Reggie Barnett Jr.

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Reggie Barnett Jr.
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Born (1986-07-04) July 4, 1986 (age 39)
Chesapeake, Virginia
Other namesEducated Hands
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight134 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionFlyweight
Bantamweight
Lightweight (MMA)
Super featherweight (boxing)
Bantamweight (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Fighting out ofVirginia Beach, Virginia
Years active2018–present (bare-knuckle boxing)
2015–2017 (MMA)
2015–2019 (boxing)
Professional boxing record
Total8
Wins6
By knockout2
Losses2
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins3
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision1
Losses4
By submission1
By decision3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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Reginald Barnett Jr. (born July 4, 1986) is an American bare-knuckle boxer, boxer and mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is a former BKFC Bantamweight Champion. As a mixed martial artist, he has competed in the Flyweight, Bantamweight and Lightweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

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Barnett started his professional MMA career in 2015 and competed until 2017. Throughout his career, he compiled a 3-4 professional record.[1]

Professional boxing career

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Barnett boxed professionally between 2015 and 2019. Throughout his career, he amassed a record of 6-2.[2]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

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In his BKFC debut, Barnett faced Travis Thompson at the inaugural Bare Knuckle FC event held on June 2, 2018. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[3]

Barnett faced James Clayton Burns at BKFC 2 on August 25, 2018. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[4]

Barnett entered the BKFC Lightweight tournament and faced Rusty Crowder at BKFC 5 on April 6, 2019. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[5][6]

Heading into the tournament final, Barnett faced Johnny Bedford on June 22, 2019, at BKFC 6. He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[7]

Barnett faced Matt Murphy on February 15, 2020, at BKFC 10: Lombard vs Mundell. He won the bout by second-round technical knockout via punches.[8][9]

Barnett faced Abdiel Velazquez on September 11, 2020, at BKFC 12. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[10][11]

Barnett faced DeMarcus Corley on March 19, 2021, at BKFC 16. He won the fight via retirement after the fourth round.[12]

Barnett faced Johnny Bedford in a rematch for the vacant BKFC Bantamweight Championship at BKFC 20 on August 20, 2021. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[13]

Bantamweight champion

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Barnett faced Jarod Grant for the BKFC interim bantamweight title on July 23, 2022, at BKFC Fight Night: Tampa 2. He won the bout by technical decision to win the interim title.[14]

On December 21, 2022, Bedford announced his retirement from bare-knuckle fighting and other combat sports. Barnett would be promoted to undisputed champion the following month.[15]

In his first title defense, Barnett faced Daniel Alvarez at BKFC 39 on March 24, 2023.[16] He won the bout by doctor stoppage in the third round.[17]

Barnett faced Keith Richardson for the BKFC Bantamweight Championship at BKFC 52 on October 20, 2023. He lost the fight via second-round technical knockout.[18][19]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
7 matches 3 wins 4 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 1 1
By decision 1 3

Bare knuckle record

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Professional record breakdown
12 matches 9 wins 3 losses
By knockout 3 1
By decision 6 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–3 Keith Richardson TKO (punches) BKFC 52 October 20, 2023 2 0:58 Columbia, South Carolina, United States Lost the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Daniel Alvarez TKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 39 March 24, 2023 3 2:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States Defended the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Geane Herrera Decision (unanimous) BKFC 32 November 5, 2022 5 2:00 Orlando, Florida, United States Defended the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship. Later promoted to undisputed champion.
Win 7–2 Jarod Grant Technical Decision (accidental eye poke) BKFC Fight Night: Tampa 2 July 23, 2022 4 2:00 Tampa, Florida, United States For the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 6–2 Johnny Bedford Decision (unanimous) BKFC 20 August 20, 2021 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 6–1 DeMarcus Corley TKO (retirement) BKFC 16 March 19, 2021 4 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 5–1 Abdiel Velazquez Decision (unanimous) BKFC 12 September 11, 2020 5 2:00 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win 4–1 Matt Murphy TKO (punches) BKFC 10 February 15, 2020 2 1:46 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss 3–1 Johnny Bedford Decision (unanimous) BKFC 56 June 22, 2019 5 2:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 3–0 Rusty Crowder Decision (unanimous) BKFC 5 April 6, 2019 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 2–0 James Clayton Burns Decision (unanimous) BKFC 2 August 25, 2018 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 1–0 Travis Thompson Decision (unanimous) BKFC 1 June 2, 2018 5 2:00 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

References

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