Age, Biography and Wiki
James Wilks is a 42-year-old English mixed martial arts fighter. He was born on 5 April, 1978 in Leicestershire, England. Wilks is best known for his appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Wilks began his martial arts career in 2004, when he began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He then went on to compete in various mixed martial arts competitions, including the Cage Rage Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
In 2009, Wilks won the Cage Rage British Middleweight Championship. He then went on to compete in the UFC, where he won his first fight against DaMarques Johnson in 2010. Wilks went on to fight in the UFC for four more years, before retiring in 2014.
Wilks is currently the co-founder of the Performance Martial Arts Academy in London, England. He is also the author of the book The Paleo Way, which focuses on the health benefits of the Paleo diet.
As of 2021, James Wilks's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.
| Popular As |
James Brett Wilks |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
46 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 46 years old group.
James Wilks Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 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 2022-2023. So, how much is James Wilks worth at the age of 46 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 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
James Wilks Social Network
Timeline
Wilks has a leading role in the film The Game Changers (2018), a documentary advocating a primarily plant-based diet in high-performance sport and produced by James Cameron.
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.
Wilks then faced Peter Sobotta at UFC 115. After three rounds, the fight went to the judges scorecards, which Wilks took 30–27, 30–28, 30–27.
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. His final record, including fights on the Ultimate Fighter TV show, was 10 wins and 4 losses.
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 made his debut for the UFC winning against DaMarques Johnson at the TUF 9 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, 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.
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.
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
