UFC"Lightning"James Wilks Record: 7-4-0
WelterweightRecord7-4-0
Age48
DivisionWelterweight
Combat Edge Elo1521
Last fight2010.10.16
James Wilks has a 7-4-0 professional record and is 48 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Lightning MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
James Wilks career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1521Average ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1560 Elo after defeating Mike Robles (2008-10-25)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Welterweight
Recent Elo history
LossClaude Patrick2010-10-16 | Decision - Unanimous-10WinPeter Sobotta2010-06-12 | Decision - Unanimous+31LossMatt Brown2009-11-14 | KO/TKO-24LossDaMarques Johnson2009-06-20 | Submission-36WinMike Robles2008-10-25 | Decision+20James Wilks quick answers
What is James Wilks's record?
James Wilks's professional MMA record is 7-4-0.
How old is James Wilks?
James Wilks is 48 years old.
What weight class is James Wilks?
James Wilks fights at Welterweight in UFC.
How tall is James Wilks?
James Wilks is 6'1" tall.
How much does James Wilks weigh?
James Wilks competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is James Wilks's Combat Edge Elo?
James Wilks's Combat Edge Elo is 1521, with a peak Elo of 1560.
How strong is James Wilks's recent opposition?
James Wilks's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1533 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was James Wilks's last fight?
James Wilks's latest tracked pro fight was against Claude Patrick at UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama on 2010.10.16.
What is James Wilks's recent form?
James Wilks's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does James Wilks usually win?
James Wilks's 7 recorded wins include 2 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 86% ending before the final bell.
2Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
James Wilks stats
Record : 7 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
1.82Fighter3.67UFC welterweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
45%Fighter46%UFC welterweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.03Fighter3.79UFC welterweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
50%Fighter53%UFC welterweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.27Fighter1.35UFC welterweight avg
Takedown accuracy
22%Fighter33%UFC welterweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
67%Fighter59%UFC welterweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
3.80Fighter0.55UFC welterweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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