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James Sheehan vs Justin Burlinson

James Sheehan is 8-4-0; Justin Burlinson is 10-2-0. James Sheehan is 1" · 3 cm taller than Justin Burlinson. They have met once: James Sheehan 0, Justin Burlinson 1.

James Sheehan
Ireland
James Sheehan
“Jimbo Slice” · 8-4-0
SUBSUBUD
WelterweightMet once
Justin Burlinson
England
Justin Burlinson
10-2-0
SUBSUBSUB

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

67%
Head
93%
18%
Body
2%
14%
Leg
5%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

James Sheehanlast 4 fights
51%18%31%
Justin Burlinsonlast 2 fights
30%16%54%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

James Sheehan· from fights outside the UFC Justin Burlinson· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.501.77
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
James Sheehan · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fightersJustin Burlinson · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.053.15
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
James Sheehan · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fightersJustin Burlinson · Average · better than 58% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.044.33
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
James Sheehan · Good · better than 72% of UFC fightersJustin Burlinson · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
75%75%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
James Sheehan · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fightersJustin Burlinson · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
67%100%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
James Sheehan · Good · better than 60% of UFC fightersJustin Burlinson · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.202.90
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
James Sheehan · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fightersJustin Burlinson · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1498 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.50
Strikes landed / min
1.77
2.05
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.15
2.04 / 2.7
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.33 / 5.8
75%
Takedown accuracy
75%
67%
Takedown defence
100%
5:51
Control time / fight
4:49
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
2.90

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

James Sheehan4 fights · by range and by target
Range
47%Distance · 123
36%Clinch · 93
17%Ground · 43
Target
67%Head · 112
18%Body · 30
14%Leg · 24

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Justin Burlinson3 fights · by range and by target
Range
13%Distance · 13
46%Clinch · 46
41%Ground · 41
Target
93%Head · 51
2%Body · 1
5%Leg · 3

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have James Sheehan and Justin Burlinson ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at Cage Warriors 188 (Sat, Apr 26, 2025), where Justin Burlinson won by Submission.

What are the records of James Sheehan and Justin Burlinson?

James Sheehan is 8-4-0 and Justin Burlinson is 10-2-0.

Who has the longer reach, James Sheehan or Justin Burlinson?

Neither. Both have a 74" · 188 cm reach.

Who is taller, James Sheehan or Justin Burlinson?

James Sheehan is taller at 6'2" · 188 cm; Justin Burlinson stands 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who has more finishes, James Sheehan or Justin Burlinson?

James Sheehan has 5 wins inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission); Justin Burlinson has 11 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission).