Josh Barnett fights former champions against Frank Mir at UFC 164

Fight marks Barnett's return to the organization where he was champion in 2002

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30/05/2013 | 18:27

J. Barnett rejected a proposal to return to the UFC. Photo: Esther Lin/Strikeforce

J. Barnett faces F. Mir at UFC 164. Photo: Esther Lin/Strikeforce

Heavyweight Josh Barnett already has an opponent defined for his return to the UFC. The former champion of the category faces the former owner of the belt Frank mir. The fight will be on the main card of UFC 164, an event that takes place on August 31, at the Bradley Center, in Milwaukee, in the United States.

Josh Barnett, 35 years old, won the Ultimate belt in 2002, in edition 36, by beating Randy Couture by technical knockout. But he ended up losing the title after being caught doing anti-doping.

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Yes, Frank mir he also got a taste of having the UFC title in his hands. The 34-year-old American was champion in 2004 and held the interim belt in 2008. He even had the opportunity to regain the title in 2012, but ended up being knocked out by the Brazilian junior gypsy at UFC 146, in May 2012.