Strikeforce And UFC Heavies: Hypothetical Odds For Barnett Vs. The Field

Here is our run down of odds for all hypothetical big-time match-ups for Josh Barnett, should he win the Heavyweight Grand Prix.

**Note: If you are Dana White, multiply Barnett's opponent's odds by two in all circumstances where the opponent is signed by the UFC.

***This is our prediction for discussion purposes only. We are not encouraging you to gamble, especially if you are historically a "mush."

Vs. Cain Velasquez

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 24: UFC fighter Cain Velasquez (top) battles with UFC fighter Ben Rothwell (bottom) during their Heavyweight bout at UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun at Staples Center on October 24, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Ko

Velasquez -160 vs. Barnett +120

The UFC champ would be the favorite in this one.

Vs. Fabricio Werdum

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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 21: Andrei Arlovski of USA and Fabricio Werdum of Brazil in action during a Heavyweight bout of the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Manchester Evening News Arena on April 21, 2007 in Manchester, England (Photo by G

Werdum +110 vs. Barnett -130

The submission magician, Werdum is dangerous on the ground.

Vs. Fedor Emelianenko

Vs. Fedor

Fedor -110 vs. Barnett -110

This is assuming that Fedor doesn't hang up his gloves.

Prior to a terrible showing vs. Big Foot, this line would have looked more like -150 / +120 in Fedor's favor.

Vs. Lesnar

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LAS VEGAS - JULY 11: Brock Lesnar holds down Frank Mir during their heavyweight title bout during UFC 100 on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lesnar defeated Mir by a second round knockout. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Lesnar EVEN  vs. Barnett -120

A fascinating matchup, with the edge in size to Brock and the ground skills to Josh. Can Lesnar bully him?

Vs. Junior Dos Santos

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DALLAS - SEPTEMBER 19: UFC fighter Junior Dos Santos (R) battles UFC fighter Mirko Cro Cop (L) during their Heavyweight bout at UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort at the American Airlines Center on September 19, 2009 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/

Dos Santos -110 vs. Barnett -110

We think JDS is underrated and this would be a must-see for all MMA fans.

Vs. Alistair Overeem

Vs. "The Reem"

Overeem +120 vs. Barnett -150

Demolition man is overrated and is inexplicably the favorite vs. Werdum

Vs. Carwin

Vs. Carwin

Carwin  +160 vs. Barnett -200

Shane has the KO chance, but is outclassed on the mat in this bout.

Vs. Mir

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NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 26: UFC fighter Frank Mir (L) faces off against UFC fighter Shane Carwin (R) for their Interim Championship Heavyweight fight at UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy Weigh-In on March 26, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Get

Mir +250 vs. Barnett -300

Mir takes way too much punishment and is sliding in the heavyweight rankings.

Vs. Minotauro

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PORTLAND, OR - AUGUST 28: UFC heavyweight fighter Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira weighs in at the UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Weigh-In at the Rose Garden Arena on August 28, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)

Nogueira +175 vs. Barnett -210

These two were dead even years ago and could have fought for two hours to a draw, but the mileage on Nogueira has added up...meaning Barnett should have an easy decision in this one.

Vs. Antonio Silva

Vs. Big Foot

Silva +225 vs. Barnett -275

Silva made a big statement vs. Fedor, but his weight advantage is less significant in this hypothetical matchup. Anything can happen with the big guys, but Barnett's skill are in a different league.

Have we left out a top 10 fighter in your opinion? Think our line is way off in any particular matchup? Let us hear about it.

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