Josh Burns

Josh Burns
Born (1978-05-15) May 15, 1978
London, Ohio, United States
Other names The Hammer
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 262.8 lb (119.2 kg; 18.77 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach 72
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Team Michigan Top Team
Years active 2006–2016
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 8
By knockout 4
By submission 2
By decision 2
Losses 10
By knockout 5
By submission 4
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Josh Burns (born May 15, 1978) is an American[1] professional mixed martial artist.[2] who most recently competed in the Heavyweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor from 2006 until 2016, he also competed for King of the Cage.

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

Burns faced TNA wrestler Bobby Lashley on September 5, 2014 at Bellator 123.[3] Burns lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Burns faced UFC vet Justin Wren at Bellator 141 on August 28, 2015.[4] Burns lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Bare-knuckle boxing

Burns has competed in bare-knuckle boxing as recently as 2017.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–10 Josh Parisian TKO (punches) TWC Pro Series: Anderson vs. Veerella November 12, 2016 2 1:50 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Loss 8–9 Justin Wren Decision (unanimous) Bellator 141 August 28, 2015 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
Loss 8–8 Bobby Lashley Submission (rear naked choke) Bellator 123 September 5, 2014 2 3:54 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 8–7 Raphael Butler TKO (retirement) Bellator 107 November 8, 2013 1 2:14 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 8–6 Matt Eckerle TKO (punches) Triple X Cagefighting: Legends 2 October 19, 2013 1 0:15 Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States
Win 7–6 Jack Rome Submission (punches) GC: Gladiator Challenge September 29, 2012 1 1:38 San Diego, California, United States Return to Heavyweight.
Loss 6–6 Rich Hale TKO (punches) Bellator 69 May 18, 2012 1 0:38 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Loss 6–5 Thiago Santos Submission (rear naked choke) Bellator 53 October 8, 2011 1 2:23 Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 6–4 Eric Prindle TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 40 April 9, 2011 2 5:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win 6–3 Jeffrey Kugel TKO (punches) IFL: The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre February 18, 2011 1 2:52 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Loss 5–3 Kelly Gray TKO ( verbal submission ) MMA Xplosion: Gunderson vs. Sharp October 10, 2009 1 3:09 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 5–2 Patrick Barrentine Submission MMA Big Show: Mayhem September 12, 2009 1 2:20 Florence, Indiana, United States
Loss 5–1 Dave Hess Submission (rear naked choke) MMA Big Show: Retribution March 7, 2009 3 N/A Florence, Indiana, United States
Win 5–0 Stephen Williams Decision (split) Poor Boy Promotions: Return to the River January 26, 2008 3 5:00 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win 4–0 Phillip Hill Decision (unanimous) Poor Boy Promotions: Motown Madness September 1, 2007 3 5:00 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win 3–0 James Kilpatrick Submission (north south choke) Poor Boy Promotions: Rumble on the River 2 April 21, 2007 2 4:41 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win 2–0 Matt O'Connor KO (punches) Poor Boy Promotions: Rooster Tail Fight Night 2 August 5, 2006 1 3:22 Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win 1–0 Gabriel Martinez TKO (punches) Poor Boy Promotions: Rumble on the River 1 March 18, 2006 1 0:45 Detroit, Michigan, United States

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Matt Goff Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: New Breed March 7, 2009 2 1:22 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Josh Burns". Sherdog. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Josh Burns". mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Bellator 123 Fight Card". Bellator.com. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Justin Wren signs with Bellator, meets Josh Burns on Bellator 141 main card".
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