Age, Biography and Wiki
Josh Burkman was born on 10 April, 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Josh Burkman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
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| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
10 April, 1980 |
| Birthday |
10 April |
| Birthplace |
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 43 years old group.
Josh Burkman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Josh Burkman height is 5ft 10in and Weight 170 lb.
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| Height |
5ft 10in |
| Weight |
170 lb |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Josh Burkman's Wife?
His wife is Brandy Lyn Winfield (m. 2011)
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Not Available |
| Wife |
Brandy Lyn Winfield (m. 2011) |
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Not Available |
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Josh Burkman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Josh Burkman worth at the age of 43 years old? Josh Burkman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Josh Burkman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
Josh Burkman Social Network
Timeline
Joshua Ray Burkman (born April 10, 1980) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist formerly competing in the Welterweight division.
He formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the World Series of Fighting, the XFC, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2.
Burkman was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he attended Cottonwood High School.
He was a three-sport star athlete for the Colts.
He was a Class 5A All-State third baseman on the baseball team, and was captain of the football team, where he rushed for over 1,000 yards as a senior.
As a member of the wrestling team, he finished second place in the state championships in the 171-pound division.
Burkman played two seasons of college football before he began his career in mixed martial arts.
He spent his freshman season at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, but he missed half the season with an injury.
Then he transferred to Dixie State College in St. George, Utah.
His sophomore season (2001) was spectacular: he rushed for 1,439 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Rebels, earning JUCO All-American honors.
His team won the Dixie Rotary Bowl; for his performance, Burkman earned a scholarship offer from the University of Utah.
Ultimately, he decided to drop football and pursue mixed martial arts.
Burkman was originally chosen to be on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, but he failed pre-show drug test failure and admitted to taking Winstrol.
He was later a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2 as part of Team Hughes.
Burkman was signed by the UFC and had his debut fight at The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale; he defeated Sammy Morgan by knockout in 21 seconds of the first round.
During his time with the UFC, Burkman earned wins over Drew Fickett, Josh Neer, and Forrest Petz, but was largely unsuccessful against the bigger names in the division.
After three back-to-back losses in 2008, Burkman was cut from the UFC with a record of 5 wins and 5 losses.
On November 20, 2009, Burkman faced Ultimate Fighter alumni Brandon Melendez defeating him by KO in round one at Throwdown Showdown 5.
On April 9, 2010, Burkman took on Jake Paul at Showdown Fights – Burkman vs. Paul winning via unanimous decision.
On September 24, 2010, Burkman faced undefeated Jordan Smith at Showdown Fights – Respect.
Burkman won the fight via split decision.
On April 2, 2011, Burkman faced Canadian prospect Jordan Mein at MMA: The Reckoning in Orillia, Ontario, Canada, Burkman lost via unanimous decision.
On February 24, 2012, Burkman faced Koffi Adzitso at Showdown Fights – Breakout, Burkman won via unanimous decision.
On August 25, 2012, Burkman faced Ultimate Fighter alumni Jamie Yager at Showdown Fights - Burkman vs. Yager.
Burkman won via guillotine choke submission.
On September 6, 2012, it was announced that Burkman was one of many fighters to sign on with new MMA Promotion the World Series of Fighting.
He faced Gerald Harris on November 3, 2012, at WSOF 1 and won via unanimous decision.
Burkman faced Aaron Simpson at World Series of Fighting 2 on March 23, 2013.
He won the fight via KO due to a knee strike and punches in the first round.
Burkman faced Jon Fitch on June 14, 2013, at World Series of Fighting 3 in a rematch of their first fight in which Burkman lost to Fitch due to a rear naked choke.
Burkman avenged his loss, dropping Fitch with a series of punches before applying a guillotine choke submission and getting the win in just 41 seconds of round number one.
Burkman faced Steve Carl on October 26, 2013, at WSOF 6 in the main event for the WSOF Welterweight Championship.
He lost the fight via triangle choke in the fourth round.
It was noted that Josh did tap out from the choke but the ref ignored the tap, allowing Steve Carl to choke Burkman until he lost consciousness.
He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Burkman signed a contract to return to the UFC for the first time since 2008 on October 3, 2014.
Burkman faced Héctor Lombard on January 3, 2015, at UFC 182.
He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Subsequently, it was revealed that Lombard failed his post-fight drug test.
