Jess trained in martial arts from eight years old. In karate initially and then moving on to kickboxing. From the age of 16, he has been fighting in a variety of full-contact competitions.
He has fought in over 84 amateur and professional fights in mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Japanese Shootboxing and has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Welterweight World Title 77 kg- 10th Legion C F (2009)
European Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Grappling Championship (Fr) silver (2001)
United Kingdom Open Sambo Tournament Silver medalist (2001)
Long beach - World no gi (2007) Bronze medal.