, 2006
DEC
L
Yoshiyuki Yoshida
Japan Regional· Aug 15, 2006
TKO
W
André Mikito
Para Regional· Jun 29, 2006
DEC
W
Messias Pai de Santo
Para Regional· Jun 13, 2006
TKO
W
Celio Santos
Bahia Regional· May 28, 2006
TKO
W
David Cubas
Peru Regional· May 12, 2006
DEC
W
Alexandre Brandão
Para Regional· Apr 21, 2006
DEC
W
TBA
Roraima Regional· Apr 8, 2006
TKO
W
TBA
Para Regional· Dec 27, 2005
Submission
W
Aloisio Freitas Neto
Roraima Regional· Dec 12, 2005
DEC
W
Ildemar Alcantara
Para Regional· Oct 1, 2005
DEC
W
Gerson Cordeiro
Para Regional· Sep 10, 2005
Submission
W
Edvan Souza
Maranhao Regional· Aug 5, 2005
Submission
W
TBA
Para Regional· Jul 21, 2005
TKO
L
Ildemar Alcantara
Iron Man Vale Tudo· Jun 11, 2005
Submission
W
Ali Negro
Maranhao Regional· May 13, 2005
Submission
W
TBA
Roraima Regional· Apr 8, 2005
TKO
W
TBA
Maranhao Regional· Mar 4, 2005
TKO
W
Ali Negro
Para Regional· Nov 9, 2004
TKO
W
TBA
Para Regional· Nov 8, 2004
TKO
W
TBA
Para Regional· Oct 8, 2004
TKO
W
João Bosco
Para Regional· Jun 12, 2004
Submission
W
TBA
Para Regional· Apr 11, 2004
Submission
W
TBA
Para Regional· Apr 11, 2004
TKO
L
Simão Melo
Iron Man Vale Tudo· Jan 10, 2004
Submission
W
TBA
Para Regional· Sep 16, 2003
TKO
W
TBA
Para Regional· Sep 13, 2003
DEC
W
TBA
Para Regional· Jul 19, 2003
TKO
W
TBA
Maranhao Regional· May 10, 2003
TKO
W
TBA
Amapa Regional· Apr 5, 2003
Submission
W
Wellington Monalisa
Para Regional· Feb 14, 2003
TKO
W
TBA
Amapa Regional· Mar 16, 2002
Submission
W
TBA
Piaui Regional· Jun 10, 2001
Submission
W
TBA
Maranhao Regional· Nov 1, 2000
TKO
W
Felix
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Mar 10, 2000
TKO
W
Montanha
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Mar 10, 2000
TKO
W
Rerison Araujo
Rio de Janeiro Regional· Mar 10, 2000
Submission

Head-to-Head History

Roots Of Honor
Fri, Apr 12, 2019
James Nakashima
TKO · ROUND 2 · 0:56

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

James NakashimaLuis Santos

LTKO · ROUND 4Fri, Nov 6, 2020
Kiamrian Abbasov
WUnanimous Decision · ROUND 3 · 5:00Fri, Mar 9, 2018

Frequently asked questions

Have James Nakashima and Luis Santos ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at Roots Of Honor (Fri, Apr 12, 2019), where James Nakashima won by TKO.

What are the records of James Nakashima and Luis Santos?

James Nakashima is 15-4-0 and Luis Santos is 65-12-1.

Who has the longer reach, James Nakashima or Luis Santos?

Luis Santos has the longer reach: 72" · 183 cm against 71" · 180 cm for James Nakashima, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, James Nakashima or Luis Santos?

Luis Santos is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; James Nakashima stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, James Nakashima or Luis Santos?

Luis Santos is 46 and James Nakashima is 37.

Who has more finishes, James Nakashima or Luis Santos?

James Nakashima has 3 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission); Luis Santos has 49 wins (37 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission).

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