James Wilks

“Lightning”

7-4-0

0Gatekeeper

/Age 48/Orthodox/6' 1"/75″ reach/170 lbs

Win %

64%

SLpM

1.8

Str Acc

45%

Str Def

50%

TD Avg

1.3

TD Def

66%

Sub Avg

3.8

Finish

91%

At a Glance

1.8

SLpM

45%

Str Acc

1.3

TD Avg

91%

Finish %

50%

Str Def

James Wilks "Lightning" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 7-4-0, the fighter boasts a 85% win rate across 13 pro contests, with a 91% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.

Career Arc

16 fightspeak +10 · current +9

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

0Gatekeeper

IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

1.82-1.60 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

2.03-1.15 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

1.27-0.25 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

3.80+3.40 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.03)Landed (1.82)

-0.21

Wins by Method

91%Finish

KO/TKO327%

Submission764%

Decision19%

11 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (11)

3 KO

7 SUB

1 DEC

Losses (2)

1 KO

1 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

Dec

Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

2 of 16

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

1.9 rounds

Post-Loss Record

1-0

Fight History4 UFC + 12 pre-UFC

16 fights11W2L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
?	Unknown		Oct 16, 2010	DDEC		Unanimous
DRAW Method DEC Decision Round of 3 Time Unanimous Division Welterweight 2010-10-16
L	Claude Patrick	UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama	Oct 16, 2010	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Peter Sobotta	UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin	Jun 12, 2010	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Matt Brown	UFC 105: Couture vs Vera	Nov 14, 2009	KKO/TKO Punches	3	2:27
W	Unknown		Jun 20, 2009	SSUB	1	4:54
W	DaMarques Johnson	The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale	Jun 20, 2009	SSUB Rear Naked Choke	1	4:54
W	Unknown	The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 9	Feb 24, 2009	KTKO	3	2:20
W	Unknown	The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 9	Feb 10, 2009	SSUB	2	3:23
W	Unknown	The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 9	Jan 16, 2009	SSUB	1	0:30
W	Mike Robles		Oct 25, 2008	SSUB
W	Unknown		Aug 7, 2008	KTKO
W	Shawn Nagano		May 20, 2006	SSUB
?	Unknown		Mar 11, 2006	DDEC
W	Ray Lizama	KOTC: RelentlessKOTC: Relentless	Sep 24, 2004	KTKO	1	1:14
?	Unknown	KOTC: HitmasterKOTC: Hitmaster	Aug 6, 2004	SSUB	1	1:40
W	Unknown		Oct 12, 2003	SSUB