James Nakashima had a breakthrough year in 2019, and now the undefeated American has a chance to claim a World Championship on Friday, November 6 at ONE: Inside The Matrix II.
The Illinois native’s background is impressive. He was a member of the highly touted University of Nebraska Cornhuskers wrestling team that has produced a myriad of top talent, including Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs. After going the mixed martial arts route, Nakashima embarked on a journey that would lead him to ONE Championship.
For three years, Nakashima put in the work on the regional circuit.