JAMES LILLEY
Wins
losses
draws




Wins-loses-Draws
9
0
-
3
0
-
1
0
Division
Lightweight
Reach
71in / 180cm
height
70
70
nickname
LIGHTS OUT
age
11/1986
--
Nationality
United Kingdom

social media
James Lilley represents the UK extremely well here in the BKFC! He had four wins and a draw in bare-knuckle boxing before joining the organization and looked absolutely unstoppable until running into the buzzsaw that is Luis Palomino. Before turning his attention fully toward the BKFC, he fought MMA and holds a professional record of 5-6-0. He’s fought some of Wales’ toughest opponents including the UFC’s Oban Elliott.
The southpaw found out about bare-knuckle boxing from the UK legend, Sean George during a podcast he was hosting back before his BKFC days. He’s got a killer right hand whether he’s throwing it straight or looping and possesses tight boxing fundamentals. He is willing to fight in the clinch or at range but would prefer to bring a heavy amount of pressure and select key shots from distance. His counterstriking is next level as we see in just about every one of his fights.
Lilley’s path to the Squared Circle is an interesting one. His father, Darren Lilley was a boxer and Lilley was around the sport his entire life. He’s a student of Kung Fu but admits his kicks aren’t there so he sharpened his punches and stuck to the sport that is part of his family’s history. Growing up in the 90s, he watched Power Rangers and tested moves out on his brother constantly which upset his mother who doesn’t love that he fights but supports him fully. Lilley fights for his family which consists of kids and a wife and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more respectful and humble fighter on the BKFC roster.
fighter record
FOX vs LILLEY
March 14, 2026
March 14, 2026 2:00 PM
UTILITA ARENA - NEWCASTLE, UK
method/referee
round
time
LILLEY vs SUAREZ
June 28, 2025
June 28, 2025 2:00 PM
BP Pulse Birmingham, UK
method/referee
round
time
MAIA vs LILLEY
October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024 1:00 PM
MARBELLA, SPAIN
method/referee
round
time
LILLEY vs TENAGLIA
April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024 2:00 PM
Milton Keynes
method/referee
round
time
PALOMINO vs LILLEY
June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023 8:00 PM
Hollywood, FL
method/referee
round
time
Taylor vs Lilley
February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023 8:00 PM
Kenner, LA
method/referee
round
time
Lilley vs Goodjohn
August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022 1:00 PM
London, England
method/referee
round
time
Lilley vs Pellerano
April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022 8:00 PM
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
method/referee
round
time
latest NEWS
view All news
No love lost between Kaine Tomlinson Jr. & “The City of Brotherly Love”
January 29, 2026
“This ain’t Rocky ... I’m coming to knock your boy out cold — again.”
read Article
Zeb Vincent is out to prove a point at BKFC Mohegan Sun
January 25, 2026
The Kansas fighter steps into the BKFC Squared Circle for the 7th time

Ras Hylton comes full circle with triumphant BKFC debut
January 25, 2026
The Maine fighter talks about his goals with BKFC after winning big at BKFC 86

Ramiro Figueroa continues climb up the rankings at BKFC 86
January 22, 2026
The Denver fighter is now 4-1 under the BKFC banner

Undefeated Rico DiSciullo answers when opportunity knocks
January 21, 2026
The fast-rising Massachusetts fighter recently climbed to 3-0 at Mohegan Sun Arena

Undefeated Bear Hill is ready to roar at KnuckleMania VI
January 26, 2026
The unbeaten Alabama heavyweight is prepared to make a statement in Philadelphia








