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Reggie Barnett Jr.

Reggie Barnett Jr.

American bare-knuckle boxer, boxer and mixed martial artist

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.

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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

Mixed martial arts record

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

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 9 wins 3 losses
By knockout 3 1
By decision 6 2
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References

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    Eric Kowal. "Bare Knuckle FC 5 results". mymmanews.com.
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    "Chesapeake fighter Reggie Barnett Jr. loses bare knuckle title bout". The Virginian-Pilot. June 24, 2019.
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    "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". mmajunkie.com. 16 February 2020.
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    "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". MMA Junkie. 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
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    Scott Christ (11 September 2020). "BKFC 12 results: Thiago Alves edges Julian Lane, Hector Lombard bombs Kendall Grove". badlefthook.com.
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    Andrew Harbaugh (August 20, 2021). "BKFC 20 Results". mmasucka.com.
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    BKFC (July 25, 2022). "BKFC FIGHT NIGHT TAMPA 2 RESULTS - REGGIE BARNETT JR. WINS INTERIM BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE". mixedmartialarts.com.
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    "Johnny Bedford Out, Antony Retic to face Jarod Grant for Interim Bantamweight Strap". My MMA News. 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
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    Mike Heck (February 17, 2023). "Britain Hart vs. Jenny Savage 2 strawweight title fight set for BKFC 39". mmafighting.com.
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    Mercado, Eddie (March 25, 2023). "Bareknuckle or MMA? Barnett Jr. survives illegal throw, Wright hit with spinning back kick at BKFC 39". Bloody Elbow.
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    "BKFC 52: Best photos from South Carolina". MMA Junkie. October 20, 2023.
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