Chris Barnett signs with Power Slap to join Heavyweight division
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Chris Barnett has signed with Power Slap and will join their Heavyweight division, as announced on August 27, 2026. Previously a UFC fighter for over four years, Barnett went 2-4 in his UFC career and was released after a loss to Hamdy Abdelwahab. He has since competed in Karate Combat. Currently, Barnett does not have a scheduled debut match in Power Slap.
- •Chris Barnett joins Power Slap Heavyweight division.
- •Barnett previously fought in UFC from 2018 to 2022.
- •He won two of six fights in the UFC.
- •Barnett has not yet scheduled a debut match in Power Slap.
- •He previously competed in Karate Combat after leaving UFC.
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"Chris Barnett has found a new home in Power Slap. On Wednesday, Power Slap announced that “Beast Boy” signed with the slap-fighting promotion and will join their Heavyweight division. Currently, Barnett does not have a debut matchup scheduled or date lined up. Barnett was a member of the UFC roster for four years and six […]
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