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Derek Brunson Nate James
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Derek Brunson
24-9

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

Nate James
14-8-1

Fight: Brunson vs. James

USAStrikeforce Challengers 20: Britt vs. Sayers
19NOVSAT'114:00 AM
Middleweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The One

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Forms

WWWWW
WWLWW

Nationality

USAUSA

USAUSA

Age

(1984-01-04) 42

48(1978-05-29)

Weight

(84 kg) 185 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(186 cm) 6′1″

6′0″ (183 cm)

Reach

(196 cm) 6′5″

6′4″ (194 cm)

Gym

Brunsons MMA and Fitness

American Kickboxing Academy

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

24

11 KO/TKO - 33%
5 submission - 15%
8 decision - 24%

14

9% - 2 KO/TKO
18% - 4 submission
36% - 8 decision

Losses

9

7 KO/TKO - 21%
0 submission - 0%
2 decision - 6%

8

0% - 0 KO/TKO
18% - 4 submission
18% - 4 decision

Past Opponents

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USA
Ray Cooper III
(25-8-1)
i
PFL 10: 2023 PFL World Championship
24 Nov2023Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
South Africa
Dricus Du Plessis
(18-2)
i
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
04 Mar2023KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD24:59
USA
Jared Cannonier
(14-5)
i
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
12 Feb2022KO/TKO(Elbows) RD24:29
United Kingdom
Darren Till
(18-3-1)
i
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till
04 Sep2021Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD32:13
USA
Kevin Holland
(21-5)
i
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland
20 Mar2021Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Edmen Shahbazyan
(11-0)
i
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan
01 Aug2020KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD30:26
USA
Ian Heinisch
(13-1)
i
UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2
18 Aug2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Canada
Elias Theodorou
(16-2)
i
UFC on ESPN+ 9: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy
04 May2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Nigeria
Israel Adesanya
(14-0)
i
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis
04 Nov2018KO/TKO(Knees and Punches) RD14:51
Brazil
Ronaldo Souza
(24-5)
i
UFC on FOX 27: Jacare vs. Brunson 2
28 Jan2018KO/TKO(Head Kick and Punches) RD13:50
Brazil
Lyoto Machida
(22-7)
i
UFC Fight Night 119: Machida vs. Brunson
29 Oct2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:30
Australia
Daniel Kelly
(13-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 110: Lewis vs. Hunt
11 Jun2017KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:16
Brazil
Anderson Silva
(33-8)
i
UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie
12 Feb2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Australia
Robert Whittaker
(16-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 101: Whittaker vs. Brunson
27 Nov2016KO/TKO(Head Kick and Punches) RD14:07
Jamaica
Uriah Hall
(12-6)
i
UFC Fight Night 94: Poirier vs. Johnson
18 Sep2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:41
Brazil
Roan Carneiro
(20-9)
i
UFC Fight Night 83: Cowboy vs. Cowboy
22 Feb2016KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD12:38
USA
Sam Alvey
(28-6)
i
UFC Fight Night 73: Teixeira vs. St. Preux
09 Aug2015KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:19
USA
Ed Herman
(20-10)
i
UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz
01 Feb2015KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:36
USA
Lorenz Larkin
(14-3)
i
UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto
31 Aug2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Cuba
Yoel Romero
(6-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 35: Rockhold vs. Philippou
16 Jan2014KO/TKO(Punches & Elbows) RD33:23
USA
Brian Houston
(4-0)
i
UFC Fight Night 31: Fight for the Troops 3
07 Nov2013Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:48
USA
Chris Leben
(21-9)
i
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2
30 Dec2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Ronaldo Souza
(15-3)
i
Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman
19 Aug2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:41
USA
Kendall Grove
(14-10)
i
ShoFight 20
16 Jun2012Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Nate James
(13-7-1)
i
Strikeforce Challengers 20: Britt vs. Sayers
19 Nov2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Lumumba Sayers
(4-1)
i
Strikeforce: Fedor vs Henderson
31 Jul2011Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD14:33
USA
Jeremy Hamilton
(9-0)
i
Strikeforce Challengers 16: Fodor vs. Terry
25 Jun2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Danny Babcock
(6-3)
i
WEF - World Extreme Fighting 45
22 Jan2011KO/TKO(Punch) RD11:07
USA
Rhomez Brower
(11-12-1)
i
Xtreme Fight Promotions - XFP: The Holiday Fight Fest
03 Dec2010Sub(Submission to Punches) RD12:27
USA
Todd Chattelle
(6-5)
i
ICE Fighter: Fright Night 2010
29 Oct2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:14
USA
Edward Jackson
(0-0)
i
CFP - Carolina's Summer Fight Series 3
30 Jul2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:41
USA
Chris McNally
(3-2)
i
CFP - Carolina's Summer Fight Series 2
26 Jun2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:42
USA
John Bryant
(1-3)
i
CFP - Carolina's Summer Fight Series 1
22 May2010Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:52

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brunson vs. James

  • Which event are Derek Brunson and Nate James fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Strikeforce Challengers 20: Britt vs. Sayers.

  • How many rounds is the Derek Brunson vs. Nate James?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round SF, Strikeforce fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Derek Brunson vs. Nate James?

    The fight is organized by the Strikeforce (SF, Strikeforce).

  • When is the Derek Brunson vs. Nate James fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on November 19, 2011