HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING

Josh Barnett

35-8

Age

Height

6'3"

Weight

256 lbs

Reach

78"

Avg Fight Time

09:37

Gym

Combat Submission Wrestling

Wins By

0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 3R3 1R5 1

Last 5

WWLWW

Finish Rate

—

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Seattle, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Andrei Arlovski

UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 2:53

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:53

WIN

vs Roy Nelson

UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Travis Browne

UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· 2013-12-28

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head In Clinch

R1 1:00

KO/TKOElbows to Head In Clinch·R1 1:00

WIN

vs Frank Mir

UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R1 1:56

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 1:56

WIN

vs Randy Couture

UFC 36: Worlds Collide· 2002-03-22

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Half Guard

R2 4:35

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R2 4:35

WIN

vs Bobby Hoffman

UFC 34: High Voltage· 2001-11-02

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Half Guard Submission to Strikes

R2 4:25

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard Submission to Strikes·R2 4:25

WIN

vs Semmy Schilt

UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands· 2001-06-29

Submission

Armbar From Bottom Guard

R1 4:21

SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 4:21

LOSS

vs Pedro Rizzo

UFC 30: Battle on the Boardwalk· 2001-02-23

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 4:21

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 4:21

WIN

vs Gan McGee

UFC 28: High Stakes· 2000-11-17

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Mount

R2 4:34

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R2 4:34

LOSS

vs Ben Rothwell

UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader

Submission

Guillotine Choke From Front Headlock

R2 3:48

SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Front Headlock·R2 3:48

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.2/min

Grappling

1.26 TD

Defense

57%

⚖️Josh adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 51% striking and 55% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

No commentary data for technique analysis

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

67% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

33% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)

KO/TKO

100% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)

Other

Submission

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (4x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (28/100). Opponents exploit this.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (152% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

51%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

57%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

39% acc34%

Clinch

81% acc44%

Ground

68% acc22%

Striking Differential+1.09/min

3.20 landed/min2.11 absorbed/min

3.20

Landed/Min

2.11

Absorbed/Min

0.18

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed802

Sig. Strikes Attempted1575

Key Insights

Josh incorporates heavy clinch work (38%).

Effective body attack (35%).

Favorable output (1.5:1).

Clinch active: 44% of output in the clinch (81% accuracy).

Effective ground striker: 22% from ground at 68% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

55%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

56%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

13%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.26

TD / 15min

1.38

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

67%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

5 total attempts

Early Hunter

60%

20%

Key Insights

Active submission threat (1.38/15min).

High TD accuracy (55%).

Clinch TD specialist: 67% accuracy from clinch.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 22% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

678

4.77

Ratio

Absorbed

142

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

2/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

35.3

High

Strikes/Min

6.1

Standing %

72%

R3 vs R1 Output

152%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (4.77x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (35.3) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 152% of R1.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 10 fights

R1 Control

0:53

R2 Control

1:54

R3 Control

1:01

R1 to Final

+50%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+27.5pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+27.5pp

Body

-13.3pp

Leg

-14.2pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+4.8pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

Championship Rounds

Based on 1 five-round fight

Rounds 1-3 Avg

17.3

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

32.0

sig strikes / round

Output Change

185%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Championship Ready

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights