SUMMARY
- Josh Quinlan secured his UFC contract by winning the Contender Series in 2021.
- In an interview, Josh Quinlan talked about his background.
Josh Quinlan is an MMA fighter who is fighting in the welterweight division of the American promotion, UFC. The unranked welterweight secured his UFC contract by winning the Contender Series in 2021. The American fighter wants to return to winning ways after suffering his first professional defeat of his MMA career against Trey Waters in April 2023.
Quinlan is set to return to the octagon ring after almost a year with a prelims fight with promotional newcomer Danny Barlow. The welterweight has been rated as a prime prospect after his impressive performance in the Contender Series.
Ethnicity of Josh Quinlan
Josh Quinlan originally hails from Kauai, Hawaii, but has an American nationality. The welterweight has entered the UFC and wants to be the next pillar in the promotion that promotes the Hawaiian spirit, which is known for its warrior mentality.
The 31-year-old has been inspired by other Hawaiian greats like Max Holloway and B.J. Penn and wants to follow the path paved by these greats. Talking about his background, Quinlan stated: “Coming from the small island of Kaua’i, I’m happy to be a good example of just putting your head down and grinding at something you love.”
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There are no clear details about the religion of Quinlan. However, it is safe to assume that the welterweight is a Catholic Christian, as it is the biggest religion in Hawaii. The American national is active on Instagram but likes to keep the focus on his MMA career.
Josh Quinlan’s MMA career
Josh Quinlan entered Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021 with an impressive record of a five-fight win streak. He defeated the likes of Joe Boerschig, Dallas Jennings, and others with three knockouts and two submissions. The streak continued in the Contender series when ‘Bushido’ knocked out Logan Urban in the first round to win his ticket to the UFC.
Unfortunately, the win was later turned into a no-contest following a failed drug test. He later debuted in the UFC with a win against Jason Witt at UFC Fight Night in August 2022. Quinlan returned to the octagon ring with a bout against Trey Waters in April 2023 but fell short in his second showing in the UFC. The welterweight current has an MMA record of 6-1-0 as he makes his first appearance on a numbered UFC card.
Other big MMA fighters from Hawaii
Josh Quinlan joins a small list of fighters in MMA who hail from Hawaii. B.J. Penn is the first name that comes to mind. The former UFC Lightweight and Welterweight Championship is known for his ‘taking on all comers’ approach and is a certified legend in the UFC.
Max Holloway is another figure who has pushed Hawaii and its culture in the UFC. The featherweight is known for his 13-fight winning streak in the UFC. He defeated notable fighters like Charles Oliveira, Brian Ortega, and Jeremy Stephens during this run.
Max Halloway is having a whole ass conversation during a war what a superstar https://t.co/6rJCZenphH
— Cam (@camfromthe216) January 16, 2021
Other fighters, such as Ray Cooper III in the PFL (Professional Fighters League), Travis Browne, and Brad Tavares in the UFC, have also carried the Hawaiian flag in the MMA scene. Josh Quinlan can become the next big name on this list in the coming years.
Josh ‘Bushido’ Quinlan has a chance to prove his potential against Danny Barlow. UFC 298 will take place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, United States, on February 18, 2024. The event is headlined by Alexandre Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria.
FAQs
Where is Josh Quinlan from?
Josh Quinlan is from Kauai, Hawaii, but has an American nationality.