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Josh Stansbury

“The Sandman”
4-8-0
0Prospect
/Age 41/Orthodox/6' 2"/74″ reach/205 lbs
Win %
33%
SLpM
3.2
Str Acc
54%
Str Def
54%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
87%
Sub Avg
1.0
Finish
70%

At a Glance

3.2
SLpM
54%
Str Acc
0.0
TD Avg
70%
Finish %
54%
Str Def
Josh Stansbury "The Sandman" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 4-8-0, the fighter owns a 33% win rate across 12 pro contests, with a 70% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 87% takedown defense.
Career Arc
17 fightspeak +10 · current +8

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 47 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 75 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 48 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 85 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 80 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 68 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 93 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME47ACCURACY75KO POWER48TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE85SUBMISSIONS80DURABILITY68ACTIVITY93
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 54% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 54% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 87% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.22-0.20 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.54+0.36 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00-1.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.00+0.60 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.54)Landed (3.22)
0
-0.32

Wins by Method

70%Finish
KO/TKO110%
Submission660%
Decision330%
4 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (4)
1 KO
6 SUB
3 DEC
Losses (8)
1 KO
1 DEC
6 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Dec
W
Dec
W
Dec
W
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
4 of 17
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-1
Fight History3 UFC + 14 pre-UFC
17 fights10W2L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Karl Albrektsson
Superior ChallengeSuperior Challenge 18
Dec 1, 2018KTKO14:56
DRAW
Method
TKO
Ground & Pound
Round
1
of 3
Time
4:56
Division
Light Heavyweight
Superior Challenge 18
2018-12-01
LJeremy Kimball
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
Jun 25, 2017KKO/TKO Punches11:21
LDevin Clark
The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale
Dec 3, 2016DU-DEC35:00
WCory Hendricks
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale
Jul 8, 2016DM-DEC35:00
?Khalil Rountree Jr.
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 23
Mar 2, 2016KTKO14:15
WAbdel Medjedoub
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 23
Feb 23, 2016DDECMajority
WTrevor Carlson
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 23
Jan 26, 2016SSUB12:17
WVictor Jones
GOTC MMAGOTC MMA 19
Oct 24, 2015SSUB14:06
WJeremy Osheim
Prize FCPrize FC 7: Rock N' Rumble
Nov 21, 2014SSUB13:42
?Chris Fields
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 19
Oct 16, 2013KTKO13:13
WJohn Hawk
NAAFS: Rock N RumbleNAAFS: Rock N Rumble 2013
Aug 24, 2013DDECUnanimous
WDan Spohn
BellatorBellator 71
Jun 22, 2012SSUB12:36
WJohn Opfar
FuryNAAFS: Caged Fury 16
Jan 28, 2012SSUB11:55
WThad Schlichter
Sep 24, 2010KTKO
WDane Bonnigson
Jun 5, 2010SSUB
?Dan Spohn
Nov 25, 2009SSUB
?John Hawk
Jun 6, 2009SSUB