James Barnes

"Mooka"

14-5-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 0-1Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Pedro Falcao · Knockout · Oct 19, 2021

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Pedro FalcaoKO · R3 3:55

UFCDana White's Contender Series 44·October 19, 2021

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James Barnes holds a professional MMA record of 14-5-0. Barnes has won 14 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Barnes also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: October 19, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Nov 9, 1981
Age: 44
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Pedro Falcao
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 44· Oct 19, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-5 vs 15-3
KO
R3 · 3:55
WIN
vs Joey Ruquet
Ballys Fight Night· Jun 9, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-4 vs 7-4
SUB
R2 · 2:45
WIN
vs Matt Betzold
WFC 119· Jan 11, 2020· Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 9-11
SUB
R2 · 3:19
WIN
vs David Duran
Bellator 228: Pitbull vs Archuleta· Sep 28, 2019· 12-4 vs 8-6
SUB
R2 · 1:51
LOSS
vs Ryan Lilley
Bellator 214: Fedor vs Bader· Jan 26, 2019· Bantamweight· 11-4 vs 10-4
KO
R1 · 1:03
WIN
vs Albert Morales
Liddell vs. Ortiz 3· Nov 24, 2018· Bantamweight· 11-3 vs 7-5-1
SUB
R3 · 4:09
WIN
vs Jacob Shropshire
Gladiator Challenge· Apr 21, 2018· 10-3 vs 0-6
SUB
R1 · 0:42
LOSS
vs Chad George
Bellator 192: Rampage vs Sonnen· Jan 20, 2018· 9-3 vs 17-8
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dominic Nicholes
Gladiator Challenge· Sep 9, 2017· 9-2 vs 0-7
SUB
WIN
vs Chris Chavez
Gladiator Challenge· Aug 5, 2017· 8-2 vs 0-15
SUB
R1 · 1:09
WIN
vs Rob Gooch
Bellator 170: Sonnen vs Ortiz· Jan 21, 2017· 7-2 vs 5-4
SUB
R1 · 4:36
LOSS
vs Cleber Luciano
Gladiator Challenge· Oct 22, 2016· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 13-6
UD
WIN
vs Zeke Enrique
Gladiator Challenge· Jun 25, 2016· 6-1 vs 5-1
SUB
R2 · 2:58
WIN
vs Chris Rodriguez
Gladiator Challenge· Apr 16, 2016· 5-1 vs 0-1
UD
LOSS
vs A.J. McKee
Bellator 141: Guillard vs Girtz· Aug 28, 2015· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 2-0
KO
R1 · 1:42
WIN
vs Bronson Mohika
Gladiator Challenge· Apr 3, 2015· 4-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:07
WIN
vs David Hernandez
Gladiator Challenge· Feb 28, 2015· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 2:25
WIN
vs Miguelito Marti
Gladiator Challenge· Jul 19, 2014· 2-0 vs 0-10
SUB
R1 · 1:34
WIN
vs Josh Mason
Gladiator Challenge· Apr 5, 2014· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:15

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Team Quest

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 14-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed0.57per min

35% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.02per min

39% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.08per 15 min

17% success

Takedowns stuffed40%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Recent & upcoming opponents

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1630▼15
Peak: 1645Jun 9, 2021
Rated fights: 19

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Frequently asked questions

When does James Barnes fight next?

James Barnes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is James Barnes's record?

James Barnes's professional MMA record is 14-5-0.

Who is James Barnes fighting next?

James Barnes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did James Barnes fight last?

James Barnes most recently fought Pedro Falcao at Dana White's Contender Series 44 on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does James Barnes fight in?

James Barnes fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does James Barnes have?

James Barnes has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How tall is James Barnes?

James Barnes is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does James Barnes weigh?

James Barnes weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is James Barnes's reach?

James Barnes has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is James Barnes?

James Barnes is 44 years old (born Nov 9, 1981).

Where is James Barnes from?

James Barnes is from the United States.

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