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Kevin
Burns
8-4-0( W-L-D )

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: 34
Height: 5' 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight: 170 lb ( 77 kg )

Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
373
39% Successful
145
Types of Successful Strikes
0
145
74% Standing
17%
108
24
13
Striking Defense
53
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
2
50% Successful
1
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
3
1
0
Takedown Defense
48
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 TJ Grant Dec 12, 2009
28 1 0 3 R1 KO/TKO
Kevin Burns 14 0 0 0
Loss
 Chris Lytle Jun 20, 2009
101 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Kevin Burns 69 1 0 1
Loss
 Anthony Johnson Dec 13, 2008
35 3 0 2 R3 KO/TKO
Kevin Burns 17 0 2 0
Win
 Kevin Burns Jul 19, 2008
37 0 0 0 R3 KO/TKO
Anthony Johnson 51 5 0 0
Win
 Kevin Burns Jun 7, 2008
8 0 1 0 R2 Submission
Roan Carneiro 12 2 0 4
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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

Career

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