Chris Barnett just won his Power Slap debut — and he was having the time of his life. 😭😂 The former UFC heavyweight defeated Jake Logan by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28. Barnett was smiling, laughing and enjoying every second of it before getting his hand raised at Power Slap 23 in Lubbock, Texas. Beast Boy is officially 1-0 in Power Slap. 😂 #ChrisBarnett #PowerSlap #UFC #MMA #CombatSports
Chris Barnett made a winning entrance into competitive slapping, defeating Jake Logan by unanimous decision at Power Slap 23 in Lubbock, Texas on September 18, all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in his favor.
What made the moment stand out as much as the result was Barnett's demeanor throughout. The former UFC heavyweight was grinning, laughing, and visibly soaking up every moment before getting his hand raised, the kind of performance that fits his reputation as one of combat sports' most entertaining personalities.
Barnett, nicknamed "Beastboy," arrives in Power Slap carrying a 23-10-0 professional MMA record built largely in the heavyweight division. The 40-year-old American, who trains out of XFC, stood five-foot-nine with a 75-inch reach during his UFC run and fought out of an orthodox stance. He landed 3.36 significant strikes per minute in MMA competition at a 47 percent accuracy rate, numbers that reflect a fighter comfortable in striking exchanges — a background that translates naturally to the controlled chaos of competitive slapping.
Why it matters
- Barnett moves to 1-0 in Power Slap, opening a new chapter after his UFC tenure
- The unanimous 29-28 scorecard suggests a competitive but clear margin across all three judges
- His entertainer persona found an obvious home in Power Slap's audience-driven format
