James Wilks
Loss
Unanimous decisionUFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama
- Pro record 7-4-0
- UFC record 2-2-0
- Outside the UFC 5-2-0
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 4 bouts · through 2010-10-16
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
4 UFC bouts · 80 division peers
Data through 2010-10-16
3 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2010-10-16
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is James Wilks's professional MMA record?
James Wilks has a professional MMA record of 7-4-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is James Wilks's UFC record?
James Wilks's UFC record is 2-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 5-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does James Wilks fight next?
James Wilks does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is James Wilks?
James Wilks is 48 years old, born May 4, 1978.
How tall is James Wilks?
James Wilks stands 185 cm (6'1") tall, with a 191 cm (75") reach.
Where is James Wilks from?
James Wilks is from England.
What is James Wilks's nickname?
James Wilks is known as "Lightning".
When was James Wilks's last fight?
James Wilks last fought on October 16, 2010 at UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama, losing to Claude Patrick by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for James Wilks vs Claude Patrick?
James Wilks lost to Claude Patrick by unanimous decision at UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama on October 16, 2010. All three judges (Howard Hughes, Chris Lee, Andy Roberts) scored the fight 30-27 in Claude Patrick's favor.
What were the scorecards for James Wilks vs Peter Sobotta?
James Wilks defeated Peter Sobotta by unanimous decision at UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin on June 12, 2010. The official scorecards were Chris Franco 30-27, Lance Gibson 30-28, Nelson Hamilton 30-27 (winner's score first).
James Wilks scouting report
James Wilks (England), a welterweight, went 7-4 as a pro and 2-2 in the UFC (5-2 outside it). He debuted at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale on June 20, 2009; one of his two UFC wins came by submission and one by decision; he won the welterweight final of The Ultimate Fighter 9. Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Claude Patrick, then 1-0 in the UFC, on October 16, 2010 (UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
James Wilks vs the welterweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 4 UFC bouts (47:21 of fight time).
| Stat | Wilks | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.886 in 47:21 | 4.3 | 1 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 45.3%86 of 190 landed | 48.3% | 31 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 296 in 47:21 | 3.9 | 6 |
| Significant strike defense | 50.3%97 of 193 avoided | 54.1% | 21 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.34 in 47:21 | 1.4 | 60 |
| Takedown accuracy | 22.2%4 of 18 landed | 35.2% | 18 |
| Takedown defense | 66.7%8 of 12 stopped | 66.6% | 51 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 3.812 in 47:21 | 0.4 | 100 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 47:21 | 0.5 | 8 |
| Control time | 26.4%12:31 of 47:21 | 19.1% | 79 |
| Average fight time | 11:504 bouts | 10:53 | 75 |
| Height | 185 cm73″ | 183 cm72.1″ | |
| Reach | 191 cm75″ | 189 cm74.3″ |
- Division average and percentile: 80 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 14-2-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC 120: Bisping vs AkiyamaOct 16, 2010Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 17-7-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0DECUFC 115: Liddell vs FranklinJun 12, 2010Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 26-19-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0KO/TKOR3 2:27UFC 105: Couture vs VeraNov 14, 2009Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 15-15-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR1 4:54The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom FinaleJun 20, 2009Result & stats