Bare
Knuckle
FightinG

JAMES LILLEY

0
8

Wins

0
3

losses

0
0

draws

last fight

FELIPE MAIA
JAMES LILLEY
VS

MAIA vs LILLEY

October 12, 2024 1:00 PM

October 12, 2024 1:00 PM

JAMES LILLEY
  • Wins-loses-Draws

    8

    0

    -

    3

    0

    -

    1

    0

  • Division

    Lightweight

  • Reach

    71in / 180cm

  • height

    1.7526

    1.7526

  • 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

result
Event
method
round
time

MAIA vs LILLEY

October 12, 2024

October 12, 2024 1:00 PM

MARBELLA, SPAIN

method/referee

TBC
TBC

round

TBC

time

TBC

LILLEY vs TENAGLIA

April 6, 2024

April 6, 2024 2:00 PM

Milton Keynes

method/referee

TBC
TBC

round

TBC

time

TBC

PALOMINO vs LILLEY

June 23, 2023

June 23, 2023 8:00 PM

Hollywood, FL

method/referee

TBC
TBC

round

TBC

time

TBC

Taylor vs Lilley

February 24, 2023

February 24, 2023 8:00 PM

Kenner, LA

method/referee

TBC
TBC

round

TBC

time

TBC

Lilley vs Goodjohn

August 20, 2022

August 20, 2022 1:00 PM

London, England

method/referee

TBC
TBC

round

TBC

time

TBC

Lilley vs Pellerano

April 21, 2022

April 21, 2022 8:00 PM

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

method/referee

TBC
TBC

round

TBC

time

TBC

latest NEWS

view All news
The Denver fighter looks for her 2nd straight stoppage victory in Salt Lake City

Kat Paprocki is ready to roll at BKFC 74

May 9, 2025

The Denver fighter looks for her 2nd straight stoppage victory in Salt Lake City

read Article
The Florida fighter wants to go down in BKFC history

"Royal" Ryan Reber is fighting for his legacy

May 8, 2025

The Florida fighter wants to go down in BKFC history

The Florida fighter wants to go down in BKFC history

The Florida fighter is hungrier than ever after winning big in Clearwater

Jared Warren made a statement in BKFC Clearwater Main Event

May 7, 2025

The Florida fighter is hungrier than ever after winning big in Clearwater

The Florida fighter is hungrier than ever after winning big in Clearwater

The Utah fighter is ready to put on a show on Saturday in SLC

Dominico Salas aims to excite at BKFC 74

May 6, 2025

The Utah fighter is ready to put on a show on Saturday in SLC

The Utah fighter is ready to put on a show on Saturday in SLC

Check out full results from the BKFC action in Florida

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater Results

May 3, 2025

Check out full results from the BKFC action in Florida

Check out full results from the BKFC action in Florida

The Las Vegas fighter is going for the finish at BKFC 74

Zac Cavender has no use for the judges' scorecards

May 8, 2025

The Las Vegas fighter is going for the finish at BKFC 74

The Las Vegas fighter is going for the finish at BKFC 74

OFFICIAL BKFC Merchandise

BKFC is bringing you top-tier, badass apparel THAT IS AS TOUGH AS OUR FIGHTERS

Shop now