Fighter Details
- Name: Josh Burkman
- Pro MMA Record: 28-18-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The People's Warrior
- Current Streak: 6 Losses
- Age: 1980-10-04 | Date of Birth: 1980.10.04
- Last Fight: May 10, 2019 in LFA
- Weight Class: Welterweight | Last Weigh-In: 174.4 lbs
- Affiliation: Team Quest
- Height: 5'10" (178cm) | Reach: 72.0" (183cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $575,000 USD
- Born: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Fighting out of: Salt Lake City, Utah
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Josh Burkman MMA Fight Record
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KO/TKO7 wins, 2 lossesWL25% of wins11% of losses
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Submission10 wins, 9 lossesWL36% of wins50% of losses
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Decision11 wins, 7 lossesWL39% of wins39% of losses
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2005TO20186win12loss0draw1no contest114-17%17%67%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ17%42%42%-255-
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2012TO20144win1loss0draw0no contest211-50%25%25%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ-100%---1--
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DURING20190win1loss0draw0no contest--------KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---1-
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28-17-0 9-4-02019.05.10add_circle
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28-16-0 13-4-02018.02.18add_circle
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28-15-0 17-8-02017.07.29add_circle
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28-14-0 21-2-02017.03.11add_circle
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UFC Fight Night 96 · Green Withdrew (Personal Issues)Weight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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27-11-0 21-9-02015.08.23add_circle
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27-10-0 19-3-12015.05.23add_circle
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27-10-0 34-4-12015.01.03add_circleOriginal Result: Burkman Loss · Decision (Unanimous · 5:00 · R3)Overturned By: Nevada State Athletic CommissionOverturned Reason: Lombar Failed Drug Test (Desoxymethyltestosterone)Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Welterweight · 170 lbs (77.1 kg) · Weigh-In 171.0 lbs (77.6 kgs)Odds: +700 · Huge UnderdogReferee: John McCarthyDisclosed Pay: $45,000 Base
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WSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell · Burkman Elbow InjuryWeight: Welterweight · 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
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26-10-0 28-9-02014.03.29add_circle
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26-9-0 20-3-02013.10.26add_circle
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25-9-0 25-5-12013.06.14add_circle
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24-9-0 12-4-02013.03.23add_circle
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WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson · LaFlare to UFCWeight: Welterweight · 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
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23-9-0 21-4-02012.11.03add_circle
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Amazon Forest Combat 2 · Burkman Visa IssuesWeight: Welterweight · 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
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21-8-0 21-7-02011.04.01add_circleBilling: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsReferee: John McCarthy
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18-6-0 10-4-02008.06.21add_circle
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17-5-0 14-4-0scale2007.10.20add_circle
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17-4-0 16-4-02007.05.26add_circle
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14-3-0 28-3-02006.01.16add_circle
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Exhibition MMA2005.06.15add_circle
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12-2-0 0-2-02005.03.05add_circle
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Wiki
Josh Burkman Wiki
The definition of a journeyman fighter, Josh Burkman fought for a variety of local promotions in the Utah area before being invited to join the UFC in 2005. During his time with the world's premiere fight organization, Burkman earned wins over Drew Fickett, Josh Neer, and Forrest Petz, but was largely unsuccessful against the bigger names in the division. After three back-to-back losses in 2008, Burkman was cut from the promotion and has returned to dominating the Utah circuit.
Known for his takedowns, well rounded skill set, and conditioning, Burkman has a susceptibility to submission specialists, having lost the majority of his fights by way of submission.
The Ultimate Fighter 2
Episode 2 Burkman def. Melvin Guillard by Unanimous Decision
*Removed from show after breaking his arm in his fight with Guillard.
TUF 2 Finale Burkman def. Sammy Morgan by KO (Slam) at 0:21 of Round 1