Age, Biography and Wiki
James Wilks (James Brett Wilks) was born on 5 April, 1978 in Leicestershire, England, is an English mixed martial arts fighter. Discover James Wilks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
| Popular As |
James Brett Wilks |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
5 April 1978 |
| Birthday |
5 April |
| Birthplace |
Leicestershire, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
|
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 45 years old group.
James Wilks Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, James Wilks height is 6ft 1in and Weight 170 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 1in |
| Weight |
170 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is James Wilks's Wife?
His wife is Alicia Wilks
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Alicia Wilks |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
James Wilks Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Wilks worth at the age of 45 years old? James Wilks’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated James Wilks's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
James Wilks Social Network
Timeline
James Brett Wilks (born 5 April 1978) is an English former professional mixed martial artist.
After leaving Uppingham in 1996, Wilks went to Bournemouth University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Land Management.
Wilks began training taekwondo and Jeet Kune Do while living in the United Kingdom.
Wilks is a black belt in taekwondo, brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and an instructor of Jeet Kune Do and Combat Submission Wrestling.
He had his first professional fight against The Ultimate Fighter 5 competitor, Roman Mitichyan.
Wilks won the fight via armbar submission in the second round.
He came back to have his second fight and lost to Jimmy Smith.
Before going to tape The Ultimate Fighter 9, Wilks won the Gladiator Challenge welterweight title.
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 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.
As a professional competitor 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
Wilks was born and raised in Leicestershire, England.
He attended Uppingham School.
Wilks made his debut for the UFC winning against DaMarques Johnson at The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale on 20 June 2009.
The fight crowned Wilks as the TUF 9 welterweight champion.
Wilks dominated the fight against Johnson showing off strong striking and good submission attempts.
Wilks finished the fight with Johnson via a rear naked choke submission in the closing seconds of the first round.
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 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.
Wilks then faced Peter Sobotta at UFC 115.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Wilks next fought Canadian prospect Claude Patrick at UFC 120 in London.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Wilks was expected to face Rory MacDonald on 30 April 2011 at UFC 129.
However, Wilks was replaced on the card by Nate Diaz.
Wilks was expected to replace Duane Ludwig, and face Amir Sadollah at UFC Fight Night 24.
However, Wilks was also injured and was replaced by DaMarques Johnson.
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.
Wilks has a wife named Alicia.
Wilks is also known for his dedication to veganism.
Wilks is also a combatives instructor.
Wilks had a leading role in the documentary film The Game Changers (2018), advocating a primarily plant-based diet in high-performance sport and produced by James Cameron.
