Chris Barnett

CHRIS BARNETT

"Beastboy"

2-433.3% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Karate Combat

Organization

KC
USA

Nationality

American

Birth

14/06/1986 (40)

Birthplace

Zaragoza

Spain

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

175 cm (5'9")

Biography

Chris Barnett is an American heavyweight MMA fighter recognized for his explosive athleticism and deep background in Taekwondo. He became a fan favorite in the UFC for his charismatic personality and spectacular knockout finishes, most notably a highlight-reel spinning wheel kick victory over Gian Villante.

WIN BREAKDOWN — MMA

6 total fights · 100% KO rate

KO/TKO2 (100%)
Submission0 (0%)
Decision0 (0%)

Fight history (6)

1 / 2
Loss
vs Hamdy AbdelwahabDecision (unanimous) (29–26, 29–27, 29–27) (R3)UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane — 25/10/2025
Loss
vs Kennedy NzechukwuKO/TKO (Knee) (R1)UFC 308 — 26/10/2024
Win
vs Jake CollierKO/TKO (Punches) (R2)UFC 279 — 10/09/2022
Loss
vs Martin BudayDecision - Unanimous (R3)UFC Fight Night April 16 2022 — 16/04/2022
Win
vs Gian VillanteKO/TKO (Kick) (R2)UFC 268 — 06/11/2021

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