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Chris Barnett's Resilient Return: Fighting Through Loss

Heavyweight Chris Barnett Returns To The Octagon For The First Time Since 2022 Against Kennedy Nzechukwu

By Thomas Gerbasi, On X @TGerbasi • Oct. 23, 2024

In a perfect world, Chris Barnett would be a superstar in the world of MMA. But we all know that the world isn’t perfect, and it’s been even less than that for the 38-year-old heavyweight, who finally makes his return to the Octagon this Saturday against Kennedy Nzechukwu.

It’s been over two years since the Georgia product last fought, a time filled with injuries, hurricanes, and dealing with the loss of his wife in May of 2022 while still taking care of his two kids.