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Josh Barnett

W1
“The Warmaster”
35-8-0
0Gatekeeper
/Heavyweight/Age 48/Orthodox/6' 3"/78″ reach/250 lbs
Win %
81%
SLpM
3.2
Str Acc
50%
Str Def
57%
TD Avg
1.3
TD Def
55%
Sub Avg
1.4
Finish
86%

At a Glance

3.2
SLpM
median
50%
Str Acc
median
1.3
TD Avg
median
86%
Finish %
top 3%
57%
Str Def
top 16%
Josh Barnett "The Warmaster" is a orthodox Heavyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 35-8-0, the fighter boasts a 81% win rate across 43 pro contests, with a 86% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include a 78" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.
Career Arc
10 fightspeak +4 · current +4

Skill Profile

VOLUME47ACCURACY65KO POWER31TAKEDOWNS45TD DEFENSE40SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY48ACTIVITY75
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.20-0.22 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.11-1.07 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.26-0.26 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.40+1.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.11)Landed (3.20)
0
+1.09

Wins by Method

86%Finish
KO/TKO457%
Submission229%
Decision114%
35 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (35)
4 KO
2 SUB
1 DEC
28 OTH
Losses (8)
3 KO
2 SUB
3 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Sub
L
Sub
W
Dec
L
KO
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
11/21(52%)
R2
17/29(59%)
R3
15/25(60%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
28%
28%
43%
Distance: 40Clinch: 40Ground: 61
Target
68%
22%
Head: 96Body: 31Leg: 14

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.5
Avg Control / Fight
1:27
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.4
TD Success Rate
83%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 10
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
2.1 rounds
Post-Loss Record
3-0
Fight History
10 fights7W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WAndrei Arlovski
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett
Sep 3, 2016SSUB Rear Naked Choke32:53
WIN
Method
SUB Rear Naked Choke
Round
3
of 3
Time
2:53
Division
Heavyweight
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett
2016-09-03
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LBen Rothwell
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader
Jan 30, 2016SSUB Guillotine Choke23:48
WRoy Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson
Sep 26, 2015DU-DEC55:00
LTravis Browne
UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2
Dec 28, 2013KKO/TKO Elbows11:00
WFrank Mir
UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2
Aug 31, 2013KKO/TKO Knee11:56
WRandy Couture
UFC 36: Worlds Collide
Mar 22, 2002KKO/TKO Punches24:35
WBobby Hoffman
UFC 34: High Voltage
Nov 2, 2001KKO/TKO Punches24:25
WSemmy Schilt
UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands
Jun 29, 2001SSUB Armbar14:21
LPedro Rizzo
UFC 30: Battle on the Boardwalk
Feb 23, 2001KKO/TKO Punch24:21
WGan McGee
UFC 28: High Stakes
Nov 17, 2000KKO/TKO Elbows24:34