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Josh Barnett

Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, former UFC Heavyweight Champion, and renowned catch wrestler with a career spanning multiple top international promotions including UFC, PRIDE, Strikeforce, and Bellator MMA.

About

Josh Barnett is an American professional mixed martial artist and catch wrestler known for his technical grappling skills and striking ability.
He has competed at the highest levels of MMA globally, notably as the UFC Heavyweight Champion and PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Champion.
Barnett's career is marked by longevity and success across multiple fighting organizations, where he has demonstrated expertise in both catch wrestling and submission grappling.
Apart from fighting, he is respected as a coach and mentor in combat sports, contributing to the revival and education of catch wrestling techniques worldwide.

Areas of Expertise

MMA fighter catch wrestler

Recent Podcasts

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Josh Barnett: Philosophy of Violence, Power, and the Martial Arts | Lex Fridman #165

Topic: Philosophy and Martial Arts

02:11:56235,0236,0184 years ago
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