HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Josh Barnett
35-8
Age
46
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
AA
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
RN
vs Roy Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
TB
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
FM
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
RC
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
BH
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
SS
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
PR
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
GM
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
BR
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
4
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Mount
#11
25% of KOs
Knee to Head In Clinch
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#31
25% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
Submission to Strikes
#41
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#21
50% of subs
From Guard
Armbar From Bottom Guard
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbows to Head From Mount leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Armbar From Bottom Guard and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 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
0
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
5
Defended
33
Total
38
1.26
TD / 15min
1.38
Sub / 15min
5
TD Landed
38
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
12
Attempted
67%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
60%
R2
20%
R3
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
IronKD 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%
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