Jim York (fighter)
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Born29 February 1976[1]
Invercargill, New Zealand
Invercargill, New Zealand
Other namesBig
NationalityNew Zealander
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
| Jim Yorke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 February 1976[1] Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Other names | Big |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 80.5 in (204 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Mermaid Beach, Queensland, Australia |
| Team | Five Rings Dojo (2006–present) ShinKali Academy (2004-2012) Integrated Martial Arts Australia (2003-2005) Boonchu Gym (2010) |
| Trainer | Fai Falamoe (2004-2012) John Wayne Parr (2004-2005), (2010) Kyle Noke (2003-2005) |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jim Yorke (born 29 February 1976), known professionally as Jim York, is a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist who has fought for the World Victory Road, Impact FC and King of the Cage promotions.
York is best known for his fights with Japanese firebrand Yoshihiro Nakao and UFC vet Dave Herman. He also fought EliteXC and PRIDE FC veteran James Thompson at World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7 winning via knockout.