Josh Barnett vs. Oli Thompson Set For GCW/Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport: London
A new match with Josh Barnett is set for Bloodsport: London.
On Monday, September 22, Josh Barnett took to social media to make a big announcement, revealing that he’ll face Oli Thompson at the upcoming Bloodsport event in London on Sunday, September 28.
After over 15 years in the world of mixed martial arts, this will Thompson’s first time competing at wrestling event. Thompson is coming off a TKO loss to Junior Karanta back in June.
The power of two massive heavyweights meeting toe to toe threatens to crack the foundation of Camden Town.
One a former World's Strongest Man competitor and MMA fighter.
The other, the youngest UFC Heavyweight champion of all time and a Catch Wrestler trained by Billy Robinsonโฆ pic.twitter.com/A18OOvX8UY
— ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (@JoshLBarnett) September 22, 2025
Barnett will look to bounce back from his loss to Gabe Kidd at Bloodsport XIII in April. Before that match, Barnett was on a five match winning streak in Bloodsport.
Fans can check out the updated card for Bloodsport: London below.
GCW/Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport London (9/28)
- Josh Barnett vs. Oli Thompson
- Heddi Karaoui vs. Kev Lloyd
- Ryan Davies vs. James Pharrell
- Lou Nixon vs. Chris Bungard
- Anthony Ogogo in action
- Mark Trew in action
- Brett Semtex in action
- Chris Ridgeway in action
Fightful will have coverage of Bloodsport: London after it airs on Saturday, September 28.
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