WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
James Wilks
8-4
Age
45
Height
6'1"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
11:50
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 4
LWLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Fight History
LOSS
CP
vs Claude Patrick
UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· 2010-10-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PS
vs Peter Sobotta
UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· 2010-06-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MB
vs Matt Brown
UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· 2009-11-14
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R3 2:27
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 2:27
WIN
DJ
vs DaMarques Johnson
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:54
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:54
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.8/min
Grappling
1.27 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️James adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (3.8) and Strike Def% (50%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (21/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
32% acc48%
Clinch
60% acc41%
Ground
47% acc12%
Striking Differential-0.21/min
1.82 landed/min2.03 absorbed/min
1.82
Landed/Min
2.03
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed86
Sig. Strikes Attempted190
Key Insights
James incorporates heavy clinch work (41%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (23%).
Clinch active: 41% of output in the clinch (60% accuracy).
Durability concern: Vulnerable chin rating.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
22%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
22%(est)
Landed
4
Defended
14
Total
18
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.27
TD / 15min
3.80
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
18
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
36
Attempted
22%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
12 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
17%
R3
17%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Active submission threat (3.80/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (22%).
Prolific submission hunter: 12 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
172
0.90
Ratio
Absorbed
192
Chin Rating
VulnerableKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.4
Standing %
75%
R3 vs R1 Output
109%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.90x) - absorbs more than deals.
⚡ Vulnerable chin - susceptible to power shots.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.5) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 4 fights
R1 Control
1:27
R2 Control
1:19
R3 Control
0:57
R1 to Final
-18%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+23.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+23.7pp
Body
-18.9pp
Leg
-4.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+24.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights