Reggie Barnett Jr. Explained

Reggie Barnett Jr.
Other Names:Educated Hands
Birth Date:4 July 1986
Birth Place:Chesapeake, Virginia
Nationality:American
Weight:134lb
Weight Class: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)
Box Win:6
Box Kowin:2
Box Loss:2
Mma Kowin:1
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:1
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:3
Sherdog:189139

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 record

|-|Loss|align=center|9–3|Keith Richardson|TKO (punches)|BKFC 52||align=center|2|align=center|0:58|Columbia, South Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–2|Daniel Alvarez|TKO (doctor stoppage)|BKFC 39||align=center|3|align=center|2:00|Norfolk, Virginia, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–2|Geane Herrera|Decision (unanimous) |BKFC 32||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Orlando, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–2|Jarod Grant|Technical Decision (accidental eye poke) |BKFC Fight Night: Tampa 2||align=center|4|align=center|2:00|Tampa, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|6–2|Johnny Bedford|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 20||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–1|DeMarcus Corley|TKO (retirement) |BKFC 16||align=center|4|align=center|2:00|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–1|Abdiel Velazquez|Decision (unanimous) |BKFC 12||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Daytona Beach, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–1|Matt Murphy|TKO (punches)|BKFC 10||align=center|2|align=center|1:46|Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States||-|Loss|align=center|3–1|Johnny Bedford|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 56||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Tampa, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Rusty Crowder|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 5||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|James Clayton Burns|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 2||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Travis Thompson|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 1||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States||-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reginald Barnett Jr.. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. January 13, 2024.
  2. Web site: BoxRec: Reggie Barnett Jr.. boxrec.com. January 14, 2024.
  3. Web site: Bare Knuckle FC results: UFC vets Rodriguez, Rawlings and Beltran pick up wins. June 3, 2018. bloodyelbow.com. Anton Tabuena.
  4. Web site: Bare Knuckle FC 2 results: Bec Rawlings wins split decision over Britain Hart, retains title. 25 August 2018. mmafighting.com. Marc Raimondi.
  5. Web site: Bare Knuckle FC 5 results. Eric Kowal. mymmanews.com.
  6. Web site: Bare Knuckle FC 5 results: Artem Lobov wins thrilling brawl over Jason Knight. April 7, 2019. Dave Doyle. MMA Junkie.com.
  7. Web site: Chesapeake fighter Reggie Barnett Jr. loses bare knuckle title bout. June 24, 2019. The Virginian-Pilot.
  8. Web site: BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut. 16 February 2020. mmajunkie.com.
  9. Web site: BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut. MMA Junkie. 2020-02-16. 2021-02-04.
  10. Web site: BKFC 12 results: Thiago Alves edges Julian Lane, Hector Lombard bombs Kendall Grove . Scott Christ . 11 September 2020 . badlefthook.com.
  11. Web site: BKFC 12 RESULTS: ALVES EKES PAST LANE, LOMBARD CRUSHES GROVE. September 11, 2020. Matt Quiggins. combatpress.com.
  12. Web site: DeMarcus Corley set for bare knuckle boxing debut at age 46, wants to show he's still a threat. 19 March 2021.
  13. Web site: BKFC 20 Results. August 20, 2021. mmasucka.com. Andrew Harbaugh.
  14. Web site: BKFC FIGHT NIGHT TAMPA 2 RESULTS - REGGIE BARNETT JR. WINS INTERIM BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE. July 25, 2022. BKFC. mixedmartialarts.com.
  15. Web site: Johnny Bedford Out, Antony Retic to face Jarod Grant for Interim Bantamweight Strap. My MMA News. 2022-03-12. 2023-11-29.
  16. Web site: Britain Hart vs. Jenny Savage 2 strawweight title fight set for BKFC 39. Mike Heck. February 17, 2023. mmafighting.com.
  17. Web site: Bareknuckle or MMA? Barnett Jr. survives illegal throw, Wright hit with spinning back kick at BKFC 39. Eddie. Mercado. Bloody Elbow. March 25, 2023.
  18. Web site: BKFC 52 RESULTS: RICHARDSON STOPS BARNETT, EARNS TITLE. Combat Press. Dan. Kuhl. October 20, 2023.
  19. Web site: BKFC 52: Best photos from South Carolina. MMA Junkie. October 20, 2023.

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