Chris Barnett facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chris Barnett
Barnett in 2017
Born	Christopher James Barnett (1986-06-14) June 14, 1986 (age 38) Zaragoza, Spain
Other names	Beastboy Huggy Bear
Residence	Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	264 lb (120 kg; 18 st 12 lb)
Division	Heavyweight (present) Super Heavyweight
Reach	75 in (191 cm)
Style	Taekwondo Wrestling Judo
Fighting out of	Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Team	Barnett Taekwondo Academy
Rank	3rd dan black belt in Taekwondo
Years active	2009–present
Professional boxing record
Total	6
Wins	2
By knockout	1
Losses	4
By knockout	1
Mixed martial arts record
Total	32
Wins	23
By knockout	18
By decision	5
Losses	9
By knockout	4
By submission	1
By decision	4

Christopher James Barnett (born June 14, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Barnett was born in Zaragoza, Spain, where his father was stationed as a United States Air Force captain. Around the age of four, the family returned to the United States and after bouncing around they settled in Georgia. Both of his parents are black belts in Taekwondo, and he started training the martial art around the age of five. Barnett went to Campbellsville University and University of South Florida and graduated with a bachelor's degree. At Campbellsville, Barnett competed in Wrestling on a scholarship and began training in Judo. Barnett received an invitation to try out mixed martial arts after showing his moves in a dance battle, and started training immediately.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his professional career in 2009, Barnett fought primarily in Xtreme Fighting Championships and started 5–0 with four knockouts. He also fought in other notable Asian organizations, such as Rizin Fighting Federation, Road Fighting Championship, and Inoki Genome Federation.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After 12 years, Barnett finally got a call from the UFC to replace Askar Mozharov on short notice against Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night 188 on May 22, 2021. He lost the bout by submission in the second round.

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In his next fight, Barnett fought Gian Villante in Villante's retirement fight at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021, in Madison Square Garden. He won the fight by technical knockout in the second round via spinning wheel kick and punches. The win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus award.

Barnett next faced promotional newcomer Martin Buday at UFC Fight Night 206 on April 16, 2022. Barnett lost the fight via technical unanimous decision after being rendered unable to continue due to an unintentional elbow to the back of the head in the third round.

Barnett most recently faced Jake Collier on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279. At the weigh-ins, Barnett weighed in at 267.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the non-title heavyweight limit. Barnett was fined 20% of his purse, which went to his opponent Collier. Barnett suffered a knockdown and heavy ground and pound in the first, however he rallied and won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Barnett was scheduled to face Chase Sherman on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287. However, Barnett pulled out due to undisclosed reasons in early April and was replaced by Karl Williams.

Barnett was scheduled to face Mohammed Usman on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53. However, Barnett withdrew due to unknown reasons and was replaced by Mick Parkin.

Barnett was scheduled to face Waldo Cortes-Acosta on October 12, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 244. However, Cortes-Acosta withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by Junior Tafa. Subsequently, Barnett withdrew after being unable to travel due to Hurricane Milton and was replaced by UFC newcomer Sean Sharaf.

Replacing an injured Justin Tafa, Barnett is scheduled to face Kennedy Nzechukwu on October 26, 2024 at UFC 308. Barnett lost the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Personal life

Barnett's wife died in May 2022 after a battle with encephalitis. Barnett and his late wife have a daughter and a son.

Championships and accomplishments

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Performance of the Night (one time) vs. Gian Villante
• Island Fights
  • IF Super Heavyweight Championship (one time)
    • One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record

Submission grappling record

1 Matches, 0 Wins, 1 Losses, 0 Draws
Result	Rec.	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Division	Location
Loss	0–1	Yoel Romero	Submission (Kimura)	Dean Toole Promotions	June 15, 2019	Openweight	Pensacola, Florida

Professional boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
6	Win	2–4	Demarcus Kemp	UD	4, 3:00	Aug 13, 2016	Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
5	Loss	1–4	Kenny Lacy	UD	4	June 1, 2012	A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
4	Loss	1–3	Trevor Bryan	KO	2 (4), 2:04	February 10, 2012	Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida, U.S.
3	Loss	1–2	Pedro Julio Rodriguez	UD	4	November 11, 2011	A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
2	Loss	1–1	Nathaniel James	UD	4	November 4, 2011	Ritz Theatre, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Michael Greeson	KO	2 (4), 2:12	Aug 12, 2011	DoubleTree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.

See also

In Spanish: Chris Barnett para niños

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists