Josh Barnett

"The Warmaster"

MMA Record: 35-8-0
UFC Record: 7-3-0
Weight Class: Heavyweight

Josh Barnett "The Warmaster" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Josh Barnett has 7 wins in the UFC. Josh Barnett lands an average of 3.2 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

10
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

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.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1140

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 3'
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
78'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Nov 10 1977
Age
48
Peak ELO
1101
ELO Rank
164 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
245-121-3
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1050.5
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1045.1

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.2
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
50%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.11
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
57%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.26
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
55%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.4
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Josh Barnett Fight History

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

ELO Progression Over Time

Josh Barnett ELO Rating Calculation

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

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