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Josh Barnett vs. Daniel Cormier

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Main Event | Tournament Championship | 265 lbs

This bout was rumored for this event but never officially scheduled.

mmaweekly.com "The Warmaster" Josh Barnett
mmaweekly.com Daniel "DC" Cormier

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Josh Barnett Daniel Cormier

"The Warmaster" "DC"

31-5-0   Record   9-0-0
-150 | Slight Favorite   Betting Odds   +125 | Slight Underdog
United States   Nationality   United States
Seattle, Washington   Fighting out of   San Jose, California
CSW   Gym   American Kickboxing Academy
34   Age at Fight   32
261.0 lbs (118.4 kgs)   Latest Weight   247.0 lbs (112.0 kgs)
6'3" (191cm)   Height   5'11" (181cm)
78.0" (198cm)   Reach   71.0" (180cm)
  • Bout Billing: Strikeforce Main Event
  • Weight: Heavyweight | 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: N/A
  • Tournament: Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament
  • Tournament Round: Finals

Barnett vs. Cormier Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 135  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Cormier
39%
Barnett
61%

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Barnett vs. Cormier Fighter Tweets

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If fighters from this bout were talking on Twitter before or after the fight, this is where you can find it. Below are all the Tweets we've recorded near the date of the bout.

Your relaxer has made you crazy. RT @KarynBryant I need a rematch! Let's make it happen on @MMAheat, 'cuz I almost smoked yer ass last time.
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I'm ready for the end of days. RT @JohnJ77777 Are you all ready for the 19'th???
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About to go try out my new ball. http://t.co/GH4C9wkh
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No Sleep till - The Bronx http://t.co/LT5EAueF
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2nd training session of the day. Savate with coach Nic at PKG. Now where's @savage135 hiding?
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Exploring the tragedy that is videogame humor...all the way to a horrible painkiller addiction @Seanbabydotcom http://t.co/diOj2fn2
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New JB shirts from @indiemerch are now in. WARMASTER - and endorsed by Bolt Thrower themselves. Get one here http://t.co/2huWS5TB
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Yeah. You, me, Tahmoh and a plate of beef. RT @originaltrucco Hey man! You got a fight coming up soon, yeah?
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Guys say hi to Michael Trucco at @originaltrucco. He's new to this Twitter thing. A hello and a link to your fav metal song will suffice.
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I know I have training partners but @cainmma and I 1 week apart. Training camp WOW!. #AKA we are gonna own may.@akajav will have us ready DC
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I've added more tracks to " So You Think You're hip, Hipster?" on #Spotify http://t.co/AO8F4hyi Subscribe and stay in the jam.
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Added more brutal tracks to JB's: Metal Foundry on #Spotify http://t.co/MSP7g9GY Check 'em out and subscribe!
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I always knew you had horns. RT @xlucisuicidex: Goaty evil goodness http://t.co/jb1U0Fih
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Time to crush in the gym...DECIMATE THE WEAK! http://t.co/o0EpRrBx @windsofplague
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Nice to see the guys in @windsofplague last night. Fantastic dudes who make bad ass music. #metal
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So I keep hearing that MMA has a large female fan base. That said....WHERE MY LAIDIES AT?
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Or else! RT @savage135 Tickets for my fight at @BammaUSA march 16th are available at @PKGLA training center. Get them before it's sold out!
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May 19th josh barnett and I are gonna finish this tournament. I am so excited. More excited to hear coker say... http://t.co/HFd82mD0
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It's a slaughter here! Original bacos! http://t.co/wusuKB8p
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Caesared Brussel sprouts http://t.co/5QWDUL0T
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Now time to eat and eat well - Baco Mercat http://t.co/GWIgZx3O
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I'm licensed to fight in California again. Thank you to the commission and all responsible for their time.
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Yes!!!!!! @JoshLBarnett got licence We are fighting in Cali. San Jose I need u guys to come out in huge numbers. We can and will do this. DC
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For @simonelegno I'm watching the Dylan Dog movie. Mamma mia It looks like a made for TV movie!
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Human RT @bitterwidder @JoshLBarnett Which Death album is your favorite?
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How about those ladies last night? Incredible fights @MieshaTate @RondaRousey @AlexisDavisMMA @MMASarah. Fights of the night.
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You what a man is? I'm a MAN. Because I have a brain, a dick, and a heart and I know to use them all. #jbphilosophizing
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You'd know. RT @scottiemc2 @JoshLBarnett stop Jew clawing in the back .
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I'm just lookin for some tush? RT @willyjbeatty @JoshLBarnett you know what ZZ Top says!
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Just the look I was going for. RT @Sgwaayaans @JoshLBarnett first off, u look like a future pedophile in that pic..lol
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Woo! RT @TheBeardedOne7 @JoshLBarnett you'll be the Ric Flair of tonights event. stylin' and profilin'
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Over dressed for Strikeforce? http://t.co/bXwLr10C
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can't be that epic w/out your boy! RT @alekspaun: +25 in la, having a crispy beer in the sun with my boy Tahmoh. Epic Sat!
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"Anger rideth with the one that knows no fear/Who's eyes like fire - who's hearts like ice."
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A dog (wolf?) just like me...doesn't GIVE A F%$! - http://t.co/BHbdRZbb
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@UrijahFaber hands off faber. @alliseeisgold is ours. He's too tall to be team alpha male lol. U took @LancePalmer. Can we have 1 ;)
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Due Amicci in Downtown Columbus. Good food. Good atmosphere.
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Saltimbocca...I <3 U http://t.co/5X0JFKgs
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Beef carpaccio http://t.co/sTMcSWjH
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Stick that in your brush and paint it! RT @mariestipancik @JoshLBarnett Uh oh...
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Could use a partner in crime her in Oh-hi-o...maybe this Basil Hayden will accommodate. http://t.co/VaqTqyvA
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Not at the Arnold's? This is what you're missing...http://twitpic.com/8rlgvl
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As little as possible RT @mariestipancik Yeah do you? What about prissy Canadians? “@SamuelScript: do you only hang out with models?”
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Candy bars got nothin' on me! RT @vanessa_hanson: @chrissy_blair @joshlbarnett lol! Hard shell with a gooey ooey inside ;)
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You can't stop me and You Can't Stop Steel! Midnight - http://t.co/yEGRTzAq
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Folks, chat up and encourage my new buddies @vanessa_hanson and @chrissy_blair. They're fun and would love to meet new fans.
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Who know's? But it'll be metal. RT @th3Phenomenal01 @JoshLBarnett you coming out with a walkout-tee for your next fight?
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It's how I roll...if i can catch them in a picture anyhow. RT @SamuelScript @JoshLBarnett do you only hang out with models?
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My bad on messing up @chrissy_blair's Twitter handle. She's not happy with me. http://t.co/CcUtczfv
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@DustinPoirier where r u
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Yes. I'm playing guidance counselor. RT @cageheavymetal @JoshLBarnett these girls look 16 are you watching the fights at a high school? Ha!
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Watching the fights w/a feminine point of view. @vanessa_hanson @chissy_blair http://t.co/JhlZVWOF
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Should've told me it was you! RT @JGroomsMMA My knee on face ability just went +5. @JoshLBarnett http://t.co/vuvkfQZt
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It begins @dc_mma @gilbertmelendez http://t.co/sfBrcdt9
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Follow @alliseeisgold now hurry guys. Please
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This just happened: Guy "You an actor?" Me - "No." Guy - "A hitman or something?" Me - "Sometimes." Guy - "Alright. Cool. I never saw you"
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Cabron, your wish is granted.RT @GilbertMelendez @JoshLBarnett lol yes I requested you
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That's really handy when you need to feed the meter. RT @MariacJackson #itstimeyourealize the only person who can make change is you!!!
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Hard day today. Back at it tomorrow a.m. Just saw @alliseeisgold. Hadn't seen this guy in a while. Follow the champ. DC
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So, a Walmart then? RT @michaelvampire I Live in a horror movie....
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Wow. Seuss invented the word Nerd. RT @dictionarycom Dr. Seuss invented this word, too? Prepare to say "wow" & retweet: http://t.co/ENU1Zqjd
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The clap hardly kills RT @ErikApple Im just sick with a high fever. I doubt ill die
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Underground dinner/underground fights. You gotta brawl and the winners get to eat, losers clean dishes. Hmm? @dimsumpup @wolvesmouth
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Sound like a win to me.RT @john_pangilinan @JoshLBarnett thanks homey. Maybe @atrak will do a death metal set @SutraOC @TheSocialGroup
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To me, the ring is freedom from the bullshit of the modern world. Just my will & my fists to live as I see fit. Just one obstacle to crush.
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Get on it! RT @john_pangilinan A-Trak Ticket Giveaway @john_pangilinan http://t.co/0mGz4jLp
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Kakoii RT @simonelegno @tokidoki TKDK store front in Milan http://t.co/gOyXefkX
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@GilbertMelendez @Strikeforce I'm doing a signing? I guess I know now LOL
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"@loperwrestling: @dc_mma That is awesome! How did it go with our boy Tervel?"not good for ol DC lol. Great workout tho
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Just finished wrestling with @ohiortc team. @rockholdMMA Dlagnev, @Ibelievenadream, @BunchTheGreat. I got smashed. Felt Great! Want more. DC
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Yep RT @yojfletch: If i did a dancing squirrel video would yall watch it?
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Guy at gym today in head to toe spandex, gloves, aviators saying "do, do, do" as he lifted. And me w/out a camera. #howtheytraininhollywood
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And give him a Flair chop WOO! RT @ShaneHelmsCom Come see me @MattHardyBrand this Sat March 3rd in NC!! http://t.co/VmmAlftr
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So awesome! RT @MetalBlade Bolt Thrower announces the lineup for Bolt Fest in London - http://t.co/QjqnB61b http://t.co/GD0Us0JT
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Dream for some, nightmare for others. RT @MMAspy @MMAWeeklycom a dream fight of HWs @cainmma vs @JoshLBarnett
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Heading to Columbus with @rockholdmma. Gonna be some good fights. See u guys Friday afternoon at the convention center. DC
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RIP Davy Jones. Loved the Monkees.
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Somme good 'ol Seattle rock, The Gits - Another Shot of Whiskey http://t.co/zaKMr9s3
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I did. I first learned catch wrestling from Matt Hume RT @eatindeadpeople: did u wrestle in high school? Where did u learn catch wrestling?
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"@givemesomezombi: @dc_mma Are you signing while you're there? big fan" yes I think we are signing before weigh ins Fri.
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@THEREALPUNK tomorrow
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Not yet but as an uber-nerd myself I feel a kinship w/him. Crazy funny. RT @LuckyBestWash did you see their video with @pattonoswalt ?
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Listening to this cd by the Ettes...rocking good stuff. Thanks @sonicboomnation for the suggestion.
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@MieshaTate @MaxxAnderson2 @Nicdali @Qosbaszler @jagatt We're friends?
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Awesome training . Really looking forward to the Arnold. @strikeforce women's title fight. And @THEREALPUNK CBUS here I come DC
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Metal is the most indie, DIY music there is. Horns up \m/
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"@ERowlands22: We're ready!!!! @TommyRowlands http://t.co/YxE8H4Wy" SWEEEEEEEEEEET!
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Short and uninteresting...like his penis.RT @CrooklynMMA Check out our interview with @Ryanloco right here! http://t.co/8mojoGtH
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This just happened: "Blah, blah, High West 21yo rye." Customers "Blah, blah, blah" Me "Gimme that. Let's fuckin drink it not talk about it"
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Looking for great music and knowledgable staff? Sonic Boom in Ballard. Great selection of LPs too. http://t.co/NA0B7Dkr
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@MarloesCoenen Omae wa mo shinde iru
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@MarloesCoenen Not entirely but better at blackjack
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@MarloesCoenen No need. But that was a fun time.
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@MarloesCoenen Wisecracking Jerk is it...Namen naiyo Marloes!
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@MarloesCoenen I will. It's a tad more difficult than "Hoooooore" though. Or however you say it.
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BTW, the secret to amazing Mac n Cheese is to bake it at the end. #realtalk
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@MarloesCoenen Don't be afraid of your shadow too now. Of course the bakery lady hates your shadow as well...
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Get a Razzie or die trying. RT @shomanart 50 Cent stars in about 1/4 of the online Netflix movies.
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Mac n Cheese learned its place. http://t.co/dMxkAsts
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When they have it. Period. RT @ThatScarlislE when are u going to.win the grand prix I feel we have been.waiting forever for the finals
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@MieshaTate And you're sane? Ha!
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I'd say "Free Vagina" is my favorite word but that's two words. RT @CMPunk @JoshLBarnett defenestration is my favorite word.
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Fuck this Mac n Cheese. Bout to make it my bitch...http://twitpic.com/8pavi8
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You're just now catching on? Fuckin-A right I am. RT @Sterling_Zo @JoshLBarnett GODDAMNIT YOURE COOL!
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We will do that. Cheap booze. RT @Zackattack666 @JoshLBarnett Seattle ruined me! Fun stuff!
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I can dig that. Skol! RT @Bizzarogabe @JoshLBarnett @CMPunk Zombies are over, it is time for Vikings to have their moment in the sun.
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Randy, @MieshaTate, Pulver, Ben Henderson, Maurice Smith, and yours truly. Plus guys like Monson, Radach, Hallman, DJ, @GineleMarquez, Hume
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Especially Astro-Zombies RT @CMPunk @JoshLBarnett who doesn't like zombies?
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Just found out Ben Henderson is from Fed Way/Tacoma. What a trip. How many MMA champs from WA does that now make? 6 at least. Wow.
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You're in luck, hipsters love zombies. RT @CMPunk I'm a total zombie right now. Can't wait for Portland media day tomorrow!!!! SUPER DUPER!
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No, that was your underwear. RT @savage135 @JoshLBarnett haha I thought there was something fishy
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Gotta train the liver sometimes too. Sazerac's are good for that. http://t.co/IeU5CrsF
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"Who'd I do this for, hey me or you?"
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Simone cabron. RT @MiguelTorresMMA I chose nothing, I was born and this is who I am.
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What a mofo that is. I rent mine. RT @savage135 To have confidence you have to have success. To have success you must have confidence
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No rematch. RT @MieshaTate What do u guys think should be next, Henderson vs Pettis OR a rematch between Edgar & Henderson??
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I also think Hnderson won hands down. More effective striking, sub attempts, fight control. Edgar didn't establish control w/takedowns
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Nice kick by @showtimepettis last night. Very slick. Gotta nail a guy like @JoeLauzon solid to keep him down, that kids a killer.
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You'll do fine - "Kill him!" RT @RachelNichols1 Dear @JoshLBarnett, Thanks for the lessons. Xxx, Future Fighter.
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YES! Mark Hunt by KO! That's my boy! #thatguyisaraddude #ufc
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Let's go chase budinger.
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Indigestion. RT @hehshallperish Fuck....my heart is a mess. #whatiswrongwithme
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"@ZeusJupiterMMAO:@dc_mma Erica Gantt, a big fan of yours is seriously ill Please send thoughts and prayers Thanks" Eric is in my prayers DC
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Don't drink the water. RT @reconjerry Hey @arielhelwani is going to his 1st Japanese pro wrestling event. Tell him what you know!
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Aliens by a close margin. Two different kinds of movies. RT @ShogunSkilling @JoshLBarnett alien or aliens #whichisbest
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As a 4yo I thought Vancouver was "VanCOUGAR" and thought cougars would be everywhere. I was also apparently an idiot but not far off either.
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Ha! RT @_alkaline_soul_ Metal kittah.... @JoshLBarnett http://t.co/fSVJ6dG9
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Don't you gotta train to get cut? RT @yojfletch @ginelemarquez thanks for gluing my cut shut, and thank sweet baby Jesus for super glue.
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So very generous of you. RT @AlexisDavisMMA @JoshLBarnett well.. maybe just for u I could hook u up
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Really? I love checkin' out chicks. RT @AlexisDavisMMA well there's some great chicks fighting on the next card you should check it out
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Never heard of it. RT @AlexisDavisMMA @JoshLBarnett Lol, there's a little event called Strikeforce next week in Ohio!
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Six feet under with no marker. A slip of the tongue, a slit of the throat. RT @jordanrubright Addicted to Lamb of God. OMERTA!!! You dig em?
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What!? There's fights? Where? RT @AlexisDavisMMA “@JoshLBarnett: @AlexisDavisMMA Training hard?” Always!! You coming out for the fights??
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@AlexisDavisMMA Training hard?
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#speakerphone RT @MariacJackson There is a grease print in the shape of an ear on my #iPhone
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Scallywag! RT @metalvinny thanks for the jostling. You jostle about as tenderly as a British nanny. Holy shit that joke is old!
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Two things you can never lose - What you've discarded and what you never had.
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Mind is long fubar. Least your colon will be clean RT @savage135 Off to some #Raw food at leaf cuisine. Healthy diet keeps a healthy mind.
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Was right before they went on. They ran up to the bar from stage, guitars on. That's metal. http://t.co/bpr5yhsH @trainermaria @rockindee13
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Awesome show by @GoatwhoreNOLA last night. Thank you my friends. Also got a killer interview/hang-out footage after the show. It's GOLD.
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I doubt that. RT @big_buttah @JoshLBarnett Chris brown said you better not step up either LOL
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Goatwhore fuckin shit up http://t.co/O0AFgy9N
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You know it! RT @MissyBxo @JoshLBarnett are you rocking out right now Josh?
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There's a big Mexican in the pit with wrap around sunglasses on and a leather duster. #metalcouture
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Hate Eternal...Rutan is rocking an Abysmal Dawn shirt too! http://t.co/FSu4WrBM
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Goatwhore time! @luckynakazawa http://t.co/ZWvc1vjw
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Tonight Hollywood burns to the ground under the infernal blaze of @goatwhoreNOLA. @taylorramsdell @trainermaria @zackattack666 @MetalBlade
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