19 Facts About Chris Barnett

Christopher James Barnett was born on June 14,1986 and is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Chris Barnett went to Campbellsville University and University of South Florida and graduated with a bachelor's degree.

At Campbellsville, Chris Barnett competed in Wrestling on a scholarship and began training in Judo.

Chris Barnett received an invitation to try out mixed martial arts after showing his moves in a dance battle, and started training immediately.

Chris Barnett fought in other notable Asian organizations, such as Rizin Fighting Federation, Road Fighting Championship, and Inoki Genome Federation.

Chris Barnett lost the bout by submission in the second round.

In September 2021, news surfaced that Chris Barnett had tested positive for marijuana stemming from his UFC debut, and he was suspended for 4.5 months, becoming eligible to return on October 6,2021.

Chris Barnett won the fight by technical knockout in the second round via spinning wheel kick and punches.

Chris Barnett next faced promotional newcomer Martin Buday at UFC Fight Night 206 on April 16,2022.

Chris Barnett lost the fight via technical unanimous decision after being rendered unable to continue due to an unintentional elbow to the back of the head in the third round.

At the weigh-ins, Chris Barnett weighed in at 267.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the non-title heavyweight limit.

Chris Barnett suffered a knockdown and heavy ground and pound in the first, however he rallied and won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Chris Barnett was scheduled to face Chase Sherman on April 8,2023, at UFC 287.

Chris Barnett was scheduled to face Mohammed Usman on March 23,2024, at UFC on ESPN 53.

However, Chris Barnett withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Mick Parkin.

Chris Barnett was scheduled to face Waldo Cortes-Acosta on October 12,2024 at UFC Fight Night 244.

Subsequently, Chris Barnett withdrew after being unable to travel due to Hurricane Milton and was replaced by UFC newcomer Sean Sharaf.

Chris Barnett lost the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Chris Barnett's wife died in May 2022 after a battle with encephalitis.