JAMES LILLEY
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last fight


MAIA vs LILLEY
October 12, 2024 1:00 PM
October 12, 2024 1:00 PM


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8
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3
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Division
Lightweight
Reach
71in / 180cm
height
1.7526
1.7526
nickname
LIGHTS OUT
age
11/1986
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Nationality
United Kingdom
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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
MAIA vs LILLEY
October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024 1:00 PM
MARBELLA, SPAIN
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LILLEY vs TENAGLIA
April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024 2:00 PM
Milton Keynes
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PALOMINO vs LILLEY
June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023 8:00 PM
Hollywood, FL
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Taylor vs Lilley
February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023 8:00 PM
Kenner, LA
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Lilley vs Goodjohn
August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022 1:00 PM
London, England
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Lilley vs Pellerano
April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022 8:00 PM
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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