Best fights of Josh Barnett
Over 20 years as a professional, Josh Barnett has compiled a 35-8 (29) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Josh Barnett submits Yuki Kondo
On August 31, 2003 Josh Barnett fought Yuki Kondo for the vacant Pancrase Openweight heavyweight title. Barnett was 25 years old with a record of 14-1, and Kondo was 28 with a record of 38-12-5. Barnett was on a 4-fight winning streak. Barnett submitted Yuki Kondo via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Josh Barnett KOs Randy Couture
On March 22, 2002 Josh Barnett fought Randy Couture for the UFC heavyweight title. Barnett was 24 years old with a record of 12-1, and Couture was 38 with a record of 10-3. Both Barnett and Couture were on a 2-fight winning streak. Barnett stopped Randy Couture via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Josh Barnett KOs Bobby Hoffman in their 2nd fight
On November 2, 2001 Josh Barnett faced Bobby Hoffman in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Barnett was 23 years old with a record of 11-1, and Hoffman was 35 with a record of 28-4-1. Barnett was coming off a win and Hoffman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Barnett stopped Bobby Hoffman via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Josh Barnett submits Semmy Schilt
On June 29, 2001 Josh Barnett faced Semmy Schilt in a heavyweight bout. Barnett was 23 years old with a record of 10-1, and Schilt was 27 with a record of 19-9-1. Barnett was coming off a loss, while Schilt was coming off a win. Barnett submitted Semmy Schilt via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Josh Barnett submits Semmy Schilt in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2003 Josh Barnett defended his Pancrase Openweight heavyweight title against Semmy Schilt. It was their second meeting. Barnett was 26 years old with a record of 16-1, and Schilt was 30 with a record of 22-12-1. Barnett was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Schilt was on a 2-fight losing streak. Barnett submitted Semmy Schilt via armbar in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Josh Barnett KOs Gilbert Yvel
On January 24, 2009 Josh Barnett faced Gilbert Yvel in a light heavyweight bout. Barnett was 31 years old with a record of 26-5, and Yvel was 32 with a record of 35-12-1. Barnett was on a 3-fight winning streak and Yvel was on a 7-fight winning streak. Barnett stopped Gilbert Yvel via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Josh Barnett submits Sergei Kharitonov
On September 10, 2011 Josh Barnett faced Sergei Kharitonov in a heavyweight bout. Barnett was 33 years old with a record of 30-5, and Kharitonov was 31 with a record of 19-5. Barnett was on a 7-fight winning streak and Kharitonov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barnett submitted Sergei Kharitonov via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
8. Josh Barnett defeats Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
On September 10, 2006 Josh Barnett faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Barnett was 28 years old with a record of 21-3, and Nogueira was 30 with a record of 28-3-1. Barnett was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nogueira was on a 4-fight winning streak. Barnett won via split decision.
9. Josh Barnett KOs Frank Mir
On August 31, 2013 Josh Barnett faced Frank Mir in a heavyweight bout. Barnett was 35 years old with a record of 32-6, and Mir was 34 with a record of 16-7. Barnett was coming off a win, while Mir was on a 2-fight losing streak. Barnett stopped Frank Mir via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Josh Barnett defeats Bobby Hoffman
On September 7, 1999 Josh Barnett fought Bobby Hoffman for the vacant SuperBrawl 13 Tournament heavyweight title. Barnett was 21 years old with a record of 7-0, and Hoffman was 32 with a record of 10-1. Barnett was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Hoffman was on a 9-fight winning streak. Barnett won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.