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Chris Barnett Wins Karate Combat Debut With 61-Second TKO at KC58

The result ended his post-UFC skid, reviving his profile as a crowd-pleasing draw.

Overview

  • Barnett stopped Johnathan Miller at KC58 in Miami, with the referee waving it off at 1:01 of the first round.
  • The finish came after Barnett tripped Miller, causing Miller’s head to strike the pit’s ramp and prompting an immediate stoppage.
  • It was Barnett’s first fight since leaving the UFC and his first victory since stopping Jake Collier at UFC 279 in 2022.
  • Miller, a BKFC veteran, extended his losing streak to six across multiple combat sports.
  • Barnett punctuated the win with his trademark front flip, drawing a loud reaction from the Miami crowd.