GCW Bloodsport is a

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event held by the American promotion

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(GCW). This event consists of a unique ruleset compared to a traditional pro wrestling event, in that every match must end in either a knockout or submission. The traditional

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is replaced by a ring canvas with no ropes or turnbuckles. This event features

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matches in a style that mimics the early days of MMA and

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. It is common for Bloodsport competitors to have some knowledge in other combat sports and/or MMA, as well as professional wrestling, as these one on one matches often appear stiff and have a feel of a classic Shoot-style wrestling fights.

Dates and venues

Events

Matt Riddle's Bloodsport

Matt Riddle's Bloodsport took place on April 5, 2018 at Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center in

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Josh Barnett's Bloodsport

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport took place on April 4, 2019 at

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Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 3 took place on October 11, 2020 at the Marion Country Fairgrounds Coliseum in

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. The event was held as part of the Collective 2020 weekend. It was originally scheduled to be held on April 2, 2020 at The Cuban Club in

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, but was postponed due to the

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. The event included an inaugural Bloodsport Women's Tournament, which was the first

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to ever be held at a Bloodsport event. The trophy was awarded to Lindsay Snow. Bloodsport Women's Tournament

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 4 took place on February 13, 2021 at Electric Pony Studios in

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Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 5

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 5 took place on February 20, 2021 at Electric Pony Studios in

, only a week removed from Bloodsport 4.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 6

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 6 took place on April 8, 2021 at The Cuban Club in

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Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 7

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 7 took place on October 22, 2021 in

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8 took place on March 31, 2022 in

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References

External links

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