"Muscle Hamster "
Josiah Harrell
Welterweight Division
7-3-0 (W-L-D)
5
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
5
First Round Finishes
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
5
First Round Finishes
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
- Pro since 2020
- Four wins by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, armbar)
- Two first-round finishes
- Coming off third-round TKO win over Michael Roberts in LFA bout on June 16
- Reported 6-0-1 amateur record
- Origin of nickname: “It’s from football during my sophomore year of high school.”
UFC 290 (7/8/23) Debut
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started five years ago because it was one of the last options I had after football.
What ranks and titles have you held? 170 pro Ohio Combat League title, two 155 titles as an amateur
Do you have any heroes? My dad
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a great opportunity on a great card; it’s one of the biggest moments in my life.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? UC for a semester
What was your job before you started fighting? Fedex driver
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Back kick
