Josh Quinlan

Josh Quinlan is a 31-year-old welterweight who came to the UFC from Dana White's Contender Series in 2022, bringing an impressive resume of technical striking and grappling to the octagon. With a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a dark blue belt in Muay Thai, Quinlan has built his 6-3 UFC record on explosive finishing power: four of his six wins have come by knockout, and two more by submission, including an eye-catching three first-round finishes. His debut was a statement, a first-round KO of Jason Witt that immediately flagged him as a prospect worth watching.

Quinlan's fighting style is built on aggression and finish-hunting. He lands 3.57 significant strikes per minute from distance and shows the grappling chops to lock up submissions when the opportunity arises. His record reflects both his upside and his vulnerability: he has suffered losses to quality opposition, including a third-round KO loss to Danny Barlow at UFC 298 and a unanimous decision loss to Trey Waters, suggesting that when opponents can survive his early pressure and establish their own game plan, his technical advantages sometimes flatten out.

His most recent outing, a split-decision win over Adam Fugitt in June 2024, hints that Quinlan is learning to grind through longer fights and secure victories without always needing the spectacular finish. At this stage of his career, he remains a prospect with elite-level finishing tools but inconsistent performances against top-tier competition. Fans tune in to see if his next opponent will be caught early or manage to weather the storm and test his durability over three rounds.