2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship | ||||
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Information | ||||
First date | January 27, 2023 | |||
Last date | December 2, 2023 | |||
Events | ||||
Total events | 24 | |||
Fights | ||||
Total fights | 270 | |||
Title fights | 22 | |||
Chronology | ||||
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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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | January 27, 2023 |
Venue | John T. Rhodes Sports Center |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 4 | 1:53 | BKFC Welterweight Championship title eliminator.[1] |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48–47, 48–47 |
W. Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 46-49, 49–46, 49–46 |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:02 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:10 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 1:41 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4 | 0:31 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-44, 49–45, 48–46 |
Light Heavyweight | ![]() | def. | ![]() | DQ (illegal grounded punch) | 2 | 0:57 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:40 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 48–46, 49–46 |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:53 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | February 17, 2023 |
Venue | Tingley Coliseum |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 1 | 1:50 | For the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.[4] |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4 | 1:44 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 1 | 1:41 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 2 | 0:19 | |
W. Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (leg injury) | 1 | 0:38 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 1:26 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (uppercut) | 2 | 1:02 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 1 | 1:11 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:32 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:41 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-45, 49–45, 50–44 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | February 24, 2023 |
Venue | Pontchartrain Center |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 3 | 0:55 | For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Catchweight 77 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:39 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 48–47, 48–47 |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:24 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (referee stoppage) | 3 | 1:25 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 4 | 1:53 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-47, 47-47, 47-47 |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:32 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 47-47, 47-47 |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:25 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | March 4, 2023 |
Venue | Crystal Palace National Sports Centre |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 5 | 1:02 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:49 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:28 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 49–46, 49–46 |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 0:58 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-44, 47–44, 47–44 |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:35 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-44, 50–44, 48–46 |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:16 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 0:35 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 0:54 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | TBA |
Venue | TBA |
City | TBA |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
![]() | vs. | ![]() | Muay Thai rules. |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | March 24, 2023 |
Venue | Norfolk Scope |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship. |
W.Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship. 50-44, 50-44, 49-45. |
Catchweight 73 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:10 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 4 | 1:47 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 1:32 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:59 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 3 | 1:18 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 2 | 0:49 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 49–46, 49–46 |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 0:59 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Delray Beach
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 21, 2023 |
Venue | Delray Beach Tennis Center |
City | ![]() |
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] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 2:00 | The first five rounds were a draw. 57-56, 57-56, 58-55. |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 47-47, 47-47 |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 46–49, 48–47 |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:54 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 0:45 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 49–46, 48–47 |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:50 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 2:00 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 49–46, 48–47 |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 0:27 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 22, 2023 |
Venue | Planet Ice Leeds |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 4 | For the BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Championship. Time not provided, due to technical issues. | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 4 | Time not provided, due to technical issues. | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:07 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 4 | 1:56 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 4 | 1:44 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:33 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 49–46, 49–47 |
Catchweight 73 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:23 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:04 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:03 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:50 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 29, 2023 |
Venue | 1stBank Center |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (retirement) | 2 | 1:15 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-46, 46–47, 47–46 |
W.Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship. |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 80 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:10 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 2:00 | |
W.Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Draw (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 47-47, 47-47 |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 2:00 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:07 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:23 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | May 12, 2023 |
Venue | Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48–47, 48–47. |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:34 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:41 | |
Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 48–46, 48–46. |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:29 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | No contest (accidental illegal blow) | 2 | 0:33 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:38 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:16 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 0:44 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 0:44 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | May 19, 2023 |
Venue | Liberty First Credit Union Arena |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 48–46, 48–47 |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:56 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48–47, 48–47 |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-44, 50–44, 50–44 |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 48–46, 49–45 |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:17 | |
W. Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 48–46, 50–44 |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-43, 50–43, 50–43 |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:31 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 1 | 1:26 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:45 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: Montana
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | June 9, 2023 |
Venue | Four Seasons Arena |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the inaugural BKFC Featherweight Championship. 49-45, 48-46, 48-46. |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:46 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-44, 50–44, 49–45 |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:59 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | |
Heavyweight | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:35 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:55 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:20 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-45, 49–45, 49–45 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | June 23, 2023 |
Venue | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Lightweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46. |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 49–46, 49–46 |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:32 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:32 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:52 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:47 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:07 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Heavyweight | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:18 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:26 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | July 1, 2023 |
Venue | Walker Activity Dome |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 5 | 0:58 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 5 | 0:11 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 0:32 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:44 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:41 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 48–46, 48–46 |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:38 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:49 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:36 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:38 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:06 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | July 14, 2023 |
Venue | Jenkins Arena |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:54 | For the BKFC Middleweight Championship. |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | NC (strike to back of head) | 2 | 2:00 | For the interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:50 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (majority) | 6 | 2:00 | 56-57, 57-56, 57-56. Overtime sixth round. |
Women's Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:16 | |
Women's Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:07 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:58 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:22 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | August 11, 2023 |
Venue | Tingley Coliseum |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque 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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48[35] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:49 | For the inaugural BKFC Flyweight Championship. |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 0:37 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 5:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 1 | 5:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 47-47, 47-47 |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-44, 50–45, 47–46 |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-44, 48–46, 50–44 |
W. Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Shah weighed 118 lbs. 49–46, 49–46, 49–46 |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 0:14 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 0:55 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 3 | 1:58 | 48-47, 47–48, 49–46 |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | NC (punch after the bell) | 1 | 5:00 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 1
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | August 25, 2023 |
Venue | Miami-Dade Fairgrounds |
City | ![]() |
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]
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
W.Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-44, 50–45, 49–43 |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:59 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 1:22 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | DQ (illegal ground strike) | 2 | 1:38 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:21 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:29 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49: Miami
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | August 25, 2023 |
Venue | Miami-Dade Fairgrounds |
City | ![]() |
Attendance | 2,743[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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the vacant BKFC Welterweight Championship. 49-46, 48-47, 49-46. |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:29 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:48 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 49–46, 48–47 |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:12 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:12 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:29 | |
W. Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 48–47, 47–48 |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:16 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48–47, 48–47 |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 48–46, 48–46, 47-47 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50: Denver
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | September 22, 2023 |
Venue | 1stBank Center |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship. 48-47, 47-48, 49-46. |
Heavyweight | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:43 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 50–45, 50–45 |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:09 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:12 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:09 | |
Light Heavyweight 86 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:18 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48–47, 48–47, 48–47 |
W. Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 46–49, 48–46, 48–47 |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:40 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | DQ (illegal strikes) | 1 | 0:38 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 0:40 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:59 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51: Salem
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | September 30, 2023 |
Venue | Salem Civic Center |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
W. Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship. 50-45, 50-45, 50-45. |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 50-45, 50-45 |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:51 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:43 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:09 | |
Light Heavyweight 86 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:18 | |
Light Heavyweight 86 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | DQ (illegal strike to grounded opponent) | 5 | 0:29 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:39 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:43 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 0:40 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:59 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 2
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | October 14, 2023 |
Venue | Liverpool Olympia |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Prospects Series 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 14, 2023.
Background
Results[45]
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:24 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:25 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:20 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 1:21 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:24 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 48–46, 48–46, 47–48 |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 0:49 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:47 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52: South Carolina
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | October 20, 2023 |
Venue | Colonial Life Arena |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 0:58 | For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship. |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50–45, 50–45, 48–47 |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49–46, 48–47, 49–46 |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:50 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:56 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 0:44 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:01 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Light heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 0:24 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53: Orlando
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | November 3, 2023 |
Venue | Orange County Convention Center |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:23 | For the BKFC Middleweight Championship. |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 1:53 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 2:00 | |
Light heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46. 47-47, 47-47[49] |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:21 | |
Light heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 2 | 0:53 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 1:24 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:01 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 1:09 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 0:28 |
BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | November 4, 2023 |
Venue | Royal Cliff Hotels Group |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 50–46, 48–47) | 5 | 2:00 | Special rules Bare Knuckle Thai bout |
W.Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 49–46) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Thailand Women's Strawweight Championship |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 0:18 | For the vacant BKFC Thailand Featherweight Championship |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:45 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (referee stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 | Hand injury. |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:13 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:43 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO | 5 | 0:50 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 2 | ||
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (50–44, 50–44, 50–44) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (50–44, 50–44, 50–44) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (split) (48–47, 48–47, 47–48) | 5 | 2:00 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54: Bulgaria
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | November 17, 2023 |
Venue | Arena Sofia |
City | ![]() |
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
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:41 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scores not read. |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:54 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (retired) | 1 | 0:57 | Abdulnabi was forced to retire due to an equipment malfunction (faulty right shoe.) |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scores not read. |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scores not read. |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:08 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (strikes) | 3 | 0:40 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 1:30 | Ozer was unable to continue due to a torn bicep. |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scores not read. |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:55 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 0:30 | Eye injury. |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55: Leeds
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | November 18, 2023 |
Venue | Planet Ice Leeds |
City | ![]() |
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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Light heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (referee stoppage) | 1 | 1:56 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (strikes) | 2 | 0:29 | |
Light heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scores not read. |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (strikes) | 2 | 0:25 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scores not read. |
Light heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (strikes) | 3 | 1:12 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scores not read. |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:58 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scores not read. |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (strikes) | 2 | 1:40 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | TKO (strikes) | 1 | 0:57 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56: Utah
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | December 2, 2023 |
Venue | Maverik Center |
City | ![]() |
Attendance | 8,200[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 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (corner stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | For the symbolic King of Violence Championship |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 48–47) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Featherweight Championship |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 4 | 0:47 | For the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 0:51 | |
Light heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 0:55 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:06 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:55 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 |
See also
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- ^ BKFC Staff (October 21, 2023). "BKFC 52 Results". bkfc.com.
- ^ Fubo Sports (November 4, 2023). "Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships 53 Prelims & Main Card - Judges Read Scores to Romo vs Baxter". youtube.com.
- ^ Timothy Wheaton (June 12, 2023). "Buakaw vs. Saenchai Confirmed for BKFC Asia 5 on November 4". combatpress.com.
- ^ Per BKFC, "[…] not one fighter featured this evening will have fought in the BKFC before". "BKFC 54 BULGARIA FREE PRELIMS".
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- ^ MMA Weekly (December 3, 2023). "Mike Perry defeats Eddie Alvarez for bare knuckle fighting King of Violence title". mmaweekly.com.
- ^ Danny Segura (November 30, 2023). "Ben Rothwell out of BKFC 56, fight with Todd Duffee now targeted for February". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ Tapology (December 2, 2023). "Nick Rossborough vs. Kevin Brooks - Cancelled Bareknuckle Boxing Bout". tapology.com.
- ^ BKFC on YouTube (December 2, 2023). "BKFC 56 UTAH PERRY vs ALVAREZ Press Conference - LIVE - David Feldman announces bonuses". youtube.com.
External links
- Bare Knuckle Official Website