Chris “Beastboy” Barnett vs Shinichi Suzukawa — Round 1 KO (Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014, Tokyo) | UFC 321 Preview
Chris Barnett vs Shinichi Suzukawa — Open-Weight Mayhem, Pure KO Theater
Before the viral dances and post-fight flips, Chris “Beastboy” Barnett was already a heavyweight cult favorite for nights like this. Across from him: sumo-bred scrapper Shinichi “Wakakirin” Suzukawa in Tokyo’s Ryōgoku Kokugikan—an open-weight clash with that classic New Year’s Eve energy. Hit play on the full HD knockout and soak up the chaos that made Barnett must-see TV.
Why This Finish Still Pops
Barnett’s power isn’t just raw; it’s angled. He feints big, draws the guard high, then rips short hooks and kicks from stances most heavyweights don’t even attempt. Against Suzukawa, the reads landed early: distance control, a sudden burst, and a clean shot that folded the bout before it could settle. For a quick series primer, keep the Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye event hub in your tabs while you watch.
Tape Notes (What to Watch in the Replay)
- First contact: Barnett tests range with prodding kicks, then steps across the line with a surprise right hand.
- Angles after impact: He never watches his work; he shuffles off, resets, and hits the opening the defense leaves behind.
- Finisher’s instinct: Once Suzukawa’s posture dips, Barnett stacks shots without overcommitting—clean, controlled violence.
From Tokyo to the Octagon — UFC 321 Next
The timing on this upload is no accident. Barnett is back on the big stage at UFC 321 for a heavyweight showdown with Olympic-level wrestler Hamdy Abdelwahab (Barnett vs Abdelwahab). Expect a classic striker vs wrestler question: can Barnett’s power and short-range kicks keep Hamdy honest, or does the grind win minutes and smother the fun? Either way, this Tokyo KO is the perfect scouting clip before fight week kicks off under the UFC banner.
How to Use This Page (Fast Scouting)
Open Barnett’s profile for method-of-victory patterns: Beastboy. Revisit the Tokyo bout page for the sequence and timing: Barnett vs Suzukawa. Then jump to the upcoming event hubs: UFC 321 and the organization page UFC for schedules, rankings chatter, and broadcast details.
Bottom Line
If you’re new to Barnett, this is the snapshot: deceptive footwork, showman’s timing, and heavyweight power that ends nights fast. Rewatch the KO, click the links, and roll straight into UFC 321 fight-week mode—because this kind of power translates in any arena.
