James Nakashima

"Nako"

15-4-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-0

Last fight: Win vs Nick Hrabec · TKO · Mar 27, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Saygid IzagakhmaevSUB · R2 2:17

ONEHeavy Hitters·January 14, 2022

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James Nakashima holds a professional MMA record of 15-4-0. Nakashima has 20 professional MMA bouts on record. Nakashima has won 15 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Most recent fight: January 14, 2022. Tracked organizations: ONE.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
DOB: Oct 26, 1988
Age: 37
Team: MMA Lab
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Dwight, Illinois, United States

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

WIN
vs Nick Hrabec
Unified MMA 68· Mar 27, 2026· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 11-7
TKO
R2 · 4:43
WIN
vs Josinaldo Silva
Tuff-N-Uff 141· Feb 14, 2025· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 29-8
UD
LOSS
vs Jeff Creighton
Melee 3· Aug 24, 2024· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 11-2-1
UD
WIN
vs Alex Martin
Bayou FC 68· Jun 28, 2024· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 1-1
TKO
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Saygid Izagakhmaev
ONE · Heavy Hitters· Jan 14, 2022· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 20-2
SUB
R2 · 2:17
LOSS
vs Shinya Aoki
ONE · Unbreakable· Jan 22, 2021· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 46-9
SUB
R1 · 2:42
LOSS
vs Kiamrian AbbasovTitle bout
ONE · Inside the Matrix II· Nov 6, 2020· Welterweight· 12-1 vs 23-4
TKO
R4
LOSS
vs Kiamrian Abbasov
ONE · Inside The Matrix· Oct 30, 2020· Middleweight· 12-1
TKO
R4 · 3:27
WIN
vs Yushin Okami
ONE · Dawn Of Heroes· Aug 2, 2019· Welterweight· 12-0 vs 36-14
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Luis Santos
ONE · Roots Of Honor· Apr 12, 2019· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 65-12-1
TKO
R2 · 0:56
WIN
vs Raimond Magomedaliev
ONE · Conquest Of Champions· Nov 23, 2018· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kyle Stewart×1Title bout · Title win #1
LFA 46: Nakashima vs. Stewart· Jul 27, 2018· Welterweight· 9-0 vs 10-1
UD
WIN
vs Derrick Krantz
LFA 23: Krantz vs. Nakashima· Sep 22, 2017· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 20-10
SD
WIN
vs LaRue Burley
LFA 11: Frincu vs. Mendonça· May 5, 2017· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 7-3
UD
WIN
vs Dez Hill
RFA 46: Johnson vs. Tucker· Dec 9, 2016· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 8-4
UD
WIN
vs Brad Darrington
RFA 35: Moisés vs. Castillo· Feb 19, 2016· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 4-1
UD
WIN
vs Chance Rencountre
RFA 30: Smith vs. Jardine· Sep 18, 2015· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 7-1
UD
WIN
vs Chris Collins
Aggression Session 1· Aug 1, 2015· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Kris Hocum
RFA 26: Smith vs. Smith· Jun 5, 2015· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 7-4
UD
WIN
vs Victor McCullough
RFA 22: Smith vs. Njokuani· Jan 9, 2015· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1625▲10
Peak: 1831Aug 2, 2019
Rated fights: 20

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Frequently asked questions

When does James Nakashima fight next?

James Nakashima has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is James Nakashima's record?

James Nakashima's professional MMA record is 15-4-0.

Who is James Nakashima fighting next?

James Nakashima's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did James Nakashima fight last?

James Nakashima most recently fought Saygid Izagakhmaev at Heavy Hitters on Friday, January 14, 2022, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does James Nakashima fight in?

James Nakashima fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does James Nakashima have?

James Nakashima has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is James Nakashima?

James Nakashima is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does James Nakashima weigh?

James Nakashima weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is James Nakashima's reach?

James Nakashima has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is James Nakashima?

James Nakashima is 37 years old (born Oct 26, 1988).

Where is James Nakashima from?

James Nakashima is from the United States.

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