Josh Barnett "The Warmaster"

Josh Barnett, known as "The Warmaster", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Openweight division. Josh Barnett holds a professional record of 35-8-0, including 7-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 4 came by knockout or TKO, 2 by submission and 1 by decision. Josh Barnett stands 6'3", has a 78-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 48 years old. Josh Barnett is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Josh Barnett profile

DivisionOpenweight
Professional record35-8-0
UFC record7-3-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited States
Age48
Date of birth1977-11-10
Height6'3"
Reach78"
Leg reach43"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in277.6 lbs
Current streakW1
Total octagon time1h 32m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute4.27
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.39
Striking accuracy61.5%
Striking defense50.6%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.16
Strikes to the head63.3%
Strikes to the body29.6%
Strikes to the legs7.1%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.82
Takedown defense59.1%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.82
Average control time per fight (seconds)173.9

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO4
UFC wins by submission2
UFC wins by decision1

Josh Barnett recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2016-09-03UFCUFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. BarnettAndrei ArlovskiwinRear Naked Choke
2016-01-30UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. BaderBen RothwelllossGuillotine Choke From Front Headlock
2015-09-26UFCUFC Fight Night: Barnett vs NelsonRoy NelsonwinDecision (Unanimous)
2013-12-28UFCUFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2Travis BrownelossElbows to Head In Clinch
2013-08-31UFCUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2Frank MirwinKnee to Head In Clinch
2013-01-12StrikeforceStrikeforce - Marquardt vs. SaffiedineNandor GuelminowinSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2012-05-19StrikeforceStrikeforce - Barnett vs. CormierDaniel CormierlossDecision (Unanimous)
2011-09-10StrikeforceStrikeforce - Barnett vs. KharitonovSergei KharitonovwinSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2011-06-18StrikeforceStrikeforce - Overeem vs. WerdumBrett RogerswinSubmission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2010-07-10Impact FC 1Impact FC 1 - The Uprising: BrisbaneGeronimo dos SantoswinTKO (Punches)
2010-03-22DreamDream - Dream 13Siala-Mou SiligawinSubmission (Kimura)
2009-01-24AfflictionAffliction - Day of ReckoningGilbert YvelwinTKO (Submission to Punches)
2008-07-19AfflictionAffliction - BannedPedro RizzowinKO (Punch)
2008-05-18SengokuSengoku - Second BattleJeff MonsonwinDecision (Unanimous)
2008-03-05SengokuSengoku - First BattleHidehiko YoshidawinSubmission (Heel Hook)
2006-12-31Pride FCPride FC - Shockwave 2006Antonio Rodrigo NogueiralossDecision (Unanimous)
2006-10-21Pride 32Pride 32 - The Real DealPawel NastulawinSubmission (Toe Hold)
2006-09-10Pride FCPride FC - Final Conflict AbsoluteAntonio Rodrigo NogueirawinDecision (Split)
2006-09-10Pride FCPride FC - Final Conflict AbsoluteMirko FilipoviclossTKO (Submission to Punches)
2006-07-01Pride FCPride FC - Critical Countdown AbsoluteMark HuntwinSubmission (Kimura)
2006-05-05Pride FCPride FC - Total Elimination AbsoluteAleksander EmelianenkowinSubmission (Keylock)
2006-02-26Pride 31Pride 31 - DreamersKazuhiro NakamurawinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2005-10-23Pride 30Pride 30 - Fully LoadedMirko FilipoviclossDecision (Unanimous)
2004-10-31Pride 28Pride 28 - High OctaneMirko FilipoviclossTKO (Shoulder Injury)
2004-05-22K-1 MMAK-1 MMA - RomanexRene RoozewinTKO (Punches)
2003-12-31Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003 - Inoki FestivalSemmy SchiltwinSubmission (Armbar)
2003-10-13NJPWNJPW - Ultimate CrushKazuo TakahashiwinSubmission (Triangle Armbar)
2003-08-31PancrasePancrase - 10th Anniversary ShowYuki KondowinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2003-05-02NJPWNJPW - Ultimate CrushJimmy AmbrizwinTKO (Knee and Punches)
2002-03-22UFCUFC 36: Worlds CollideRandy CouturewinPunches to Head From Half Guard
2001-11-02UFCUFC 34: High VoltageBobby HoffmanwinPunches to Head From Half Guard Submission to Strikes
2001-06-29UFCUFC 32: Showdown in the MeadowlandsSemmy SchiltwinArmbar From Bottom Guard
2001-02-23UFCUFC 30: Battle on the BoardwalkPedro RizzolossPunch to Head At Distance
2000-11-17UFCUFC 28: High StakesGan McGeewinElbows to Head From Mount
2000-02-08SB 16SB 16 - SuperBrawl 16Dan SevernwinSubmission (Armbar)
1999-09-07SB 13SB 13 - SuperBrawl 13Juha TuhkasaariwinSubmission (Armbar)
1999-09-07SB 13SB 13 - SuperBrawl 13John MarshwinSubmission (Kimura)
1999-09-07SB 13SB 13 - SuperBrawl 13Bobby HoffmanwinDecision (Unanimous)
1998-09-19UFCFUFCF - Night of ChampionsTrevor HowardwinSubmission (Armbar)
1998-03-14UFCFUFCF - Night of ChampionsBob GilstrapwinDisqualification
1997-09-06UFCFUFCF - Road to the Championships 2Chris MunsenwinTKO (Punches)
1997-07-07UFCFUFCF - Road to the Championships 1Bob GilstrapwinDecision (Unanimous)
1997-01-11UFCFUFCF - Clash of the TitansChris CharnoswinSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)

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