Joshua Burkman
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Joshua Burkman holds a professional MMA record of 28-16-0 (1 NC). Joshua Burkman has won 6 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Joshua Burkman lands 2.69 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 2.53 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 18, 2018. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'10"178 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 72"183 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1980-04-10
- Age
- 46
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2013Runner-up · Wsof Welterweight Title · Welterweight
- 2013For his 41-second guillotine over Jon Fitch at WSOF 3 - the signature win of his career.
- 2013Same fight - vs Jon Fitch at WSOF 3.
- 2005Competitor · Tuf · Welterweight
- 2005vs Sammy Morgan; also UFC.com's 2005 #7 Knockout of the Year.
- 2001All-American · Juco Football All American · collegiate · Junior college football (running back)
- Runner-up · State HS · high-school · 171 lb
- Amateur MMA · Record
- Cottonwood High School · Wrestling / football / baseball
- Snow College · Football · freshman season
- Dixie State College · Football · 2001
Camp
- The Pit Elevated · Utah, US
- The Pit Elevated Fight Team · United States
Coaches
- Randy Couture · Head coach
- Robert Follis · Head coach
Training partners
- Evan Tanner
- Court McGee
- Brad Darrington
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Joshua Burkman sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Joshua Burkman has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Patrick Cote · UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs OliveiraAug 23, 2015
- ★ FOTNvs Dustin Hazelett · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest FinaleJun 21, 2008
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Recent & upcoming opponents
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Joshua Burkman earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Alex MoronoUFCUFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Medeiros· Feb 18, 2018· WelterweightSUBR1 · 2:12
- LOSSvs Drew DoberUFCUFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 29, 2017· LightweightTKOR1 · 3:04
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum· Mar 12, 2017· LightweightSUBR1 · 1:42
- LOSSvs Zak OttowUFCUFC Fight Night: Lineker vs Dodson· Oct 1, 2016· WelterweightSDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Paul FelderUFCUFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· May 29, 2016· LightweightUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs KJ NoonsUFCUFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· Feb 6, 2016· LightweightUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Patrick CoteUFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira· Aug 23, 2015· WelterweightFOTNTKOR3 · 1:26
- LOSSUFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· WelterweightSUBR3 · 2:13
- NCUFCUFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· Jan 3, 2015· WelterweightOverturnedR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Pete SellUFCUFC 90: Silva vs Cote· Oct 24, 2008· WelterweightUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale· Jun 21, 2008· WelterweightFOTNSUBR2 · 4:46
- LOSSvs Mike SwickUFCUFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· Jan 23, 2008· WelterweightMDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Forrest PetzUFCUFC 77: HOSTILE TERRITORY· Oct 20, 2007· WelterweightSDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 71: LIDDELL vs JACKSON· May 27, 2007· WelterweightUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Chad ReinerUFCUFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon· Jan 25, 2007· WelterweightUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Josh NeerUFCUFC 61: Bitter Rivals· Jul 8, 2006· WelterweightUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Jon FitchUFCUFC Fight Night 4· Apr 6, 2006· WelterweightSUBR2 · 4:57
- WINvs Drew FickettUFCUFC Fight Night 3· Jan 16, 2006· WelterweightSUBR1 · 1:07
- WINvs Sammy MorganUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale· Nov 5, 2005· WelterweightTKOR1 · 0:21
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1488▼16
- Peak
- 1714Jan 25, 2007
- Rated fights
- 18
Frequently asked questions
When does Joshua Burkman fight next?
Joshua Burkman has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Joshua Burkman's record?
Joshua Burkman's professional MMA record is 28-16-0 (1 NC).
Who is Joshua Burkman fighting next?
Joshua Burkman's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Joshua Burkman fight last?
Joshua Burkman most recently fought Alex Morono at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Medeiros on Sunday, February 18, 2018, LOSS (Submission).
What weight class does Joshua Burkman fight in?
Joshua Burkman fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Joshua Burkman have?
Joshua Burkman has 1 win by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Joshua Burkman won?
Joshua Burkman has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Joshua Burkman?
Joshua Burkman is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.
How much does Joshua Burkman weigh?
Joshua Burkman weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Joshua Burkman's reach?
Joshua Burkman has a reach of 72" (183 cm).
How old is Joshua Burkman?
Joshua Burkman is 46 years old (born Apr 10, 1980).
Where is Joshua Burkman from?
Joshua Burkman is from United States.