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Joseph Holmes

"Uglyman Joe"
8-5-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 7-0Muay Thai 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Greg Hardy · TKO · Jul 18, 2026

8-5-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Claudio RibeiroTKO · R2 3:21
UFCUFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo·May 6, 2023

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CAREER SUMMARY

Joseph Holmes holds a professional MMA record of 8-5-0. Holmes has won 8 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Holmes lands 3.20 significant strikes per minute with 58% accuracy and averages 0.92 takedowns per 15 minutes. Holmes also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Most recent fight: May 6, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
6'4"193 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
80"203 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jul 4, 1995
Age
31
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Montgomery, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Greg Hardy
    Peak Fighting 53· Jul 18, 2026· Heavyweight· 8-5 vs 9-6
    TKO
    R3 · 1:35
  2. LOSS
    vs Claudio Ribeiro
    UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo· May 6, 2023· Middleweight· 8-4 vs 11-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:21
  3. LOSS
    vs JunYong Park
    UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Allen· Oct 29, 2022· Middleweight· 8-3 vs 15-5
    SUB
    R2 · 3:04
  4. WIN
    vs Alen Amedovski
    UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira· May 21, 2022· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 8-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:04
  5. LOSS
    vs Jamie Pickett
    UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze· Jan 15, 2022· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 13-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Jhonoven Pati
    Fury FC 53: Lookin' For a Fight· Nov 14, 2021· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 6-6
    TKO
    R1 · 2:27
  7. WIN
    vs Shonte Barnes
    UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 42· Oct 5, 2021· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 6-2-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:46
  8. WIN
    vs DeWayne Diggs
    LFA 114: Souza vs. Garcia· Aug 27, 2021· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:48
  9. WIN
    vs Miguel Tovar
    XKO 50· May 14, 2021· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:34
  10. WIN
    vs Ryan Leininger
    LFA 96: Mendonça vs. Dagvadorj· Dec 4, 2020· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:38
  11. WIN
    vs Tyler Jones
    Peak Fighting 5· Sep 26, 2020· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 6-9
    SUB
    R1 · 0:53
  12. WIN
    vs Kona Oliveira
    Bellator 224: Budd vs Rubin· Jul 12, 2019· 1-1 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R2 · 2:41
  13. LOSS
    vs Jordan Newman
    Bellator 218: Sanchez vs Karakhanyan· Mar 22, 2019· 0-1 vs 1-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • W4R Training Center

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
98 · top 4% in division
Punch power93
Kick power95
Punch speed65
Kick speed92
Accuracy75
Takedowns92
Ground striking63
Submissions98
Chin69
Body strength70
Cardio66

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 8-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.88per min
53% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.08per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.49per 15 min
40% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.20per min
58% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.26per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.92per 15 min
40% success
Takedowns stuffed44%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Joseph Holmes sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Joseph Holmes earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1543▼29
Peak
1717Nov 14, 2021
Rated fights
13
1500160017002020202220242026Mar 22, 2019 · 1463Jul 12, 2019 · 1522Sep 26, 2020 · 1552Dec 4, 2020 · 1613May 14, 2021 · 1637Aug 27, 2021 · 1674Oct 5, 2021 · 1699Nov 14, 2021 · 1717Jan 16, 2022 · 1688May 21, 2022 · 1711Oct 29, 2022 · 1678May 7, 2023 · 1644Jul 18, 2026 · 15431543

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joseph Holmes fight next?

Joseph Holmes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Joseph Holmes's record?

Joseph Holmes's professional MMA record is 8-5-0.

Who is Joseph Holmes fighting next?

Joseph Holmes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Joseph Holmes fight last?

Joseph Holmes most recently fought Claudio Ribeiro at UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo on Saturday, May 6, 2023, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Joseph Holmes fight in?

Joseph Holmes fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Joseph Holmes have?

Joseph Holmes has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Joseph Holmes?

Joseph Holmes is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Joseph Holmes weigh?

Joseph Holmes weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Joseph Holmes's reach?

Joseph Holmes has a reach of 80" (203 cm).

How old is Joseph Holmes?

Joseph Holmes is 31 years old (born Jul 4, 1995).

Where is Joseph Holmes from?

Joseph Holmes is from the United States.

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