Tag: Barnett

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. Back when it was announced, MMA nerds—and yes, I include myself in that …

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. Back when it was announced, MMA nerds—and yes, I include myself in that illustrious group—went bonkers over the possibilities the tournament held. After all, there are three things […]

Strikeforce: Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier Head-to-Toe Breakdown

More than 15 months after it began, the arguably disastrous Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix will finally come to an end on Saturday, when Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier square off in the tournament’s final bout. Initially, Cormier was not eve…

More than 15 months after it began, the arguably disastrous Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix will finally come to an end on Saturday, when Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier square off in the tournament’s final bout. Initially, Cormier was not even a participant in the eight-man tournament that began in February 2011, but an Alistair Overeem […]

How Would Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier Do in the UFC?

This Saturday, heavyweights Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier go head-to-head in the final of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix. Once touted as the epitome of the heavyweight division in MMA, the grand prix is now a much diminished competition, espe…

This Saturday, heavyweights Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier go head-to-head in the final of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix. Once touted as the epitome of the heavyweight division in MMA, the grand prix is now a much diminished competition, especially after the Zuffa purchase of Strikeforce last year. That purchase led to the UFC absorption […]

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. Obviously, that never happened, but the end is in sight, as the two finalists, Josh Barnett and …

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. Obviously, that never happened, but the end is in sight, as the two finalists, Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, are set to meet on May 19 at the HP Pavilion […]

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 tr…

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. But as we’ve learned over and over again, there’s nothing new under the sun—or in the ring. […]

Today in the MMA Twitterverse: Josh Barnett, Dana White and More!

I don’t know what I’d do without Twitter. It keeps me in tune with the world of MMA. Who is on the Dolce Diet? What fights does Joe Silva have lined up for us? Who is Dana White yelling at today? Keeping up with Twitter is a daunting task. …

I don’t know what I’d do without Twitter. It keeps me in tune with the world of MMA. Who is on the Dolce Diet? What fights does Joe Silva have lined up for us? Who is Dana White yelling at today? Keeping up with Twitter is a daunting task. It’s easy to miss things—and that’s […]