About Jim York
Born 1976. Jim York is a New Zealand mixed martial arts fighter.
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.
Mixed martial arts record Win
Steven Warby Decision (unanimous) Nitro MMA 10
Logan City, Australia Won the vacant Nitro MMA Heavyweight Championship. Loss
Jeff Monson Decision (unanimous) Cage Fighting Championship 21
Sydney, Australia Win
Lucas Browne TKO (punches) XMMA 3
Sydney, Australia Win
Felise Leniu Submission (rear-naked choke) XMMA 2: ANZ vs. USA
Sydney, Australia Win
Peter Graham Submission (rear-naked choke) Impact FC 2
Sydney, Australia Win
Brandon Cash TKO (submission to punches) Cage Fighting Championships 14
Sydney, Australia Loss
Dave Herman KO (axe kicks and punches) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11
Tokyo, Japan Loss
Antônio Silva Submission (arm-triangle choke) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 10
Saitama, Japan Win
James Thompson KO (punch) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 7
Tokyo, Japan Loss
NakaoYoshihiro Nakao KO (punches) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 2
Tokyo, Japan Win
ZekiIro Zeki TKO (punches) MARS 7: Tornado Returns
Tokyo, Japan Win
KaplanAnthony Netzler KO (punch) MARS 4: New Deal
Tokyo, Japan Win
Jun Soo Lim Submission (neck crank) MARS World Grand Prix
Seoul, South Korea Win
MorrisBrad Morris KO (head kick) KOTC: Gunfather
Sunshine Coast, Australia Win
BertoniDarren Bertoni TKO (submission to punches) Dojo KO: First Elimination
Gold Coast, Australia Win
CutajarMick Cutajar Submission (verbal) Warriors Realm 2
Sunshine Coast, Australia Win
DistantShane Distant Submission (kimura) Spartan Reality Fight 12
Gold Coast, Australia Win
HendersonGareth Henderson Submission (rear-naked choke) Warriors Realm 1
Sunshine Coast, Australia Win
HeinsSean Heins TKO (injury) Spartan Reality Fight 9
Queensland, Australia Win
WhiteNathan White Submission (guillotine choke) Spartan Reality Fight 8
Gold Coast, Australia Loss
MeijerDoug Meijer Submission (rear-naked choke) Spartan Reality Fight 7
Queensland, Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim York?
New Zealand martial artist
When was Jim York born?
Jim York was born on 29 February 1976 in Invercargill.
What is Jim York's occupation?
Jim York is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is Jim York?
Jim York is New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim York (fighter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim York. https://biography.guide/jim-york-mixed-martial-arts-fighter/
MLA: "Jim York." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-york-mixed-martial-arts-fighter/.
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