MMA StatBook

Kevin Burns

“The Fire”

WelterweightUnited States3-fight losing streak

12Wins
7Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLWW

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Profile

Age
46 (born March 3, 1980)
Born in
Carroll
Height
5' 10"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
2-3

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 1

Losses in the UFC3

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
2.74 top 62%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.3
Striking accuracy39%Better than 15% of welterweights
Strike defense53%Better than 35% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.28 top 87%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.9
Takedown accuracy50%Better than 76% of welterweights
Takedown defense48%Better than 21% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Burns last fought on December 12, 2009 (Loss vs TJ Grant). Burns 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.

In the record book

About Kevin Burns

Kevin Burns "The Fire", born in Carroll, United States on March 3, 1980, is a welterweight mixed martial artist. At 5' 10", Burns has a 74" reach, long for that height.

Burns has fought professionally since 2006, debuting with Greensparks. A 5-1 record outside the UFC came first. The UFC debut came at UFC 85: Bedlam in June 2008, where Burns beat Roan Carneiro by triangle choke from bottom guard. Across 5 fights in the UFC, Burns is 2-3.

Burns has fought Anthony Johnson twice in the UFC (won, lost). Burns's record outside the UFC includes 5-0 in MCC and 2-2 in VFC.

Burns's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez in December 2009, where Burns lost to TJ Grant.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    TJ Grant

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:57

    UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez

    Dec 12, 2009

    14Str 0TD 1KD
  2. L

    Chris Lytle

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale

    Jun 20, 2009

    69Str 1TD 1KD
  3. L

    Anthony Johnson

    KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R3 0:28

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale

    Dec 13, 2008

    17Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Anthony Johnson

    KO/TKO · toEye Injury · R3 3:35

    UFC: Silva vs Irvin

    Jul 19, 2008

    37Str 0TD 0KD
  5. W

    Roan Carneiro

    Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard · R2 3:50

    UFC 85: Bedlam

    Jun 7, 2008

    8Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Kevin Burns is 12-7 across 19 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on August 19, 2006 (Greensparks). 14 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins12

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 8
  • Decision 1

Pro losses7

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Decision 3
Finish rate
92% of wins
Longest win streak
5

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
MCC5-02010
UFC2-32008
VFC2-22006
GFC2-02007
Brutaal0-12012
Greensparks1-02006
ZarMMA0-12010

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L James Wood Decision (unanimous), R5 VFC 38: Roberts vs. Arocho Dec 15, 2012
W Mark Stoddard Submission (shoulder choke), R1 MCC 43: High Octane Oct 12, 2012
W Mason Temiquel Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 MCC 42: Lund vs. Schmauss Aug 3, 2012
L Tom Speer Decision (split), R3 Brutaal: Fight Night May 11, 2012
W Eddie Larrea Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 MCC 37: Thanksgiving Throwdown Nov 23, 2011
L Koffi Adzitso KO (punches), R1 ZarMMA: Fight Night Nov 12, 2010
W Kalel Robinson Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 MCC 28: Impact Aug 6, 2010
W Sean Huffman Decision (unanimous), R3 MCC 25: Inferno Mar 13, 2010
L T. J. Grant TKO (punches), R1 UFC 107 Dec 12, 2009
L Chris Lytle Decision (unanimous), R3 The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale Jun 20, 2009
L Anthony Johnson KO (head kick), R3 The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale Dec 13, 2008
W Anthony Johnson TKO (eye poke), R3 UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin Jul 19, 2008
W Roan Carneiro Submission (triangle choke), R2 UFC 85 Jun 7, 2008
W Bobby Voelker KO (punch), R1 VFC 23: Validation May 9, 2008
W Steve Schneider Submission (triangle choke), R2 GFC 2 Dec 15, 2007
W Sean Westbrook Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 GFC 1: Genesis Apr 20, 2007
L Jason High TKO (doctor stoppage), R2 VFC 18: Hitmen Feb 16, 2007
W Matt Delanoit Submission (armbar), R1 VFC 17: Predators Dec 9, 2006
W Demi Deeds TKO (punches), R1 Greensparks: Full Contact Fighting 1 Aug 19, 2006

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

Quick answers

What is Kevin Burns's record?

Kevin Burns's professional MMA record is 12 wins, 7 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Kevin Burns?

Kevin Burns is 46 years old, born on March 3, 1980.

How tall is Kevin Burns and what is their reach?

Kevin Burns stands 5' 10" with a 74" reach.

Who did Kevin Burns fight last?

Kevin Burns lost to TJ Grant by KO/TKO at UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez on Dec 12, 2009.