Fighter details| Name | Josh Barnett (Men) |
| Nickname | The Warmaster |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Nov 10, 1977 (48 years old) |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioJosh Barnett – General Profile
Josh “The Warmaster” Barnett is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who competed in the UFC’s heavyweight division. He became the youngest-ever UFC Heavyweight Champion, and his lengthy career spans multiple major organisations, making him one of MMA’s most enduring figures.
MMA Career
Barnett began his pro MMA journey in 1997 and entered the UFC in 2000. He captured the UFC Heavyweight title in 2002 after defeating Randy Couture, and later competed in PRIDE, Strikeforce and other top promotions. His career includes numerous high-level wins, submission titles in grappling and years of competition at the elite level.
Fighting Style
Barnett is a catch wrestling stalwart and submission specialist, with 19 professional submission wins. He mixes powerful striking with elite grappling, using takedowns, top control and submission transitions to dominate opponents. His heavy hands and mix of skills made him a tough matchup in the heavyweight division.
Fights
15
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 34.88% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Josh Emmett | 19-7 |
| Bolaji Oki The Zulu Warrior | 10-4 |
| Ion Cutelaba The Hulk | 20-11 |
| Drew Dober | 29-15 |
| Reinier de Ridder The Dutch Knight | 21-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Indalecio Tat Romero Mean Bean | 30-6 |
| Matt Jaggers Jagger Bomb | 21-8 |
| Nuri Shakir The Shark | 19-22 |
| Almanbet Zhanybekov | 18-12 |
| Miguel Cooley | 16-22 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| B.J. Penn The Prodigy | 16-14 |
| Virna Jandiroba Carcara | 22-4 |
| Joanderson Brito Tubarao | 18-5 |
| Jacobe Smith Cobe | 12-0 |
| Fabricio Werdum Vai Cavalo | 24-10 |
| Jacob Volkmann Christmas | 19-7 |
| Carlos Leal Miranda The Lion | 23-7 |
| Amanda Nunes Lioness | 23-5 |
| Jose Aldo Junior | 32-10 |
| Semmy Schilt Hightower | 26-14 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem The Demolition Man | 47-19 |
| Alexander Volkov Drago | 39-11 |
| Ben Rothwell | 39-14 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |
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