Josh Copeland
United StatesLast 5Last fight: Loss vs Anton Vyazigin · Unanimous Decision · Dec 14, 2019
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CAREER SUMMARY
Josh Copeland holds a professional MMA record of 18-7-1. Copeland has won 18 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Copeland also has 5 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: April 17, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC, PFL, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'1"185 cm
- Weight
- 265 lbs120 kg
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Oct 20, 1982
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Denver, Colorado
Career history
- LOSSRCC MMA 7: Shlemenko vs. Branch· Dec 14, 2019· Heavyweight· 18-7-1 vs 14-3UD
- LOSSvs Philipe LinsProfessional Fighters League - 2018 Season PFL Championships· Dec 30, 2018· Heavyweight· 18-6-1 vs 14-3TKOR4 · 0:30
- WINProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1· Oct 4, 2018· Heavyweight· 18-5-1 vs 13-7KOR1 · 1:27
- DRAWProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 1· Oct 4, 2018· Heavyweight· 17-5-1 vs 21-7-1DRAWR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Shawn JordanProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2018 Regular Season· Jul 18, 2018· Heavyweight· 17-5 vs 19-9UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Jack MayProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 6, 2018· Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 10-3TKOR1 · 4:30
- WINSCL: Combat Sports Spectacular· Nov 18, 2017· Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 19-18UD
- WINvs Mike KyleProfessional Fighters League - PFL: Everett· Jul 28, 2017· Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 22-15-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tracy WillisSCL: AVM 8· Apr 22, 2017· Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 11-21SUBR1 · 0:49
- WINvs Heath SoderstromSCL: Battle of the Badges· Feb 18, 2017· Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 2-2TKOR1 · 1:55
- LOSSWSOF 31: Ivanov vs. Copeland· Jun 17, 2016· Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 14-1UD
- WINvs Mike HayesWSOF 29: Gaethje vs. Foster· Mar 12, 2016· Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 17-11-2UD
- LOSSFight Nights Global 43· Dec 11, 2015· Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 17-0SUBR2 · 2:50
- WINPrize FC 12· Nov 6, 2015· Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 19-10SD
- WINvs Jason AckermanPrize FC 10· Aug 14, 2015· Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 6-2TKOR1 · 4:40
- LOSSUFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 12-2TKOR3 · 3:12
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· Nov 22, 2014· Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 13-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jan JorgensenRFA 16: Copeland vs. Jorgensen· Jul 25, 2014· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 7-1TKOR1 · 4:49
- WINvs Jose Beltran×3Title bout · Title win #3SCL: The Undisputed· Mar 22, 2014· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 6-3TKOR1 · 1:09
- WINvs Jesse Hernandez×2Title bout · Title win #2SCL: Monarchs of Sparta· Dec 14, 2013· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 6-1UD
- WINvs Richard Foster×1Title bout · Title win #1SCL: Havoc at the Hellespont· Sep 27, 2013· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 3-1UD
- WINvs Anjel OsirisRMBB: Bad Boyz R Back· May 10, 2013· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 1-2SUBR1 · 3:04
- WINvs Robbie BanningSCL: Heavy Hitters· Mar 30, 2013· 4-0 vs 0-2TKOR1 · 0:51
- WINvs Anjel OsirisSCL: Bloodsport: The New Era· Dec 15, 2012· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 1-1SUBR1 · 1:40
- WINvs Michael MoserSparta Sports and Entertainment· Nov 17, 2012· 2-0 vs 0-3SUB
- WINvs Vernon EarwoodRocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Jun 22, 2012· 1-0 vs 0-2SUB
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSvs Corey WillisBKFC 88 Denver: Camozzi vs Rodriguez· Apr 17, 2026· Heavyweight· 2-3TKOR2 · 02:00
- LOSSBKFC 76 Texas: Soto vs Bonner· Jun 21, 2025· Heavyweight· 2-2TKOR4 · 02:00
- WINBKFC 50 Denver· Sep 22, 2023· Heavyweight· 2-1TKOR3 · 01:43
- LOSSvs Ben RothwellBKFC 41 Colorado· Apr 29, 2023· Heavyweight· 1-1TKOR3 · 02:00
- WINBKFC 31 Denver:: Richman vs Doolittle· Oct 15, 2022· Heavyweight· 1-0KOR3 · 02:00
- WINvs Sylvester MitchellRocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Mar 2, 2012· 4-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Robert GochaRocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Aug 12, 2011· 3-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Anthony AlirezAnnhilation· Mar 11, 2011· 2-1 vs 4-4TKO
- WINvs Luis OrozcoRocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Jan 20, 2011· 1-1 vs 0-1SUB
- LOSSvs Brandon GriffinRocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Sep 24, 2010· 0-1 vs 1-1TKO
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Grudge Training Center
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Josh Copeland sits in the top 25.
- #3 Longest average fight time, Heavyweight5:57
- #5 Most time in the cage, Heavyweight29:43
- #8 Best significant strike accuracy, Heavyweight61.4%
- #8 Most significant strikes landed, Heavyweight235
- #8 Most total strikes landed, Heavyweight235
- #9 Strikes absorbed per minute, Heavyweight9.09
- #11 Most fights, Heavyweight5
- #12 Best significant strike defence, Heavyweight34.6%
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Josh Copeland earns per fight.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1715▼7
- Peak
- 1746Jul 25, 2014
- Rated fights
- 26
Frequently asked questions
When does Josh Copeland fight next?
Josh Copeland has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Josh Copeland's record?
Josh Copeland's professional MMA record is 18-7-1.
Who is Josh Copeland fighting next?
Josh Copeland's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Josh Copeland fight last?
Josh Copeland most recently fought Corey Willis at BKFC 88 Denver: Camozzi vs Rodriguez on Friday, April 17, 2026, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Josh Copeland fight in?
Josh Copeland fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Josh Copeland have?
Josh Copeland has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.
How tall is Josh Copeland?
Josh Copeland is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.
How much does Josh Copeland weigh?
Josh Copeland weighs 265 lbs (120 kg).
How old is Josh Copeland?
Josh Copeland is 44 years old (born Oct 20, 1982).
Where is Josh Copeland from?
Josh Copeland is from the United States.
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