James Wilks

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Wilks
Occupation	Mma Fighter
Date Of Birth	Apr 5, 1978(1978-04-05)
Age	46
Birthplace	Leicestershire
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

James Wilks Biography

James Wilks is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on April 5, 1978 in Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom. Former English welterweight, Nicknamed “Lightning”, is best known for his time in the UFC and beating DaMarques Johnson to win season 9 of “The Ultimate Fighter.”

He lost via TKO to welterweight In November 2009, he lost via TKO to welterweight Matt Brown. in November 2009.

Wilks was born and raised in Leicestershire, England. He attended Uppingham School. After leaving Uppingham in 1996, Wilks went to Bournemouth University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Land Management. He moved to the United States in June 2000.

Wilks lost to Matt Brown via 3rd-round TKO, on 14 November 2009 at UFC 105. After being knocked down in the second and being saved by the bell from a submission attempt, Wilks came back early in the third round, attempting a kimura, before losing top position. Brown then, from top position, secured the TKO victory. Prior to UFC 115, Wilks revealed that Brown had broken his orbital bone with an elbow strike after just 30 seconds of the first round.

Joseph was his son.

James Wilks Net Worth

James Wilks is one of the richest Mma Fighter from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Wilks 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was trained in Taekwondo in the UK and eventually earned his black belt.

His quickness and submission skills were well-known.

James Brett Wilks (born 5 April 1978) is an English film producer, vegan activist, and former professional mixed martial artist. A professional from 2003 until 2012, he competed for the UFC, King of the Cage, and was the winner of Spike TV’s The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is James Wilks Dating?

According to our records, James Wilks married to Alicia Wilks. As of December 1, 2023, James Wilks’s is not dating anyone.

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After starting his pro career with a 5–2 mark in local shows in California, Wilks was chosen to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom representing Team UK under coach Michael Bisping. He defeated the highly regarded Che Mills by submission in an elimination match earning him a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete on the show. Wilks had his second fight against Team United States fighter Frank Lester. Wilks won the fight by submission in the second round. In the semi-finals, Wilks faced Lester for a second straight time, after Lester returned to the tournament to defeat David Faulkner while substituting for Jason Pierce, who was removed from the competition by Dana White. In the rematch, Wilks defeated Lester by TKO via knees in the third round, earning a spot in the live finale.

Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. James Wilks celebrates birthday on April 5 of every year.

Top Facts about James Wilks

1. James Wilks is a retired English mixed martial artist.
2. He won The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.
3. His professional MMA record is 9 wins and 4 losses.
4. Wilks is also a former Marine and UK Royal Marines Commando.
5. He advocates for plant-based diets in his documentary “The Game Changers.”
6. Wilks has trained with notable fighters such as Georges St-Pierre and Rashad Evans.
7. He holds black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Tae Kwon Do.
8. Wilks was born on September 20, 1978, in England.
9. He retired from MMA competition in 2010 at the age of 32.
10. Wilks currently works as a coach and trainer for other fighters.

Why did James Wilks become vegan?

Having since retired from the world of professional MMA with a 10-4 record, he would be sent down the path of veganism and plant-based diets in an effort to recover from a knee injury. Suffice it to say, it provided results. Fast forward to present day, Wilks decided to undertake something more… global.

What happened James Wilks?

After suffering extensive injuries which included a fractured vertebra and after doctors told him he faced “significantly high risk of paralysis” if he continued to fight, Wilks announced his retirement from active MMA competition on 14 May 2012.

How did James Wilks get injured?

“I had problems in a couple of the fights that I didn’t really talk about,” he said. “In one of the fights, I got hit, and the whole left side of my body went numb, all the way down to the toes.” He’s now dealing with severe spinal stenosis , which results in an acute narrowing of the spinal canal.

Who is the UFC fighter in the game changer?

If you haven’t heard of James Wilks before, he’s an MMA fighter and winner of the Ultimate Fighter competition. These days, he’s perhaps best known for his feature role in the Netflix documentary The Game Changers. In the film, James travelled the world on a quest to uncover the optimal diet for human performance.

Is Nate Diaz vegan?

Unlike other UFC fighters, Nate Diaz reportedly follows a vegan lifestyle. He also avoids dairy products and follows a plant-based diet for his fight preparation. It all started when Stockton’s second son consumed only vegan food before a competition.