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Josh Stansbury

“The Sandman”

Light HeavyweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

8Wins
5Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 3: LLW

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Profile

Age
41 (born November 19, 1984)
Born in
East Liverpool
Height
6' 2"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Decision 1

Losses in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.22 top 53%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.54
Striking accuracy55%Better than 83% of light heavyweights
Strike defense55%Better than 59% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.0 top 94%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.0
Takedown accuracy0%Better than 4% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense88%Better than 90% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Stansbury last fought on June 25, 2017 (Loss vs Jeremy Kimball). Stansbury has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Josh Stansbury

Born on November 19, 1984 in East Liverpool, United States, Josh Stansbury "The Sandman" competes as a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. At 6' 2", Stansbury has a 74" reach.

Stansbury's professional career began in 2009, debuting with NAAFS. Stansbury arrived in the UFC with a 7-2 record. Stansbury made a UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale in July 2016 and beat Cory Hendricks by decision. In the UFC, Stansbury is 1-2 across 3 fights.

Statistically, Stansbury defends takedowns better than 90% of light heavyweights and attempts more submissions than 83% of light heavyweights.

Before and outside the UFC, Stansbury fought in NAAFS (3-2) and Bellator (1-0).

Stansbury's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee in June 2017, where Stansbury lost to Jeremy Kimball.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Jeremy Kimball

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 1:21

    UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee

    Jun 25, 2017

    4Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Devin Clark

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale

    Dec 3, 2016

    36Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Cory Hendricks

    Decision - Majority · R3 5:00

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale

    Jul 8, 2016

    61Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Josh Stansbury is 8-5 across 13 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on June 6, 2009 (NAAFS). 10 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins8

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 5
  • Decision 2

Pro losses5

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 1
Finish rate
75% of wins
Longest win streak
8
Current streak
3 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
NAAFS3-22009
UFC1-22016
Bellator1-02012
Fight to Win1-02014
GOTC MMA1-02015
NNAAFS1-02010
Superior Challenge0-12018

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Karl Albrektsson KO (punches), R1 Superior Challenge 18 Dec 1, 2018
L Jeremy Kimball TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee Jun 25, 2017
L Devin Clark Decision (unanimous), R3 The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale Dec 3, 2016
W Cory Hendricks Decision (majority), R3 UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale Jul 8, 2016
W Victor Jones Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 GOTC MMA: Gladiators of the Cage 19 Oct 24, 2015
W Jeremy Osheim Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Fight to Win: Prize Fighting Championship 7 Nov 21, 2014
W John Hawk Decision (unanimous), R5 NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 7 Aug 24, 2013
W Dan Spohn Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Bellator 71 Jun 22, 2012
W John Opfar Submission (guillotine choke), R1 NAAFS: Caged Fury 16 Jan 28, 2012
W Christopher Thad Schlichter TKO (punches), R1 NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 8 Sep 24, 2010
W Dane Bonnigson Submission (guillotine choke), R1 NNAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 6 Jun 5, 2010
L Dan Spohn Submission (guillotine choke), R2 NAAFS: Caged Fury 8 Nov 25, 2009
L John Hawk Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 5 Jun 6, 2009

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Josh Stansbury's record?

Josh Stansbury's professional MMA record is 8 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Josh Stansbury?

Josh Stansbury is 41 years old, born on November 19, 1984.

How tall is Josh Stansbury and what is their reach?

Josh Stansbury stands 6' 2" with a 74" reach.

Who did Josh Stansbury fight last?

Josh Stansbury lost to Jeremy Kimball by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee on Jun 25, 2017.