External links
- Boxing record for Reggie Barnett Jr. from BoxRec (registration required)
- Professional MMA record for Reggie Barnett Jr. from Sherdog
| 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.
Barnett started his professional MMA career in 2015 and competed until 2017. Throughout his career, he compiled a 3-4 professional record. [1]
Barnett boxed professionally between 2015 and 2019. Throughout his career, he amassed a record of 6-2. [2]
In his BKFC debut, Barnett faced Travis Thompson at the inaugural Bare Knuckle FC BKFC 1 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. 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]
Barnett faced Jarod Grant for the BKFC interim bantamweight title on July 23, 2022, at BKFC Fight Night 10. 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]
| 7 matches | 3 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 3 |
| 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: Grant vs. Barnett | 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 6 | 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 |
