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Josh Burkman

MMA record: 28-18, 1 NC (17)

Best fights of Josh Burkman

Over 16 years as a professional, Josh Burkman has compiled a 28-18 (17) record, including one title fight across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.

  1. 1. Josh Burkman chokes out Jon Fitch in their 2nd fight in 41 seconds

    On June 14, 2013 Josh Burkman faced Jon Fitch in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Burkman was 33 years old with a record of 25-9, and Fitch was 35 with a record of 25-5-1. Burkman was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Fitch was coming off a loss. Burkman submitted Jon Fitch via choke-out in the 1st round.

  2. 2. Josh Burkman defeats Gerald Harris

    On November 3, 2012 Josh Burkman faced Gerald Harris in a welterweight bout. Burkman was 32 years old with a record of 23-9, and Harris was 32 with a record of 21-4. Burkman was on a 2-fight winning streak and Harris was on a 4-fight winning streak. Burkman won via unanimous decision.

  3. 3. Josh Burkman defeats Josh Neer

    On July 8, 2006 Josh Burkman faced Josh Neer in a middleweight bout. Burkman was 26 years old with a record of 15-4, and Neer was 23 with a record of 17-3-1. Burkman was coming off a loss, while Neer was on a 3-fight winning streak. Burkman won via unanimous decision.

  4. 4. Josh Burkman defeats K.J. Noons

    On February 6, 2016 Josh Burkman faced K.J. Noons in a lightweight bout. Burkman was 35 years old with a record of 27-12, and Noons was 33 with a record of 13-8. Burkman was on a 2-fight losing streak and Noons was coming off a loss. Burkman won via unanimous decision.

  5. 5. Josh Burkman loses to Patrick C么t茅 via KO

    On August 23, 2015 Josh Burkman faced Patrick C么t茅 in a welterweight bout. Burkman was 35 years old with a record of 27-11, and C么t茅 was 35 with a record of 21-9. Burkman was coming off a loss, while C么t茅 was coming off a win. C么t茅 stopped Burkman via TKO in the 3rd round.

  6. 6. Josh Burkman loses to Karo Parisyan via unanimous decision

    On May 26, 2007 Josh Burkman faced Karo Parisyan in a middleweight bout. Burkman was 27 years old with a record of 17-4, and Parisyan was 24 with a record of 16-4. Burkman was on a 2-fight winning streak and Parisyan was coming off a win. Burkman lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Parisyan.

  7. 7. Josh Burkman defeats Forrest Petz

    On October 20, 2007 Josh Burkman faced Forrest Petz in a welterweight bout. Burkman was 27 years old with a record of 17-5, and Petz was 32 with a record of 16-4. Burkman was coming off a loss, while Petz was coming off a win. Burkman won via split decision.

  8. 8. Josh Burkman KOs Tyler Stinson

    On March 29, 2014 Josh Burkman faced Tyler Stinson in a welterweight bout. Burkman was 33 years old with a record of 26-10, and Stinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burkman was coming off a loss. Burkman stopped Tyler Stinson via KO in the 1st round.

  9. 9. Josh Burkman KOs Aaron Simpson

    On March 23, 2013 Josh Burkman faced Aaron Simpson in a middleweight bout. Burkman was 32 years old with a record of 24-9, and Simpson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burkman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Burkman stopped Aaron Simpson via KO in the 1st round.

  10. 10. Josh Burkman KOs Brandon Melendez

    On November 20, 2009 Josh Burkman faced Brandon Melendez in a middleweight bout. Burkman was 29 years old with a record of 18-8, and Melendez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burkman was on a 3-fight losing streak. Burkman stopped Brandon Melendez via KO in the 1st round.