Josh Barnett, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 35 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Weighing in at 250 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 3' with a reach of 78'. In the UFC, Barnett demonstrated a commendable performance, securing 7 victories against 3 losses. Barnett's fighting style is characterized by an average of 3.2 significant strikes per minute and a striking accuracy of 50%. He effectively defends against opponents' attacks, absorbing an average of 2.11 strikes per minute with a strike defense rate of 57%. Barnett also showcases his grappling skills, averaging 1.26 takedowns every 15 minutes and maintaining a takedown accuracy of 55%. Additionally, he attempts an average of 1.4 submissions every 15 minutes. Throughout his career, Barnett has achieved notable victories, including a significant win against Andrei Arlovski, who held an ELO rating of 1140 at the time. In recent years, Barnett competed in five fights. He won against Frank Mir via KO/TKO (knee) in 2013 and Andrei Arlovski via submission (rear naked choke) in 2016. However, he suffered losses to Travis Browne via KO/TKO (elbows) in 2013 and Ben Rothwell via submission (guillotine choke) in 2016. His most recent fight was against Arlovski in 2016.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-03 | UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett | Andrei Arlovski | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 3 | 2:53 | Win |
| 2016-01-30 | UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader | Ben Rothwell | SUB Guillotine Choke | 2 | 3:48 | Loss |
| 2015-09-26 | UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson | Roy Nelson | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | Win |
| 2013-12-28 | UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2 | Travis Browne | KO/TKO Elbows | 1 | 1:00 | Loss |
| 2013-08-31 | UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2 | Frank Mir | KO/TKO Knee | 1 | 1:56 | Win |
| 2002-03-22 | UFC 36: Worlds Collide | Randy Couture | KO/TKO Punches | 2 | 4:35 | Win |
| 2001-11-02 | UFC 34: High Voltage | Bobby Hoffman | KO/TKO Punches | 2 | 4:25 | Win |
| 2001-06-29 | UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands | Semmy Schilt | SUB Armbar | 1 | 4:21 | Win |
| 2001-02-23 | UFC 30: Battle on the Boardwalk | Pedro Rizzo | KO/TKO Punch | 2 | 4:21 | Loss |
| 2000-11-17 | UFC 28: High Stakes | Gan McGee | KO/TKO Elbows | 2 | 4:34 | Win |
| Fight # | Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2016-09-03 | Andrei Arlovski | 1140 | Win | +24 | 1101 |
| 9 | 2016-01-30 | Ben Rothwell | 1068 | Loss | -17 | 1077 |
| 8 | 2015-09-26 | Roy Nelson | 1039 | Win | +14 | 1094 |
| 7 | 2013-12-28 | Travis Browne | 1097 | Loss | -16 | 1080 |
| 6 | 2013-08-31 | Frank Mir | 1111 | Win | +23 | 1096 |
| 5 | 2002-03-22 | Randy Couture | 1120 | Win | +24 | 1073 |
| 4 | 2001-11-02 | Bobby Hoffman | 1000 | Win | +20 | 1049 |
| 3 | 2001-06-29 | Semmy Schilt | 1023 | Win | +22 | 1029 |
| 2 | 2001-02-23 | Pedro Rizzo | 1071 | Loss | -14 | 1007 |
| 1 | 2000-11-17 | Gan McGee | 1000 | Win | +21 | 1021 |