This is by far the most important fight in Josh Barnett’s history coming into it with a losing battle from Nogueira. If Josh is unable to get this win against Sergei there is a great chance all respect for him as a fighter and any chance to get back in the mma scene. People are questioning Josh since he was caught testing positive for drugs that helped him in his fights. I just think Barnet has so much more motivation then Sergei Kharitonov has although he is a seasoned fighter. Everyone knows Kharitonov is a better striker but I’m not sold on his defensive wrestling to stay off the mat. My final prediction for this fight will be  wi

Kharitonov is a better striker than Barnett, and Barnett has struggled at times with good strikers. But I don’t think Kharitonov has good enough defensive wrestling to stay off his back in this fight, and on the ground I see Barnett as having a significant advantage. I like Barnett to win this fight from the top and will win it in a decision.