Kevin Burns

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 5 fights.

Record:	8-4-0
Summary:	Submissions, cardio, endurance

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Fire
From:	Carroll, Iowa USA
Age:	33
Height:	5' 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Media

The jiu-jitsu expert Roan Carneiro took on UFC® newcomer Kevin Burns at UFC® 85. With just two weeks notice, Burns, an Iowa banker, showed the world how his MMA dream come true!

Jun 07, 2008

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

373

39% Successful

145

Types of Successful Strikes

145

74% Standing

17%

108

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

50% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	TJ Grant	UFC® 107: PENN vs SANCHEZ Dec 12, 2009	28	1	0	3	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Kevin Burns	UFC® 107: PENN vs SANCHEZ Dec 12, 2009	14	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Chris Lytle	The Ultimate Fighter® : Team US vs Team UK FINALE Jun 20, 2009	101	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Kevin Burns		69	1	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Anthony Johnson	The Ultimate Fighter® Finale: Team Nog vs Team Mir Dec 13, 2008	35	3	0	2	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Kevin Burns		17	0	2	0	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Kevin Burns	UFC®: Silva vs Irvin Jul 19, 2008	37	0	0	0	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Anthony Johnson	UFC®: Silva vs Irvin Jul 19, 2008	51	5	0	0	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Kevin Burns	UFC® 85: BEDLAM Jun 7, 2008	8	0	1	0	R2 Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Win	Roan Carneiro	UFC® 85: BEDLAM Jun 7, 2008	12	2	0	4	R2 Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

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Biography

Training: A typical day of training is packed full of stand up, JJ, & conditioning. I'm in the greatest shape of my life & I'll be ready to sprint 3 rounds.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in Martial Arts in December of 1999 after playing football in college. I immediately fell in love with the competition and wanted to begin competing.

Do you have any heroes? Although I don't have a single hero I find strength and have the utmost respect for those who don't quit in competition or in life.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? My dream

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Business/Marketing BA

What was your job before you started fighting? Currently working in Corporate Sales in the finance industry

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Victory Fighting Championship welterweight title holder

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Arm bar

Favorite Striking technique: Left hook