Josh Watson
Last fight: Loss vs Tommie Britton · TKO · Oct 5, 2024
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CAREER SUMMARY
Josh Watson holds a professional bare-knuckle boxing record of 4-1-0. Watson has 16 professional MMA bouts on record. Watson also has 5 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: June 14, 2025. Tracked organizations: BKFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'0"183 cm
- Reach
- 78"198 cm
- DOB
- Oct 29, 1982
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Portland, Maine
Career history
- LOSSvs Tommie BrittonBattle MMA Championships 14· Oct 5, 2024· Middleweight· 7-8-1 vs 6-12TKOR1 · 0:34
- LOSSvs Antonio JonesBattle MMA Championships 13· Apr 27, 2024· Middleweight· 7-7-1 vs 9-5UD
- WINvs Freddy SandovalBattle MMA Championships 8· Apr 29, 2023· Middleweight· 7-6-1 vs 5-9-1SUBR1 · 2:02
- WINvs Randy McCartyBattle MMA Championships 2· Mar 19, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 6-6-1 vs 6-13SUBR1 · 3:46
- DRAWvs Miguel TovarBattle 1· Dec 11, 2021· Middleweight· 5-6-1 vs 0-2-1DEC
- LOSSvs Kohlman ScribnerMCF 20: St. Paddy's Beatdown· Mar 20, 2021· Middleweight· 5-6 vs 2-1TKOR1 · 0:41
- WINvs Eric MunozNMEF: Annihilation 68· Nov 9, 2019· Middleweight· 5-5 vs 2-1SUBR2 · 1:41
- WINvs Billy MartinNMEF: Annihilation 67· Sep 14, 2019· Middleweight· 4-5 vs 7-24TKOR1 · 1:46
- WINvs Shane FichterFusion Fight League· May 18, 2019· Middleweight· 3-5 vs 1-2TKOR1 · 2:35
- LOSSvs Josh CavanSCL: Fight Night 3· Jul 21, 2017· Welterweight· 2-5 vs 14-7SUBR2 · 4:22
- LOSSvs Cody YohnLFA 5: Edwards vs. Townsend· Feb 24, 2017· Welterweight· 2-4 vs 3-1SUBR1 · 3:39
- LOSSvs Travis CoxNMEF: Annihilation 59· Jan 14, 2017· Middleweight· 2-3 vs 3-2SUBR2 · 4:37
- WINvs Chris HicksNMEF: Annihilation 58· Sep 17, 2016· Middleweight· 2-2 vs 3-9SUBR1 · 1:41
- LOSSvs Anthony RozemaNMEF: Annihilation 57· Mar 12, 2016· Welterweight· 1-2 vs 3-0TKOR2 · 2:14
- WINvs Arlo DiCristinaIronFist Fights 1· Oct 10, 2015· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 2-2SUBR2 · 2:26
- LOSSvs Brian MaronekNMEF Annihilation 50· Mar 15, 2014· Catchweight· 0-1 vs 2-1SUBR1 · 0:37
- WINBKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs Cleckler· Jun 14, 2025· HeavyweightKOR1 · 01:53
- WINvs Reuben RoundstoneBKFC 63: Hart vs Starling· Aug 3, 2024· HeavyweightTKOR1 · 01:42
- WINvs Greg HardyBKFC Knucklemania III· Feb 17, 2023· HeavyweightKOR2 · 00:19
- WINvs Kyle McElroyBKFC 28 Albuquerque· Aug 27, 2022· HeavyweightTKOR1 · 01:24
- LOSSBKFC Montana· Oct 9, 2021· HeavyweightKOR1 · 00:30
- LOSSvs Malcomb VrecenarNMEF Annihilation 47· Sep 7, 2013· Catchweight· 4-2 vs 5-2SD
- WINvs Steve JohnsonRocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Aug 9, 2013· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 1-2DEC
- WINvs Chad TablerByron Battle· Jul 20, 2013· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 1-2TKOR1 · 0:56
- WINvs Will GravleyColosseum Fight Series 1· May 25, 2013· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 4-5SUBR2 · 2:23
- LOSSvs Peter StraubFight to Win· Apr 19, 2013· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 2-1SUBR3 · 1:14
- WINvs Kaleb StokesGrand Junction Fight Night 2· Mar 9, 2013· 1-0 vs 0-1UD
Career stats
Where they rank
All-time boards where Josh Watson sits in the top 25.
- #2 Shortest average fight time, Heavyweight1:34
- #2 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Heavyweight17.3
- #2 Best significant strike defence, Heavyweight58.5%
- #3 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, all divisions17.3
- #4 Most knockdowns, Heavyweight9
- #4 Most knockdowns in a round, Heavyweight4
- #4 Longest win streak, Heavyweight4
- #5 Shortest average fight time, all divisions1:34
Related fighters
Recent & upcoming opponents
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1497▼13
- Peak
- 1630Jun 12, 2010
- Rated fights
- 25
Frequently asked questions
When does Josh Watson fight next?
Josh Watson has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Josh Watson's record?
Josh Watson's professional bare-knuckle boxing record is 4-1-0.
Who is Josh Watson fighting next?
Josh Watson's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Josh Watson fight last?
Josh Watson most recently fought Yorgan De Castro at BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs Cleckler on Saturday, June 14, 2025, WIN (Knockout).
What weight class does Josh Watson fight in?
Josh Watson fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Josh Watson have?
Josh Watson has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.
How tall is Josh Watson?
Josh Watson is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.
What is Josh Watson's reach?
Josh Watson has a reach of 78" (198 cm).
How old is Josh Watson?
Josh Watson is 44 years old (born Oct 29, 1982).
Where is Josh Watson from?
Josh Watson is from the United States.
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