James Moontasri “Moon Walker”
Welterweight · ORCA rating 34/100 · peak 40 · Finisher · 2–4 in 6 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
James Moontasri finished with an ORCA rating of 34 (career peak 40); without a recent bout, James Moontasri sits off the current Welterweight board. The profile peaks in grappling defence: 40 (takedown defence 91). Striking defence trails at 22, with opponent strike accuracy allowed grading 4. ORCA reads the style as finisher: ends fights. Everything else is in service of that.
Grades
| Family | Grade | Welterweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 36 | — | — |
| Striking defence | 22 | — | Opponent strike accuracy allowed 4 |
| Grappling offence | 30 | — | Takedowns landed per 15 minutes 6 |
| Grappling defence | 40 | — | Takedown defence 91 |
Strongest sub-grade: Takedown defence 91. Weakest: Opponent strike accuracy allowed 4.
Profile
- Division
- Welterweight
- ORCA rating
- 34 (peak 40)
- UFC record
- 2–4
- Pro record
- 9–5
- Graded UFC bouts
- 6
- Style
- Finisher
- Age
- 38
- Height
- 5′10″ (178 cm)
- Reach
- 71″ (180 cm)
- Stance
- Switch
- Gym
- Black House MMA
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.39
- Significant strike accuracy: 49%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 3.86
- Significant strike defence: 41%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 0
- Takedown accuracy: 0%
- Takedown defence: 79%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.25
Fight history
- 2016-12-17 · L vs Alex Morono · Decision - Unanimous · UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson
- 2016-07-23 · L vs Alex Oliveira · Decision - Unanimous · UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko
- 2015-11-14 · W vs Anton Zafir · KO/TKO · UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm
- 2015-07-15 · L vs Kevin Lee · Submission · UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee
- 2015-02-14 · W vs Cody Pfister · Submission · UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch
- 2014-06-28 · L vs Joe Ellenberger · Decision - Split · UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens
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