BREAKING: UFC Star Chris Barnett Embarrassingly Defeated

Barnett, 36, was completely outmatched on the ground

Chris Barnett must be wondering what hit him. The 36-year-old was knocked out in the first round by underdog Martin Buday at UFC 286 on Saturday. Barnett had won four straight going into the fight, but he looked one-dimensional against Buday, who controlled the fight on the ground.

Buday dominated Barnett from start to finish

Buday took Barnett down early and nearly finished him with a rear-naked choke. Barnett survived, but he was never able to get back into the fight. Buday landed several hard elbows from top position, and eventually, the referee stopped the fight.

What's next for Barnett?

The loss is a major setback for Barnett, who is now 2-2 in the UFC. He'll need to regroup and figure out how to improve his ground game if he wants to make a run towards the top 15 in the heavyweight division.

Barnett needs to improve ground game

Barnett has always been known for his striking, but he needs to improve his ground game if he wants to succeed in the UFC. He was completely outclassed by Buday on the ground, and he needs to find a way to shore up his wrestling and jiu-jitsu.

Barnett could benefit in a move to light heavyweight

Another option for Barnett would be to move down to light heavyweight. He's a big guy, but he's not the biggest heavyweight in the UFC. He might be better suited to fight at 205 pounds, where he would be one of the bigger fighters in the division.