5
5
Wins
2
Losses
0
Draws
60%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
2
Submissions
1996
Pro Debut
Biography
Michael Wayne Burnett is a former American mixed martial artist who was a member of the fight team the Lion's Den. Burnett lost a controversial decision to Pat Miletich in a UFC title fight for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC Ultimate Brazil crowning Miletich the first-ever holder of the UFC Welterweight belt.
How He Wins
KO / TKO1
Decision1
Submission2
Finish Rate
60%
3 of 5
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
W
L
W
W
L
W
Mixed Martial Arts7 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Townsend SaundersH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | UFC 18 | Jan 8, 1999 |
| Loss | Pat MiletichH2H | Decision (split) | R1 | UFC Brazil | Oct 16, 1998 |
| Win |  Eugenio TadeuH2H | TKO (strikes) | R1 | UFC 16 | Mar 13, 1998 |
| Win | Mike HippH2H | Submission (heel hook) | R1 | WPC - World Pankration Championships 1 | Oct 26, 1997 |
| Loss | Kevin NixH2H | TKO (guillotine choke) | R3 | OFFF 3 - Oklahoma Free Fight Federation 3 | Apr 20, 1996 |
| Win | Tony HaysH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | OFFF 3 - Oklahoma Free Fight Federation 3 | Apr 20, 1996 |
| Win | Todd JusticeH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | OFFF 3 - Oklahoma Free Fight Federation 3 | Apr 20, 1996 |
Related Fighters
Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.