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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

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 47 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 65 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 31 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 45 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 40 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 48 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 75 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME47ACCURACY65KO POWER31TAKEDOWNS45TD DEFENSE40SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY48ACTIVITY75
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 50% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 57% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 55% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 55% (UFC average 62%)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