An announcement was recently made by NJPW that reveals MMA Superstar and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett is set to make his return to the promotion for the first time in over 17 years in November

It was announced that Barnett will be facing Alex Coughlin at NJPW's Strong Detonation taping on Monday, November 15th in Riverside, California.

DETONATION MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT!

🔥 @AlexCoughlin93 vs @JoshLBarnett

🔥 @GabrielKidd_ vs @TheJonGresham

🔥 @Adrian__Quest & @TheLionelGreen vs @tylerbateman666 & @ItsMisterioso

🔥LA Dojo vs Clearwater & Finlay

Nov 15 in Riverside!

TIX: https://t.co/67L6ViDPw1#njpwstrong pic.twitter.com/uCoYILFIVM

, NJPW of America (@NJPWofAmerica) October 31, 2021