2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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

BKFC 35 Myrtle Beach: Cedeno vs. Slaveski

BKFC 35 Myrtle Beach: Cedeno vs. Slaveski
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJanuary 27, 2023
VenueJohn T. Rhodes Sports Center
City Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

BKFC 35 Myrtle Beach: 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

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

BKFC KnuckleMania 3

BKFC KnuckleMania 3
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 17, 2023
VenueTingley Coliseum
City Albuquerque, New Mexico

BKFC 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

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

BKFC 36 New Orleans: Adams vs. Belcher

BKFC 36 New Orleans: Adams vs. Belcher
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 24, 2023
VenuePontchartrain Center
City Kenner, Louisiana

BKFC 36 New Orleans: 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

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

BKFC 37 London: Tierney vs. Lindsey

BKFC 37 London: Tierney vs. Lindsey
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 4, 2023
VenueCrystal Palace National Sports Centre
City London

BKFC 37 London: Tierney vs. Lindsey (also known as BKFC UK 2) 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

BKFC 37 London: Tierney vs. Lindsey[10]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg Jake Lindsey def. Connor Tierney KO 5 1:02
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Rico Franco vs. Darren Godfrey KO 2 0:49
Light Heavyweight 84 kg David Round def. Terry Brazier KO 3 1:28
Cruiserweight 95 kg Mason Shaw def. Lee Browne Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 49–46, 49–46
Cruiserweight 95 kg Darren Hendry def. Corey Harrison TKO 2 0:58
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Chaz Wasserman def. Cedric Severac Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 47-44, 47–44, 47–44
Heavyweight 120 kg Robbie Kennedy def. Jack Draper KO 2 1:35
Welterweight 75 kg Nathan Hind def. Gary Fox Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-44, 50–44, 48–46
Welterweight 75 kg Ben Bonnar def. Jamie Oldfield KO 3 1:16
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg Ryan Carmichael def. Will Cairns KO 3 0:35
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Jimmy Millar def. Kyle Cassidy TKO 2 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg George Thorpe def. Jamie Hendry TKO 3 0:54

BKFC 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)

BKFC 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateTBA
VenueTBA
CityTBA

BKFC 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

BKFC 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Buakaw Banchamek vs. Saenchai Muay Thai rules.

BKFC 39 Norfolk: Barnett vs. Alvarez

BKFC 39 Norfolk: Barnett vs. Alvarez
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 24, 2023
VenueNorfolk Scope
City Norfolk, Virginia

BKFC 39 Norfolk: 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]

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

BKFC 38 Delray Beach: Nguyen vs. Straus

BKFC 38 Delray Beach: Nguyen vs. Straus
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 21, 2023
VenueDelray Beach Tennis Center
City Delray Beach, Florida

BKFC 38 Delray Beach: 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

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

BKFC 40 Leeds: Holmes vs. Christie

BKFC 40 Leeds: Holmes vs. Christie
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 22, 2023
VenuePlanet Ice Leeds
City Leeds, England

BKFC 40 Leeds: Holmes vs. Christie (also known as BKFC UK 3) 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]

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

BKFC 41 Colorado: Perry vs. Rockhold

BKFC 41 Colorado: Perry vs. Rockhold
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 29, 2023
Venue1stBank Center
City Broomfield, Colorado

BKFC 41 Colorado: Perry vs. Rockhold 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

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

BKFC 42 Greenville: Soto vs. Goodjohn

BKFC 42 Greenville: Soto vs. Goodjohn
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 12, 2023
VenueBon Secours Wellness Arena
City Greenville, South Carolina

BKFC 42 Greenville: Soto vs. Goodjohn 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]

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

BKFC 43 Omaha: Alexander vs. Smith

BKFC 43 Omaha: Alexander vs. Smith
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 19, 2023
VenueLiberty First Credit Union Arena
City Omaha, Nebraska

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

Results[26]

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

BKFC 44 Montana: Stewart vs. Lopez

BKFC 44 Montana: Stewart vs. Lopez
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 9, 2023
VenueFour Seasons Arena
City Great Falls, Montana

BKFC 44 Montana: Stewart vs. Lopez 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]

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

BKFC 45 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Lilley

BKFC 45 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Lilley
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 23, 2023
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
City Hollywood, Florida

BKFC 45 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Lilley 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]

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

BKFC 46 Newcastle: Franco vs. Harris

BKFC 46 Newcastle: Franco vs. Harris
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJuly 1, 2023
VenueWalker Activity Dome
City Newcastle upon Tyne, England

BKFC 46 Newcastle: Franco vs. Harris (also known as BKFC UK 4) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 1, 2023.

Results[30]

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

BKFC 47 Lakeland: Mundell vs. Richman

BKFC 47 Lakeland: Mundell vs. Richman
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJuly 14, 2023
VenueJenkins Arena
City Lakeland, Florida

BKFC 47 Lakeland: Mundell vs. Richman 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]

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

BKFC 48 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Ridge

BKFC 48 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Ridge
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 11, 2023
VenueTingley Coliseum
City Albuquerque, New Mexico

BKFC 48 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Ridge was 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

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

BKFC Prospects Series 1

BKFC Prospects Series 1
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 25, 2023
VenueMiami-Dade Fairgrounds
City 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 Rosalina Rodriguez def. Cristina Crist Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-44, 50–45, 49–43
Heavyweight 120 kg Leonardo Perdomo def. Ryan Shough KO 1 0:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Drew Nolan def. Markus Suarez TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 1:22
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Fred Pierce def. Sean Hotusing DQ (illegal ground strike) 2 1:38
Bantamweight 61 kg Dameko Labon def. Justin Watson KO 1 0:21
Welterweight 75 kg Leandro Torres def. Harry Cruz KO 3 1:29

BKFC 49 Miami: Slaveski vs. Lindsey

BKFC 49 Miami: Slaveski vs. Lindsey
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 25, 2023
VenueMiami-Dade Fairgrounds
City Miami, Florida
Attendance2,743[38]

BKFC 49 Miami: Slaveski vs. Lindsey 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]

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

BKFC 50 Denver: Hunt vs. Camozzi

BKFC 50 Denver: Hunt vs. Camozzi
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateSeptember 22, 2023
Venue1stBank Center
City Denver, Colorado

BKFC 50 Denver: Hunt vs. Camozzi 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]

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

BKFC 51 Salem: Hart vs. Shah

BKFC 51 Salem: Hart vs. Shah
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateSeptember 30, 2023
VenueSalem Civic Center
City Salem, Virginia

BKFC 51 Salem: Hart vs. Shah 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]

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

BKFC Prospects Series 2

BKFC Prospects Series 2
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 14, 2023
VenueLiverpool Olympia
City 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 Jonno Chipchase def. Anton Larsson KO 1 1:24
Featherweight 66 kg Terry Needham def. Morgan Starkey TKO 2 1:25
Cruiserweight 93 kg Dominik Herold def. Zane Marks TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Bradley Taylor def. Harry Cain Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Judges' scorecards not read
Middleweight 79 kg Marcus Pond def. Ryan Harris KO 2 1:20
Lightweight 70 kg Ray Putterill def. George Buckell TKO 3 1:21
Cruiserweight 93 kg Andy Thornton def. Lee Browne TKO 2 1:24
Lightweight 70 kg Bartek Kanabey def. Shaun Kissane Decision (split) 5 2:00 48–46, 48–46, 47–48
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Peter Hayes def. Dean Hunt TKO 1 0:49
Heavyweight 120 kg Marti Barnes def. Micky Pedersen KO 2 1:47

BKFC 52 South Carolina: Barnett vs. Richardson

BKFC 52 South Carolina: Barnett vs. Richardson
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 20, 2023
VenueColonial Life Arena
City Columbia, South Carolina

BKFC 52 South Carolina: Barnett vs. Richardson 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]

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

BKFC 53 Orlando: Mundell vs. Coltrane

BKFC 53 Orlando: Mundell vs. Coltrane
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 3, 2023
VenueOrange County Convention Center
City Orlando, Florida

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

Results

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

BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam

BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 4, 2023
VenueRoyal Cliff Hotels Group
City Pattaya

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

BKFC 54 Bulgaria: Dimitrov vs. Zhelyakov

BKFC 54 Bulgaria: Dimitrov vs. Zhelyakov
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 17, 2023
VenueArena Sofia
City Sofia, Bulgaria

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

Background

The event was headliend by a middleweight bout between Rosen Dimitrov and Todor Zhelyakov. This event was notable in part because all of the fighters were new to the BKFC.[51]

Results

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

BKFC 55 Leeds: Christie vs. Warren

BKFC 55 Leeds: Christie vs. Warren
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 18, 2023
VenuePlanet Ice Leeds
City Leeds, England

BKFC 55 Leeds: Christie vs. Warren (also known as BKFC UK 5) 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

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

BKFC 56 Utah: Perry vs. Alvarez

BKFC 56 Utah: Perry vs. Alvarez
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateDecember 2, 2023
VenueMaverik Center
City Salt Lake City, Utah
Attendance8,200[53]

BKFC 56 Utah: Perry vs. Alvarez 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

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

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