Josh Barnett

  1. Jason 'Mayhem' Miller and the Most Deserved Cuts in UFC History

    Following his unanimous decision loss to C.B. Dollaway at UFC 146 this past weekend, Jason "Mayhem" Miller was cut from the promotion due to some " crazy sh*t backstage ...

    Matthew Roth Written by Matthew Roth about 5 days ago 24,918 reads 73 comments

  2. UFC 146 Results: Frank Mir and 6 Potential Fights for Him After UFC 146

    UFC 146 was a definitive setback for the former two-time heavyweight champion Frank Mir as he was soundly defeated by Junior dos Santos in his quest for a third championship...

    Kevin Hess Written by Kevin Hess about 7 days ago 3,945 reads 7 comments

  3. UFC 146, Dos Santos vs. Mir: Daniel Cormier, Josh Barnett Cast Shadows

    Daniel Cormier and Josh Barnett’s epic Strikeforce championship battle last Saturday night not only precedes Junior Dos Santos and Frank Mir ’s own UFC 146 title ...

    Karlo Silverio III Sevilla Written by Karlo Silverio III Sevilla about 9 days ago 594 reads 0 comments

  4. UFC Taking On Drug Tests Won't Help Dana White Save Fighters From Themselves

    It's fair to say that drug abuse has ruined some of the Zuffa 's biggest fights in the last few years. Alistair Overeem was pulled from UFC 146 due to elevated levels of testosterone, resulting in a drastically reshuffled heavyweight fight card...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 11 days ago 560 reads 0 comments

  5. Strikeforce Results: 5 Fights We'd Love to See Josh Barnett in Next

    Josh "The Warmaster" Barnett gave it his all last night, but it just wasn't enough. Rising star Daniel Cormier came away as the Strikeforce Grand Prix tournament winner...

    Matt Juul Written by Matt Juul about 13 days ago 1,076 reads 3 comments

  6. Strikeforce Results: Why the UFC Needs to Sign Barnett, Cormier and Melendez

    Josh Barnett , Daniel Cormier and Gilbert Melendez served their time in Strikeforce, and now, the time has come for the UFC to give these MMA stars an opportunity to compete on a more fitting stage...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 13 days ago 1,499 reads 11 comments

  7. Strikeforce Barnett vs. Cormier Results: Heavyweight Division Now in Limbo

    Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, without a doubt, delivered a thrilling culmination to the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix last night when they fought in its final match at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif...

    Karlo Silverio III Sevilla Written by Karlo Silverio III Sevilla about 13 days ago 496 reads 0 comments

  8. Strikeforce Results: Daniel Cormier Has a Chance at Being UFC Heavyweight Champ

    Daniel Cormier 's expeditious climb up the heavyweight ranks has been the stuff of legend. Less than a year ago, Cormier was a relative unknown stepping up to fight Jeff Monson...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 13 days ago 1,060 reads 3 comments

  9. Strikeforce Grand Prix Barnett vs. Cormier Results: Questions Facing Strikeforce

    The Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix has come to a close and Daniel Cormier has been crowned champion of the tournament. Also on the card, Gilbert Melendez defeated Josh Thomson to retain his lightweight title...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 14 days ago 4,688 reads 10 comments

  10. Strikeforce Grand Prix Results: What We Learned from Barnett vs. Cormier

    On Saturday night, Josh Barnett faced off against Daniel Cormier in the final round of the Strikeforce Heavyweight World Grand Prix, and Cormier showed he is a top heavyweight with a unanimous decision victory over Barnett at the end of five rounds...

    Tim McTiernan Written by Tim McTiernan about 14 days ago 4,156 reads 10 comments

  11. Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix: Why Josh Barnett Will Wreck Daniel Cormier

    They're actually going to do this. After replacements and upsets and injuries and scheduling problems and repeated assertions that the latest date would not work because hair simply ...

    Scott Harris Written by Scott Harris about 14 days ago 1,937 reads 41 comments

  12. Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Why Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier Moves Me

    Sometimes, a fight just speaks to you. It comes out of the mind of UFC matchmakers Joe Silva and Sean Shelby and implants itself immediately in your heart. It can happen in any art form—music, movies, you name it...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 14 days ago 1,954 reads 17 comments

  13. MMA: Can Strikeforce Survive as an Independent League Without the Heavyweights?

    Strikeforce's Heavyweight Grand Prix Saturday is also a grand finale for the heavyweight division. Though there may be one more fight left in the league for the participants in ...

    Rich Bergeron Written by Rich Bergeron about 15 days ago 333 reads 2 comments

  14. Strikeforce: Should Dana White Let Josh Barnett Back into the UFC?

    Strikeforce Heavyweight Josh Barnett has not lost a fight since 2006. He has a career record of 31-5 with 19 of those wins coming by submission...

    Joe Chacon Written by Joe Chacon about 15 days ago 1,100 reads 3 comments

  15. Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier Info and Predictions for the Main Card

    The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix was set to be the jumping off point for the promotion to compete with the UFC...

    Matthew Roth Written by Matthew Roth about 15 days ago 8,988 reads 6 comments

  16. Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier Bleacher Report MMA Staff Predictions

    The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix finally comes to its conclusion Saturday night when Strikeforce hosts its 40th annual event...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 15 days ago 3,861 reads 13 comments

  17. Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier Main Card Power Rankings

    It's hard to believe that, after 16 months of waiting, speculating and hand-wringing, the Strikeforce world heavyweight grand prix is actually going to come to an end...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 15 days ago 2,260 reads 6 comments

  18. Strikeforce: Which Fighter Has the Most to Lose?

    Saturday night, Strikeforce brings us some big matchups. On the docket is the finals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix, a bout with the lightweight championship hanging in the balance, as well as intriguing battles in the light-heavyweight division...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 16 days ago 756 reads 3 comments

  19. Strikeforce: The Josh Barnett/Daniel Cormier Winner Deserves a UFC Title Shot

    It has been 15 months since the Strikeforce World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament kicked off, bringing back memories of the old Pride tournaments of nearly a decade ago...

    Rob Tatum Written by Rob Tatum about 17 days ago 3,254 reads 36 comments

  20. Strikeforce Grand Prix: Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier Discuss Upcoming Finals

    When Strikeforce announced their World Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament, the promotion had high hopes that they would crown a champion by the end of 2011...

    Trent Reinsmith Written by Trent Reinsmith about 21 days ago 2,837 reads 6 comments

  21. Daniel Cormier: The UFC Guys Don't Tell Us, "You Guys Are Terrible!"

    Daniel Cormier is—and I know this is the greatest cliché—human. Some fans’ unwarranted critical opinions on a fighter’s worth, his and others, must get to him...

    Karlo Silverio III Sevilla Written by Karlo Silverio III Sevilla about 22 days ago 845 reads 0 comments

  22. The Historic MMA and Pro Wrestling Connection: Josh Barnett Drops Knowledge

    Earlier this week, professional mixed martial artist "King" Mo Lawal signed contracts allowing him to both compete in Bellator and wrestle for TNA. Many proclaimed this to be something new, a revolutionary pairing of two diverse sporting traditions...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 22 days ago 7,444 reads 46 comments

  23. What Options Does the UFC Have for Alistair Overeem When He Returns?

    The Nevada State Athletic Commission denied Alistair Overeem's license on April 24 due to elevated testosterone levels. This was well documented. UFC President Dana White has spoken to the media recently about how Overeem lied to his face...

    Nathan McCarter Written by Nathan McCarter about 29 days ago 3,504 reads 15 comments