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Patrick Cote vs. Josh Burkman added to UFC Fight Night 74
August’s UFC Fight Night 74 fight card continues to take shape, as officials recently announced that veteran welterweights Patrick Cote and Josh Burkman will square off at the event. Patrick “The Predator” Cote (21-9 MMA) was most recently seen in action at April’s UFC 186 event, where he scored a unanimous decision win over Joe […]
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Lombard on Burkman fight: “It is what it is”
Hector Lombard is currently gearing up for his UFC 182 bout against Josh Burkman, however despite being thrilled to return to the Octagon after nearly a year-long layoff, ‘Showeather’ wishes he was fighting someone higher in the welterweight rankings. He spoke to MMAJunkie. “I wish I could fight a higher (ranked) opponent,” “But it is […]
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Josh Burkman & Ben Askren Engage In Twitter Beef
Ben Askren is offended! The OneFC champ is piping mad over the recent UFC signing of Josh Burkman, and his booking opposite Hector Lombard. Check it: Get beat up by Steve Carl then get to fight the #3 guy in the world. Makes perfect sense 🙂 #ufclogic — Ben Askren (@Benaskren) October 3, 2014 If […]
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Did Josh Burkman Throw His WSOF Title Fight?
Following his release from the UFC in 2008, Josh Burkman went on a 3-fight win streak. Burkman then lost to Jordan Mein in 2011, and then went on a 5-fight win streak, with 3 of his wins coming under the WSOF banner. Burkman then had his win streak snapped by Steve Carl for the WSOF […]
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QUICK TWITT | Josh Burkman Engages In Twitter Beef With Fight Fans
WSOF welterweight champion Josh Burkman got into a back and forth battle of words with a Twitter user yesterday. Check out the series of Tweets below: “@ASSAULTMMA: Tarec Saffiedine wants Rory MacDonald: 'I know I can beat that guy' #MMA #UFC” I will beat both of them. — Joshua Burkman (@JoshBurkman) July 12, 2014 I […]
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Update: Burkman stays with WSOF, fights winner of Palhares vs. Fitch
Earlier today, Josh Burkman (27-10 MMA) and his WSOF employers had a very public dispute on twitter, which stemmed from the welterweights request to be released from his contract with the promotion. Now, it appears that “The People’s Warrior” will remain with ‘World Series of Fighting’ and will soon fight for the organizations welterweight title. “I’m happy to tell you that we spoke with Josh Burkman, and […]
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WSOF Matchmaker, Ali Abdel-Aziz: ‘I feel betrayed by Burkman. He’s too scared to fight Palhares’
Overnight, some major ‘Shhhhh.. it’ went down in regards to the contract situation of Josh Burkman and the World Series of Fighting. (If you missed that, find it HERE.) Now, WSOF Executive Ali Abdel-Aziz, is speaking out in defense of his actions, stating he feels betrayed by the companies ‘highest paid fighter’. In an interview […]
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Things Get Real-Nasty On Twitter Between WSOF, Burkman & Magalhaes
Yesterday we learned that WSOF welterweight fighter, Josh Burkman, was unhappy with his employer, and as a result, is requesting a release from his fighting contract. That was only the beginning. Retweeted by Joshua Burkman: marshall dye @snackgod I wounder how @JoshBurkman is the only @MMAWorldSeries that didn’t get a win bonus. to me it kinda doesn’t seem fair Joshua Burkman @JoshBurkman •WSOF foreshadowing… Contracts should be honored at […]
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FREE FIGHT VIDEO | WSOF 6: Josh Burkman vs. Steve Carl
Last Saturday’s WSOF 6 main event crowned the first ever promotional champion. If you missed the fight between Josh Burkman and Steve Carl, check it out above.
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WSOF 6 RESULTS: Steve Carl Submits Josh Burkman to Become First Ever WSOF Welterweight Champion
In the main event, the inaugural World Series of Fighting welterweight belt was on the line. Josh Burkman took on Steve Carl in a highly anticipated matchup. A back and forth war between Steve Carl and Josh Burkman took over the WSOF 6 card. In the first round, both men found success in their takedowns […]
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World Series Of Fighting Unveils Their First Championship Belt
On Saturday night, World Series of Fighting crowns its first-ever champion, and today the promotion revealed the prize for which they’ll be competing. Custom-designed by A.J. LaFons, the World Series of Fighting championship belt features more than 43 carats of genuine ruby, diamond, emerald, sapphire and red garnet and weighs in at a total of […]
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | BJPENN.COM All Access: Josh Burkman’s Road To The WSOF Title (Episode 5 Fight Week)
Top welterweight, Josh Burkman has been surging through the ranks with notable wins over Jon Fitch and Aaron Simpson. He now embarks on a quest for the WSOF title at WSOF 6 and is documenting his ‘Road to the title, through these exclusive video blogs with BJPENN.COM.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | BJPENN.COM All Access: Josh Burkman’s Road To The WSOF Title (Episode 4)
Top welterweight, Josh Burkman has been surging through the ranks with notable wins over Jon Fitch and Aaron Simpson. He now embarks on a quest for the WSOF title at WSOF 6 and is documenting his ‘Road to the title, through these exclusive video blogs with BJPENN.COM.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | BJPENN.COM All Access: Josh Burkman’s Road To The WSOF Title (Episode 3)
Top welterweight, Josh Burkman has been surging through the ranks with notable wins over Jon Fitch and Aaron Simpson. He now embarks on a quest for the WSOF title at WSOF 6 and is documenting his ‘Road to the title, through these exclusive video blogs with BJPENN.COM.
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE | BJPENN.COM All Access: Josh Burkman’s Road To The WSOF Title (Episode 2)
Top welterweight, Josh Burkman has been surging through the ranks with notable wins over Jon Fitch and Aaron Simpson. He now embarks on a quest for the WSOF title at WSOF 6 and is documenting his ‘Road to the title, through these exclusive video blogs with BJPENN.COM.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | Josh Burkman’s Blindfolded Ninja Training
WSOF title challenger and BJPENN.COM Blogger Josh Burkman takes a chapter out of Van Damme’s Bloodsport book with some blindfolded Ninja training!
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | BJPENN.COM All Access: Josh Burkman’s Road To The WSOF Title (Episode 1)
Top welterweight, Josh Burkman has been surging through the ranks with notable wins over Jon Fitch and Aaron Simpson. He now embarks on a quest for the WSOF title at WSOF 6 and is documenting his ‘Road to the title, through these exclusive video blogs with BJPENN.COM.
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Jon Fitch vs. Marcelo Alfaya Verbally Agree to WSOF 6 Bout
Jon Fitch (25-6-1, 1 NC) has a confirmed date for his return to the WSOF cage. According to MMAFighting.com, the WSOF Executive Vice President, Ali Abdel-Aziz, Fitch has verbally agreed to take on WSOF newcomer Marcelo Alfaya (15-6, 1 NC) at the WSOF 6 show in Florida. The bout will take place on the main […]
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World Series of Fighting 3 Medical Suspensions: Burkman Tops List
Josh Burkman took revenge last Friday as he dispatched perennial UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch in just 41-seconds. Burkman came in to this fight off of a first round knockout of Aaron Simpson and extended his win streak in the WSOF to 3, the most by any welterweight in the promotion. As for his method, […]
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Full Fight Replay | Jon Fitch vs. Josh Burkman From Last Night’s WSOF 3 Event
Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman hooked ’em up for a second time in their mixed martial arts (MMA) careers in the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 3 main event last night (Sat., June 15, 2013) from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out full Jon Fitch vs. Josh Burkman 2 […]
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VIDEO | WSOF: Burkman vs. Fitch Preview
Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman talk about their Friday June 14 fight at the Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas.
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EXCLUSIVE | Josh Burkman: “I Think I’ve Done More Than Any of the Other Welterweights” | MMA NEWS
The World Series of Fighting held their second show Saturday, March 23rd, at the Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. On the card was a wealth of talent from several divisions. In a main card fight, former WSOF welterweight Josh Burkman fought Aaron Simpson in a fight with title implications. Burkman made […]
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World Series of Fighting 2: Main Card Play-By-Play and Results | MMA News
The World Series of Fighting takes place at the Revel Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 23rd. The main event features a clash of two dangerous strikers, former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski and former UFC welterweight, Anthony Johnson. JZ Calvancante (16-6) vs. Justin Gaethje (7-0) Round 1: Keeping up with […]