The man responsible for the plastic knockout at UFC 268 opens up about his weight: 'Mentally, I'm 77kg'

C. Barnett (left) applies a spinning kick to G. Villante. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Protagonist of one of the most plastic knockouts of the 2021 Ultimate season, Chris Barnett is a strong candidate to become a favorite among MMA fans. Owner of one of the performance bonuses for running over Gian Villante No. UFC 268, the fighter did not hide his enthusiasm for the positive result and spoke about his technique from above his weight of more than 120kg. In a press conference after the show last Saturday (6), the heavyweight spoke about the subject.

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“I have been practicing taekwondo since I was eight years old. I also do a little capoeira. I also do a lot of break dancing and a lot of video games, to be honest,” said the fighter.

The athlete, who at the same press conference admitted that, outside the competition period, he weighs more than 150kg, spoke about the psychological side. According to the combatant, the mental side makes it possible to launch unpredictable and forceful attacks.

“There’s the mental side. Mentally, I'm only 77kg. You can say whatever you want. I'm only 77kg.

With last weekend's result, Barnett achieved his first victory with Ultimate gloves. The athlete had lost on his debut and is now awaiting his next appointment.