Derek Brunson vs. Nate James

Main Card | Middleweight · 185 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Brunson defeats James
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

8-0-0

Climbed to 9-0
Pro
Record
13-7-1

Fell to 13-8-1
-440
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+330
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
Wilmington
North Carolina
Fights out of
San Jose
California
27
+10 mos, 2 wks
Age at Fight 33
+5 mos, 2 wks, 6 days
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
184.0 lbs
(83.5 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
77.0"
(196cm)
Reach
76.5"
(194cm)
Brunsons MMA and Fitness

(Primary)
Kill Cliff FC

(Other)
Gym American Kickboxing Academy

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 206

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Brunson
92%
James
8%

Bout Information

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce Challengers 20: Britt vs. Sayers
  • Date: Friday 11.18.2011 at 11:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Kim Winslow
  • Venue: The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 5 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Stephen Quadros, Pat Miletich
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Mauro Ranallo
  • Brunson Disclosed Pay: $9,000
  • James Disclosed Pay: $3,000
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