James Terry (20-11, 10) was born in Kodiak, Alaska, U.S. on March 16, 1981. At the age of 25 years on August 12, 2006, he made his professional MMA debut against Josh Hayes, winning the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
Terry's last fight was a 1st-round submission loss to Batsumberel Dagvadorj at Bellator 226 at age 38 on September 7, 2019. He retired on a 2-fight losing streak.
Some of James Terry's best fights have been against Zak Bucia, Carlos Eduardo Rocha, Justin Baesman, David Marshall, Lucas Gamaza, Josh Thornburg and Magno Almeida.
Terry has 11 losses on his MMA record.
| # | Date | Opponent | Promotion | Weight | Round | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31 | Sep 7, 2019 38 years, 5 months 20-11 (10) | Batsumberel Dagvadorj | Bellator | WL | 1 | SUB | LOSS Bulldog choke |
30  | Sep 29, 2018 37 years, 6 months 20-10 (10) | 30 years, 1 months 10-2 (7) | Bellator | WL | 3 | UD | LOSS |
29 | May 12, 2018 37 years, 1 months 20-9 (10) | Don Mohammed | Bellator | WL | 3 | UD | WIN |
28 | Feb 18, 2017 35 years, 11 months 19-9 (10) | JC Llamas | Bellator | WL | 3 | UD | WIN |
27  | Nov 19, 2016 35 years, 8 months 18-9 (10) | 35 years, 5 months 19-10-1 (8) | Bellator | WL | 3 | UD | WIN |
26 | Apr 30, 2016 35 years, 1 months 17-9 (10) | Buddy Wallace | WL | 3 | UD | WIN | |
25 | Dec 4, 2015 34 years, 8 months 16-9 (10) | Nick Barnes | Bellator | WL | 1 | SUB | LOSS Rear-naked choke |
24  | Sep 19, 2015 34 years, 6 months 16-8 (10) | 31 years, 2 months 9-3 (9) | Bellator | WL | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches |
23 | Jun 6, 2015 34 years, 2 months 15-8 (9) | Chris Herrera | WL | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | |
22  | Oct 17, 2014 33 years, 7 months 14-8 (8) | 33 years, 9 months 36-9 (26) | Bellator | WL | 3 | UD | LOSS |
21 | Jul 19, 2014 33 years, 4 months 14-7 (8) | Daniel McWilliams | WL | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | |
20 | Apr 4, 2014 33 years 13-7 (7) | Rick Reeves | Bellator | WL | 3 | SD | LOSS |
19 | Nov 30, 2013 32 years, 8 months 13-6 (7) | Sam Liera | WL | 3 | TKO | WIN Punches | |
18 | Nov 2, 2013 32 years, 7 months 12-6 (6) | Marcus Gaines | WL | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | |
17  | Jun 15, 2013 32 years, 2 months 11-6 (5) | 26 years, 8 months 10-3 (9) | LT | 1 | SUB | LOSS Rear-naked choke | |
16  | May 19, 2012 31 years, 2 months 11-5 (5) | 25 years, 8 months 17-5 (15) | Strikeforce | LT | 3 | SD | LOSS |
15  | Jan 7, 2012 30 years, 9 months 11-4 (5) | 21 years, 11 months 7-1 (6) | Strikeforce | WL | 3 | SD | LOSS |
14 | Sep 23, 2011 30 years, 6 months 11-3 (5) | Magno Almeida | Strikeforce | LT | 1 | KO | WIN Punches |
13  | Jun 24, 2011 30 years, 3 months 10-3 (4) | 27 years, 5 months 5-1 (4) | Strikeforce | LT | 3 | UD | LOSS |
12 | Apr 1, 2011 30 years 10-2 (4) | Josh Thornburg | Strikeforce | 1 | KO | WIN Punch | |
11 | Jan 29, 2011 29 years, 10 months 9-2 (3) | Lucas Gamaza | Strikeforce | 1 | TKO | WIN Punches | |
10 | Oct 9, 2010 29 years, 6 months 8-2 (2) | David Marshall | Strikeforce | 3 | UD | WIN | |
9  | Feb 26, 2010 28 years, 11 months 7-2 (2) | 23 years, 5 months 7-2 (5) | Strikeforce | 3 | UD | LOSS | |
8  | Aug 15, 2009 28 years, 4 months 7-1 (2) | 24 years, 10 months 5-2 (4) | Strikeforce | 1 | TKO | WIN Head kick and punches | |
7 | Apr 11, 2009 28 years 6-1 (1) | 24 years, 6 months 3-1 (2) | Strikeforce | 3 | UD | WIN | |
6 | May 17, 2008 27 years, 2 months 5-1 (1) | Jeremiah Metcalf | 2 | SUB | LOSS Rear-naked choke | ||
5 | Oct 6, 2007 26 years, 6 months 5-0 (1) | Josh Hinkle | 3 | SD | WIN | ||
4 | May 12, 2007 26 years, 1 months 4-0 (1) | Jack Montgomery | 3 | UD | WIN | ||
3 | Feb 17, 2007 25 years, 11 months 3-0 (1) | Tony Juarez | 1 | TKO | WIN Corner stoppage | ||
2 | Nov 4, 2006 25 years, 7 months 2-0 (0) | Josh McDonald | 3 | UD | WIN | ||
1 | Aug 12, 2006 25 years, 4 months 1-0 (0) | Josh Hayes | 3 | UD | WIN |
