Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 20
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
Nate James
United StatesNate James
14-8-1
RESULT

Derek Brunson def. Nate James (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Derek Brunson
United StatesDerek Brunson
“The One”
23-9-0
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Pearl at the Palms, Las Vegas, United States

Derek Brunson defeated Nate James by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce: Challengers 20, held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Pearl at the Palms, Las Vegas.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Nate James vs Derek Brunson?

Derek Brunson defeated Nate James by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce: Challengers 20, held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Pearl at the Palms, Las Vegas.

Referee
Kim Winslow
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Nate James 33%67% Derek Brunson

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

14-8-1
Record
23-9-0
1620
Power Index rating
1743
0
Win Streak
1
48
Age
42
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
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Stance
Southpaw
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
Nate James

No background on record

Camp AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)

Derek Brunson
  • Black belt · BJJ · Renzo Gracie
  • 2007All-American · NCAA D2 · 197 lbs
  • 2005All-American · NCAA D2 · 184 lbs
  • 2003All-American · NCAA D2 · 184 lbs

Camp Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, US

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.51
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Str. Acc.
47%
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SApM
3.05
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Str. Def.
51%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
3.14
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TD Acc.
33%
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TD Def.
85%
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Sub. Avg.
0.60

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Nate James · 3-2
  • W
    Anthony Ruiz
    Bellator 125 · Sep 19, 2014
    Split Decision · Middleweight
  • L
    Derek Brunson
    Strikeforce: Challengers 20 · Nov 17, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Danillo Villefort
    Strikeforce: Challengers 18 · Aug 11, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Marcus Sursa
    Texas Regional · Jun 18, 2011
    Decision
  • L
    Tyler Stinson
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 40 · Apr 8, 2011
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Derek Brunson · 2-3
  • L
    Rodolfo Vieira
    ADXC 7 · Nov 17, 2024
    Submission · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Ray Cooper III
    Professional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL Championships · Nov 23, 2023
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 187 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Dricus Du Plessis
    UFC 285: Jones vs Gane · Mar 4, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 4:59 · Middleweight
  • L
    Jared Cannonier
    UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 · Feb 12, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 4:29 · Middleweight
  • W
    Darren Till
    UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Till · Sep 4, 2021
    Submission · R3 · 2:13 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 22 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
38.4
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Avg takedowns
1.73
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Avg control time
3:41
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Career high strikes
196
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Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Nate James
Strike target
Derek Brunson
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Head
74%
-
Body
15%
-
Leg
11%
Nate James
Strike position
Derek Brunson
-
Distance
41%
-
Clinch
29%
-
Ground
30%