James Clarke The Suplex Kid From Canada
James Clarke is a 30-year-old bantamweight and flyweight prospect from Bethany Ontario fighting out of Big Country MMA. Standing 5 foot 6 inches (168 cm) and known as THE SUPLEX KID, Clarke has compiled an 11-4 record over six professional bouts. He pairs a tight wrestling base with a willingness to press forward, carving out space for suplexes that fuel both his nickname and his steady rise through regional standings.
Clarke currently sits at No 73 in North America and No 98 in the Asia Pacific region, a reflection of at least two appearances in each territory over his last six fights. He is also ranked in Canada and the province of Ontario, marking him as one of the area’s most consistent performers against local and international opposition. While his recent contests have alternated between bantamweight and flyweight, Clarke’s output and durability remain unchanged across weight classes.
Known more for methodical pressure than highlight flashes, Clarke has quietly built a profile grounded in efficiency. His approach is straightforward: control the clinch, set up takedowns, and finish with a high amplitude throw. As he eyes more prominent matchups, Clarke’s ranking across multiple regions speaks to a fighter not concerned with flash but focused on climbing each leaderboard, one well-executed suplex at a time.
