UFC Vet Josh Burkman Retires After LFA 66 Loss
Josh Burkman announced his retirement from MMA on Friday night in West Valley City, Utah, a suburb of Burkman’s hometown of Salt Lake City at LFA 66. He suffered a split decision loss to William Macario (10-4).
After over 16 years in MMA competition, including 19 UFC fights, Burkman walked away from the sport. Burkman finishes with a career record of 28-18 after starting back in 2003 with notable victories over Gerald Harris, Jon Fitch, and K.J. Noons.
In the main event, featherweight Tyler Diamond (10-1) won his LFA debut, handing Jon Neal (10-1) his first professional loss in an exciting battle. Also on the show, featherweight Andrew Tenneson (8-1) submitted Westin Wilson (7-4) with a rare gogoplata submission.
LFA 66 Results
Main Event – Featherweight Fight – Tyler Diamond (10-1) defeated Jon Neal (10-1) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Co-Main Event – 175 Pound Catchweight Fight – William Macario (10-4) defeated Josh Burkman (28-18, 1 NC) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Featherweight Fight – Andrew Tenneson (8-1) submitted Westin Wilson (7-4) with a gogoplata at 4:29 in round one.
Light Heavyweight Fight – Emilio Trevino (5-0) defeated Joe Rodriguez (8-6) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Lightweight Fight – Fabio Serrao (10-6) defeated Bobby King (6-3) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Flyweight Fight – Lisa Mauldin (3-1) defeated Kaytlin Neil (4-4) via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28).
Bantamweight Fight – Hunter Azure (6-0) defeated L.J. Schulz (6-5, 1 NC) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
