Reggie Barnett Jr.
| Reggie Barnett Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 4, 1986 Chesapeake, Virginia |
| Other names | Educated Hands |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 134 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Flyweight Bantamweight Lightweight (MMA) Super featherweight (boxing) Bantamweight (Bare-knuckle boxing) |
| Fighting out of | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Years active | 2018–present (bare-knuckle boxing) 2015–2017 (MMA) 2015–2019 (boxing) |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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
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
Barnett boxed professionally between 2015 and 2019. Throughout his career, he amassed a record of 6-2.[2]
Bare-knuckle boxing career
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
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
- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
- BKFC Bantamweight World Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense
- Interim BKFC Bantamweight World Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense
- BKFC Bantamweight World Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 7 matches | 3 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 3 |
Bare knuckle record
| 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
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Reginald Barnett Jr". Sherdog. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ "BoxRec: Reggie Barnett Jr". boxrec.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Anton Tabuena (June 3, 2018). "Bare Knuckle FC results: UFC vets Rodriguez, Rawlings and Beltran pick up wins". bloodyelbow.com.
- ^ Marc Raimondi (25 August 2018). "Bare Knuckle FC 2 results: Bec Rawlings wins split decision over Britain Hart, retains title". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Eric Kowal. "Bare Knuckle FC 5 results". mymmanews.com.
- ^ Dave Doyle (April 7, 2019). "Bare Knuckle FC 5 results: Artem Lobov wins thrilling brawl over Jason Knight". MMA Junkie.com.
- ^ "Chesapeake fighter Reggie Barnett Jr. loses bare knuckle title bout". The Virginian-Pilot. June 24, 2019.
- ^ "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". mmajunkie.com. 16 February 2020.
- ^ "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". MMA Junkie. 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ Scott Christ (11 September 2020). "BKFC 12 results: Thiago Alves edges Julian Lane, Hector Lombard bombs Kendall Grove". badlefthook.com.
- ^ Matt Quiggins (September 11, 2020). "BKFC 12 RESULTS: ALVES EKES PAST LANE, LOMBARD CRUSHES GROVE". combatpress.com.
- ^ "DeMarcus Corley set for bare knuckle boxing debut at age 46, wants to show he's still a threat". 19 March 2021.
- ^ Andrew Harbaugh (August 20, 2021). "BKFC 20 Results". mmasucka.com.
- ^ BKFC (July 25, 2022). "BKFC FIGHT NIGHT TAMPA 2 RESULTS - REGGIE BARNETT JR. WINS INTERIM BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE". mixedmartialarts.com.
- ^ "Johnny Bedford Out, Antony Retic to face Jarod Grant for Interim Bantamweight Strap". My MMA News. 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ Mike Heck (February 17, 2023). "Britain Hart vs. Jenny Savage 2 strawweight title fight set for BKFC 39". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Mercado, Eddie (March 25, 2023). "Bareknuckle or MMA? Barnett Jr. survives illegal throw, Wright hit with spinning back kick at BKFC 39". Bloody Elbow.
- ^ Kuhl, Dan (October 20, 2023). "BKFC 52 RESULTS: RICHARDSON STOPS BARNETT, EARNS TITLE". Combat Press.
- ^ "BKFC 52: Best photos from South Carolina". MMA Junkie. October 20, 2023.
External links
- Boxing record for Reggie Barnett Jr. from BoxRec (registration required)
- Professional MMA record for Reggie Barnett Jr. from Sherdog
