Biography(references)Burkman was born in Salt Lake City, Utah he attended Cottonwood High School. As a member of the wrestling team, he finished second place in the state championships in the 171-pound division. Burkman played two seasons of college football before he began his career in mixed martial arts. His sophomore season was spectacular: he rushed for 1,439 yards and 13 touchdowns for the Rebels, earning JUCO All-American honors. His team won the Dixie Rotary Bowl; for his performance, Burkman earned a scholarship offer from the University of Utah.
Fighter Trivia(references)Burkman dated current UFC ring girl, Arianny Celeste. Burkman married Brandy Lyn Winfield, 2010 International Yoga Champion, on December 1, 2011. His older brother Jered was a star baseball player alongside Chris Shelton at both Cottonwood High School and Salt Lake Community College.
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