James “Lightning” Wilks is a 44 year old Male fighter from United Kingdom with a 7-4-0 pro MMA record. Wilks most recently fought Claude Patrick at UFC 120 on Saturday October 16, 2010. James Wilks lost to Claude Patrick by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in the Welterweight division.
James Wilks has 7 wins with a 86% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 6 by submission, 1 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 7-3-0 | Claude Patrick |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 120 | 2010-10-16 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 6-3-0 | Peter Sobotta |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 115 | 2010-06-12 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 6-2-0 | Matt Brown |
KO/TKO
R3 2:27
|
UFC 105 | 2009-11-14 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 5-2-0 | DaMarques Johnson |
SUB
R1 4:54
|
The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale | 2009-06-20 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 5-2-0 | Frank Lester |
KO/TKO
R3 2:20
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 9 | 2009-02-24 | Welterweight | TUF |
| Win | 5-2-0 | Frank Lester |
SUB
R2 3:23
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 9 | 2009-02-10 | Welterweight | TUF |
| Win | 5-2-0 | Che Mills |
SUB
R1 0:30
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 9 | 2009-01-16 | Welterweight | TUF |
| Win | 4-2-0 | Mike Robles |
SUB
R2 4:27
|
Regional circuit | 2008-10-25 | GC | |
| Win | 3-2-0 | John Cole |
KO/TKO
R1 0:26
|
Regional circuit | 2008-08-07 | ||
| Win | 2-2-0 | Shawn Nagano |
SUB
R2 4:22
|
Regional circuit | 2006-05-20 | ||
| Loss | 2-1-0 | Patrick Speight |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Regional circuit | 2006-03-11 | TC | |
| Win | 1-1-0 | Ray Lizama |
KO/TKO
R1 1:14
|
KOTC | 2004-09-24 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 1-0-0 | Jimmy Smith |
SUB
R1 1:40
|
KOTC | 2004-08-06 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Roman Mitichyan |
SUB
R2
|
Regional circuit | 2003-10-12 |
Wilks made his professional debut against Roman Mitichyan on October 12, 2003, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Roman Mitichyan who carried a 2-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
James Wilks beat Roman Mitichyan by Submission at of Round 2.
Wilks made his debut in the UFC against DaMarques Johnson on June 20, 2009, fighting on the co-main event of The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale having compiled a 5-2-0 professional MMA record.
James Wilks beat DaMarques Johnson by Submission at 4:54 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Wilks has gone on to fight a total of 4 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 2-2-0.
Wilks won the Tournament Championship defeating DaMarques Johnson on June 20, 2009 at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale.
This was Wilks's 1st UFC championship fight.
James Wilks beat DaMarques Johnson by Submission at 4:54 of Round 1.
Wilks's last win came against Peter Sobotta at UFC 115 on Saturday June 12, 2010. James Wilks beat Peter Sobotta by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Wilks is not currently booked for any fights.
Wilks's last loss came against Claude Patrick at UFC 120 on Saturday October 16, 2010. James Wilks lost to Claude Patrick by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Wilks has fought 4 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 2-2-0.
Wilks has knocked out 3 opponents.
Wilks has submitted 6 opponents.
Wilks has been knocked out 1 times.
Wilks has been submitted 1 times.
