Josh Barnett

"The Warmaster"

35-8-0★ 3bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Kickboxing 1-0Pro bare-knuckle 1-0Grappling 6-4-2

Last fight: Win vs Andrei Arlovski · Submission · Sep 3, 2016

35-8-0 · 29 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Andrei ArlovskiSUB · R3 2:53

UFCUFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs Barnett·September 3, 2016

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Josh Barnett holds a professional MMA record of 35-8-0. Barnett has won 35 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 20 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Barnett lands 4.27 significant strikes per minute with 62% accuracy and averages 0.82 takedowns per 15 minutes. Barnett also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Barnett also has 12 recorded Grappling bouts. Barnett also has 1 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bout. Barnett also has 1 recorded Special rules bout. Most recent fight: September 3, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 250 lbs113 kg
Reach: 78"198 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Nov 10, 1977
Age: 49
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Career history

WIN
vs Andrei Arlovski
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs Barnett· Sep 3, 2016· Heavyweight· 35-8 vs 25-13
SUB
R3 · 2:53
FOTN + POTN
LOSS
vs Ben Rothwell
UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader· Jan 30, 2016· Heavyweight· 34-8 vs 34-9
SUB
R2 · 3:48
WIN
vs Roy Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson· Sep 28, 2015· Heavyweight· 34-7 vs 20-12
UD
R5 · 5:00
POTN
LOSS
vs Travis Browne
UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· Dec 28, 2013· Heavyweight· 33-7 vs 16-1-1
TKO
R1 · 1:00
WIN
vs Frank Mir
UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Heavyweight· 33-6 vs 16-8
TKO
R1 · 1:56
WIN
vs Nandor Guelmino
Strikeforce: Marquardt vs Saffiedine· Jan 11, 2013· Heavyweight· 32-6 vs 11-4-1
SUB
R1 · 2:11
LOSS
vs Daniel CormierTitle bout
Strikeforce: Barnett vs Cormier· May 18, 2012· Heavyweight· 31-6 vs 10-0
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sergei Kharitonov
Strikeforce: Barnett vs Kharitonov· Sep 10, 2011· Heavyweight· 31-5 vs 19-6
SUB
R1 · 4:28
WIN
vs Brett Rogers
Strikeforce: Overeem vs Werdum· Jun 17, 2011· Heavyweight· 30-5 vs 11-3
SUB
R2 · 1:17
WIN
vs Geronimo dos Santos
Impact FC 1· Jul 10, 2010· Heavyweight· 29-5 vs 18-12
TKO
R1 · 2:35
WIN
vs Siala Siliga
Dream 13· Mar 22, 2010· Heavyweight· 28-5 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 4:41
WIN
vs Gilbert Yvel
Affliction 2· Jan 24, 2009· Heavyweight· 27-5 vs 36-13-1
SUB
R3 · 3:05
WIN
vs Pedro Rizzo
Affliction 1· Jul 19, 2008· Heavyweight· 26-5 vs 16-8
TKO
R2 · 1:44
WIN
vs Jeff Monson
Sengoku 2· May 18, 2008· Heavyweight· 25-5 vs 25-8
UD
WIN
vs Hidehiko Yoshida
Sengoku 1· Mar 5, 2008· Heavyweight· 24-5 vs 7-6-1
SUB
R3 · 3:23
LOSS
vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Shockwave 2006· Dec 31, 2006· Heavyweight· 23-5 vs 29-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pawel Nastula
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 32: The Real Deal· Oct 21, 2006· Heavyweight· 23-4 vs 1-3
SUB
R2 · 3:04
LOSS
vs Mirko FilipovicTitle bout
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Final Conflict Absolute· Sep 10, 2006· Openweight· 22-4 vs 21-4-2
TKO
R1 · 7:25
WIN
vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Final Conflict Absolute· Sep 10, 2006· Openweight· 22-3 vs 28-4-1
SD
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mark Hunt
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute· Jul 1, 2006· Openweight· 21-3 vs 5-2
SUB
R1 · 2:02
WIN
vs Aleksander Emelianenko
PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Total Elimination Absolute· May 5, 2006· Openweight· 20-3 vs 8-2
SUB
R2 · 1:57
WIN
vs Kazuhiro Nakamura
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 31: Dreamers· Feb 26, 2006· Heavyweight· 19-3 vs 8-5
SUB
R1 · 8:10
LOSS
vs Mirko Filipovic
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 30: Fully Loaded· Oct 23, 2005· Heavyweight· 18-3 vs 17-3-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mirko Filipovic
PRIDE FC · PRIDE 28: High Octane· Oct 31, 2004· Heavyweight· 18-2 vs 13-2-2
SUB
R1 · 0:46
WIN
vs Rene Rooze
K-1: Romanex 2004· May 22, 2004· Heavyweight· 18-1 vs 5-4
TKO
R1 · 2:15
WIN
vs Semmy Schilt
Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003· Dec 31, 2003· Heavyweight· 17-1 vs 22-13-1
SUB
R3 · 4:48
WIN
vs Kazuo Takahashi
NJPW: Ultimate Crush 2· Oct 13, 2003· Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 26-17-3
SUB
R2 · 2:52
WIN
vs Yuki Kondo×1Title bout · Title win #1
Pancrase 124· Aug 31, 2003· Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 38-13-5
SUB
R3 · 3:26
WIN
vs Jimmy Ambriz
NJPW: Ultimate Crush 1· May 2, 2003· Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 3:05
WIN
vs Randy Couture×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 36: Worlds Collide· Mar 22, 2002· Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 10-4
TKO
R2 · 4:35
WIN
vs Bobby Hoffman
UFC 34: High Voltage· Nov 2, 2001· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 28-5-1
TKO
R2 · 4:25
WIN
vs Semmy Schilt
UFC 32: Showdown In The Meadowlands· Jun 29, 2001· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 19-10-1
SUB
R1 · 4:21
LOSS
vs Pedro Rizzo
UFC 30: The Battle On The Boardwalk· Feb 23, 2001· Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 11-1
TKO
R2 · 4:21
WIN
vs Gan McGee
UFC 28: High Stakes· Nov 17, 2000· Super Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 7-1
TKO
R2 · 4:34
WIN
vs Dan Severn
Superbrawl 16· Feb 8, 2000· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 35-4-3
SUB
R4 · 1:21
WIN
vs Bobby Hoffman
Superbrawl 13· Sep 7, 1999· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 10-2
UD
WIN
vs John Marsh
Superbrawl 13· Sep 7, 1999· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 4:23
WIN
vs Juha Tuhkasaari
Superbrawl 13· Sep 7, 1999· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 3:32
WIN
vs Trevor Howard
UFCF: Night Of Champions 2· Sep 19, 1998· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Bob Gilstrap
UFCF: Night Of Champions 1· Mar 14, 1998· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 5-3
UD
WIN
vs Chris Munsen
UFCF: Road To The Championships 2· Sep 6, 1997· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 2-4
TKO
R1 · 3:00
WIN
vs Bob Gilstrap
UFCF: Road To The Championships 1· Jul 7, 1997· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 3-1
UD
WIN
vs Chris Charnos
UFCF: Clash Of The Titans· Jan 11, 1997· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 2-2
SUB
R1 · 2:41

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

UWF-USA

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

Punch power94

Kick power74

Punch speed64

Kick speed63

Accuracy88

Takedowns74

Ground striking98

Submissions97

Chin94

Body strength75

Cardio60

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 35-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.27per min

62% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.39per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.82per 15 min

63% success

Takedowns stuffed59%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.27per min

62% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.39per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.82per 15 min

63% success

Takedowns stuffed59%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Josh Barnett sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Josh Barnett has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Josh Barnett earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Josh Barnett's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #5 Heavyweight
First ranked: Jun 18, 2013
Times ranked: 137

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1809▲19
Peak: 1916May 22, 2004
Rated fights: 43

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Frequently asked questions

When does Josh Barnett fight next?

Josh Barnett has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Josh Barnett's record?

Josh Barnett's professional MMA record is 35-8-0.

Who is Josh Barnett fighting next?

Josh Barnett's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Josh Barnett fight last?

Josh Barnett most recently fought Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs Barnett on Saturday, September 3, 2016, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Josh Barnett fight in?

Josh Barnett fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Josh Barnett have?

Josh Barnett has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 20 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Josh Barnett won?

Josh Barnett has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Josh Barnett?

Josh Barnett is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Josh Barnett weigh?

Josh Barnett weighs 250 lbs (113 kg).

What is Josh Barnett's reach?

Josh Barnett has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Josh Barnett?

Josh Barnett is 49 years old (born Nov 10, 1977).

Where is Josh Barnett from?

Josh Barnett is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY