James Wilks

UFC |

Training: I split my day into two training sessions. I usually do one tough session sparring or drilling with Kickboxing with takedowns or Jiu-Jitsu with punches. The second session of the day will be more technical, coming up with specific counters and a game plan.

When and why did you start training for fighting? My dad introduced me to Karate when I was eight. I did this for 2 years on and off, then started back up with Tae Kwon Do when I was 15. From there I became passionate about martial arts and it evolved from there.

What ranks and titles have you held? The Ultimate Fighter season nine welterweight winner, Gladiator Challenge Welterweight Champion, Gracie US Nationals NO-Gi Advanced Gold Medalist, 2008

Do you have any heroes? Bruce Lee

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot for me to fight in the UFC. It is the UFC which inspired me to cross train in different martial arts at an early age and led to me competing in MMA.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, Bachelors with Honors in Business and Land Management

What was your job before you started fighting? Since I left college I have taught martial arts
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, Full Instructor Jeet Kune Do, Representative Instructor – Combat Submission Wrestling under Erik Paulson, United States Marine Corps – Subject Matter Expert (Empty Hand and Edged Weapons)

Favorite grappling technique: Rear Naked Choke

Favorite Striking technique: Knee

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	4
Record:	8-4-0
Summary:	Speed

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Lightning
From:	Leicester England
Age:	33
Height:	6′ 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

190

45% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

48% Standing

41% Clinch

12%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

22% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	James Wilks	UFC® 120: BISPING vs AKIYAMA Oct 16, 2010	12	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Claude Patrick	UFC® 120: BISPING vs AKIYAMA Oct 16, 2010	23	3	0	8	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	James Wilks	UFC® 115 : LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN Jun 12, 2010	38	1	1	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Peter Sobotta	UFC® 115 : LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN Jun 12, 2010	15	1	2	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Matt Brown	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	45	0	3	2	R3KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	James Wilks	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	19	1	3	2	R3KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

	James Wilks	The Ultimate Fighter® : Team US vs Team UK FINALE Jun 20, 2009	17	2	8	1	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
	DaMarques Johnson		13	0	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

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