Chris Barnett vs Martin Buday UFC fight info, date and time
Chris Barnett vs Martin Buday is set to go down at UFC on ESPN+ 64: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 at 10:30pm EST on Saturday 16th April 2022 in a 265lbs matchup.
Chris Barnett stunned UFC fans across the world after his incredible spinning wheel kick knockout win over Gian Villante at UFC 268.
Martin Buday will be making his UFC debut after a first-round knockout win on Dana White’s Contender Series in October.
Chris Barnett vs Martin Buday betting odds
Martin Buday will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -230.
Chris Barnett is the betting underdog with opening odds of +200.
Fight information
Chris Barnett vs Martin Buday was first reported on January 24th.
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) January 21, 2022
This fight will take place in the Heavyweight division on the prelims of UFC on ESPN+ 64: Luque vs Muhammad 2.
Chris Barnett
Chris Barnett bounced back from his unsuccessful UFC debut with a highlight-reel knockout win over Gian Villante in November.
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— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 6, 2021
Barnett lost his UFC debut via submission to Ben Rothwell.
Martin Buday
Martin Buday impressed the UFC top brass with a knockout win via knee on the Contender Series.
The Slovak fighter is riding an eight-fight winning streak, with his only career loss coming to current UFC Heavyweight Juan Espino.
How they match up
Martin Buday will be the far taller fighter at 6”4, while his opponent Barnett is just 5”8 tall.
However, despite the monumental difference in height, the Slovak will only have a slight 2-inch reach advantage.
Chris Barnett has a lot more professional MMA experience than Buday. Beastboy has fought 29 times compared to Buday who has 10 fights on his record.
Reasons to watch
This is a fascinating matchup between two exciting fighters. Martin Buday showcased his talents on the Contender Series with a first-round knockout.
Chris Barnett surprised everyone with his athleticism after a performance-bonus wheel kick earned him a finish against Gian Villante.
The stakes
Both of these fighters have a lot to win with a victory in this matchup. Chris Barnett will look to put a winning streak together in just his third UFC fight.
Martin Buday is making his UFC debut and enters this fight as the favorite. The pressure will be on to put on a performance.
Chris Barnett vs Martin Buday predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions see Martin Buday as the betting favorite with opening odds of -230.
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Chris Barnett vs Martin Buday tale of the tape
| Chris Barnett | vs | Martin Buday |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Age | 0 |
| 29 | Fights | |
| 22 | Wins | |
| 7 | Losses | |
| 17 | KO’s | |
| 0 | Subs | |
| 5′ 8 | Height (in) | 0′ 0 |
| 75 | Reach (in) |
Chris “Beastboy” Barnett fighter profile and recent form
Chris Barnett is a 35 year old male fighter from United States with 22 pro wins and 7 losses. See Chris Barnett’s full MMA record.
Chris Barnett has a 78% finish rate, including 17 by knockout, 5 by decision.
Chris Barnett is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Gian Villante at UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2.
Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
21-7-0 | Gian Villante |
KO/TKO
R2 2:23
|
UFC 268 | 2021-11-06 | Heavyweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
21-6-0 | Ben Rothwell |
SUB
R2 2:07
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-05-22 | Heavyweight | UFC |
|
Win |
20-6-0 | Ahmed Tijani Shehu |
KO/TKO
R1 0:58
|
UAE Warriors 13 | 2020-09-25 | Super Heavyweight | UAEW |
|
Win |
19-6-0 | Rashaun Jackson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Island Fights 60 | 2019-10-10 | Heavyweight | IF |
|
Win |
18-6-0 | Gun Oh Shim |
KO/TKO
R1 3:44
|
Road FC 55 | 2019-09-08 | Open Weight | RFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Chris Barnett vs Martin Buday is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Luque vs. Muhammad 2. The fight is expected to start at around 10:30pm EST on Saturday 16th April 2022.
How to watch the Chris Barnett vs Martin Buday fight with online UFC streaming
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