Josh Barnett

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Josh Barnett
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Josh Barnett attending Amie Nicole's "Fit to Rock" DVD Release Party, Hollywood, California on May 21, 2010
Born (1977-11-10) November 10, 1977 (age 35)
Seattle, Washington, United States
Other names The Warmaster, Baby-Faced Assassin (former)
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 249 lb (113 kg; 17 st 11 lb)
Division Heavyweight (265 lb)
Reach 78 in (198 cm)
Style Catch Wrestling
Fighting out of Fullerton, California, U.S.
Team CSW
Trainer Erik Paulson
Rank      Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Erik Paulson
Years active 1997–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 38
Wins 32
By knockout 8
By submission 19
By decision 4
By disqualification 1
Losses 6
By knockout 2
By submission 1
By decision 3
Website http://www.joshbarnett.tv/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: September 14, 2011 (2011-09-14)
Josh Barnett
Medal record
Competitor for United States
Men's Grappling
IBJJF World No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold 2009 Long Beach 97.449+ kg (Black)

Joshua Lawrence Barnett (born November 10, 1977) is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who currently competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion. He has also won the King of Pancrase Openweight Championship and was a finalist in the Pride 2006 Openweight Grand Prix and the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Championship. As of December 2012, Barnett is ranked the #9 heavyweight fighter in the world by Sherdog.

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Mixed martial arts career [edit]

Professional wrestling [edit]

After having his UFC HW title stripped due to testing positive for 3 banned substances, Josh Barnett began his overseas career as a professional wrestler in the New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) organization, where he wrestled numerous matches in 2003 and 2004. In his first match, he wrestled champion Yuji Nagata for that promotions version of the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. Although unsuccessful in that match,[1] Barnett formed a tag team with Perry Saturn and was undefeated in the following NJPW tour, Fighting Spirit 2003. Barnett wrestled over 50 matches in total for the NJPW promotion.[2]

Since then, Barnett has been wrestling for Antonio Inoki's Inoki Genome Federation wrestling promotion. He debuted with the company in 2007 with a victory over Tadao Yasuda. He racked up victories against Don Frye and Montanha Silva before suffering his first loss against Naoya Ogawa. The same man he beat earlier in the night. Since the loss, he has been on a winning streak beating The Predator, Hitokui Yoshiki, Tank Abbott, Jon Andersen, Fonseca, Atsushi Sawada, Bob Sapp, Ultimate Mask, Tim Sylvia, Montanha Silva, Bobby Lashley and Hideki Suzuki.[3]

Starting in February at IGF Genome 14, IGF began a title tournament to crown a new heavyweight champion and Barnett not only continued his winning streak but he advanced to the semi-finals of the tournament with his victory over Montanha Silva. In July at IGF Genome 16, he defeated Bobby Lashley with a cross armbreaker to advance to the finals of the title tournament. Was scheduled to face Jérôme Le Banner for the IGF Heavyweight Championship in a tournament final scheduled for August 27 at the IGF Super Stars Festival 2011. However, it was announced on August 19 that Barnett had to pull out of the match up and Le Banner was declared the first ever IGF champion on August 22. However, Josh Barnett would get his shot at the IGF Heavyweight Championship on December 2 against the champion, Jerome Le Banner. Barnett would lose the contest by knockout.[3]

On New Year's Eve, Josh Barnett made his return to Japan for the Dream, "Fight for Japan" event. At the event he would face Hideki Suzuki in an IGF Rules match. After a wrestling clinic was put on by both athletes, it was Barnett who won with a brainbuster to seal the victory.[3]

Pancrase and Pride [edit]

Barnett competed in MMA fights in both Pride and Pancrase in Japan. While in Pancrase, he won its open-weight Grand Prix title by defeating Yuki Kondo. Winning this title put him alongside the likes of Ken Shamrock, Frank Shamrock and Bas Rutten as one of the few fighters to be a titleholder in both Pancrase and the UFC.

In his first fight in Pride, at Pride 28 against Croatian Mirko Filipović, he suffered a simultaneous fracture and dislocated shoulder injury that required surgery and over six months of rehab. His first fight back post-injury was a rematch against Mirko "Crocop" Filipović at Pride 30, which he lost by a close and controversial unanimous decision. He came back with a win against Kazuhiro Nakamura at Pride 31.

Barnett later beat Alexander Emelianenko by an americana submission in the second round of the Pride Open Weight Grand Prix at Pride Total Elimination Absolute. He submitted Mark Hunt via kimura in the first round of the Open Weight Grand Prix at Pride Critical Countdown Absolute. Barnett defeated Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by split decision in the semi finals of the Open Weight Grand Prix, however he lost the final match of the Pride Final Conflict Absolute to Filipović on September 10, 2006, submitting after an unintentional finger poke to the eye. In a post-fight interview, Barnett explained the incident: "I opened up my guard and I grabbed his leg to go for a leglock, and in the scramble Mirko put his hand out to post and he caught a finger deep in my right eye. And as soon as it happened I let go of the leg and grabbed my face, and I couldn't see anything at the time and I had no idea where he was and I just didn't want him to punt me in the face with a kick when I can't see and I'm blinded. He said, you know, 'Sorry' and I said to him that he was winning that night and it was an accident. He didn't mean [to do it]".[4] This also marked the third time he was beaten by the MMA legend.

Next, Barnett fought the Polish Judo gold medalist Pawel Nastula at Pride 32, the organization's first show in the USA. To fight again in Nevada, the Nevada State Athletic Commission required that Barnett pass a mandatory drug test. In a surprisingly competitive match, Nastula controlled the first round and most of the second. Barnett reversed Nastula from the bottom and was able to secure a toe-hold submission, which earned him the victory. At a post fight press conference, Barnett complimented Nastula on his performance. Nastula, however, subsequently tested positive for steroids.[5] Barnett then lost a rematch by unanimous decision to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira at Pride Shockwave 2006.

World Victory Road: Sengoku [edit]

After the bout against Nogueira and the acquisition of Pride by the UFC, Barnett did not participate in any MMA events in 2007, except one Pancrase match against Hikaru Sato, which was held under catch wrestling rules on Dec. 22. Barnett did not follow many other Pride veterans to the UFC because he desired to join an organization that included the top heavyweight fighter in the world, Fedor Emelianenko.[6] In 2008, Barnett joined the newly organized MMA promotion, Sengoku, and fought in consecutive main events at Sengoku 1 and Sengoku 2, submitting Hidehiko Yoshida with a heel hook in the third round, and defeating Jeff Monson by unanimous decision. These fights were notable in that Barnett became the first man to submit Yoshida in mixed martial arts competition; and Barnett and Monson are good friends.

Affliction Entertainment [edit]

Since his contract with World Victory Road is not exclusive, Barnett can join other MMA events. Barnett participated in the inaugural MMA event held by Affliction Entertainment, in July 2008. Seven years after his only knockout loss to Pedro Rizzo, he avenged that loss at Affliction: Banned with a knockout of his own in the second round.

In January 2009, Barnett fought Pride veteran Gilbert Yvel at Affliction: Day of Reckoning. Barnett defeated Yvel by a submission resulting from strikes in the third round. His next match-up, scheduled on August 1, 2009 against Fedor Emelianenko at Affliction's 3rd event Affliction: Trilogy, was one of the most anticipated match-up between the then ranked No.1 heavyweight Emelianenko and No.2 heavyweight Barnett.[7] However, the fight was officially pulled 10 days before the fight by the California State Athletic Commission after Barnett tested positive for anabolic steroids for a second time. (A metabolite of Drostanolone)[8] The event and Affliction Entertainment itself was cancelled July 24, 2009 as a result. Barnett requested that they test his "B" sample hoping there was an error in the test. His "B" sample was positive.

Post-Affliction [edit]

Due to the positive drug tests, Barnett has made a re-licensure appeal to the California State Athletic Commission(CSAC). The CSAC has postponed Barnett's appeal three times. The first two postponements happened because Barnett's law firm required additional information from the laboratory that conducted Barnett's tests. Michael J. DiMaggio, Barnett's attorney, was unable to attend the hearing due to travel problems, causing the third extension, which would have taken place at 22 February 2010.[9]

Josh was a no-show at this hearing on February 22, 2010, making this the fourth delay in his appeal, Shannon Hooper, Barnett's manager, told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) on Monday February 22, 2010 that Barnett was in Japan on Sunday February 21, 2010 for a pro wrestling match and will return to the U.S. later today. His reason was he was unaware that his presence was required, but the CSAC said they had notified him of this months before.[10] Barnett more recently signed on with MMA organization Strikeforce.

Dream [edit]

Barnett signed to fight for Dream in 2010, and made his debut on March 22, 2010 at Dream 13 against Mighty Mo. He won the fight via submission in the first round. During the fight, he accidentally kicked Mighty Mo in the groin so immediately after winning the fight, Barnett approached Mighty Mo apologizing for the illegal strike and in return allowed Mighty Mo to knee him in the groin.

Strikeforce [edit]

On September 13, 2010 it was announced that Josh Barnett had signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce.[11]

Barnett faced Brett Rogers on June 18, 2011 at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum in the opening round of a Strikeforce heavyweight tournament. Barnett submitted Rogers with an arm triangle in the second round of the bout.[12]

Barnett defeated Sergei Kharitonov in the semi-final of the tournament headlining Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov on September 10, 2011 at U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He faced fellow finalist Daniel Cormier on May 19, 2012 at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier to determine the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion.[13] Dana White announced if Barnett were to defeat Cormier, he would be allowed back into the UFC, "If he wins the fight, I can't see why he wouldn't come [to the UFC]."[14] Barnett lost the bout via unanimous decision. (50-45, 50-45, 49-46), losing for the first time in over 5 years. He has one bout left on his Strikeforce contract.

On November 29, 2012 it was announced that he will face a promotional newcomer Nandor Guelmino at the final Strikeforce event in January 2013 whom he defeated via Arm Triangle in the first round.

Return to the UFC [edit]

Barnett initially declined to sign with the UFC.[15] However, on May 21, 2013, it was announced that Barnett had returned to the UFC and signed a multi-fight contract with the promotion.[16]

Other features [edit]

Barnett has appeared in the Xbox 360 game Beautiful Katamari as one of the people that can be rolled up. He appears as the rare person "Wrestler" in his signature trunks and Pride FC gloves.

Billy Robinson had contributed immensely in training Josh Barnett. Barnett teaches catch wrestling at Erik Paulson's CSW Training Center in Fullerton, California. He is the primary trainer and manager of female fighter Megumi Fujii and listed on the Abe Ani Combat Club's website as a team wrestling coach and friend.

Barnett competed in the California Classic 2009 BJJ Tournament on November 15, 2009. Barnett lost a decision to ADCC veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Romulo Barral from Gracie Barra in the Black Belt GI Absolute division. On December 19, 2009, Paulson awarded Barnett his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Even though Barnett had never trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu he was given his belt based on competition merit and overall knowledge.[17][18]

Championships and accomplishments [edit]

Mixed martial arts [edit]

Submission grappling [edit]

  • International Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Federation
    • Gracie US Nationals 2010 – 206+ lb / Advanced No-Gi: 1st place[21]

Mixed martial arts record [edit]

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 32–6 Nandor Guelmino Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine 02013-01-12January 12, 2013 1 2:11 Oklahoma, United States
Loss 31–6 Daniel Cormier Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier 02012-05-19May 19, 2012 5 5:00 California, United States Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final.
Win 31–5 Sergei Kharitonov Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov 02011-09-10September 10, 2011 1 4:28 Ohio, United States Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 30–5 Brett Rogers Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum 02011-06-18June 18, 2011 2 1:17 Texas, United States Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 29–5 Geronimo dos Santos TKO (punches) Impact FC 1 02010-07-10July 10, 2010 1 2:35 Queensland, Australia
Win 28–5 Mighty Mo Submission (kimura) Dream 13 02010-03-22March 22, 2010 1 4:41 Kanagawa, Japan
Win 27–5 Gilbert Yvel Submission (punches) Affliction: Day of Reckoning 02009-01-24Jan 24, 2009 3 3:05 California, United States
Win 26–5 Pedro Rizzo KO (punch) Affliction: Banned 02008-07-19Jul 19, 2008 2 1:44 California, United States
Win 25–5 Jeff Monson Decision (unanimous) Sengoku: Second Battle 02008-05-18May 18, 2008 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 24–5 Hidehiko Yoshida Submission (heel hook) Sengoku: First Battle 02008-03-05March 5, 2008 3 3:23 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 23–5 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Decision (unanimous) Pride Shockwave 2006 02006-12-31December 31, 2006 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 23–4 Paweł Nastula Submission (toe hold) Pride 32 02006-10-21October 21, 2006 2 3:04 Nevada, United States
Loss 22–4 Mirko Filipović Submission (punches) Pride Final Conflict Absolute 02006-09-10September 10, 2006 1 5:32 Saitama, Japan 2006 Pride Openweight Grand Prix Final.
Win 22–3 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Decision (split) Pride Final Conflict Absolute 02006-09-10September 10, 2006 2 5:00 Saitama, Japan 2006 Pride Openweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 21–3 Mark Hunt Submission (kimura) Pride Critical Countdown Absolute 02006-07-01July 1, 2006 1 2:02 Saitama, Japan 2006 Pride Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 20–3 Alexander Emelianenko Submission (americana) Pride Total Elimination Absolute 02006-05-05May 5, 2006 2 1:57 Osaka, Japan 2006 Pride Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round.
Win 19–3 Kazuhiro Nakamura Submission (rear-naked choke) Pride 31 02006-02-26February 26, 2006 1 8:10 Saitama, Japan
Loss 18–3 Mirko Filipović Decision (unanimous) Pride 30 02005-10-23October 23, 2005 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Loss 18–2 Mirko Filipović TKO (shoulder injury) Pride 28 02004-10-31October 31, 2004 1 0:46 Saitama, Japan
Win 18–1 Rene Rooze TKO (punches) K-1 MMA: Romanex 02004-05-22May 22, 2004 1 2:15 Saitama, Japan
Win 17–1 Semmy Schilt Submission (armbar) Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2003 02003-12-31December 31, 2003 3 4:48 Hyogo, Japan Defended Pancrase Openweight Championship.
Win 16–1 Yoshiki Takahashi Submission (triangle armbar) NJPW: Ultimate Crush 02003-10-13October 13, 2003 2 2:52 Tokyo, Japan Defended Pancrase Openweight Championship. [22]
Win 15–1 Yuki Kondo Submission (rear-naked choke) Pancrase: 10th Anniversary Show 02003-08-31August 31, 2003 3 3:26 Tokyo, Japan Won Pancrase Openweight Championship.
Win 14–1 Jimmy Ambriz TKO (knee and punches) NJPW: Ultimate Crush 02003-05-02May 2, 2003 1 3:05 Tokyo, Japan
Win 13–1 Randy Couture TKO (punches) UFC 36 02002-03-22March 22, 2002 2 4:35 Nevada, United States Won UFC Heavyweight Championship; Later stripped of title due to testing positive for banned substances.
Win 12–1 Bobby Hoffman TKO (punches) UFC 34 02001-11-02November 2, 2001 2 4:25 Nevada, United States
Win 11–1 Semmy Schilt Submission (armbar) UFC 32 02001-06-29June 29, 2001 1 4:21 New Jersey, United States
Loss 10–1 Pedro Rizzo KO (punch) UFC 30 02001-02-23February 23, 2001 2 4:21 New Jersey, United States
Win 10–0 Gan McGee TKO (punches) UFC 28 02000-11-17November 17, 2000 2 4:34 New Jersey, United States
Win 9–0 Dan Severn Submission (armbar) SuperBrawl 16 02000-02-08February 8, 2000 4 1:21 Hawaii, United States
Win 8–0 Bobby Hoffman Decision (unanimous) SuperBrawl 13 01999-09-07September 7, 1999 3 5:00 Hawaii, United States
Win 7–0 John Marsh Submission (kimura) SuperBrawl 13 01999-09-07September 7, 1999 1 4:23 Hawaii, United States
Win 6–0 Juha Tuhkasaari Submission (armbar) SuperBrawl 13 01999-09-07September 7, 1999 1 3:32 Hawaii, United States
Win 5–0 Trevor Howard Submission (armbar) UFCF 4 01998-09-19September 19, 1998 1 N/A Washington, United States
Win 4–0 Bob Gilstrap Disqualification UFCF 3 01998-03-14March 14, 1998 1 0:42
Win 3–0 Chris Munsen TKO (punches) UFCF 2 01997-09-06September 6, 1997 1 N/A Washington, United States
Win 2–0 Bob Gilstrap Decision (unanimous) UFCF 2 01997-07-07July 7, 1997 1 10:00 Washington, United States
Win 1–0 Chris Charnos Submission (rear-naked choke) UFCF 1 01997-01-11January 11, 1997 1 2:41 Washington, United States

See also [edit]

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References [edit]

  1. ^ "NJPW Wrestling World 2003". Internet Wrestling Database. April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010. 
  2. ^ "Josh Barnett: Profile & Match Listing". Internet Wrestling Database. April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2010. 
  3. ^ a b c "Josh Barnett: IGF Match Listing and Results". Purolove.com. May 12, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2012. 
  4. ^ "PRIDE Open Weight Grand Prix Post Fight Interview Josh Barnett". Google video. January 22, 2011. 
  5. ^ Trembow, Ivan (October 26, 2006). "Vitor and Pawel Nastula Test Positive". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved January 27, 2009. 
  6. ^ Yu, Al (July 16, 2007). "Josh Barnett Playing The Field". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved July 19, 2007. 
  7. ^ "Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings - Heavyweight". Sherdog.com. 2009-06-17. Retrieved 2012-09-15. 
  8. ^ Stupp, Dann (July 22, 2009). "CSAC: Affliction's Josh Barnett tested positive for anabolic steroid, license denied". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved July 22, 2009. 
  9. ^ "Barnett’s CSAC Appeal Postponed a Third Time". 
  10. ^ "Josh Barnett's appeal with CSAC delayed fourth time after fighter no-shows hearing". 
  11. ^ "Strikeforce inks heavyweight notable Josh Barnett". 
  12. ^ "Strikeforce officially announces April's "Diaz vs. Daley," grand prix event for June". mmajunkie.com. March 2, 2011. 
  13. ^ "Strikeforce heavyweight tournament finalists Josh Barnett vs Daniel Cormier staredown pic". MMAmania.com. 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2011-10-30. 
  14. ^ "Dana White Says Heavyweight Josh Barnett Can Return to the UFC". Bleacher Report. 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2012-09-15. 
  15. ^ "Josh Barnett officially declines UFC contract offer". Ariel Helwani. 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2013-02-06. 
  16. ^ John Morgan (May 21, 2013). "USA TODAY: Former UFC champ Barnett returns to promotion with multi-fight deal". mmajunkie.com. 
  17. ^ "Catch Wrestling Lives! Josh Barnett Awarded BJJ Black Belt (PHOTO)". Gogoplata.com.com. 
  18. ^ "Josh Barnett gets BJJ Black Belt - Mixed Martial Arts News". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2012-09-15. 
  19. ^ "Josh Barnett wins world jiu-jitsu 'no-gi' championship". USA: MMA Mania. 2009-11-09. Retrieved 2010-06-04. 
  20. ^ "World Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2009 Results". bjjgrappler. 2009-11-08. Retrieved 2010-06-04. 
  21. ^ "Josh Barnett Wins No-Gi Gold At 2010 Gracie Nationals". World Combat News. 2010-01-26. Retrieved 2010-06-04. 
  22. ^ "Strong Style Spirit". Puroresufan.com. Retrieved 2012-09-15. 

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Achievements
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Randy Couture		 7th UFC Heavyweight Champion
March 22, 2002 – July 26, 2002		 Vacant
Barnett stripped of title
Title next held by
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