2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship First date January 27, 2023 Last date December 2, 2023 Total events 24 Total fights 270 Title fights 22
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
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina , USA
2
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3
February 17, 2023
Tingley Coliseum
Albuquerque, New Mexico , USA
3
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher
February 24, 2023
Pontchartrain Center
Kenner, Louisiana , USA
4
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey
March 4, 2023
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
London, England , U.K.
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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)
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–
–
5
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez
March 24, 2023
Norfolk Scope
Norfolk, Virginia , USA
6
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Nguyen vs. Straus
April 21, 2023
Delray Beach Tennis Center
Delray Beach, Florida USA
7
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie
April 22, 2023
Planet Ice Leeds
Leeds, England
8
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado
April 29, 2023
1stBank Center
Denver, Colorado , USA
9
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville
May 12, 2023
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville, South Carolina , USA
10
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha
May 19, 2023
Liberty First Credit Union Arena
Omaha, Nebraska , USA
11
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: Montana
June 9, 2023
Four Seasons Arena
Great Falls, Montana , USA
12
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood
June 23, 2023
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Hollywood, Florida , USA
13
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle
July 1, 2023
Walker Activity Dome
Newcastle , United Kingdom
14
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland
July 14, 2023
Jenkins Arena
Lakeland, Florida , USA
15
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque
August 11, 2023
Tingley Coliseum
Albuquerque, New Mexico , USA
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 1
August 24, 2023
Miami-Dade Fairgrounds
Miami, Florida , USA
16
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49: Miami
August 25, 2023
Miami-Dade Fairgrounds
Miami, Florida , USA
17
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50: Denver
September 22, 2023
1stBank Center
Denver, Colorado , USA
18
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51: Salem
September 29, 2023
Salem Civic Center
Salem, Virginia , USA
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 2
October 14, 2023
Liverpool Olympia
Liverpool, England
19
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52: South Carolina
October 20, 2023
Colonial Life Arena
Columbia, South Carolina , USA
20
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53: Orlando
November 3, 2023
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida , USA
21
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Asia 5
November 4, 2023
Royal Cliff Hotels Group
Pattaya , Thailand
22
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54: Bulgaria
November 17, 2023
Arena Sofia
Sofia , Bulgaria
23
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55: Leeds
November 18, 2023
Planet Ice Leeds
Leeds , England
24
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56: Utah
December 2, 2023
Maverik Center
Salt Lake City, Utah , USA
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski
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
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3
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
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher
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
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey
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]
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)
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 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez
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.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Cedermalm
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Delray Beach
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
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie
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.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Brito vs. Cox
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: 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
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 19, 2023.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: 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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood
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.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 1, 2023.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque
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]
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 1
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.
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49: Miami
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50: Denver
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50
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 Herelius
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51: Salem
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]
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 2
BKFC Prospects Series 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 14, 2023.
Background
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52: 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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53: Orlando
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
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 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
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54: 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
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.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55: Leeds
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
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
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56: Utah
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
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
See also
References
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↑ "BKFC NORFOLK" . Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship .
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↑ "BKFC LEEDS" . Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship .
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↑ "BKFC COLORADO" . Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship .
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↑ "BKFC 42 GREENVILLE" . Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship .
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↑ Cory Braiterman (June 23, 2023). "BKFC 45 live stream results, play-by-play coverage - Palomino vs. Lilley" . mmamania.com.
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↑ BKFC Staff (August 25, 2023). "BKFC Prospects 1 Results" . bkfc.com.
↑ 38.0 38.1 BKFC on YouTube (August 26, 2023). "BKFC 49 Post Press Conference" . youtube.com.
↑ BKFC Staff (August 26, 2023). "BKFC 49 Results" . bkfc.com.
↑ Matthew Wells (September 23, 2023). "BKFC 50 results: Lorenzo Hunt retains cruiserweight title in split vs. UFC veteran Chris Camozzi" . MMAjunkie.com .
↑ BKFC on YouTube (September 23, 2023). "BKFC 50 DENVER Press Conference - Live - David Feldman announces bonuses" . youtube.com.
↑ BKFC Staff (September 23, 2023). "BKFC 50 Results" . bkfc.com.
↑ Nolan King (September 30, 2023). "BKFC 51 results: Britain Hart knocks out Melanie Shah's teeth, retains championship" . MMAjunkie.com .
↑ BKFC Staff (September 30, 2023). "BKFC 51: Hart vs. Shah Results" . bkfc.com.
↑ BKFC Staff (October 15, 2023). "BKFC Prospects 2 Results" . bkfc.com.
↑ Kuhl, Dan (October 20, 2023). "BKFC 52 RESULTS: RICHARDSON STOPS BARNETT, EARNS TITLE" . Combat Press.
↑ BKFC on YouTube (October 21, 2023). "BKFC 52 SOUTH CAROLINA Press Conference - Live - David Feldman announces bonuses" . youtube.com.
↑ 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" .
↑ "Cancelled Boxing (Bare Knuckle) Bout: Antonio Moscatiello vs. Patryk Sagan" . tapology.com.
↑ 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.
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