Josh is back . His gas tank is full . He is training MMA seriously . Two weeks in big bear . He took out Alexs E and Hunt in the GP . You can tell in his interviews he is having a good time .
Josh is going to win the GP . Then rip Fedors arm off .
Barnett can beat Fedor. He is not a favourite odds wise but he has the best chance IMO cause he's well rounded like Fedor. Probably better subs, and not as good in striking and throws. Both have deep gas tanks. Josh is bigger. Styles make fights, and Josh is well suited for the Champ.
The one thing Josh does better than Nog is takedowns. He has a chance to beat Fedor, but it's a very, very small one. If he can get a takedown and maintain top position he might grind out a decision. Possible, but highly unlikely.
I think the thing about Josh that gives him a good chance against Fedor is that he is an intellegent fighter DURING the fight. Fedor is such a juggernaut that guys spend all their time dealing with what he is doing rather than executing a plan. Josh might be the guy to get a step ahead, but damn, fighting Fedor is like shaking up a can of whoop ass and opening it in your own face.
Cro Cop has the striking power to have a chance against anyone, except maybe Hunt. But again it's a small one. I think Josh is better suited to Fedor style wise than Mirko just based on grappling ability.