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2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Information
First dateJanuary 27, 2023
Last dateDecember 2, 2023
Events
Total events24
Fights
Total fights270
Title fights22
Chronology
2022 in BKFC 2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2024 in BKFC

The year 2023 was the 6th year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.

Background

The 2023 season started with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35 on January 27, 2023. [1] BKFC is available on FITE TV PPV. [2]

List of events

# Event Date Venue Location
1 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski January 27, 2023 John T. Rhodes Sports Center United States Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
2 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 February 17, 2023 Tingley Coliseum United States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
3 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher February 24, 2023 Pontchartrain Center United States Kenner, Louisiana, USA
4 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey March 4, 2023 Crystal Palace National Sports Centre England London, England, U.K.
– Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled) – – –
5 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez March 24, 2023 Norfolk Scope United States Norfolk, Virginia, USA
6 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Nguyen vs. Straus April 21, 2023 Delray Beach Tennis Center United States Delray Beach, Florida USA
7 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie April 22, 2023 Planet Ice Leeds England Leeds, England
8 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado April 29, 2023 1stBank Center United States Denver, Colorado, USA
9 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville May 12, 2023 Bon Secours Wellness Arena United States Greenville, South Carolina, USA
10 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha May 19, 2023 Liberty First Credit Union Arena United States Omaha, Nebraska, USA
11 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: Montana June 9, 2023 Four Seasons Arena United States Great Falls, Montana, USA
12 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood June 23, 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood United States Hollywood, Florida, USA
13 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle July 1, 2023 Walker Activity Dome United Kingdom Newcastle, United Kingdom
14 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland July 14, 2023 Jenkins Arena United States Lakeland, Florida, USA
15 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque August 11, 2023 Tingley Coliseum United States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 1 August 24, 2023 Miami-Dade Fairgrounds United States Miami, Florida, USA
16 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49: Miami August 25, 2023 Miami-Dade Fairgrounds United States Miami, Florida, USA
17 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50: Denver September 22, 2023 1stBank Center United States Denver, Colorado, USA
18 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51: Salem September 29, 2023 Salem Civic Center United States Salem, Virginia, USA
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 2 October 14, 2023 Liverpool Olympia United Kingdom Liverpool, England
19 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52: South Carolina October 20, 2023 Colonial Life Arena United States Columbia, South Carolina, USA
20 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53: Orlando November 3, 2023 Orange County Convention Center United States Orlando, Florida, USA
21 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Asia 5 November 4, 2023 Royal Cliff Hotels Group Thailand Pattaya, Thailand
22 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54: Bulgaria November 17, 2023 Arena Sofia Bulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria
23 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55: Leeds November 18, 2023 Planet Ice Leeds England Leeds, England
24 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56: Utah December 2, 2023 Maverik Center United States Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJanuary 27, 2023
VenueJohn T. Rhodes Sports Center
City United States Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 27, 2023, at the John T. Rhodes Sports Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.

Background

The event featured a welterweight title eliminator bout between Yosdenis Cedeno and Gorjan Slaveski. [1]

The event was expected to have a rematch between BKFC Bantamweight Champion Johnny Bedford and former champion Dat Nguyen; however, the bout was cancelled after Bedford retired from combat sports just a few days into the camp. [3]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg North Macedonia Gorjan Slaveski def. Cuba Yosdenis Cedeno TKO (punches) 4 1:53 BKFC Welterweight Championship title eliminator. [1]
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Keith Richardson def. United States Justin Scoggins Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-47, 48-47, 48-47
W. Strawweight 52 kg United States Andy Nguyen def. Russia Nekah Dmitryeva Decision (split) 5 2:00 46-49, 49-46, 49-46
Lightweight 70 kg United States Brandon Bushaw def. United States Paul Teague KO 1 1:02
Featherweight 66 kg United States Robert Armas def. United States Jakobi Lowery KO 1 1:10
Welterweight 75 kg Turkey Murat Kazgan def. United States Jordan Weeks TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 1:41
Lightweight 70 kg United States Tony Soto def. United States Wanya Reid TKO (doctor stoppage) 4 0:31
Flyweight 57 kg United States Albert Inclan def. Canada Devin Gibson Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-44, 49-45, 48-46
Light Heavyweight United States Willie Sears def. United States Tomar Washington DQ (illegal grounded punch) 2 0:57
Featherweight 66 kg United States Trevor Loken def. United States Marcus Brimage TKO (punches) 1 0:40
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States James Brown def. United States Stevo Morris Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-46, 48-46, 49-46
Middleweight 79 kg United States Doug Coltrane def. United States Brian Jackson KO 2 0:53

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 17, 2023
Venue Tingley Coliseum
City United States Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 17, 2023, at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Background

The event was headlined by the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship unification bout between the reigning champion Lorenzo Hunt and the interim champion Mike Richman [4]

The event also featured the bare-knuckle debut of former WBA (Regular) Light Middleweight champion Austin Trout as he faced UFC Hall of Famer Diego Sanchez. [5]

Also, former NFL defensive end and mixed martial artist Greg Hardy made his bare-knuckle debut on the card against Josh Watson. [6] Additionally, the Albuquerque native, The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner and two-time UFC title challenger John Dodson and his brother Eric appeared on the card. [7]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Lorenzo Hunt (c) def. United States Mike Richman (ic) KO (punch) 1 1:50 For the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. [4]
Welterweight 75 kg United States Austin Trout def. United States Diego Sanchez TKO (doctor stoppage) 4 1:44
Flyweight 57 kg United States John Dodson def. United States Jarod Grant KO (punches) 1 1:41
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Josh Watson def. United States Greg Hardy KO (punch) 2 0:19
W. Strawweight 52 kg United States Jayme Hinshaw def. United States Charisa Sigala TKO (leg injury) 1 0:38
Middleweight 79 kg United States Will Santiago def. United States Noah Cutter TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg Uruguay Gaston Reyno def. United States Daniel Van Sickle TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 1:26
Middleweight 79 kg United States Joshua Moreno def. United States Christian Torres TKO (uppercut) 2 1:02
Lightweight 70 kg United States Kevin Croom def. United States Chevvy Bridges KO (punches) 1 1:11
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States Eric Dodson def. United States Gene Perez KO 1 1:32
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Nick Gonzalez def. United States Lardy Navarro KO 1 0:41
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Derek Perez def. United States Anthony Sanchez Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-45, 49-45, 50-44

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 24, 2023
Venue Pontchartrain Center
City United States Kenner, Louisiana

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 24, 2023, at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, Louisiana, USA.

Background

The event was headlined by the heavyweight contender Alan Belcher challenging the reigning champion Arnold Adams. [8]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Alan Belcher def. United States Arnold Adams (c) KO (punch) 3 0:55 For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg Wales James Lilley def. United States Bobby Taylor TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 2:00
Catchweight 77 kg United States Kaleb Harris def. United States Brad Kelly KO 1 0:39
Middleweight 79 kg United States Duke Sensley def. United States Joseph Creer Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 48-47, 48-47
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Dennis LaBruzza def. United States Stephon Reese KO 2 1:24
Middleweight 79 kg United States Tony Jenkins def. United States Dillion Winemiller TKO (referee stoppage) 3 1:25
Lightweight 70 kg United States Bryce Henry def. United States Brandon Shavers KO 4 1:53
Featherweight 66 kg United States Andrew Angelcor vs. United States David Bosnick Draw (unanimous) 5 2:00 47-47, 47-47, 47-47
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States Tyler Sammis def. United States Cody Schieve KO 1 1:32
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Blake LaCaze def. United States Joseph Brett Williams TKO (corner stoppage) 3 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Brandon Meneses vs. United States Cody Mitchell Draw (majority) 5 2:00 48-46, 47-47, 47-47
Middleweight 79 kg United States Michael Manno def. United States Frankie Shughart KO 1 0:25

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 4, 2023
Venue Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
City England London

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 4, 2023, at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London, England.

Background

The event was headlined by a bout between Connor Tierney and Jake Lindsey. [9]

Results [10]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jake Lindsey def. United Kingdom Connor Tierney KO 5 1:02
Light Heavyweight 84 kg England Rico Franco vs. United Kingdom Darren Godfrey KO 2 0:49
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Wales David Round def. England Terry Brazier KO 3 1:28
Cruiserweight 95 kg United Kingdom Mason Shaw def. United Kingdom Lee Browne Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 49-46, 49-46
Cruiserweight 95 kg United Kingdom Darren Hendry def. United Kingdom Corey Harrison TKO 2 0:58
Light Heavyweight 84 kg South Africa Chaz Wasserman def. France Cedric Severac Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 47-44, 47-44, 47-44
Heavyweight 120 kg England Robbie Kennedy def. United Kingdom Jack Draper KO 2 1:35
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Nathan Hind def. United Kingdom Gary Fox Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-44, 50-44, 48-46
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Ben Bonnar def. England Jamie Oldfield KO 3 1:16
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Ryan Carmichael def. England Will Cairns KO 3 0:35
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Jimmy Millar def. Scotland Kyle Cassidy TKO 2 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom George Thorpe def. United Kingdom Jamie Hendry TKO 3 0:54

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateTBA
VenueTBA
CityTBA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai was scheduled to be a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 18, 2023.

Background

The event was scheduled to be headlined by a special rules bare-knuckle Muay Thai bout between Muay Thai legends Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai. [11] However, In mid-February it was announced that due to legal implications regarding the use of name muay thai in marketing, the bout was indefinitely postponed. [12] Being the only published bout, the event was removed from the organization's event schedule altogether. [12]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Thailand Buakaw Banchamek vs. Thailand Saenchai Muay Thai rules.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 24, 2023
Venue Norfolk Scope
City United States Norfolk, Virginia

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 24, 2023. [13]

Background

The event was initially scheduled to be headlined by the BKFC Bantamweight Championship bout between Reggie Barnett Jr. and Gustaf Cedermalm. [14] However, Cedermalm withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Daniel Alvarez.

Results [15]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Cedermalm
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Reggie Barnett Jr. (c) def. United States Daniel Alvarez TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 2:00 For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
W.Strawweight 52 kg United States Britain Hart (c) def. United States Jenny Clausius Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship. 50-44, 50-44, 49-45.
Catchweight 73 kg United States Will Worley def. United States Dimitri Angelini KO 1 1:10
Featherweight 66 kg United States Ka'Sim Ruffin def. United States Trai Santos KO (punches) 4 1:47
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Jay Jackson def. United States David Simpson TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 1:32
Middleweight 79 kg Moldova Stanislav Grosu def. United States Quartus Stitt KO 2 1:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Kyle Wright def. United States Pat Casey KO (punches) 3 1:18
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Zachary Calmus def. United States Mikey Furnier KO (punches) 2 0:49
Featherweight 66 kg United States Anthony Foye def. United States Cody Jenkins Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-46, 49-46, 49-46
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Brian Maxwell def. United States Dan Bunyan TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 0:59

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Delray Beach

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Delray Beach
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 21, 2023
Venue Delray Beach Tennis Center
City United States Delray Beach, Florida

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Nguyen vs. Straus was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 21, 2023. [16] The event was initially scheduled to take place on March 17, but due to undisclosed reasons it was postponed on the day of the event. [17]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Nguyen vs. Straus [18]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight 66 kg United States Dat Nguyen def. United States Daniel Straus Decision (unanimous) 6 2:00 The first five rounds were a draw. 57-56, 57-56, 58-55.
Middleweight 79 kg United States Jake Bostwick vs. United States Isaac Doolittle Draw (majority) 5 2:00 48-46, 47-47, 47-47
Flyweight 57 kg United States Chancey Wilson def. United States Tyler Randall Decision (split) 5 2:00 49-46, 46-49, 48-47
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Erick Lozano def. United States Francesco Ricchi KO 1 0:54
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Rene Rodriguez def. United States Mark Johnson TKO 3 0:45
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Justin Sanchez def. Mexico Gilberto Aguilar Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-46, 49-46, 48-47
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Gee Perez def. United States Josh Richey KO 2 0:50
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Stephen Townsel def. United States Chris Sarro KO 3 2:00
Preliminary Card
Flyweight 57 kg United States Howard Davis def. United States Trevor Morris TKO (corner stoppage) 4 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Ukraine Bovar Khanakov def. Cuba Freddy Masabo Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-46, 49-46, 48-47
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Chris Garcia def. United States Philip Carroll KO 3 0:27

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 22, 2023
VenuePlanet Ice Leeds
City England Leeds, England

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 22, 2023. [19]

Background

The event was initially scheduled to be headlined by welterweight bout between Elvin Brito and Jamie Cox, but the bout was cancelled after Cox withdrew.

Results [20]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Brito vs. Cox
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Danny Christie def. United Kingdom Anthony Holmes KO 4 For the BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Championship. Time not provided, due to technical issues.
Welterweight 75 kg Argentina Franco Tenaglia def. United Kingdom Luke Nevin KO 4 Time not provided, due to technical issues.
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Rico Franco def. United Kingdom Axel Birbes KO 2 1:07
Cruiserweight 95 kg Northern Ireland Conor Cooke def. United Kingdom Robbie Kennedy KO 4 1:56
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Tom Scott def. Poland Damian Górski KO 4 1:44
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Jonny Graham def. United Kingdom Will Cairns KO 1 1:33
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Dawid Oskar def. United Kingdom Lee Browne Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-46, 49-46, 49-47
Catchweight 73 kg United Kingdom Morgan Starkey def. United Kingdom Marius Radol KO 1 0:23
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Poland Bart Król def. United Kingdom Ashley Griffiths KO 1 1:04
Heavyweight 120 kg Scotland Rob Cunningham def. United Kingdom Wain Morgan KO 2 1:03
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Arron Blakey def. United Kingdom Naff Higson KO 1 0:50

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 29, 2023
Venue 1stBank Center
City United States Broomfield, Colorado

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 29, 2023. [21] This event featured the debut of former UFC Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, former UFC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and former UFC Featherweight title contender Chad Mendes.

Former UFC Lightweight and Featherweight champion Conor McGregor was in attendance for this sold-out event.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [22]

  • Fight of the Night: Eddie Alvarez vs. Chad Mendes
  • Knockout of the Night: Dillon Winemiller

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Mike Perry def. United States Luke Rockhold TKO (retirement) 2 1:15
Lightweight 70 kg United States Eddie Alvarez def. United States Chad Mendes Decision (split) 5 2:00 47-46, 46-47, 47-46
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Christine Ferea (c) def. Australia Bec Rawlings TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 2:00 For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Ben Rothwell def. United States Josh Copeland TKO (corner stoppage) 3 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Chris Camozzi def. United States Daniel Spohn KO 1 2:00
Welterweight 80 kg United States Brandon Girtz def. United States Christian Torres KO 1 1:10
Lightweight 70 kg United States James Brown def. United States Mike Alvarado KO 2 2:00
W.Featherweight 66 kg United States Khortni Kamyron def. United States Gabrielle Roman Draw (majority) 5 2:00 48-46, 47-47, 47-47
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Marcus Edwards def. United States Jay Jackson KO 1 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Dillon Winemiller def. United States Matthew Maestas KO 1 0:07
Lightweight 70 kg United States Mitch Seybold def. United States Jack Willoughby KO 1 1:23

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 12, 2023
Venue Bon Secours Wellness Arena
City United States Greenville, South Carolina

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 12, 2023. [23]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [24]

  • Fight of the Night: Tony Soto vs. Tyler Goodjohn
  • Knockout of the Night: Brandon Allen

Results [25]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 70 kg United States Tony Soto def. England Tyler Goodjohn Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-47, 48-47, 48-47.
Middleweight 79 kg United States Doug Coltrane def. United States Blake LaCaze KO 2 0:34
Featherweight 66 kg United States Keith Richardson def. United States Cody Jenkins KO 1 1:41
Strawweight 52 kg United States Sydney Smith def. United States Andy Nguyen Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-46, 48-46, 48-46.
Featherweight 66 kg United States Brandon Allen def. United States Trevor Loken KO 1 1:29
Featherweight 66 kg United States Brandon Bushaw vs. United States Rick Caruso No contest (accidental illegal blow) 2 0:33
Welterweight 75 kg United States Dustin Pague def. United States Wade Johnson TKO 2 1:38
Welterweight 75 kg United States Trukon Carson def. United States LJ Hermreck TKO 1 1:16
Featherweight 66 kg United States Cole Ferrell def. United States Cody Schieve TKO 2 0:44
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Jonathan Miller def. United States Dustin Long TKO 2 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Samuel Samples def. United States Glendel Futrell TKO (corner stoppage) 2 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Cole Ferrell def. United States Cody Schieve TKO 2 0:44

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 19, 2023
Venue Liberty First Credit Union Arena
City United States Omaha, Nebraska

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 19, 2023.

Results [26]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Houston Alexander def. South Africa Jeremy Smith Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-46, 48-46, 48-47
Middleweight 79nbsp;kg United States Dakota Cochrane def. United States Noah Cutter KO 1 0:56
Featherweight 66 kg United States Jimmie Rivera def. Uzbekistan Bekhzod Usmonov Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-47, 48-47, 48-47
Lightweight 70 kg United States Sean Wilson def. United States Brandon Meyer Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-44, 50-44, 50-44
Middleweight 79 kg United States Alonzo Martinez def. United States Jeremy Sauceda TKO (corner stoppage) 4 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Carlos Trinidad-Snake def. United States Elvin Leon Brito Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-46, 48-46, 49-45
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Ryan Braun def. United States Andrew Potter KO 1 0:17
W. Flyweight 57 kg Canada Jade Masson-Wong def. United States Taylor Starling Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-46, 48-46, 50-44
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Jeff Souder def. United States Idrees Wasi Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-43, 50-43, 50-43
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg South Africa Tommy Strydom def. United States Josh Krejci KO 2 1:31
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Esteban Rodriguez def. United States Jaquis Williams TKO (corner stoppage) 1 1:26
Featherweight 66 kg United States Corey Roberts def. United States TJ Benson KO 2 0:45

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: Montana

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: Montana
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 9, 2023
Venue Four Seasons Arena
City United States Great Falls, Montana

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: Montana was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 9, 2023.

The card was headlined by Kai Stewart vs. Louie Lopez for the inaugural BKFC Featherweight Championship.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [27]

  • Fight of the Night: Kai Stewart vs. Louie Lopez
  • Knockout of the Night: Leo Bercier

Results [28]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight 66 kg United States Kai Stewart def. United States Louie Lopez Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the inaugural BKFC Featherweight Championship. 49-45, 48-46, 48-46.
Welterweight 75 kg United States Lloyd Mix def. United States Dallas Davison TKO (corner stoppage) 4 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Bryce Henry def. United States Billy Wagner TKO (corner stoppage) 3 2:00
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Sawyer Depee def. United States Gabriel Mota KO 1 0:46
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jordan Christensen def. United States Kerry Lattimer Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-44, 50-44, 49-45
Lightweight 70 kg United States Dorian Long def. United States Mark Johnson KO 2 1:59
Featherweight 66 kg United States Ryan Ibsen def. United States Dakote Highpine TKO (corner stoppage) 2 2:00
Heavyweight United States Brady Meister def. United States Connor McKenna TKO 2 1:35
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Leo Bercier def. United States Willie Sears KO 1 1:55
Featherweight 66 kg United States Darrick Gates def. United States Koda Greenwood KO 1 1:20
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Dre Coles def. United States David Loureiro Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-45, 49-45, 49-45

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 23, 2023
Venue Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
City United States Hollywood, Florida

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 23, 2023.

The event was headlined by double champion Luis Palomino defending his BKFC Lightweight title against James Lilley.

Results [29]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 70 kg Peru Luis Palomino (c) def. Wales James Lilley Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Lightweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.
Light Heavyweight 84 kg England Jake Bostwick def. United States Erick Lozano Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 49-46, 49-46
Welterweight 75 kg United States Howard Davis def. Mexico Eduardo Peralta KO 1 1:32
Lightweight 70 kg United States Bryan Duran def. Mexico Gilberto Aguilar KO 3 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States James Dennis def. United States Rene Rodriguez KO 2 1:32
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Gee Perez def. United States Philip Ryan Carroll KO 1 1:52
Bantamweight 61 kg Cuba Alberto Blas def. United States Robert Armas KO 1 0:47
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Dillion Winemiller def. United States Stephen Townsel KO 2 1:07
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight United States Leonardo Perdomo def. United States Joseph White KO 1 1:18
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Chris Garcia def. United States Robert Madrid KO 3 2:00
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Mike Lee def. United States Drew Nolan KO 1 1:26

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJuly 1, 2023
VenueWalker Activity Dome
City England Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 1, 2023.

Results [30]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg England Ricardo Franco def. United States Kaleb Harris KO 5 0:58
Welterweight 75 kg England Robert Barry def. United Kingdom Ben Bonner KO 5 0:11
Welterweight 75 kg England Lewis Keen def. Czech Republic Zdeněk Pernica KO 3 0:32
Cruiserweight 95 kg Poland Dawid Oskar def. United Kingdom Matty Hill KO 1 1:44
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Paul Cook def. England Aaron Foster KO 1 0:41
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Poland Bart Król def. United Kingdom Sebastian Krautwald Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-46, 48-46, 48-46
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Gary Fox def. England Hayden Sherriff KO 1 0:38
Featherweight 66 kg Poland Patryk Sagan def. England Morgan Starkey KO 1 0:49
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg England Robbie Brown def. United Kingdom Ben Hatchett KO 1 1:36
Middleweight 79 kg England Arron Blakey def. Poland Krystian Nadolski KO 1 0:38
Cruiserweight 95 kg United Kingdom Karl Thompson def. United Kingdom Dustin Rabiega KO 1 1:06

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJuly 14, 2023
VenueJenkins Arena
City United States Lakeland, Florida

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 14, 2023.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [31]

  • Fight of the Night: Ryan Reber vs. Travis Thompson
  • Knockout of the Night: Brandon Allen

Results [32]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg United States David Mundell (c) def. United States Mike Richman KO 2 1:54 For the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Josh Dyer vs. United States Jared Warren NC (strike to back of head) 2 2:00 For the interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Featherweight 66 kg United States Brandon Allen def. United States Seth Shaffer KO 2 0:50
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Ryan Reber vs. United States Travis Thompson Draw (majority) 6 2:00 56-57, 57-56, 57-56. Overtime sixth round.
Women's Flyweight 57 kg United States Gabrielle Roman def. Poland Martyna Krol KO 1 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States Tony Murphy def. United States Michael Jones KO 3 1:16
Women's Bantamweight 61 kg United States Crystal Pittman def. United States Toni Tallman KO 2 1:07
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 75 kg United States Ja'Far Fortt def. United States Tim Hester KO 3 1:58
Featherweight 66 kg United States Michael Larrimore def. United States Daniel Gary KO 1 0:22

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 11, 2023
Venue Tingley Coliseum
City United States Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque will be a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 11, 2023.

The event was headlined by John Dodson vs. JR Ridge, which crowned the inaugural BKFC Flyweight Champion. [33]

Social media influencer Bryce Hall made his debut in the sport against Gee Perez at this event and was victorious. [34] [35]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [36]

  • Fight of the Night: Anthony Sanchez vs. Gene Perez
  • Knockout of the Night: Keith Richardson

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48 [35]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Flyweight 57 kg United States John Dodson def. United States JR Ridge TKO 1 1:49 For the inaugural BKFC Flyweight Championship.
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Keith Richardson def. United States Derek Perez TKO 1 0:37
Welterweight 75 kg United States Bryce Hall def. United States Gee Perez TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 5:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States Joshua Moreno def. United States Jeremy Sauceda TKO (corner stoppage) 1 5:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States Will Santiago vs. United States Jeremie Holloway Draw (majority) 5 2:00 48-46, 47-47, 47-47
Featherweight 66 kg United States Robert Armas def. United States Eric Dodson Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-44, 50-45, 47-46
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Donald Sanchez def. United States Anthony Lacaze Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-44, 48-46, 50-44
W. Strawweight 52 kg United Kingdom Melanie Shah def. United States Sydney Smith Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Shah weighed 118 lbs. 49-46, 49-46, 49-46
Featherweight 66 kg United States Marc Entenberg def. United States Darrick Gates TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 0:14
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Kyle McElroy def. United States Richard Montano TKO 2 0:55
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Anthony Sanchez def. United States Gene Perez Decision (split) 3 1:58 48-47, 47-48, 49-46
Flyweight 57 kg United States Austin Lewis def. United States Justyn Martinez NC (punch after the bell) 1 5:00

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 1

BKFC Prospects Series 1
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 25, 2023
VenueMiami-Dade Fairgrounds
City United States Miami, Florida

BKFC Prospects Series 1 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 24, 2023. It was the first edition of the BKFC Prospects Series.

Results [37]

BKFC Prospects Series 1
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Rosalina Rodriguez def. United States Cristina Crist Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-44, 50-45, 49-43
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Leonardo Perdomo def. United States Ryan Shough KO 1 0:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Drew Nolan def. United States Markus Suarez TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 1:22
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Fred Pierce def. United States Sean Hotusing DQ (illegal ground strike) 2 1:38
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Dameko Labon def. United States Justin Watson KO 1 0:21
Welterweight 75 kg United States Leandro Torres def. Puerto Rico Harry Cruz KO 3 1:29

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49: Miami

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 25, 2023
VenueMiami-Dade Fairgrounds
City United States Miami, Florida
Attendance2,743 [38]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49: Miami was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 25, 2023.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [38]

  • Fights of the Night: Freddy Masabo vs. Bovar Khanakov and John Michael Escoboza vs. Esteban Rodriguez
  • Knockout of the Night: Matthew Russo

Results [39]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg North Macedonia Gorjan Slaveski def. United States Jake Lindsey Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the vacant BKFC Welterweight Championship. 49-46, 48-47, 49-46.
Lightweight 70 kg United States Bryce Henry def. United States Tom Shoaff KO 1 1:29
Featherweight 66 kg United States Bryan Duran def. United States Dakota Highpine KO 1 0:48
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Justin Ibarrola def. United States Anthony Foye Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-47, 49-46, 48-47
Bantamweight 61 kg Cuba Alberto Blas def. Brazil Joao Guerra KO 1 1:12
Featherweight 66 kg United States Howard Davis def. United States Jeff Chiffens KO 1 1:12
Lightweight 70 kg United States Joshuah Alvarez def. United States Aaron Sutterfield KO 1 1:29
W. Strawweight 52 kg Peru Laddy Mejia def. United States Sarah Click Decision (split) 5 2:00 49-46, 48-47, 47-48
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Matthew Russo def. United States Jaymes Hyder KO 1 1:16
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg Cuba Freddy Masabo def. Ukraine Bovar Khanakov Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-47, 48-47, 48-47
Cruiserweight 93 kg Dominican Republic John Michael Escoboza def. United States Esteban Rodriguez Decision (majority) 5 2:00 48-46, 48-46, 47-47

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50: Denver

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateSeptember 22, 2023
Venue 1stBank Center
City United States Denver, Colorado

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50: Denver was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 22, 2023.

Background

The event was headlined by the two-division champion Lorenzo Hunt defending his BKFC Cruiserweight Championship for the first time against UFC veteran Chris Camozzi. [40]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [41]

  • Knockout of the Night: Andrew Strode

Results [42]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 93 kg United States Lorenzo Hunt (c) def. United States Chris Camozzi Decision (split) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship. 48-47, 47-48, 49-46.
Heavyweight United States Josh Copeland def. United States Steve Herelius KO 3 1:43
Middleweight 79 kg United States Marcus Edwards def. United States Michael Manno Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 50-45, 50-45
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Keegan Vandermeer def. United States Dillon Winemiller KO 1 1:09
Bantamweight 61 kg Cuba Alberto Blas def. Brazil Joao Guerra KO 1 1:12
Lightweight 70 kg United States Andrew Angelcor def. United States Brett Hudson KO 1 1:09
Light Heavyweight 86 kg United States Tony Jenkins def. United States Brian Maronek KO 1 1:18
Welterweight 75 kg United States Andrew Yates def. United States Christian Torres Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-47, 48-47, 48-47
W. Bantamweight 61 kg United States Monica Franco def. United States Khortni Kamyron Decision (split) 5 2:00 46-49, 48-46, 48-47
Flyweight 57 kg United States Andrew Strode def. United States Cary Caprio KO 2 0:40
Preliminary Card
Flyweight 57 kg United States Dominick Carey def. United States Angelo Trujillo DQ (illegal strikes) 1 0:38
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Lamont Stafford def. United States Gabriel Mota KO 3 0:40
Middleweight 79 kg United States Zeb Vincent def. United States Jessie Stalder KO 1 0:59

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51: Salem

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateSeptember 30, 2023
Venue Salem Civic Center
City United States Salem, Virginia

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51: Salem was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 30, 2023.

Background

The event was headlined by Britain Hart defending her BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship for the second time against Melanie Shah. [43]

Results [44]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
W. Strawweight 52 kg United States Britain Hart (c) def. United Kingdom Melanie Shah Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship. 50-45, 50-45, 50-45.
Welterweight 75 kg United States Dustin Pague def. United States Joe Elmore Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 50-45, 50-45
Middleweight 79 kg Moldova Stanislav Grosu def. United States Blake LaCaze KO 2 1:51
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Bruce Abramski def. United States Mark Culp KO 1 0:43
Lightweight 70 kg United States Andrew Angelcor def. United States Brett Hudson KO 1 1:09
Light Heavyweight 86 kg United States Joseph Creer def. United States Ronnie Glass KO 3 1:18
Light Heavyweight 86 kg United States Harris Stephenson def. United States Brian Maxwell DQ (illegal strike to grounded opponent) 5 0:29
Middleweight 79 kg United States Kaine Tomlinson def. United States Brett Fields KO 1 1:39
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Rick Caruso def. United States Landon Williams KO 1 1:43
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg United States Ka'Sim Ruffin def. United States Daniel Gary KO 3 0:40
Middleweight 79 kg United States Zeb Vincent def. United States Jessie Stalder KO 1 0:59

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 2

BKFC Prospects Series 2
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 14, 2023
Venue Liverpool Olympia
City United Kingdom Liverpool, England

BKFC Prospects Series 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 14, 2023.

Background

Results [45]

BKFC Prospects Series 2
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight 61 kg United Kingdom Jonno Chipchase def. Sweden Anton Larsson KO 1 1:24
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Terry Needham def. United Kingdom Morgan Starkey TKO 2 1:25
Cruiserweight 93 kg Czech Republic Dominik Herold def. United Kingdom Zane Marks TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Bradley Taylor def. United Kingdom Harry Cain Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Judges' scorecards not read
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Marcus Pond def. United Kingdom Ryan Harris KO 2 1:20
Lightweight 70 kg United States Ray Putterill def. United States George Buckell TKO 3 1:21
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Andy Thornton def. United Kingdom Lee Browne TKO 2 1:24
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Bartek Kanabey def. United Kingdom Shaun Kissane Decision (split) 5 2:00 48-46, 48-46, 47-48
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Peter Hayes def. United Kingdom Dean Hunt TKO 1 0:49
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Marti Barnes def. United Kingdom Micky Pedersen KO 2 1:47

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52: South Carolina

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 20, 2023
Venue Colonial Life Arena
City United States Columbia, South Carolina

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52: South Carolina was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 20, 2023.

Background

The event was headlined by Reggie Barnett Jr. defending his BKFC Bantamweight Championship against Keith Richardson. [46]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [47]

  • Fight of the Night: Tony Soto vs. Kevin Croom
  • Knockout of the Night: Brandon Bushaw
  • Performance of the Night: Keith Richardson

Results [48]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Keith Richardson def. United States Reggie Barnett Jr. (c) TKO 2 0:58 For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg United States Tony Soto def. United States Kevin Croom Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 50-45, 48-47
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jeremie Holloway def. United States Cameron VanCamp Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-46, 48-47, 49-46
Featherweight 66 kg United States Solon Staley def. United States Darrick Gates TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Brandon Bushaw def. United States Josh Marer KO 2 0:50
Lightweight 70 kg United States Jeremiah Scott def. United States Chevy Bridges KO 3 1:56
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Derek Perez def. United States Ace Samples TKO 2 0:44
Welterweight 75 kg United States Trukon Carson def. United States Daishaun Middleton KO 1 1:01
Preliminary Card
Light heavyweight 84 kg United States Daniel Cooper def. United States Miach Lail TKO (doctor stoppage) 4 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Tajikistan Bekhzod Usmonov def. United States Trevor Loken TKO 3 0:24

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53: Orlando

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 3, 2023
Venue Orange County Convention Center
City United States Orlando, Florida

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53: Orlando was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 3, 2023.

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg United States David Mundell (c) def. United States Doug Coltrane TKO 2 1:23 For the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Middleweight 79 kg United States Julian Lane def. Turkey Murat Kazgan TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 1:53
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Sawyer Depee def. United States Jonathan Miller KO 1 2:00
Light heavyweight 84 kg Ecuador Diego Romo vs. United States Ravon Baxter Draw (majority) 5 2:00 48-46. 47-47, 47-47 [49]
Featherweight 66 kg United States Nathan Rivera def. United States Jaymes Hyder KO 1 1:21
Light heavyweight 84 kg United States Mike Heckert def. United States Scott Lampert TKO (corner stoppage) 2 0:53
Flyweight 57 kg Dominican Republic Dagoberto Aguero def. United States Chance Wilson TKO 3 1:24
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States Michael Larrimore def. United States Justin Watson KO 1 1:01
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Jeff Janvier def. United States Devonte Jeffery TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 1:09
Welterweight 75 kg United States Ja'Far Fortt def. United States Aaron Sutterfield TKO 1 0:28

BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam

BKFC Thailand 5
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 4, 2023
Venue Royal Cliff Hotels Group
City Thailand Pattaya

BKFC Thailand 5 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 4, 2023.

Background

The event was headlined by a Special Rules Bare Knuckle Thai Fight featuring Muay Thai icons Buakaw Banchamek vs. Saenchai, who were scheduled to face each other in March 2023. [50]

The co-main event featured a title match between defending champion Fani Peloumpi and Po Denman for the BKFC Thailand Strawweight Championship. Also on the card was a title fight for the vacant BKFC Thailand Featherweight Championship between Krisana Srisang and Sarun Srioumboo.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Pongpisan Chunyong vs. Tha Pyay Nyo

Results

BKFC Thailand 5
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 70 kg Thailand Buakaw Banchamek vs. Thailand Saenchai Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-46, 48-47) 5 2:00 Special rules Bare Knuckle Thai bout
W.Strawweight 52 kg Thailand Po Denman vs. Greece Fani Peloumpi (c) Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 48-47, 49-46) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Thailand Women's Strawweight Championship
Featherweight 66 kg Thailand Krisana Srisang vs. Thailand Sarun Srioumboo KO 3 0:18 For the vacant BKFC Thailand Featherweight Championship
Lightweight 70 kg Germany Kristof Kirsch vs. England Teejay Chang KO 2 0:45
Cruiserweight 93 kg Germany Daniel Dörrer vs. Sweden Tofan Pirani TKO (referee stoppage) 1 2:00 Hand injury.
Featherweight 66 kg Scotland Andrew Miller vs. Thailand Teerawat Wongon KO 1 1:13
Featherweight 66 kg Philippines Joemil Miado vs. Sweden Gustaf Cedermalm KO 2 0:43
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Canada Jonny Tello vs. Thailand Chaloemporn Sawatsuk TKO 5 0:50
Cruiserweight 93 kg Iran Purya Rokhneh vs. France Yohann Marin KO 2
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg Thailand Pongpisan Chunyong vs. Myanmar Tha Pyay Nyo Decision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) 5 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg Russia Mike Vetrila vs. Philippines Allen Wycoco Decision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg Thailand Tumba vs. Thailand Maseng Sornchai Decision (split) (48-47, 48-47, 47-48) 5 2:00

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54: Bulgaria

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 17, 2023
Venue Arena Sofia
City Bulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54: Bulgaria was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 17, 2023.

Background

This event was notable in part because all of the fighters were new to the BKFC. [51]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg Bulgaria Rosen Dimitrov vs. Bulgaria Todor Zhelyakov KO 1 1:41
Middleweight 79 kg Slovenia Bojan Kosendar vs. Bulgaria Georgi Valentinov Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Judges' scores not read.
Lightweight 70 kg Bulgaria Vladislav Kanchev vs. Kazakhstan Ilyas Sadykov KO 1 0:54
Middleweight 79 kg Bulgaria Kaloyan Kolev vs. Lebanon Amer Abdulnabi TKO (retired) 1 0:57 Abdulnabi was forced to retire due to an equipment malfunction (faulty right shoe.)
Middleweight 79 kg Bulgaria Marian Dimitrov vs. Poland Jedrzej Durski Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Judges' scores not read.
Featherweight 66 kg Egypt Mahmoud Ahmed vs. Romania Florin Lupu Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Judges' scores not read.
Cruiserweight 93 kg Bulgaria Veselin Ivanov vs. Italy Marco Giustarini KO 3 1:08
Heavyweight 120 kg Turkey Ynus Batan vs. Bulgaria Mladen Iliev TKO (strikes) 3 0:40
Middleweight 79 kg France Steve Pasche vs. Turkey Mehmet Ozer TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 1:30 Ozer was unable to continue due to a torn bicep.
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg Bulgaria Angel Petkov vs. Bulgaria Nikola Arsov Decision (split) 5 2:00 Judges' scores not read.
Lightweight 70 kg Brazil Felipe da Silva Maia vs. Bulgaria Martin Stoichkov KO 2 1:55
Featherweight 66 kg Slovakia Tomas Vojtela vs. Bulgaria Zdravko Dimitrov TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 0:30 Eye injury.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55: Leeds

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 18, 2023
VenuePlanet Ice Leeds
City England Leeds, England

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55: Leeds was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 18, 2023.

Background

Antonio Moscatiello was set to face Patryk Sagan, however Sagan withdrew prior to the event for undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by Hynek Hospodarsky. [52]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light heavyweight 84 kg United States Jared Warren vs. United Kingdom Danny Christie TKO (referee stoppage) 1 1:56
Middleweight 79 kg Poland Bartlomiej Krol vs. United Kingdom Anthony Holmes TKO (corner stoppage) 4 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Matty Hodgson vs. United Kingdom Mason Shaw TKO (strikes) 2 0:29
Light heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Danny Mitchell vs. United Kingdom John Ferguson Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Judges' scores not read.
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Darren Hendry vs. United Kingdom Luke Atkin TKO (strikes) 2 0:25
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Gary Fox vs. United Kingdom Robbie Brown Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Judges' scores not read.
Light heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Conor Cooke vs. United Kingdom Nathan Owens TKO (strikes) 3 1:12
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Karl Thompson vs. Poland Dawid Oskar Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Judges' scores not read.
Lightweight 70 kg Italy Antonio Moscatiello vs. Czech Republic Hynek Hospodarsky KO 1 1:58
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Paul Cook vs. United Kingdom Luke Nevin Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Judges' scores not read.
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Jonny Graham vs. United Kingdom Abel Radomski TKO (strikes) 2 1:40
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Agi Faulkner vs. United Kingdom Rob Cunningham TKO (strikes) 1 0:57

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56: Utah

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56
Information
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateDecember 2, 2023
Venue Maverik Center
City United States Salt Lake City, Utah
Attendance8,200 [53]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56: Utah is a bare-knuckle fighting event being held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on December 2, 2023.

Background

This event featured former UFC fighter Mike Perry against former UFC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. This also had the bareknuckle debut of former UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens.

A Heavyweight bout between Ben Rothwell and Todd Duffee was scheduled for the co-main event. However, on November 30, it was announced the bout was cancelled due to Rothwell having an illness. [54] The bout was rescheduled for BKFC: Knucklemania IV on April 27, 2024. A bout between Nick Rossborough and Kevin Brooks was cancelled prior to the event. [55]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [56]

  • Fights of the Night: Kai Stewart vs. Howard Davis and Esteban Rodriguez vs. Keegan Vandermeer
  • Knockout of the Night: Mick Terrill

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg United States Mike Perry def. United States Eddie Alvarez TKO (corner stoppage) 2 2:00 For the symbolic King of Violence Championship
Flyweight 57 kg United States Christine Ferea (c) def. Australia Bec Rawlings Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship
Featherweight 66 kg United States Kai Stewart (c) def. United States Howard Davis Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Featherweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg England Mick Terrill def. United States Arnold Adams KO 4 0:47 For the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship
Lightweight 70 kg United States Jeremy Stephens def. United States Jimmie Rivera TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Ben Moa def. United States Bridger Bercier TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 0:51
Light heavyweight 84 kg United States Erick Lozano def. United States Mike Jones TKO 3 0:55
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Esteban Rodriguez def. United States Keegan Vandermeer KO 2 1:06
Welterweight 75 kg United States Trevor Bradshaw def. United States Troy Dennison KO 1 1:55
Lightweight 70 kg United States Danny Hilton def. United States LJ Schulz TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 2:00

See also

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  51. ^ Per BKFC, "[…] not one fighter featured this evening will have fought in the BKFC before". "BKFC 54 BULGARIA FREE PRELIMS".
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