Josh Barnett losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Josh Barnett has compiled a 35-8 (29) record, including six title fights. He has eight losses against six different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
8. Josh Barnett loses to Ben Rothwell via KO
On January 30, 2016 Josh Barnett faced Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight bout. Barnett was 38 years old with a record of 34-7, and Rothwell was 34 with a record of 35-9. Barnett was coming off a win and Rothwell was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rothwell submitted Barnett via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
7. Josh Barnett loses to Travis Browne via KO
On December 28, 2013 Josh Barnett faced Travis Browne in a heavyweight bout. Barnett was 36 years old with a record of 33-6, and Browne was 31 with a record of 15-1-1. Both Barnett and Browne were on a 2-fight winning streak. Browne stopped Barnett via KO in the 1st round.
6. Josh Barnett loses to Daniel Cormier via unanimous decision
On May 19, 2012 Josh Barnett fought Daniel Cormier for the vacant Strikeforce Grand Prix Tournament heavyweight title. Barnett was 34 years old with a record of 31-5, and Cormier was 33 with a record of 9-0. Barnett was on a 8-fight winning streak and Cormier was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Barnett lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Cormier.
5. Josh Barnett loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2006 Josh Barnett faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Barnett was 29 years old with a record of 23-4, and Nogueira was 30 with a record of 28-4-1. Barnett was coming off a win, while Nogueira was coming off a loss. Barnett lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nogueira.
4. Josh Barnett loses to Mirko Filipović in their 3rd fight via KO
On September 10, 2006 Josh Barnett faced Mirko Filipović in a heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Barnett was 28 years old with a record of 22-3, and Filipović was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barnett was on a 4-fight winning streak. Filipović stopped Barnett via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Josh Barnett loses to Mirko Filipović in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 23, 2005 Josh Barnett faced Mirko Filipović in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Barnett was 27 years old with a record of 18-2, and Filipović was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barnett was coming off a loss. Barnett lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Filipović.
2. Josh Barnett loses to Mirko Filipović via KO in 46 seconds
On October 31, 2004 Josh Barnett faced Mirko Filipović in a heavyweight bout. Barnett was 26 years old with a record of 18-1, and Filipović was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barnett was on a 8-fight winning streak. Filipović stopped Barnett via TKO in the 1st round.
1. Josh Barnett loses to Pedro Rizzo via KO
On February 23, 2001 Josh Barnett faced Pedro Rizzo in a heavyweight bout. Barnett was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Rizzo was 26 with a record of 10-1. Barnett was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Rizzo was coming off a win. Rizzo stopped Barnett via KO in the 2nd round.