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.
| 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 | |
Mixed martial arts career
editBarnett 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
editBarnett boxed professionally between 2015 and 2019. Throughout his career, he amassed a record of 6-2.[2]
Bare-knuckle boxing career
editIn 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
editBarnett 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
edit- 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
edit| 7 matches | 3 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 3 |
Bare knuckle record
edit| 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
edit- ^ 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
edit- Boxing record for Reggie Barnett Jr. from BoxRec (registration required)
- Professional MMA record for Reggie Barnett Jr. from Sherdog
