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Daniel James

"American Predator"
15-8-1United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-1

Last fight: Loss vs Marek Samociuk · Decision · May 4, 2025

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Marek SamociukDEC · R3 5:00
RIZINRIZIN: Otoko Matsuri·May 4, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

Daniel James holds a professional MMA record of 15-8-1. James has won 15 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. James also has 2 recorded knuckle-mma bouts. James also has 2 recorded karate bouts. Most recent fight: May 4, 2025. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, PFL, BELLATOR, ACA.

Profile

Height
6'5"196 cm
Weight
266 lbs121 kg
Reach
80"203 cm
DOB
Dec 31, 1981
Age
44
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Midwest Training Center

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 15-8-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.85per min
Strikes absorbed9.76per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.50per 15 min
100% success
Takedowns stuffed17%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Where they rank

All-time boards where Daniel James sits in the top 25.

Related fighters

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Marek Samociuk
    RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri· May 4, 2025· Heavyweight· 15-8-1 vs 8-4
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Marcelo Golm
    PFL 1: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 4, 2024· Catchweight· 15-7-1 vs 10-5
    TKO
    R1 · 4:59
  3. LOSS
    vs Gokhan Saricam
    Bellator 297: Nemkov vs Romero· Jun 16, 2023· 14-7-1 vs 9-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Marcelo Golm
    Bellator 293: Golm vs James· Mar 31, 2023· Heavyweight· 14-6-1 vs 10-4
    TKO
    R3 · 0:26
  5. NC
    vs Tyrell Fortune
    Bellator 288: Nemkov vs Anderson 2· Nov 18, 2022· 13-6-1 vs 12-2
    NC
    R2 · 0:27
  6. WIN
    vs Denis Smoldarev
    ACA 136: Bukuev vs Akopyan· Feb 26, 2022· Catchweight· 13-6-1 vs 17-9
    TKO
    R1 · 1:41
  7. WIN
    vs Raphael Pessoa
    ACA 132: Johnson vs Vakhaev· Nov 19, 2021· Heavyweight· 12-6-1 vs 10-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:14
  8. WIN
    vs Tomas Pakutinskas
    ACA 128: Omielańczuk vs Goncharov· Sep 11, 2021· Heavyweight· 11-6-1 vs 20-15-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:34
  9. LOSS
    vs Daniel Omielanczuk
    ACA 122: Johnson vs Poberezhets· Apr 23, 2021· Heavyweight· 10-6-1 vs 25-10-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Michal Martínek
    ACA 114: Omielańczuk vs Johnson· Nov 26, 2020· Heavyweight· 10-5-1 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:32
  11. LOSS
    vs Ruslan Magomedov
    ACA 101: Warsaw· Nov 15, 2019· Heavyweight· 9-5-1 vs 15-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Brett Martin
    LFA 77: James vs. Martin· Sep 27, 2019· Heavyweight· 9-4-1 vs 9-1
    DQ
    R5 · 1:12
  13. WIN
    vs Patrick Martin
    LFA 67: James vs. Martin· May 24, 2019· Heavyweight· 9-3-1 vs 7-5
    TKO
    R1 · 4:45
  14. WIN
    vs Calyn Hull
    LFA 50: Allen vs. Hiley· Sep 21, 2018· Heavyweight· 8-3-1 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:32
  15. WIN
    vs Zach Rosol
    Victory FC: Fight Night Waterloo 2· Nov 22, 2017· Heavyweight· 7-3-1 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R3 · 4:58
  16. LOSS
    vs Daniel Gallemore
    Victory FC 57· May 5, 2017· Heavyweight· 6-3-1 vs 7-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:24
  17. WIN
    vs Chris Beal
    XFO 60· Mar 11, 2017· Heavyweight· 6-2-1 vs 3-4
    TKO
    R2 · 0:38
  18. DRAW
    vs John Hawk
    Big Guns 21· Nov 19, 2016· Heavyweight· 5-2-1 vs 11-7-1
    DEC
  19. LOSS
    vs Arnold Adams
    HFC 27: Adams vs. James· Feb 6, 2016· Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 7-9
    TKO
    R1 · 2:06
  20. WIN
    vs Pat Harman
    HFC 25: Hovermale vs. Vazquez· Sep 25, 2015· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 9-14
    SUB
    R1 · 2:33
  21. WIN
    vs Jason Walraven
    Super Brawl Showdown 1· Jan 30, 2015· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 6-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:55
  22. WIN
    vs Aaron Ware
    XFO 54· Nov 22, 2014· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 3-8
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Ryan Pokryfky
    XFO 53· Oct 11, 2014· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:38
  24. LOSS
    vs Leroy Johnson
    NAAFS: Fight Night In The Flats 10· Jun 7, 2014· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 2-0
    UD
  25. WIN
    vs Erick Correa
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 112· Mar 14, 2014· 1-0 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:30

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1717▼13
Peak
1736Apr 4, 2024
Rated fights
23
150016001700201520172019202120232025Mar 14, 2014 · 1571Jun 7, 2014 · 1540Oct 11, 2014 · 1579Nov 22, 2014 · 1597Jan 30, 2015 · 1634Sep 25, 2015 · 1655Feb 6, 2016 · 1613Mar 11, 2017 · 1628May 5, 2017 · 1601Nov 22, 2017 · 1620Sep 21, 2018 · 1657May 24, 2019 · 1685Sep 27, 2019 · 1663Nov 15, 2019 · 1641Nov 26, 2020 · 1679Apr 23, 2021 · 1660Sep 11, 2021 · 1684Nov 19, 2021 · 1713Feb 26, 2022 · 1726Mar 31, 2023 · 1735Jun 16, 2023 · 1723Apr 4, 2024 · 1736May 4, 2025 · 17171717

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Frequently asked questions

When does Daniel James fight next?

Daniel James has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Daniel James's record?

Daniel James's professional MMA record is 15-8-1.

Who is Daniel James fighting next?

Daniel James's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Daniel James fight last?

Daniel James most recently fought Marek Samociuk at RIZIN: Otoko Matsuri on Sunday, May 4, 2025, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Daniel James fight in?

Daniel James fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Daniel James have?

Daniel James has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Daniel James?

Daniel James is 6'5" (196 cm) tall.

How much does Daniel James weigh?

Daniel James weighs 266 lbs (121 kg).

What is Daniel James's reach?

Daniel James has a reach of 80" (203 cm).

How old is Daniel James?

Daniel James is 44 years old (born Dec 31, 1981).

Where is Daniel James from?

Daniel James is from the United States.

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