Reggie Barnett Jr.

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.

Professional boxing career Barnett boxed professionally between 2015 and 2019. Throughout his career, he amassed a record of 6-2.

Bare-knuckle boxing career 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.

Barnett faced James Clayton Burns at BKFC 2 on August 25, 2018. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Barnett entered the BKFC Lightweight tournament and faced Rusty Crowder at BKFC 5 on April 6, 2019. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Heading into the tournament final, Barnett faced Johnny Bedford on June 22, 2019, at BKFC 6. He lost the bout by unanimous decision.

Barnett faced Matt Murphy on February 15, 2020, at BKFC 10. He won the bout by second-round technical knockout via punches.

Barnett faced Abdiel Velazquez on September 11, 2020, at BKFC 12. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Barnett faced DeMarcus Corley on March 19, 2021, at BKFC 16. He won the fight via retirement after the fourth round.

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.

Bantamweight champion 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.

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.

In his first title defense, Barnett faced Daniel Alvarez at BKFC 39 on March 24, 2023. He won the bout by doctor stoppage in the third round.

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.

Championships and accomplishments 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

Mixed martial arts record

Bare knuckle record Loss

Keith Richardson TKO (punches) BKFC 52

Columbia, South Carolina, United States Win

Daniel Alvarez TKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 39

Norfolk, Virginia, United States Win

Geane Herrera Decision (unanimous) BKFC 32

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Jarod Grant Technical Decision (accidental eye poke) BKFC Fight Night Tampa 2: Grant vs. Barnett

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Johnny Bedford Decision (unanimous) BKFC 20

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win

DeMarcus Corley TKO (retirement) BKFC 16

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win

Abdiel Velazquez Decision (unanimous) BKFC 12

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States Win

Matt Murphy TKO (punches) BKFC 10

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Loss

Johnny Bedford Decision (unanimous) BKFC 6

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Rusty Crowder Decision (unanimous) BKFC 5

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win

James Clayton Burns Decision (unanimous) BKFC 2

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win

Travis Thompson Decision (unanimous) BKFC 1

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States