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Barnett on UFC-Strikeforce Deal: ‘I Just Want to be Part of That’ (3/14/2011 4:44:18 AM)
When Josh Barnett saw news of the impending marriage of the UFC and its closest competitor Saturday morning, the first thing he did was glance at his calendar.
Strikeforce welcomes fans to meet Barnett, Diaz, Shamrock, Thomson, others (3/3/2011 9:05:00 PM)
While Strikeforce's "Feijao vs. Henderson" event is the crown jewel of the promotion's weekend plans, the California-based organization has a full array of plans on tap for fight fans. In conjunction with this weekend's Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, Strikeforce has a number of meet and greets, demonstrations and seminars scheduled at the Columbus Convention Center. Included in the lineup are Strikeforce stars Josh Barnett, Nick Diaz, Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva, Frank Shamrock and Josh Thomson, among others.
Josh Barnett’s Strikeforce Debut Possible for Georgia, Texas, or Tennessee (1/29/2011 2:03:24 PM)
Josh Barnett is one of the critical factors in determining where the next leg of Strikeforce's grand prix heavyweight tournament takes place. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently stated that while Barnett's licensing issues in California have yet to be resolved, several states were willing to allow Barnett to fight provided he pass a drug test.
Likely Locations For Josh Barnett Strikeforce Debut Include Georgia, Texas, & Tennessee (1/29/2011 2:03:24 PM)
Josh Barnett is one of the critical factors in determining where the next leg of Strikeforce's grand prix heavyweight tournament takes place. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently stated that while Barnett's licensing issues in California have yet to be resolved, several states were willing to allow Barnett to fight provided he pass a drug test.
Likely Locations For Josh Barnett Strikeforce Fight Include “Georgia, Texas, Tennessee” (1/29/2011 2:03:24 PM)
Josh Barnett is one of the critical factors in determining where the next leg of Strikeforce's grand prix heavyweight tournament takes place. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently stated that while Barnett's licensing issues in California have yet to be resolved, several states were willing to allow Barnett to fight provided he pass a drug test.
Strikeforce's Josh Barnett skipping CSAC hearing, commission will rule anyway (1/12/2011 2:15:00 PM)
It appears for now that Josh Barnett will not go before the California State Athletic Commission prior his appearance in Strikeforce's upcoming heavyweight grand prix. Barnett missed a Jan. 10 deadline to address a fight-license application he filed with CSAC two months after signing a contract with the California-based promotion. CSAC officials will move forward anyway during a Feb. 4 meeting in Los Angeles and make a ruling on the application, CSAC Executive Director George Dodd on Tuesday told MMAjunkie.com.
Barnett: UFC champ Velasquez is good, but Strikeforce tourney winner better (1/11/2011 3:55:00 PM)
Everyone and his brother has weighed in on who's the world's best MMA heavyweight, and given Strikeforce's upcoming and star-studded heavyweight grand prix, the debate won't stop anytime soon. Josh Barnett, an entrant in the tourney, understandably thinks the world's No. 1 heavyweight will be the Strikeforce grand-prix winner. But that's no shot at UFC champ Cain Velasquez, Barnett recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Scott Coker, Josh Barnett, Brett Rogers, Andrei Arlovski (1/10/2011 3:35:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today previews the upcoming Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix with company CEO Scott Coker and MMAjunkie.com staff reporter Steven Marrocco. Additionally, tournament fighters Josh Barnett, Brett Rogers and Andrei Arlovski all join the show to discuss their respective bouts. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Barnett’s Relicensing Still a Question Mark (1/4/2011 11:10:18 PM)
When Josh Barnett was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission in July 2009 for allegedly testing positive for an anabolic steroid prior to his ill-fated bout with Fedor Emelianenko, it triggered a one-year nationwide revocation of his license to fight.
Strikeforce tourney takes shape with Overeem vs. Werdum, Barnett vs. Rogers (1/4/2011 6:10:00 PM)
Strikeforce today is expected to announce the quarterfinals of a planned eight-man tournament, and its remaining matchups have filled out. In addition to previously announced matchups of Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Silva and Andrei Arlovski vs. Sergei Kharitonov, a third bracket featuring Strikeforce champ Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum is on tap, and a fourth targets Josh Barnett vs. Brett Rogers. It is unknown whether the quarterfinal will put Overeem's belt on the line. The new matchups are expected to take place in March, though a date and venue have not yet been set, sources said.
Josh Barnett's re-licensing hearing likely for Feb. 4 in Los Angeles (12/3/2010 12:55:00 PM)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Heavyweight mixed martial artist Josh Barnett showed up to a California State Athletic Commission meeting on Thursday with the intention of easing any concerns about licensing him to fight. However, CSAC officials wanted him to prove that he is a changed man. After the two sides quickly realized they had different goals, Barnett is now likely to present his case for re-licensure on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles.
Chael Sonnen's drug suspension reduced to six months; Josh Barnett rescheduled (12/3/2010 1:40:00 AM)
The California State Athletic Commission today approve a reduction of UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen's UFC 117 drug suspension from a year to six months. His $2,500 fine, which also accompanied his failed drug test, remains unchanged. During the same hearing, Strikeforce heavyweight Josh Barnett's request to be re-licensed in California was delayed once again.
Barnett’s Attempt to Secure License Delayed (12/2/2010 10:59:49 PM)
The long-running saga of Josh Barnett’s suspended license in California was not resolved Thursday, as an apparent disconnect between the heavyweight and the state’s athletic commission left both parties unable to proceed with what was supposed to be an application for re-licensing the veteran heavyweight.
Barnett Talks Strikeforce Vs Ufc Heavyweights (10/1/2010 10:52:43 PM)
Josh Barnett talks about his addition to the growing Strikeforce heavyweight roster, and how it stacks up to the fighters currently competing in the UFC...
Ufc Pres On Sonnen, Steroids & Barnett (Video) (9/24/2010 12:22:51 AM)
UFC president Dana White rails on Chael Sonnen, athletic commissions, steroids, and former UFC heavyweight champ Josh Barnett...
Ufc Pres On Sonnnen, Steroids & Barnett (Video) (9/23/2010 9:53:26 PM)
UFC president Dana White rails on Chael Sonnen, athletic commissions, steroids, and former UFC heavyweight champ Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett Says Fight With Fedor Will Happen (9/21/2010 3:52:56 PM)
Josh Barnett says a fight with Fedor Emelianenko will eventually happen, and it will be just as amazing as it would have been a year ago...
Barnett Says Fight With Fedor Fight Will Happen (9/21/2010 8:22:50 AM)
Josh Barnett says a fight with Fedor Emelianenko will eventually happen, and it will be just as amazing as it would have been a year ago...
Week-in-Review: Strikeforce Inks Barnett, Daley (9/19/2010 1:59:46 AM)
Strikeforce signed two of the most established and ornery free agents on the market in heavyweight Josh Barnett and welterweight Paul Daley.
Josh Barnett Explains Why He Chose Strikeforce (9/18/2010 6:22:49 AM)
Josh Barnett explains why he chose to fight for Strikeforce, how he doesn't currently have a deal with Dream, and his plans for a fight on CBS...
Strikeforce signee Josh Barnett on new deal, expectations, relationship with fans (9/16/2010 6:30:00 PM)
After all Josh Barnett has been through, it's hard for him to get excited about something that hasn't happened yet. And that's exactly how he characterizes his new multi-fight contract with Strikeforce, which was finalized this past weekend. As he recently told MMAjunkie.com's Steven Marrocco in an exclusive interview, at best, the contract is a good opportunity he hopes to fulfill. At worst, it's just a piece of paper.
Josh Barnett Signs With Strikeforce (9/13/2010 1:57:21 PM)
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett has signed a multi-fight contract with Strikeforce, as announced by the promotion on Monday...
Strikeforce inks heavyweight notable Josh Barnett (9/13/2010 1:30:00 PM)
Former UFC champion and longtime top-10 heavyweight Josh Barnett has inked a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce, officials today announced. Terms of the deal and a debut date were not disclosed. The 32-year-old fighter enters the organization with an overall 26-5 mark and a current six-fight win streak that includes victories over the likes of Jeff Monson, Pedro Rizzo, Gilbert Yvel and Geronimo dos Santos.
Mma Heavyweight Superstar Josh Barnett Signs With Strikeforce (9/13/2010 5:40:40 AM)
NEW YORK (Sept. 13, 2010) – Two-time champion and top world-ranked heavyweight superstar Josh "The Babyfaced Assassin" Barnett has signed a multi-fight agreement to compete for world championship Mixed Martial...
Josh Barnett Signs With Strikeforce (9/13/2010 3:19:58 AM)
Former UFC heavyweight champ and PRIDE veteran Josh Barnett has signed a multi-fight deal to compete for Strikeforce. He joins arguably Strikeforce's most-stacked division, which also includes champ Alistair Overeem, Fedor Emelianenko, Fabricio Werdum, and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva.
Strikeforce Signs Barnett (9/13/2010 12:19:39 AM)
Strikeforce on Monday added considerable strength to its heavyweight pool, as the San Jose, Calif.-based promotion announced the acquisition of former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett. Terms of the multi-fight deal were not disclosed