James Moontasri, a mixed martial artist, has competed with a record of 9 wins, 5 losses, and no draws. He competes in the welterweight division (170 lbs.) and stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall with a reach of 71 inches. In terms of fighting style, Moontasri demonstrates an average of 2.39 significant strikes per minute, maintaining a striking accuracy of 48%. However, he absorbs an average of 3.86 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 40%. He has not been successful in any takedown attempts during his UFC career. Moontasri's notable victories include Cody Pfister, whom he defeated via rear naked choke in February 2015. His most recent fight history includes a win against Anton Zafir, achieved through a spinning back kick knockout in November 2015. However, his record since then has been mixed, with losses to Kevin Lee and Alex Oliveira (both decisions) and another decision loss to Alex Morono in December 2016. His ELO rating stands at 994.