Reggie Barnett Jr.

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Reggie Barnett Jr.
Born (1986-07-04) July 4, 1986 (age 37)
Chesapeake, Virginia
Other namesEducated Hands
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight134 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 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

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 matches3 wins4 losses
By knockout10
By submission11
By decision13

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches9 wins3 losses
By knockout31
By decision62
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–3 Keith Richardson TKO (punches) BKFC 52 October 20, 202320:58 Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesLost the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win9–2Daniel AlvarezTKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 39 March 24, 202332:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesDefended the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win8–2Geane HerreraDecision (unanimous) BKFC 32 November 5, 202252:00 Orlando, Florida, United StatesDefended the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship. Later promoted to undisputed champion.
Win7–2Jarod GrantTechnical Decision (accidental eye poke) BKFC Fight Night: Tampa 2 July 23, 202242:00 Tampa, Florida, United StatesFor the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Loss6–2 Johnny Bedford Decision (unanimous) BKFC 20 August 20, 202152:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win6–1 DeMarcus Corley TKO (retirement) BKFC 16 March 19, 202142:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win5–1Abdiel VelazquezDecision (unanimous) BKFC 12 September 11, 202052:00 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win4–1Matt MurphyTKO (punches) BKFC 10 February 15, 202021:46 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss3–1 Johnny Bedford Decision (unanimous) BKFC 56 June 22, 201952:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win3–0Rusty CrowderDecision (unanimous) BKFC 5 April 6, 201952:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win2–0James Clayton BurnsDecision (unanimous) BKFC 2 August 25, 201852:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win1–0Travis ThompsonDecision (unanimous) BKFC 1 June 2, 201852:00 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

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