Chris Barnett had the time of his life on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The heavyweight improved his record to 23-8 with a stunning knockout win over Jake Collier in the second round, when he came back from some brutal damage in the first round to reverse the script and pummel Collier for about a minute straight before the ref finally had to step in for the TKO stoppage as Barnett unleashed dozens of punches and hammer fists to Collier’s head while in a commanding top position.
After the stoppage, Barnett proceeded to put on a celebration for the ages in and out of the Octagon, starting with a sensational front flip to a seat.
HE DID IT!!!!!!!!! 🤯 #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/8ku5vD6OAu
— UFC (@ufc) September 11, 2022
He then danced to the crowd’s delight as the official time of the TKO was read, clearly living his best life out there.
Who has more fun than @BeastBoy61? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/uP5783zB1I
— UFC (@ufc) September 11, 2022
Barnett wasn’t done though, as the celebration was just starting. As he strode back to the locker room from the Octagon, he snagged not one but two beers from fans in the crowd and proceeded to double fist them while taking pics with fans and having an absolute blast.
YKTV 🍻 #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/LJp67eC15s
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 11, 2022