Josh Burns

"THE HAMMER"

6-9-0

United StatesLast 5

Pro MMA 8-10-0Boxing 0-2Pro bare-knuckle 6-9BKFC record 6-9-0

Last fight: Loss vs Josh Parisian · TKO · Nov 12, 2016

6-9-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Sam ShewmakerUD · R5 02:00

BKFCBKFC 63: Hart vs Starling·August 3, 2024

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Josh Burns holds a professional bare-knuckle boxing record of 6-9-0. Burns has 18 professional MMA bouts on record. Burns also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Burns also has 15 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: August 3, 2024. Tracked organizations: BKFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 244 lbs111 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
DOB: May 15, 1978
Age: 48
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: London, Ohio

Career history

LOSS
vs Josh Parisian
Total Warrior Combat· Nov 12, 2016· Heavyweight· 8-10 vs 4-1
TKO
R2 · 1:50
LOSS
vs Justin Wren
Bellator 141: Guillard vs Girtz· Aug 28, 2015· Heavyweight· 8-9 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Bobby Lashley
Bellator MMA: Bellator 123· Sep 5, 2014· Heavyweight· 8-8 vs 11-2
SUB
R2 · 3:54
LOSS
vs Raphael Butler
Bellator MMA: Bellator 107· Nov 7, 2013· 8-7 vs 8-0
TKO
R1 · 2:14
WIN
vs Matt Eckerle
TXC Legends 2· Oct 19, 2013· Heavyweight· 8-6 vs 2-5
TKO
R1 · 0:14
WIN
vs Jack Rome
Gladiator Challenge· Sep 29, 2012· 7-6 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:38
LOSS
vs Richard Hale
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 69· May 17, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 6-6 vs 19-4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:38
LOSS
vs Thiago Santos
Bellator 53· Oct 8, 2011· Heavyweight· 6-5 vs 9-1
SUB
R1 · 2:23
LOSS
vs Eric Prindle
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 40· Apr 8, 2011· Heavyweight· 6-4 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Impact Fight League· Feb 18, 2011· 6-3
TKO
LOSS
vs Kelly Gray
Millennium Events· Oct 10, 2009· 5-3 vs 2-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Patrick Barrentine
MMA Big Show· Sep 12, 2009· 5-2 vs 9-4
SUB
LOSS
vs Dave Hess
MMA Big Show· Mar 7, 2009· 5-1 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Michigan Regional· Jan 26, 2008· 5-0
DEC
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Michigan Regional· Sep 1, 2007· 4-0
DEC
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Michigan Regional· Apr 21, 2007· 3-0
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Michigan Regional· Aug 5, 2006· 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Gabriel Martinez
Michigan Regional· Mar 18, 2006· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO

Career stats

Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 6-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.32per min

59% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.89per min

45% avoided

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Josh Burns sits in the top 25.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1390▼13
Peak: 1541Mar 18, 2006
Rated fights: 13

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Frequently asked questions

When does Josh Burns fight next?

Josh Burns has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Josh Burns's record?

Josh Burns's professional bare-knuckle boxing record is 6-9-0.

Who is Josh Burns fighting next?

Josh Burns's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Josh Burns fight last?

Josh Burns most recently fought Sam Shewmaker at BKFC 63: Hart vs Starling on Saturday, August 3, 2024, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Josh Burns fight in?

Josh Burns fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Josh Burns have?

Josh Burns has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Josh Burns?

Josh Burns is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Josh Burns weigh?

Josh Burns weighs 244 lbs (111 kg).

What is Josh Burns's reach?

Josh Burns has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Josh Burns?

Josh Burns is 48 years old (born May 15, 1978).

Where is Josh Burns from?

Josh Burns is from the United States.

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