GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIV 8/2/2025
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Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Location: White Eagle Hall, Jersey City, New Jersey
Preview
GCW returns with the fourteenth installment of Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport, a unique blend of professional wrestling and MMA-style shoot fighting. Known for its no-rope, knockout-or-submission-only format, Bloodsport XIV brings hard-hitting realism and raw intensity to the squared circle. Under the watchful eye of Josh Barnett, this event showcases top-tier fighters and pro wrestlers in a stripped-down, high-stakes environment. Fans can expect a night of gritty, physical contests where striking, grappling, and technique are everything—and where one mistake can end a match instantly.
Match Card
- Josh Barnett vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
- Tom Lawlor vs. Timothy Thatcher
- Erik Hammer vs. Calvin Tankman
- Marina Shafir vs. Killer Kelly
- JR Kratos vs. Bad Dude Tito
- Matt Makowski vs. Kevin Ku
- Yoya vs. Mike Bailey
- Zeda Zhang vs. Janai Kai
- Masha Slamovich vs. Allysin Kay
Conclusion
Bloodsport XIV lived up to its brutal and technical legacy, delivering a card filled with stiff strikes, submission struggles, and realistic hybrid wrestling. Josh Barnett vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. was a standout main event, mixing power and grappling in a tightly contested brawl. Tom Lawlor and Thatcher’s match brought pure grappling intensity, while Marina Shafir and Killer Kelly showcased the strength of women in combat sports. GCW once again proved that Bloodsport is the proving ground for legit fighters in pro wrestling.