How Taekwondo and Dancing Shaped Chris Barnett's Unique Style

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  • čas přidán 11. 04. 2022
  • From UFC Connected, learn how heavyweight Chris Barnett's upbringing, obsession with Taekwondo, and love for dancing helped shape his unique style inside of the Octagon.
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Komentáře • 474

  • @BlackwingsProphet
    @BlackwingsProphet Před 2 lety +781

    Chris is like the real life Kung Fu Panda

  • @freddfoxx9129
    @freddfoxx9129 Před 2 lety +495

    I wanna see more of this man. He’s an amazing talent and human being.

    • @Howess
      @Howess Před 2 lety +3

      he’s top 15 but he is hella cool

    • @GTILOUD
      @GTILOUD Před 2 lety +7

      Trained with him over 10 years ago in Tampa fl he's cool dude really talented athlete.

    • @freddfoxx9129
      @freddfoxx9129 Před 2 lety

      @@GTILOUD nice 👍🏼

    • @zippo_muk9254
      @zippo_muk9254 Před 2 lety

      @@Howess No way he should even be in the top 15. He’s beaten nobody.

    • @GTILOUD
      @GTILOUD Před 2 lety +6

      @@zippo_muk9254 who've you finished in competition?

  • @Riyaj_Rai
    @Riyaj_Rai Před 2 lety +277

    His Spinning heel kick ko was insane

    • @thehoodedvagabum7375
      @thehoodedvagabum7375 Před 2 lety +12

      That shit was like Street Fighter stuff. I jumped when I saw that ko.

    • @Goutham.yadav.
      @Goutham.yadav. Před 2 lety +9

      What happened after the Ko was even more insane

    • @intraterrestrial5035
      @intraterrestrial5035 Před 2 lety +5

      just went and rewatched that fight... that whole last sequence starting with the wheel kick

    • @matthewneufer1758
      @matthewneufer1758 Před 2 lety +1

      Spinning hook kick

    • @lemonsvcuts56
      @lemonsvcuts56 Před 2 lety +3

      @@thehoodedvagabum7375 One of the best Prelim knockouts I've ever seen

  • @Razear
    @Razear Před 2 lety +177

    The level of athleticism with his physique is almost superhuman.

    • @olivercrespo2329
      @olivercrespo2329 Před 2 lety +7

      The power of subcutaneous fat.

    • @seanchang5372
      @seanchang5372 Před 2 lety

      @@olivercrespo2329 lmao wtf kind of fat would not be subcutaneous?

    • @pinochet7446
      @pinochet7446 Před 2 lety

      @@hectic_horccyhorse748 google is quicker.

    • @pinochet7446
      @pinochet7446 Před 2 lety

      @@hectic_horccyhorse748 authenticity doesn’t mean accurate. People add their own anecdotes to information.

    • @riseofazrael
      @riseofazrael Před 2 lety +4

      Giving all us big boys hope

  • @mohammedrahman4743
    @mohammedrahman4743 Před 2 lety +112

    This guy's personality is infectious rooting for him this weekend.

  • @jetworthington9894
    @jetworthington9894 Před 2 lety +137

    WTF! Seeing this guy level up is pure joy. Like genuinely wtf… so motivational man

  • @hawaiianrussian1047
    @hawaiianrussian1047 Před 2 lety +41

    Dude has star power written all over him. The UFC scored with him

  • @jacksdad734
    @jacksdad734 Před 2 lety +104

    Need more guys like him out there.

    • @matuscara4733
      @matuscara4733 Před 2 lety

      Less Americans is what is needed

    • @XarkoCZ
      @XarkoCZ Před 2 lety +11

      Yes we do

    • @kana8134
      @kana8134 Před 2 lety +5

      @Harry Balls do you have something personal against him?

  • @TheOneMastodon
    @TheOneMastodon Před 2 lety +29

    The way he broke down how he read Villante into what he thought would put him out, that shit is EPIC man

    • @TkKirkland-lm5wv
      @TkKirkland-lm5wv Před 2 lety +2

      Villante was on his last fight and had swallowed a 20 lb meatball... Even Joe Rogan was like wtf is up with his shape during the fight

  • @swizzler8053
    @swizzler8053 Před 2 lety +74

    Love this guy's energy.

  • @Highnz57
    @Highnz57 Před 2 lety +196

    Glad he finally got into the ufc. Always had to follow up on him with those legendary highlight reels.
    Ufc needs to try and keep these guys who bring the fun-factor.
    They just let Cowboy Oliveira go. Another one they should've kept for the fun fights.

    • @ripulitykki
      @ripulitykki Před 2 lety +1

      what? I didnt even hear about this is cowboy cut? why?

    • @ANDUBOU
      @ANDUBOU Před rokem

      @@THATNI99AJOHN different cowboy dude..

    • @kendamac6070
      @kendamac6070 Před rokem +1

      I always wished hé would be in the UFC one day. Love his vibe.

  • @davidhawkins6776
    @davidhawkins6776 Před 2 lety +34

    Ive had the pleasure of sharing a locker room with chris a few times on the regional scene and getting to know him some. Absolutely one of the most down to earth fun loving people you will ever meet! Always smiling and so fun to be around. Really happy to see him find the success he deserves !

  • @johnmcway6120
    @johnmcway6120 Před 2 lety +16

    Taekwondo changed my life and it looks like this guy's life too.
    Endless love and respect to my coach. This is certainly the type of fighter your can't help but to cheer for.

  • @abouttime2569
    @abouttime2569 Před 2 lety +9

    What a lovable guy

  • @faguti
    @faguti Před 2 lety +26

    a good boy from a good family 👌🏾

  • @deersoup752
    @deersoup752 Před 2 lety +15

    Feels so good being a winner

  • @mushfiqmurshed2551
    @mushfiqmurshed2551 Před 2 lety +13

    He is such an awesome character mashallah

  • @davew6
    @davew6 Před 2 lety +37

    Has the charisma to be a superstar, hope it goes well for him

  • @thedonofthsht76-58
    @thedonofthsht76-58 Před 2 lety +25

    This is amazing!! Love this man, his energy is infectious! And you know his family being a taekwondo loved his spinning heel kick KO. And his story is like a movie. Guys from a gym found him at a club throwing kicks into dancing🤣🤣

  • @jasonrick6148
    @jasonrick6148 Před 2 lety +13

    Chris Barnett is literally my spirit animal

  • @yolodolo5178
    @yolodolo5178 Před 2 lety +10

    "the Tae Kwon dough boy" huge fan of his

  • @applethunderspice3072
    @applethunderspice3072 Před 2 lety +17

    Fighting in front of a crowd, winning and entertaining. That’s the only way to increase your longevity in the UFC.

  • @famousamos
    @famousamos Před rokem +2

    Rooting for this man in the UFC

  • @Lmao2025
    @Lmao2025 Před 2 lety +5

    Dude reminds me of a fighting video game character

  • @acekc661
    @acekc661 Před 2 lety +10

    What a gem such a good dude humble beginnings wish nothing but success for this fighter dudes a good person 👏

  • @Venomousse91
    @Venomousse91 Před 2 lety +7

    Great example of why you should never give up! What a legend.

  • @pkemn2193
    @pkemn2193 Před 2 lety +22

    Excited AF about seeing more of this heavyweight
    That wheel kick K.O last month was all I needed to see to buy the hype

  • @anacronix4193
    @anacronix4193 Před 2 lety +8

    Nice Boy ! Only good vibes! People like him makes the world.

  • @punchmclightning5584
    @punchmclightning5584 Před 2 lety +10

    I love this guy. Seriously UFC push this guy to the moon. He's amazing. His story is so cool.

  • @instapowah
    @instapowah Před 2 lety +10

    This dude is just super cool. Love his energy!

  • @omahamercenary7941
    @omahamercenary7941 Před 2 lety +5

    He's been like this his whole career always loved him always humble in victory and defeat always puts on a show glad to see the big lights on him this guy is a one and a million fighter

  • @jlore6344
    @jlore6344 Před 2 lety +9

    Great to have Chris in the UFC. Very entertaining and likable, and he can fight!!!!

  • @187LooneyTune
    @187LooneyTune Před 2 lety +4

    I fuckingggg love Chris.. I was dying of laughter just from his personality alone. Real nigga wish for nothing but the best 🤟

  • @ninojohnson6911
    @ninojohnson6911 Před 2 lety +2

    Barnett is very unique, entertaining and his charisma makes him a fighter hard to not like he something special for sure

  • @Darren_Tay
    @Darren_Tay Před 2 lety +2

    He has a great personality and I really like his breakdown of his hook kick. Definitely should more videos with Chris Barnett.

  • @renndeath
    @renndeath Před 2 lety +7

    Chris is the MAN!!!!

  • @Jonnys_High
    @Jonnys_High Před 2 lety +1

    This guy seems like a really genuine dude. I wish the best for him and his career

  • @mmauncensored4237
    @mmauncensored4237 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this guy he represnts those dudes that people count out

  • @1gbuzzin
    @1gbuzzin Před 2 lety +8

    Beast Boy🐐

  • @jholid6y
    @jholid6y Před 2 lety +6

    What is this. Proof we live in a simulation. How can he move like this. This guy is amazing.

  • @jcap8391
    @jcap8391 Před 2 lety +2

    I will cheer for this guy. His energy is infectious ✌️

  • @theshape3988
    @theshape3988 Před 2 lety +3

    Okay, this guy is awesome. I want to see more of him

  • @ryanisaiah11
    @ryanisaiah11 Před 2 lety +2

    What a great Human Being! All the success to you Big Man!

  • @clinteastwood666
    @clinteastwood666 Před 2 lety +10

    Can’t wait to see this guy in the octagon again good to see he’s getting some spotlight impressive performance last don’t know if I liked the dancing or ko better haha

  • @ottmarlezama9038
    @ottmarlezama9038 Před 2 lety

    It is a wonderful thing to see a man be truly himself and express himself unapologetically.

  • @aisforannihilation1662

    I knew when I watched him fight & also celebrate that he was my kind of ppl. Watching this only solidifies that. He has the sweetest eyes & face. Smart parents too. Seems like a great family

  • @justawinddown
    @justawinddown Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome! More of these vids
    PLEASE.

  • @zacharywyland5823
    @zacharywyland5823 Před 2 lety +16

    Love this guy 😂 what a beast

  • @jeriah4k218
    @jeriah4k218 Před 2 lety +1

    He literally just said “I know what imma do, imma do some spinning stuff” favorite fighter

  • @haroldcroy922
    @haroldcroy922 Před 2 lety +3

    I remember how hyped I got watching him perform haha

  • @Omni-King2099
    @Omni-King2099 Před 2 lety +1

    Hearing him explain how his adjustments and execution of that crazy kick..... Pretty interesting

  • @finishhim6663
    @finishhim6663 Před rokem

    I love to see this legend do absolutely anything.

  • @patriciamellen7633
    @patriciamellen7633 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the whole Barnett family❤️❤️

  • @valkeryblack212
    @valkeryblack212 Před rokem

    I like his energy, always fun, he's authentic, unique and rare, good luck my man👍

  • @burningknuckle26
    @burningknuckle26 Před 2 lety +1

    His Taekwondo is beastly

  • @riseofazrael
    @riseofazrael Před 2 lety +1

    This guy is so wholesome, hope he finds success

  • @soflash8598
    @soflash8598 Před 2 lety

    This guys such a star in the making, super funny and just real, so refreshing

  • @GilbertKingAispuro
    @GilbertKingAispuro Před 2 lety +1

    UFC, I very much appreciate the insight on this man. Great story. Can't wait to see his road to success.

  • @ttenkrut
    @ttenkrut Před 2 lety

    Absolutely great upload!

  • @grouchotrout444
    @grouchotrout444 Před rokem

    Love seeing Chris fight! Always super entertaining!

  • @Artee023
    @Artee023 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful story! Can't help but root for this guy!

  • @topplopp9751
    @topplopp9751 Před 2 lety +1

    What a great dude. U can feel his energy!

  • @Brucelee-pv6uf
    @Brucelee-pv6uf Před 2 lety +1

    7:15 spin back kick
    7:30 spin hook kick

  • @mmustap3
    @mmustap3 Před 2 lety

    This guy is too cool. He might be one of my favorite fighters from just seeing this interview

  • @WhiteColonizer
    @WhiteColonizer Před 2 lety +2

    Protect this man at all costs!

  • @exodusdiva2295
    @exodusdiva2295 Před 2 lety

    Can't wait for his fight. This guy has me hyped.

  • @dixieechann
    @dixieechann Před 2 lety

    I’m a huge fan of this dude. Great personality n fun fight style

  • @Dnj2418
    @Dnj2418 Před 2 lety +1

    Bout time my guy gets his shine. Love the story. Thanks ufc for giving chris a chance 💯

  • @riverpelletier8530
    @riverpelletier8530 Před 2 lety

    Can't wait to see this guy fight again such and awsome person and fighter!

  • @tacticalmattress
    @tacticalmattress Před 2 lety +8

    Having a high fight IQ(making reads in the fight like that) + that mobility/flexibility makes him super dangerous for this division. Might reach up into the Top 5 at the very least, get that money!

    • @romanreigns1p4pking55
      @romanreigns1p4pking55 Před 2 lety +1

      No skill

    • @triplelife5147
      @triplelife5147 Před 2 lety +3

      I think he can have success, the heavyweight division right now isn't great outside of the top 5 or so guys, but I don't think Barnett is at that level. I'd love to be proven wrong, though, he's a fun guy with a skill set that doesn't really exist in guys his size.

    • @allinall4032
      @allinall4032 Před 2 lety +1

      @@triplelife5147 definitely he enters top 10 in my opinion. He's a taekwondo guy expect him fighting like WB point fighting style that's easy in heavyweight comparing to other divisions.

  • @H0FFMANN
    @H0FFMANN Před 2 lety

    He is a very likable guy. You don't see too many people like this. I truly wish him all the best. I look forward to seeing what he does in the future.

  • @Mr3Dmutt
    @Mr3Dmutt Před 2 lety

    this guy has one infectious spirit to him. can't wait to see him fight more

  • @drome6147
    @drome6147 Před rokem

    one of my fav fighters on the roster already

  • @alvaro491
    @alvaro491 Před 2 lety

    respect, big man with good heart 💪🏿

  • @TheDXJC56
    @TheDXJC56 Před 2 lety +2

    Chris Barnett the future HW GOAT, can't wait to see a clash of the titans between him and Parker Porter in the near future 🙏

  • @kadarr7953
    @kadarr7953 Před 2 lety

    Dude i LOVE Barnett, i've been following his carreer from 2018 and he is fantastic. I would love to be like him, we have really similar fighting styles, he is for real my inspiration.

  • @cosmichef75
    @cosmichef75 Před rokem +1

    This guy might be my new favorite fighter

  • @Kurdati
    @Kurdati Před 2 lety +1

    Chris is getting more and more likeable. I see great potential in him

  • @vetlejose
    @vetlejose Před 2 lety +2

    So fun following him, remember him being in Alistairs camp and he was funny af

  • @thrivefinancials
    @thrivefinancials Před 2 lety

    We love him already! What an entertaining UFC star ⭐️

  • @jaarbijenkins5162
    @jaarbijenkins5162 Před 2 lety

    Absolute legend! What a character

  • @bokbok501
    @bokbok501 Před 2 lety

    this guy's great! great video

  • @jasbak5701
    @jasbak5701 Před 2 lety +2

    What a cool family

  • @dylanjacobson3112
    @dylanjacobson3112 Před 2 lety

    After Chris's last fight this is the most unexpected fighting style that was a must see for the next one. to be on non ppv card that I don't have to work OT to pay for makes this the gift fight of the year, hope you pull off another W man good luck with all your challenges ahead

  • @BlazeIsBOSS
    @BlazeIsBOSS Před 2 lety

    i remember watching him dancing during the fight at msg, great personality and awesome fighter

  • @bm______
    @bm______ Před 2 lety

    This guy makes people happy

  • @marcperdue6575
    @marcperdue6575 Před rokem

    Love this guy so much!

  • @gogokp9276
    @gogokp9276 Před 2 lety

    I like him, his personality and his fighting...he is the man...lets go in sat....greetings from Slovenia

  • @DreamcastQ
    @DreamcastQ Před 2 lety +1

    I took TKD from age 10-14 and it was a great thing at that age and a great introduction to martial arts!

  • @mrdisaster5880
    @mrdisaster5880 Před rokem

    Man what a beautiful family and story.

  • @basicallys6490
    @basicallys6490 Před 2 lety +3

    Lets go beast boy i was there at ufc 268 and saw the spinning head kick live you are a BEAST wishing you best of luck.

    • @spartacus0987
      @spartacus0987 Před 2 lety

      Me too bro I remember the crowd going absolutely wild

  • @sportscards1602
    @sportscards1602 Před 2 lety

    he's so powerful after I seen his last fight I instantly became a fan of his

  • @BigloadPumer445
    @BigloadPumer445 Před 2 lety

    This is definitely one of my favorite fighters

  • @murdog7631
    @murdog7631 Před 2 lety

    Love
    This dude never seen him til today he got a new fan

  • @jamiefox3969
    @jamiefox3969 Před rokem

    Anything is possible great motivation 💪 👏 👍 👌 🙌 🙂

  • @juiceman562
    @juiceman562 Před 2 lety

    This is badasss !!!!! Can’t wait for him to fight again ! What a story

  • @drewblackland7125
    @drewblackland7125 Před 2 lety

    Impossible to dislike this man

  • @josefrodrigez5936
    @josefrodrigez5936 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this guy..

  • @Txuck_
    @Txuck_ Před 2 lety +1

    Verlo en el octagono es algo genial me encanta este luchador...pero seguro que es mejor persona todavia se le ve muy majo

  • @firstsun5208
    @firstsun5208 Před 2 lety

    I dig his super smile and energetic vibe.