Nate James (fighter)
| Nate James | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 29, 1978 United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 184 lb (83 kg; 13.1 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 76.5 in (194 cm) |
| Fighting out of | San Jose, California, United States |
| Team | Claudio Franco Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy American Kickboxing Academy (formerly) |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Nathan Noel James (born May 29, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, James has also competed in Strikeforce.
Turning professional in 2006, James spent the majority of his earlier fights in smaller promotions. He would compete against the likes of Justin Levens, Jared Hess, Rudy Bears, Eric Schambari and Jorge Ortiz. With a record of 11-6, he made his Bellator debut.
James made his Bellator debut on April 9, 2011 against Tyler Stinson at Bellator 40. James lost the fight via split decision.
After picking up a win in a smaller show, James made his debut for Strikeforce at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte on August 12, 2011. He faced Danillo Villefort and won via unanimous decision.
In his next appearance for Strikeforce, James faced then-undefeated Derek Brunson on November 18, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
After a long layoff, James stepped in as a replacement to face seasoned veteran Anthony Ruiz at Bellator 125 after Ruiz's original opponent, Rafael Carvalho, was moved up to the main card to face Brian Rogers. James won the fight via split decision.
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