- George Chung
- Dec 28, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 2, 2024
Best known to MMA fans as the “Warmaster,” Josh Barnett is the youngest UFC heavyweight champion in the history of the league.
He is a celebrated veteran of mixed martial arts and has fought in such leagues as Pride Dream, Strikeforce and Bellator and has had a successful pro wrestling career in the New Japan Pro Wrestling and TNA Wrestling.
Today he continues to challenge himself with his Bloodsport promotion as well as competing in submission grappling and BJJ. Once dubbed the “baby faced assassin” he continues to thrill audiences both in and outside of the ring.
Black Belt’s Tony Parrish talks with Josh about finding your path, the early days of UFC, wrestling in Japan, his teachers, and his current projects.
Highlights
7:17-10:01
From a passion to play football to a journey to find martial arts and from traditional karate training to becoming the UFC’s youngest heavyweight champion.
11:51-13:46
How his old school blood and guts karate training under Jim Harrison, helped pave the way for him to be a champion.
22:42-25:27
He talks about the difference between Catch Wrestling and BJJ
41:11- 42:03
Josh Barnet shares his secret pre-fight playlist of music for inspired violence.
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