James Ballinger
| Age | 44 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight Class | Bantamweight |
James Ballinger is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 2 wins, 13 losses and 0 draws
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 2-13-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 11 months, 5 days |
| Rounds Fought | 14.5 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 1.1 |
| Longest Layoff | 7 years, 3 months, 18 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 2 weeks, 0 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Losses | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Finish Rate | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 92.3% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 7.7% |
| Win by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 7.7% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 100.0% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 84.6% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 02:10 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | - |
| Fastest SUB | 02:10 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 04:52 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 1.0 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 04:48 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | 05/10/2025 |
L
(2-12-0) |
Kendale Young
(3-5-0) |
BW
( 135.0 vs. 135.8 ) |
Submission
New Line Cagefighting 34 |
1 | 02:01 | |
| OFF | 03/08/2025 |
L
(2-11-0) |
Christian Ynastrilla
(11-5-0) |
BW
( 133.2 vs. 134.6 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
New Line Cagefighting 32 |
1 | 03:03 | |
| OFF | 02/11/2023 |
L
(2-10-0) |
Austin Coleman
(6-6-0) |
BW
( 137.0 * vs. 137.0* ) |
Submission
(Anaconda Choke)
UBG 13 |
1 | 00:41 | |
| OFF | 10/24/2015 |
L
(2-9-0) |
Charles Stanford
(8-12-0) |
FTW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Absolute Action MMA: AAMMA 44 |
1 | 01:57 | |
| OFF | 04/25/2015 |
L
(2-8-0) |
Michael Short
(1-1-0) |
FTW
( 137.0 vs. 146.0 ) |
Submission
(Kimura)
Trotters Legacy MMA: War Zone |
1 | 01:22 | |
| OFF | 02/07/2015 |
L
(2-7-0) |
Isaiah Ferguson
(9-3-0) |
FTW
( 146.0 vs. 151.0* ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Hardrock MMA 70 Pro/Am 6 Year Anniversary Shepherdsville, KY |
1 | 01:17 | |
| OFF | 02/15/2013 |
W
(1-7-0) |
Thomas Wash
(1-4-0) |
FTW
( 143.0 vs. 145.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Hardrock MMA 53 PRO Private Event |
2 | 02:34 | |
| OFF | 11/24/2012 |
L
(1-6-0) |
Christopher Griffin
(4-6-0) |
FTW
( 142.0 vs. 146.0 ) |
Submission
(Triangle Choke)
Hardrock MMA 51 PRO/AM |
2 | 03:29 | |
| OFF | 09/08/2012 |
W
(0-6-0) |
Braedon Ward
(4-8-0) |
LW
( 149.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Hardrock MMA 49 |
1 | 02:10 | |
| OFF | 07/14/2012 |
L
(0-5-0) |
Chris Dunn
(17-11-0) |
BW
( 136.0 vs. 136.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Absolute Action MMA: AAMMA 27 |
1 | 01:47 | |
| OFF | 05/18/2012 |
L
(0-4-0) |
Brandon McMahan
(5-9-0) |
BW
( 133.8 vs. 135.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Reality Cage Combat: WV vs. The World |
2 | 01:39 | |
| OFF | 02/18/2012 |
L
(0-3-0) |
James Morton, II
(2-1-0) |
FTW
( 146.0 vs. 147.0* ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Absolute Action MMA: AAMMA 23 |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 10/14/2011 |
L
(0-2-0) |
Brandon Suber
(8-9-0) |
FTW
( 145.0 vs. 148.0* ) |
Submission
(Choke)
Absolute Action MMA: AAMMA XIX |
3 | 04:31 | |
| OFF | 06/18/2011 |
L
(0-1-0) |
Robert Smith
(2-2-0) |
BW
( 140.0 * vs. 140.0* ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Hardrock MMA 36 |
1 | 04:54 | |
| OFF | 06/04/2011 |
L
(0-0-0) |
Zachary Sanders
(4-2-0) |
FTW
( 143.0 vs. 145.0 ) |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
Absolute Action MMA: AAMMA XIV |
1 | 00:51 |
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* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |
Amateur Career Statistics
| AM Record | 11-8-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 9 months, 11 days |
| Rounds Fought | 25.4 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 6.9 |
| Longest Layoff | 4 months, 25 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 7 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Losses | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Finish Rate | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 75.0% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 25.0% |
| Win by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 100.0% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 75.0% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 42 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | - |
| Fastest SUB | 42 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 02:51 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 1.9 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 05:36 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Amateur MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | 05/07/2011 |
W
(10-8-0) |
Jeremy Philpot
(28-34-0) |
FTW
( 145.0 vs. 147.0* ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Absolute Action MMA: AAMMA 13 |
1 | 00:53 |
|
| OFF | 01/15/2011 |
W
(9-8-0) |
Casey Jones
(6-2-0) |
BW
( 136.0 vs. 137.0* ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Absolute Action MMA: The Cyborg Seminar and AAMMA 9 - Nations Collide |
4 | 01:48 |
|
| OFF | 10/16/2010 |
W
(8-8-0) |
DJ Smith
(5-13-0) |
FTW
( 145.0 vs. 146.0 ) |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
Absolute Action MMA: AAMMA VI |
2 | 00:42 |
|
| OFF | 08/28/2010 |
W
(7-8-0) |
Nicholas Noe
(6-9-0) |
FTW
( 143.0 vs. 144.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Absolute Action MMA "Takeover" |
1 | 01:55 | |
| OFF | 08/14/2010 |
W
(6-8-0) |
Cody Kessinger
(9-7-0) |
FTW
( 141.0 vs. 140.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Hardrock MMA 25: Night of the Champions 3 PRO/AM 8/14/2010 |
1 | 00:42 | |
| OFF | 06/05/2010 |
L
(6-7-0) |
Brandon Suber
(10-2-0) |
LW
( 148.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Intimidation Cage Fighting- ICF 20: The Return |
3 | 03:00 | |
| OFF | 02/20/2010 |
L
(6-6-0) |
Zachary Hicks
(10-3-0) |
LW
( 154.0 vs. 155.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
ICF 19 |
3 | 03:00 |
|
| OFF | 11/28/2009 |
Unknown
(6-6-0) |
Chris McKinney
(8-2-0) |
FTW
( 150.0 * vs. 144.0 ) |
No Contest
Hardrock MMA 17: One Year Anniversary |
3 | 03:00 | |
| OFF | 09/25/2009 |
L
(6-5-0) |
Phillip White
(7-2-0) |
FTW
( 146.0 vs. 145.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Vyper Fight League 9/25/09 |
2 | 02:41 | |
| OFF | 09/12/2009 |
L
(6-4-0) |
Jeremy Philpot
(28-34-0) |
LW
( 150.0 vs. 148.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Hardrock MMA 9/12/09 |
1 | 01:24 | |
| OFF | 05/23/2009 |
L
(6-3-0) |
John Rigdon
(7-0-0) |
FTW
( 146.0 vs. 144.0 ) |
Submission
(Triangle Choke)
Hardrock MMA 5/23/09 |
1 | 01:51 | |
| OFF | 05/16/2009 |
L
(6-2-0) |
John Hays
(5-4-0) |
LW
( 154.0 vs. 154.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
ICF: Sacrifice |
2 | 02:59 | |
| OFF | 03/28/2009 |
W
(5-2-0) |
Jeremy Philpot
(28-34-0) |
FTW
( 145.0 vs. 147.0* ) |
Submission
(Strikes)
Hardrock MMA 3/28/09 |
1 | 02:41 | |
| OFF | 03/14/2009 |
L
(5-1-0) |
Jeremy Pender
(10-3-0) |
FTW
( 137.0 vs. 136.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Intimidation Cage Fighting 3/14/09 |
3 | 02:56 | |
| OFF | 01/24/2009 |
W
(4-1-0) |
Kevin Cantley
(3-3-0) |
FTW
( 146.0 vs. 146.0 ) |
Submission
(Triangle Choke)
Intimidation Cage Fighting: Shattered |
1 | 01:45 | |
| OFF | 01/10/2009 |
W
(3-1-0) |
David Ward
(6-11-0) |
FTW
( 145.0 vs. 136.0 ) |
Submission
Hardrock MMA 1/10/09 |
1 | 01:20 | |
| OFF | 10/25/2008 |
L
(3-0-0) |
James Hettes
(4-0-0) |
FTW
( 147.0 * vs. 147.0* ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Intimidation Cage Fighting 10/25/08 |
1 | 02:59 | |
| OFF | 09/20/2008 |
W
(2-0-0) |
John Hays
(5-4-0) |
FTW
( 145.0 vs. 143.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Intimidation Cage Fighting 9/20/08 |
2 | 01:23 | |
| OFF | 08/16/2008 |
W
(1-0-0) |
Robert Robello, II
(5-3-0) |
FTW
( 146.0 vs. 138.0 ) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Warrior MMA |
1 | 01:25 | |
| OFF | 07/26/2008 |
W
(0-0-0) |
Michael Anthony
(3-4-0) |
FTW
( 143.0 vs. 147.0* ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
Intimidation Cage Fighting |
1 | 01:48 |
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* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |