Best fights of James Wilks
Over 7 years as a professional, James Wilks has compiled a 7-4 (6) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Wilks defeats Peter Sobotta
On June 12, 2010 James Wilks faced Peter Sobotta in a welterweight bout. Wilks was 32 years old with a record of 6-3, and Sobotta was 23 with a record of 8-2. Both Wilks and Sobotta were coming off a loss. Wilks won via unanimous decision.
2. James Wilks KOs Ray Lizama
On September 24, 2004 James Wilks faced Ray Lizama. Wilks was 26 years old with a record of 1-1, and Lizama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilks was coming off a loss. Wilks stopped Ray Lizama via TKO in the 1st round.
3. James Wilks KOs John Cole in 26 seconds
On August 7, 2008 James Wilks faced John Cole. Wilks was 30 years old with a record of 3-2, and Cole was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilks was coming off a win. Wilks stopped John Cole via TKO in the 1st round.
4. James Wilks loses to Matt Brown via KO
On November 14, 2009 James Wilks faced Matt Brown in a welterweight bout. Wilks was 31 years old with a record of 6-2, and Brown was 28 with a record of 10-7. Wilks was on a 4-fight winning streak and Brown was on a 2-fight winning streak. Brown stopped Wilks via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. James Wilks submits Mike Robles
On October 25, 2008 James Wilks faced Mike Robles. Wilks was 30 years old with a record of 4-2, and Robles was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilks was on a 2-fight winning streak. Wilks submitted Mike Robles via armbar in the 2nd round.
6. James Wilks submits Shawn Nagano
On May 20, 2006 James Wilks faced Shawn Nagano. Wilks was 28 years old with a record of 2-2, and Nagano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilks was coming off a loss. Wilks submitted Shawn Nagano via rear naked choke in the 2nd round.
7. James Wilks loses to Claude Patrick via unanimous decision
On October 16, 2010 James Wilks faced Claude Patrick in a welterweight bout. Wilks was 32 years old with a record of 7-3, and Patrick was 30 with a record of 12-1. Wilks was coming off a win and Patrick was on a 11-fight winning streak. Wilks lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Patrick.
8. James Wilks submits DaMarques Johnson
On June 20, 2009 James Wilks fought DaMarques Johnson for the vacant TUF 9 Tournament welterweight title. Wilks was 31 years old with a record of 5-2, and Johnson was 26 with a record of 12-6. Wilks was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Johnson was coming off a loss. Wilks submitted DaMarques Johnson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. James Wilks submits Roman Mitichyan
On October 12, 2003 James Wilks faced Roman Mitichyan. Wilks was 25 years old with a record of 0-0, and Mitichyan was 25 with a record of 2-0. Mitichyan was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Wilks submitted Roman Mitichyan via armbar in the 2nd round.
10. James Wilks loses to Patrick Speight via unanimous decision
On March 11, 2006 James Wilks faced Patrick Speight. Wilks was 27 years old with a record of 2-1, and Speight was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilks was coming off a win. Wilks lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Speight.