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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
| Record: | 29-14-0, 1NC |
| Summary: | Well-rounded |
Fighter Info
| Nickname: | The People's Warrior |
| From: | Salt Lake City, Utah USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Draper, Utah USA |
| Age: | 36 |
| Height: | 5' 10" ( 177 cm ) |
| Weight: | 170 lb ( 77 kg ) |
| Reach | 72" |
| Leg Reach | 39" |
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Oct 01, 2016 -
Sep 30, 2016 -
May 29, 2016 -
May 28, 2016
Striking
Grappling
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Oct 1, 2016 |
47
65
|
1
0
|
0
1
|
1
0
|
R3 Decision - Split | ||
|
Loss
|
Joshua Burkman
|
May 29, 2016 |
40
41
|
3
0
|
0
0
|
2
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Win
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Feb 6, 2016 |
57
33
|
3
0
|
0
0
|
1
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Loss
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Aug 23, 2015 |
60
45
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
1
1
|
R3 KO/TKO |
Fight of the Night
|
|
|
Loss
|
Joshua Burkman
|
May 23, 2015 |
30
20
|
1
0
|
1
0
|
2
0
|
R3 Submission |
|
|
|
NO CONTEST
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Jan 3, 2015 |
53
42
|
2
0
|
0
0
|
2
0
|
R3 Overturned |
|
|
|
Loss
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Oct 25, 2008 |
65
50
|
1
4
|
1
0
|
1
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
|
Loss
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Jun 21, 2008 |
13
34
|
1
1
|
3
0
|
0
1
|
R2 Submission |
|
Fight of the Night
|
|
Loss
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Jan 23, 2008 |
54
39
|
0
1
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Majority |
|
|
|
Win
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Oct 20, 2007 |
44
65
|
3
0
|
2
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Split | ||
|
Loss
|
Joshua Burkman
|
May 26, 2007 |
54
16
|
2
2
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Win
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Jan 25, 2007 |
27
6
|
9
1
|
0
2
|
4
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
|
Win
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Jul 8, 2006 |
35
19
|
4
1
|
0
1
|
1
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
|
Loss
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Apr 6, 2006 |
25
20
|
3
1
|
1
1
|
3
0
|
R2 Submission |
|
|
|
Win
|
Joshua Burkman
Drew Fickett
|
Jan 16, 2006 |
7
2
|
0
0
|
1
0
|
0
0
|
R1 Submission |
|
|
|
Win
|
Joshua Burkman
|
Nov 5, 2005 |
4
1
|
1
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
|
|
Biography
TRAINING: I usually hit mitts or do my conditioning in the mornings. Martial arts training in the afternoon, and I try to get yoga in at night.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been drawn to combat sports my entire life. My parents had us in more traditional sports to steer us from boxing, etc. But I found myself in a Professional NHB fight at 22 years old. I was playing college football at the time. After my fight, I dropped out of school, gave up my scholarship and dedicated myself to a life of mixed martial arts.
What ranks and titles have you held? None. I developed my own system of martial arts which has no ranks or belts - American Whu-Hitu. The only title I strive for is that of UFC welterweight champion.
Do you have any heroes? My Father because of his faith and ability to persevere.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I am proud to be in the UFC. It amounts to being at the top of my profession.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Associates degree in the field of General Education while attending Dixie State College in St. George UT. I gave further education up to pursue a professional mixed martial arts career.
What was your job before you started fighting? College athlete
specific accomplishments in amateur competition? All-American RB at Dixie State in my sophomore year of college. All-State in baseball, football, and wresting in HS
Favorite grappling technique: Slamming people
Favorite Striking technique: Hitting them in the face
• Nine wins by KO, eight by submission (7 guillotine, RNC)
• 15 first round finishes
• Has won 7 of his last 12, with wins over Aaron Simpson, Gerald Harris, Jon Fitch, Jamie Yager and Tyler Stinson
• 9-2 between UFC fights
• Was a JUCO All-American running back for Dixie State in 2001, rushing for over 1,400 yards and 13 touchdowns.
• Abandoned football and a scholarship at the University of Utah to pursue MMA.
• Fought and lost to Jeremy Horn in 2005 before going on The Ultimate Fighter’s second season.
• Known for his powerful slams
• Two fights at lightweight (1-1)
• Origin of nickname: “To stand up for the rights of others. Just been that way my entire life.”
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