PFLYamato Nishikawa Record: 21-5-6
LightweightRecord21-5-6
Age23
DivisionLightweight · #116
MMA Elo1673
Last fight2023.06.23
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Yamato Nishikawa has a 21-5-6 professional record and is 23 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Nishikawa Dojo. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Yamato Nishikawa career snapshot
Elo · Professional MMAMMA Elo
1673Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#780
Lightweight#116of 435 active
Peak1708
Last move-17
Opponent quality1561avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1708 Elo after defeating Shigeaki Kusayanagi (2022-09-19)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Recent Elo history
LossYoshinori Horie2025-06-14 | TKO (Elbows and Punches)-17WinSho Patrick Usami2024-12-08 | Decision (Split)+7LossShane Burgos2023-06-23 | Decision (Unanimous)-10LossClay Collard2023-04-14 | Decision -15WinShigeaki Kusayanagi2022-09-19 | Decision +5Yamato Nishikawa quick answers
What is Yamato Nishikawa's record?
Yamato Nishikawa's professional MMA record is 21-5-6.
How old is Yamato Nishikawa?
Yamato Nishikawa is 23 years old.
What weight class is Yamato Nishikawa?
Yamato Nishikawa fights at Lightweight in PFL.
What gym does Yamato Nishikawa represent?
Yamato Nishikawa is associated with Nishikawa Dojo. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Yamato Nishikawa?
Yamato Nishikawa is 5'7" tall.
How much does Yamato Nishikawa weigh?
Yamato Nishikawa competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Yamato Nishikawa's Combat Edge Elo?
Yamato Nishikawa's professional MMA Elo is 1673, with a peak Elo of 1708.
How strong is Yamato Nishikawa's recent opposition?
Yamato Nishikawa's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1561 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Yamato Nishikawa's last fight?
Yamato Nishikawa's latest tracked pro fight was against Shane Burgos at PFL 6: Regular Season on 2023.06.23.
What is Yamato Nishikawa's recent form?
Yamato Nishikawa's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Yamato Nishikawa usually win?
Yamato Nishikawa's 21 recorded wins include 14 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 86% ending before the final bell.
14Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
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Yamato Nishikawa stats
Record : 21 / 5 / 6Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute
Not availableFighter3.82UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
Not availableFighter46%UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
Not availableFighter3.91UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
Not availableFighter53%UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
Not availableFighter1.67UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy
Not availableFighter28%UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
Not availableFighter59%UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
Not availableFighter0.55UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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