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Josh Barnett vs. Oli Thompson Set For Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport: London

September 22, 2025 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
Josh Barnett Oli Thompson Bloodsport: London Image Credit: GCW

Josh Barnett will battle Oli Thompson at his Bloodsport: London show this weekend. Barnett posted to Twitter on Monday morning to announce that he would battle Thompson at the show, which takes place on September 20th in London.

Barnett wrote:

“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 Robinson and Karl Gotch.

Oli Thompson vs Josh Barnett for Bloodsport – London!

Get your tickets to see this event the only way – LIVE!”

The updated card for the show is:

* Josh Barnett vs. Oli Thompson
* Heddi Karaoui vs. Kev Lloyd
* Ryan Davies vs. James Pharrell
* Lou Nixon vs. Chris Bungard
* Anthony Ogogo vs. TBA
* Mark Trew vs. TBA
* Brett Semtex vs. TBA
* Chris Ridgeway vs. TBA