9
78%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
3
Submissions
2008
Pro Debut
Biography
James Moontasri is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in the Light and Welterweight divisions. Moontasri competed in RFA and the UFC. James was also a silver medalist at the 2007 Pan American Games in Tae Kwon Do, 2007 USA Tae Kwon Do Male Athlete of the Year, and 2x USA Tae Kwon Do National Champion.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy49%
Takedown accuracy0%
2.39
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
3.86
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.25
avg
Submissions
0.51
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 180 cmUFC debut Jun. 28, 2014Born Frankfurt, GermanyTeam Black House MMA
How He Wins
KO / TKO4
Decision0
Submission3
Finish Rate
78%
7 of 9
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
W
W
W
L
W
L
W
L
L
Mixed Martial Arts14 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Alex MoronoH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson | Dec 17, 2016 |
| Loss |  Alex OliveiraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko | Jul 23, 2016 |
| Win |  Anton ZafirH2H | TKO (spinning back kick and spinning back fist) | R1 | UFC 193 | Nov 15, 2015 |
| Loss | Kevin LeeH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Win | Cody PfisterH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch | Feb 14, 2015 |
| Loss | Joe EllenbergerH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens | Jun 28, 2014 |
| Win | Jordan RinaldiH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | RFA 15: Casey vs. Sanchez | Jun 6, 2014 |
| Win | Rick RegerH2H | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | RFA 12: Ortega vs. Koch | Jan 24, 2014 |
| Win | R.J. CliffordH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | RFA 9: Munhoz vs. Curran | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Loss | Darren SmithH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | FCOC: Fight Club OC | Jun 6, 2013 |
| Win | Joshua AvelesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | RITC: Respect in the Cage | Aug 25, 2012 |
| Win | Joshua AvelesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | RITC: Respect in the Cage | Nov 19, 2011 |
| Win | Tim LindsayH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Gladiator Challenge: Hostile | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Win | Jade DelongH2H | Submission (verbal) | R2 | GC 83: Savage | Aug 29, 2008 |
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