Nicholas Yasuto Nakanishi
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7 GoldIBJJF 4 · ADCC 3Premier
ADCC US SAN NO-GIJan 24, 2026
ADCC US SAN NO-GIJan 24, 2026
IBJJF CON NO-GIAug 29, 2025
IBJJF CON NO-GIAug 29, 2025
ADCC US SAN NO-GIMar 22, 2025
ADCC US SAN NO-GIMar 22, 2025
ADCC US SAN NO-GIJan 18, 2025
ADCC US SAN NO-GIJan 18, 2025
IBJJF CON GISep 6, 2024
IBJJF CON GISep 6, 2024
IBJJF AMERICAN NATIONAL NO-GIJun 29, 2024
IBJJF AMERICAN NATIONAL NO-GIJun 29, 2024
IBJJF AMERICAN NATIONAL GIJun 29, 2024
IBJJF AMERICAN NATIONAL GIJun 29, 2024
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Maleblue BeltAges 16-187,098 FightersRanked #40 of 7,098 blue belts. 87% win rate, 85% submission rate across 15 matches.
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| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Cardinal | 5,620 | Sampson Jiu Jitsu Academy | 60-36 |
| 2 | Nicholas Nakanishi | 5,439 | West Covina Gracie Barra | 18-2 |
| 3 | Caden Camacho | 2,495 | Island Jiu Jitsu | 5-5 |
| 4 | Lincoln Cooper | 2,098 | Siri Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 20-22 |
| 5 | Jalen Leal | 1,442 | Ralph Gracie BJJ Sacramento | 4-8 |
| # | Name | JITS | Academy | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholas Nakanishi | 5,439 | West Covina Gracie Barra | 18-2 |
| 2 | Jack Carpenter | 1,919 | Danville Jit Jitsu | 5-5 |
| 3 | Kayleb Chao | 1,469 | Team Maxwell Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | 3-3 |
| 4 | Lucas Gregory | 1,256 | Csd | 3-8 |
| 5 | Carson Quesada | 1,139 | Hollister Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 6-15 |
Fighter History
| Result | Method | Fighter | JITS | Academy | Bracket | Video | Tournament | Format | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | SUB | 6227+1040 | Atos HQ | - 15-17 · Advanced · 70kg | NoGi | Jan 24, 2026 | |||
| W | PTS | 7200+470 | Independent Grappling | - 15-17 · Advanced · 70kg | NoGi | Jan 24, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB | 3263+300 | Gracie Barra Chandler | - 15-17 · Advanced · 70kg | NoGi | Jan 24, 2026 | |||
| W | SUB 4-0 | 1843+280 | Lotus Club - Fight and Fitness | Blue Juvenile · 135-149 | Gi | Apr 12, 2025 | |||
| L | DEC 0-0 | 3157-1000 | Art of Jiu Jitsu | Blue Juvenile · 135-149 | Gi | Apr 12, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB | 2495+380 | Island Jiu Jitsu | - 13-14 · Advanced · 60kg | NoGi | Mar 22, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB | 1442+450 | Ralph Gracie BJJ Sacramento | - 13-14 · Advanced · 60kg | NoGi | Mar 22, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB | 1919+310 | Caio Terra Academy | - 15-17 · Advanced · 60kg | NoGi | Mar 22, 2025 | |||
| W | SUB | 1469+260 | Team Maxwell Brazilian Jiu-jitsu | - 15-17 · Advanced · 60kg | NoGi | Mar 22, 2025 | |||
| L | DEC | 3781-510 | 10th Planet Las Vegas | - 13-14 · Advanced · 60kg | NoGi | Jan 18, 2025 |
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Nicholas Yasuto Nakanishi is a Blue belt from Gracie Barra La Canada (La Canada, CA) competing with a 87% win rate across 15 matches. His 85% submission rate ranks 31 points above the 54% Blue belt average, placing him in the top percentile for finishing ability. With 7 gold medals and 1 silver across 8 tournaments, Nakanishi maintains an 88% gold rate—43 points above the 45% belt standard.
Nakanishi secured 8 competitive wins against higher-rated opponents, including a notable victory over Mathew Hendren (−85 point gap). His rating trajectory shows dominant development at +356.7 points per month, ranking in the 93rd percentile DVI. Currently rated 6411 globally (#59 rank, S-Tier), he competes across ADCC and JJWL organizations, with standout results including 2 medals at ADCC US Open events and 1 gold at Jiu-Jitsu CON Kids No-Gi International 2025.