Jamie Bates (born 14 September 1989)[2] is an English Glory kickboxer fighting out of Annfield Plain, County Durham, England.
[5] Jamie Bates grew up on the mats in his father's gym in region of Durham.
Starting with karate at age 4, with his father as instructor, Bates eventually progressed to kickboxing.
Bates faced Flavius Boiciuc of Romania in the opening semifinals at Superkombat World Grand Prix II 2014 held in Mamaia, Romania and won via unanimous decision.
Coming as outsider, he later faced Miles Simson in the finals, pulling off upset with another unanimous decision over the Surinamese.