CHAPTERS:
00:00 – How did he reach the big leagues at age 34?
00:37 – vs. Jonathan Ivey
01:19 – vs. Daniel Perez
01:52 – vs. Kenny Garner
03:00 – vs. Jay White
03:34 – vs. Eric Prindle
04:30 – vs. Mario Rinaldi
05:15 – vs. Travis Wiuff
06:56 – vs. Emil Zahariev
07:12 – vs. Oli Thompson
07:22 – vs. Shinichi Suzukawa
07:34 – vs. Kirill Sidelnikov
07:55 – vs. Boxing Match
08:11 – vs. Frank Tate
08:27 – vs. Hyun Man Myung
08:55 – Rematch vs. Hyun Man Myung
09:15 – vs. Alex Nicholson
09:44 – vs. Yoon Jae Shim
10:20 – vs. Alexandru Lungu
10:55 – Wrestling match vs. Yoel Romero
11:05 – Rematch vs. Yoon Jae Shim
11:25 – Kickboxing and an MMA fight vs. Rashaun Jackson
11:48 – vs. Ahmed Tijani Shehu
12:39 – vs. Ben Rothwell
13:24 – vs. Gian Villante
14:14 – vs. Martin Buday
15:51 – vs. Jake Collier
17:47 – Thank you, Chris, for reminding us what it means to be a true fighter.
In this inspiring video, we meet Chris Barnett, a 300lb MMA fighter who defies gravity and expectations with his impressive skills and determination. Despite his size, Chris has become a force to be reckoned with in the MMA world, challenging stereotypes and proving that athleticism and strength come in all shapes and sizes.
Through exclusive footage of his training and fights, we’ll witness Chris’s incredible agility, speed, and technique as he takes on opponents much smaller than him. We’ll also hear from Chris himself as he shares his personal story of overcoming obstacles and pursuing his dreams, inspiring viewers to believe in themselves and push beyond their limits.
Whether you’re a fan of MMA or simply seeking inspiration, this video is a must-watch. Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary talents of Chris Barnett and discover the true power of perseverance and dedication. Don’t miss it!
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Figure in the MMA World due to his Unique personality and impressive Fighting style he’s using a lot of Energy Is known for entering fights in his Luxurious pajamas performing dance Routines and delivering flashy finishes That break all patterns despite his Bulky figure Barnett possesses Remarkable mobility and Agility that Rival those of even the lightest Fighters in this video we will explore The journey that led him to the big Leagues at the age of 34. [Music] At the age of 22 Barnett weighed 300 Pounds and stood at a height of 175 Centimeters despite his weight he was Incredibly Nimble and flexible which Caught the attention of the extreme Fighting Championship organization they Offered him a contract and a few months Later he made his professional debut Against Jonathan Ivey a veteran with Over 70 fights under his belt Barnett Dominated his opponent for 15 minutes Utilizing a variety of kicks and Combinations and displaying impressive Skills on the ground he even performed a Suplex which added to his already Impressive performance and won by Unanimous decisions Foreign Four and a half months later Chris was
Back in Action opposing Daniel Perez was Going for three wins and wanted to Siege The colorful Barnett Chris immediately Engaged the kicks but quickly got bogged Down in a clinch and froze for a minute And a half in a wrestling stance Unsuccessfully trying to get a takedown By the end of the first round he had a Couple of right uppercuts but didn’t Make it right after the break though he Found the distance Chris celebrated his Success with a flurry of emotion and a Spectacular front flip [Music] Foreign [Music] Ette’s next fight was at the xfc 10 Anniversary tournament he faced American Top team fighter Kenny Garner the future M1 Champion was 35 years old and had Just started his journey in MMA Garner Boldly went into a clinch putting Barnett down on the canvas ending up in The mount the Nimble Chris Counter-attacked several times but his Opponent still went for his back and Even closed the locks Chris got over it got to his feet and Launched a real assault he finished the Transfer and held his opponent for two Minutes until the gong sounded the Second round started with a powerful Throw and ended with a thrown leg kick Barnett quickly rectified the situation
Though even trying to go for the Americano but again the gong interrupted In the final stretch Kung Fu Panda Turned into a bear another takedown and Soon Garner was beaten to the technical Knockout After the fight Barnett traditional Delighted the audience with acrobatic Sketches turning it into his trademark Encouraged by the successful start of His career Barnett decided to strike While the iron was hot in just three and A half months he had two more victories Especially impressive against Jay white In the middle of the first round the big Guy suddenly decided to fight in the Center of the cage after a few tight Clinches they Consolidated their gains Soon the audience saw another exchange From which only one got out on his feet And that was Barnett [Applause] [Music] 2010 proved to be a highly productive Year for Chris Barnett as he secured Three beautiful wins between March and July bringing his unblemished record 5-0 Later in the year he received an Invitation to fight in Singapore where He was challenged by retired Soldier Eric Prindle who towered over him in Size Barnett wowed the audience with a Couple of spectacular punches and an Uncompromising exchange in the middle of
The fight despite his impressive Performance Barnett quickly grew tired And resorted to using his wrestling Skills more frequently he managed to Secure the last round with active work From the mount and at the end of the Fight he dragged his opponent into an Improvised dance battle unfortunately The judges gave the split decision win To Prindle handing Barnett the first Loss of his career [Music] Barnett returned to the United States to Face Mario Rinaldi who boasted an 11-4 Record and had won four of his last five Fights on the regional stage in the Early stages of the fight Rinaldi had Barnett in a dangerous position Threatening to finish the fight early However Barnett showcased his tenacity And turned the tables with a single move Rinaldi struggled to keep up with Barnett’s pace and was overwhelmed by His powerful Onslaught in the second Round [Music] Chris sealed his victory with a win over Another Rising Talent future UFC top Walt Harris in a three-round fight that He won by unanimous decision Foreign [Music] ER was back on track but he faced some Obstacles due to his contract with the
Xfc he had signed on without considering The restrictive terms that bound him to The organization for several years his Promoter prevented him from fighting in Other leagues and any attempt to do so Would result in threats of legal action And Hefty fines as a result Chris was Sidelined for three years and lost his Form eventually weighing close to 300 Pounds again he even had to compete in The absolute weight class which has no Weight limit and is not commonly used in Major MMA leagues after signing with Island fights Chris made a comeback with Two technical Knockouts and became the Champion impressing fans with his Agility and coordination he then Traveled to Japan where he embraced the Local love for colorful characters and Became an instant fan favorite at the Weigh-in he showed off his record weight Of 340 pounds and wore a flashy suit to Win over the audience in the fight Against veteran Travis whiff Chris Initially struggled as he was was forced To lie on the ground for most of the First round realizing he needed to Switch up his strategy he sprang into Action and secured a victory early in The second round Foreign [Music] To put on an entertaining show for Japanese fans and he won their hearts
With his signature spinning kicks and Playful personality he even closed out His 14th year with a triumphant win in a New Year’s tournament destroying Shinichi suzukawa in the ground game [Applause] In his next fight Chris Barnett Showcased his impressive leg strikes Ultimately breaking the body of his Opponent Emil zakariev in the middle of The second round Oh [Applause] Following this Victory Barnett went on An eight-fight winning streak but his Streak came to an end in the semi-finals Of the open weight Grand Prix where he Lost a decision to ollie Thompson Disappointed with this defeat Chris Sought redemption in a rematch Against The Familiar Japanese fighter shinichi Suzukawa and once again emerged Victorious in under two minutes via Technical knockout in ground and pound After this fight Barnett was invited to Fight Carol sidelnikov Fedor Emelianenko’s Protege at one of the First risen tournaments the fighters Displayed not only body positivity but Also Fierce exchanges in the ring Barnett was knocked behind the ropes a Couple of times and the judges were Divided with two giving the victory to The Russian overshadowing Chris’s last
Fight in Japan Chris then returned to The United States and began to lose Weight in order to meet the strict Heavyweight limit of 260 pounds although He was wanted in wsof the fight was Canceled and he instead decided to Compete in a boxing match winning by Unanimous decision and even scoring a Knockdown Barnett’s net MMA fight was in Island fights where he appeared to lack Motivation and was almost inactive Allowing his little-known opponent Frank Tate to put up a decent resistance Despite this the judges ultimately saw Barnett as the winner helping him avoid A second consecutive defeat however Karma soon caught up with him Chris was Signed to the Korean promotion Road FC Where he was once again able to fight at Unlimited weight [Music] His first opponent was Hyun man Myung With a modest 3-3 record early on in the Fight Barnett was caught with counter Punches that caused his left eye to Swell shut despite his efforts he was Unable to recover and the doctors were Called to the cage resulting in a defeat For Barnett in his debut fight Four months later Barnett had the Opportunity for a rematch with Hyun he Came into the fight carrying an extra 20 Pounds and was considered a huge Favorite however in the middle of the
Second round he was caught by a Korean Strike and fell face first onto the Canvas following this Victory gun Stopped fighting under MMA rules Barnett Then competed in the island fights Promotion to try and bounce back his Opponent was Alex Nicholson who had Recently been released from the UFC in The opening seconds of the fight Barnett Nearly scored a knockout but instead of Following up with strikes he began to Wrestle Nicholson was able to stay on His feet and landed a surprise elbow From the clinch that caught both Barnett And the audience off guard [Applause] In just two years Barnett turned an Eight-fight winning streak into a losing Streak losing five of seven fights Seeking a change of pace he returned to Asia and competed in Road FC against Korea’s Yoon Jae shim Barnett appeared More agile energetic and precise than he Had in years he even showcased his Signature spinning back kick Chris is using a lot of Energies [Music] When the Korean attempted to fake a Groin shot to avoid a knockout the Referee was not fooled Barnett’s Dominant performance earned him a spot In the open weight Grand Prix where he Faced Alexander lungu in the Quarterfinals lungu who matched Chris in
Dimensions caught him off guard with a Poorly timed kick but Barnett quickly Recovered and rained down a flurry of Punches that forced the referee to stop The fight [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Unfortunately the Grand Prix was never Finished and Barnett had to find another Venue to compete in he was scheduled to Fight Satoshi ishi in a local promotion But the bout fell through to stay active He returned to Island fights and won a Decision Victory then fought Joel Romero By grappling rules and gave up his hand In a Kimura In September 2019 Chris got a rematch With Yoon J shim known for his spinning Kick attacks Barnett decided to avoid Almost all leg kicks but his hands Worked very well the Korean was hurt so Badly that several people lifted him off The canvas at once [Applause] Over the next two months Barnett added Another win by MMA rules and entered a Prestigious one-day kickboxing Tournament in the quarterfinals Chris Dropped Tony Lopez and won by decision In the semi-finals he was knocked out by Terence Hodges but his effort to get Back on his feet was impressive he’s Done that’s going to be it that he’s
Trying look at that he’s trying so hard Man his success in kickboxing did not Impact his future in MMA Barnett was on A five-fight winning streak and 2020 was Supposed to be his breakout year he had His sights set on the UFC and was Looking for opponents to bolster his Resume but a fight against retired UFC Predator Marcelo golm fell through Another opportunity was derailed in the Autumn when Ollie Thompson failed his Covid test scrapping a much coveted Rematch for Barnett Thompson’s Corner Man Ahmed tajani stepped up as a last Minute replacement the Britain had not Fought in the pros and looked even Looser than Barnett himself which is no Small feat Chris only needed a few Strikes to drop his opponent it and Finish him on the ground [Music] Before the end of the year he had Several more high-profile fights Canceled including one with Bigfoot Silva Luckily the UFC received news that Ben Rothwell was without an opponent nine Days before the event Barnett signed for Several fights immediately and finally Found himself in the UFC’s main octagon He started confidently Landing low kicks And even some ground strikes but most Importantly Chris was able to evade Rothwell’s attacks however Rothwell
Gradually took control securing a Takedown and wearing down his opponent For two minutes on the ground in the Second round Barnett started to tire and Was forced to take exchanges that were Not in his favor in a desperate moment He attempted a takedown but Rothwell Caught him in a guillotine choke I Wanted to take a break Rock [Music] A little later it turned out that Barnett had failed a doping test for Marijuana and received a five month Spiral splashed all over the Internet And the most reputable media suddenly Wanted to interview Barnett extensively And his story is now known to many but Chris himself is confident that this is Far from all that he can surprise Martin bouday made his debut at UFC Vegas 51 facing none other than the fan Favorite Chris Barnett despite his Rotund figure and jovial personality Barnett had proven himself to be a Skilled fighter as evidenced by His Stunning wheel kick knockout in his [Music] The heavyweights Came Out Swinging for The fences in the UFC 279 televised Prelims Chris Barnett who weighed in at A whopping 267.5 pounds missed weight For the heavyweight bout and became the Second fighter in UFC history to do so
But he had his work cut out for him Against the 265 lb Collier The card’s only heavyweight bout was a Slugfest from the get-go Barnett was Dropped multiple times but showed Incredible resilience returning fire and Even stunning Collier despite being Busted open over one eye Barnett managed To tie things up briefly before Collier Fired an elbow on the break and things Finally slowed down on the next exchange Barnett landed a flush shot that halted Collier in his tracks but Collier Pressed forward Landing a clean right Hand and taking advantage of Barnett’s Vision issues due to the cut Barnett Fired back with a spinning kick to the Midsection but Collier answered with a Trip takedown and move to mount Barnett Gave up his back and Collier landed Strikes while the ref warned Barnett to Move he did but barely and when Collier Tried to lock in a rear naked choke he Couldn’t finish it Barnett popped back Up to the cheers of the crowd though he Appeared to be having trouble with his Jaw in the second round Beast Boy Barnett opened up and landed on Collier And they were back to standing and Trading again the the crowd started Chanting Barnett as the two exchanged Blows Oh my goodness Call your tried for a takedown but ended
Up with Barnett taking his back Collier Attempted a leg lock but ate a bunch of Ground and pound Barnett moved to mount And Collier had plenty of chances to Survive but the ground and pound proved Too much and the ref called it Barnett Celebrated with his traditional front Flip Again [Applause] Chris Barnett has proven time and time Again that he is a fighter through and Through despite the challenges he has Faced both in and out of the Octagon he Has remained dedicated to his craft and Continues to inspire us all his tenacity And Never Say Die attitude are what make Him a true warrior in this Sport and While his record may not be perfect he Has earned the respect of his fellow Fighters and fans alike so to all of you Out there who may be facing your own Challenges remember Chris Barnett and His unwavering Spirit know that you too Can overcome any obstacle with hard work Dedication and the will to never give up Thank you Chris for reminding us what it Means to be a true fighter Foreign
