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Joshua BurkmanLW
LightweightMMA

Joshua Burkman

"The People's Warrior"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 45The Pit Elevated Fight TeamLFA
29
Wins
17
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
7%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
1
Submissions
2003
Pro Debut

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy44%
Takedown accuracy37%

2.69

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.13

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

2.53

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.3

avg

Submissions

0.15

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 183 cmUFC debut Nov. 5, 2005Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO1
Decision4
Submission1

Finish Rate

7%
2 of 29
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
L
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L

Fight History49 Bouts↻ Updated 2026-06-02

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilWilliam MacarioH2HDecision (Split)R3LFA 66 - Diamond vs. NealMay 10, 2019
LossUnited StatesAlex MoronoH2HSubmissionR1UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. MedeirosFeb 18, 2018
LossUnited StatesDrew DoberH2HKO/TKOR1UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2Jul 29, 2017
LossBrazilMichel PrazeresH2HSubmissionR1UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. GastelumMar 11, 2017
LossUnited StatesZak OttowH2HDecisionR3UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. DodsonOct 1, 2016
LossUnited StatesPaul FelderH2HDecisionR3UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs GarbrandtMay 29, 2016
WinUnited StatesKJ NoonsH2HDecisionR3UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs ThompsonFeb 6, 2016
WinUnited StatesK.J. NoonsH2HDecision (Unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night 82 - Hendricks vs. ThompsonFeb 6, 2016
LossCanadaPatrick CoteH2HKO/TKOR3UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs OliveiraAug 23, 2015
LossSouth KoreaDong Hyun KimH2HSubmissionR3UFC 187: Johnson vs CormierMay 23, 2015
NCCubaHector LombardH2HNCR3UFC 182: Jones vs CormierJan 3, 2015
WinUnited StatesTyler StinsonH2HKO (Punch)R1WSOF 9 - Carl vs. PalharesMar 29, 2014
LossUnited StatesSteve CarlH2HTechnical Submission (Triangle Choke)R4WSOF 6 - Burkman vs. CarlOct 26, 2013
WinUnited StatesJon FitchH2HTechnical Submission (Guillotine Choke)R1WSOF 3 - Fitch vs. Burkman 2Jun 14, 2013
WinUnited StatesAaron SimpsonH2HTKO (Knee and Punches)R1WSOF 2 - Arlovski vs. JohnsonMar 23, 2013
WinUnited StatesGerald HarrisH2HDecision (Unanimous)R3WSOF 1 - Arlovski vs. ColeNov 3, 2012
WinUnited StatesJamie YagerH2HSubmission (Guillotine Choke)R2Showdown Fights 8 - Burkman vs. YagerAug 25, 2012
WinUnited StatesKoffi AdzitsoH2HDecision (Unanimous)R3Showdown Fights 6 - BreakoutFeb 24, 2012
LossCanadaJordan MeinH2HDecision (Unanimous)R3Knockout Entertainment - MMA: The ReckoningApr 2, 2011
WinUnited StatesJordan SmithH2HDecision (Split)R3Showdown Fights 2 - RespectSep 24, 2010
WinUnited StatesJake PaulH2HDecision (Unanimous)R3Showdown Fights 1 - Burkman vs. PaulApr 9, 2010
WinUnited StatesBrandon MelendezH2HKO (Punch)R1Throwdown Showdown 5 - HomecomingNov 20, 2009
LossUnited StatesPete SellH2HDecisionR3UFC 90: Silva vs CoteOct 25, 2008
LossUnited StatesDustin HazelettH2HSubmissionR2The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest FinaleJun 21, 2008
LossUnited StatesMike SwickH2HDecisionR3UFC Fight Night: Swick vs BurkmanJan 23, 2008
WinUnited StatesForrest PetzH2HDecisionR3UFC 77: Hostile TerritoryOct 20, 2007
LossUnited StatesKaro ParisyanH2HDecisionR3UFC 71: Liddell vs JacksonMay 26, 2007
WinUnited StatesChad ReinerH2HDecisionR3UFC Fight Night: Evans vs SalmonJan 25, 2007
WinUnited StatesJosh NeerH2HDecisionR3UFC 61: Bitter RivalsJul 8, 2006
LossUnited StatesJon FitchH2HSubmissionR2UFC Fight Night 4Apr 6, 2006
WinUnited StatesDrew FickettH2HSubmissionR1UFC Fight Night 3Jan 16, 2006
WinSammy MorganKO/TKOR1The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin FinaleNov 5, 2005
WinUnited StatesSam MorganH2HKO (Slam)R1UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 2 FinaleNov 5, 2005
LossUnited StatesJeremy HornH2HTechnical Submission (Guillotine Choke)R1XFC - Dome Of Destruction 1Apr 29, 2005
WinUnited StatesBrian WieberH2HTKO (Punches)R1IFC - Eve Of DestructionMar 5, 2005
WinUnited StatesKyacey UscolaH2HSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)R1SF 4 - Fight For FreedomJun 26, 2004
WinUnited StatesDrew EllisorH2HDecision (Unanimous)R3CFC 1 - Cage Fighting Championship 1May 1, 2004
WinUnited StatesIsidro GonzalezH2HSubmission (Guillotine Choke)R1SF 2 - On the MoveMar 19, 2004
LossUnited StatesMatt HorwichH2HSubmission (Triangle Choke)R2SF 1 - RevolutionFeb 21, 2004
WinJeremy BrownH2HDecisionR3UCE - Winter Warrior Land - Episode 1Nov 29, 2003
WinUnited StatesDerek DowneyH2HDecisionR3UCE - Summer Series - Episode 4Aug 30, 2003
WinBrian GarlickH2HSubmissionR2UCE - Round 4 - FinalsJul 12, 2003
WinJeremy BrownH2HSubmissionR1UCE - Round 4 - Semi-FinalsJul 5, 2003
WinMatthew BellH2HKO (Punches)R1UCE - Round 4 - Episode 4Jun 28, 2003
WinGedeon JarvisH2HSubmissionR1UCE - Round 3 - FinalsMay 10, 2003
WinUnited StatesHank WeissH2HKO (Punches)R1UCE - Round 3 - Semi-FinalsMay 3, 2003
WinMatt KingH2HSubmissionR1UCE - Round 3 - Episode 2Apr 12, 2003
WinCedric NicholsenH2HSubmissionR1UCE - Round 3 - Episode 1Apr 5, 2003
LossUnited StatesHank WeissH2HSubmission—UCE - Round 2 - Episode 1Feb 7, 2003

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.