Joshua Burkman, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 28-16-0 (1 NC) and held a weight class of 170 lbs. Standing at 5' 10', he demonstrated an orthodox stance and a reach of 72'. Throughout his UFC career, Burkman averaged 2.69 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 43%. He absorbed an average of 3.13 strikes per minute, maintaining a strike defense of 51%. Additionally, he attempted an average of 0.3 submissions per 15 minutes and successfully executed takedowns at a rate of 2.53 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 36%. Notable victories in Burkman's career include defeating Drew Fickett, an opponent with an ELO rating of 1031. In his most recent fights, he faced adversity, losing five consecutive bouts between May 2016 and February 2018 against opponents such as Paul Felder, Zak Ottow, Michel Prazeres, Drew Dober, and Alex Morono.