Max Barnett has violence on his mind ahead of his upcoming title fight at Badmofo MMA 7 on October 7th.
Barnett has stepped up on late notice to compete for the promotions amateur super lightweight title, and he’s no doubt on his mind he leaves with the belt. The man across the cage from him is Will Bean. This barnburner tops the card, and rightly so. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the promotions social media pages.
We had the pleasure of talking with Max Barnett ahead of his biggest fight to date. Hear what he had to say.
Interview With Max Barnett
Max, in a few weeks, you’re back to your home, the BMF cage. Your house. Although it’s a fight that’s come out of the blue, how are you feeling about it and how the fight came about?
I can’t wait to be back in that cage and keep my streak of not missing an event since my debut. Conor from BMF shouted at me minutes after the last guy dropped out, and both sides had accepted within the hour. No dodging, just how it should be.
October 7 won’t just be any ordinary fight. You’ll compete for the promotion super lightweight title. How much more added fuel does that give you in prep, knowing a belt’s going to be on the line?
You know what’s mad? I always thought once you train hard, that’s that. But you don’t realise there are levels to it until you have an opportunity like this. The extra miles, extra reps and extra rounds are getting put in without question this camp.
Max Barnett Talks Recent Performances
After three tough losses, you told me you were coming back to maul Luke in the first round, and you did exactly that. How did it feel to find yourself back to winning ways?
It was good, but to me, it was just doing what I was supposed to do. The guys, I’ll get them all out early. I’m excited to be back facing top-level competition in Will Bean.
Will Bean is going to be the man looking to stop you from leaving with the belt. In terms of his skill set, what do you see in his game that might cause you some bother? Or have you seen everything he’s going to bring?
I know exactly what I will bring to the fight. The problem is, he’s very good at what he does. I just think I’m going to be too quick and manage the distance too well in there for him, though.
Attaining BMF Gold
Just highlight what it would mean to you to get your hands on that belt on October 7. Would it be a testament to the hard work you’ve put in thus far in your amateur career?
I don’t see anyone who’s more active, taking more risks and putting more into the amateurs than me, but you don’t get what you deserve in life. You get what you earn. So, on October 7, I will win the title in an exciting fashion. It would mean the world, honestly.
Will’s undefeated and has submitted to everyone he’s faced. How much of your preparation has been tailored around submission defence?
I mean, if he hadn’t finished the level of competition he’s faced so quickly, he wouldn’t deserve the fight. Absolute bums.
I am 50/50 on the training. I’ve definitely worked a few things I see he likes to do to lead to his submissions, but the fight is more about where I want it to go than worrying about where he could take it.
Final Thoughts
Finally, tell the readers how Max Barnett won the title at BMF 7. Why should they buy a ticket to watch?
My hand is raised inside three due to a TKO stoppage. No doubt in my mind.
Everyone should get a ticket with two fighters, with 100% of their wins being finished. We aren’t coming to score points.
