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Bantamweight Division

Not Fighting

"Wide Open"

Joshua Weems

Bantamweight Division

11-3-0 (W-L-D)

1

Wins by Knockout

8

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Joshua Weems

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Joshua Weems' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Jackson, United States
Fighting style
MMA
Age
29
Height
68.00
Weight
139.50
Octagon Debut
Oct. 29, 2022
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2017
     
  • Eight wins by submission (Guillotine, 2 armbar, Kimura, 2 RNC, arm triangle, triangle) one by KO
     
  • Four first-round finishes
     
  • Has won 10 of his last 12
     
  • Has also competed in pro boxing and pro bare-knuckle boxing

UFC Fight Night (10/29/22) Weems was submitted by Christian Rodriguez via anaconda choke at 4:07 of the first round 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5

Episode six (10/5/21) Weems was stopped by Fernie Garcia via strikes at 2:10 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was 18 when I started training. I started fighting to gain discipline, be a better father for my kids, and an all-around better man.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world and then some. My name will be remembered.

What was your job before you started fighting? Professional painter - I own a painting company.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in BJJ