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PART 2 VIDEO - Josh Barnett's Journey with the "Violent Art" Catch Wrestling

Updated: Jan 14

Best known to MMA fans as the “Warmaster,” Josh Barnett is the youngest UFC heavyweight champion in the history of the league. 



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He is a celebrated veteran of mixed martial arts and has fought in such leagues as Pride Dream, Strike Force 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.


In this clip, Josh talks about the difference between catch wrestling and jiu-jitsu and why catch wrestling is the "violent art."

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