The year 2021 was the fourth year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia. The year consisted of 13 events, including an inaugural Fight Night event alongside nine title fights. The promotion also saw the inception of the new Cruiserweight division and its inaugural title fight at BKFC 18.

Background

2021 season is expected to start with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania. BKFC is available on PPV all over the world and on FITE TV.

BKFC 2021 Awards

The following fighters won the BKFC year-end awards for 2022

  • BKFC Fighter of the Year 2022: Luis Palomino
  • BKFC Female Fighter of the Year 2022: Britain Hart
  • BKFC Fight of the Year 2022: Taylor Starling vs. Charisa Sigala (BKFC: KnuckleMania)
  • BKFC Knockout of the Year 2022: Joe Riggs over Melvin Guillard (BKFC FN: Montana)

List of events

#EventDateVenueLocation
1BKFC KnucklemaniaFebruary 5, 2021RP Funding CenterUnited States Lakeland, Florida, USA
2BKFC: Bare Knuckle KingdomMarch 6, 2021The Sea GalleriThailand Phuket, Thailand
3BKFC 16: Garcia vs. ElmoreMarch 19, 2021Biloxi Civic CenterUnited States Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
4BKFC 17: Tate vs. BurnsApril 30, 2021Boutwell Memorial AuditoriumUnited States Birmingham, Alabama, USA
5BKFC 18: Beltran vs. ShewmakerJune 26, 2021Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoUnited States Hollywood, Florida, USA
6BKFC 19: VanZant vs. OstovichJuly 23, 2021Florida State FairgroundsUnited States Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
7BKFC 20: Bedford vs. BarnettAugust 20, 2021Mississippi Coast ColiseumUnited States Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
8BKFC 21: Cochrane vs. BurnsSeptember 10, 2021Ralston ArenaUnited States Omaha, Nebraska, USA
9BKFC Fight Night Montana: Riggs vs. GuillardOctober 9, 2021First Interstate ArenaUnited States Billings, Montana, USA
10BKFC Fight Night Wichita: Rickels vs. LaneOctober 23, 2021Hartman ArenaUnited States Park City, Kansas, USA
11BKFC Fight Night New York: Beltran vs. AdamsNovember 6, 2021Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event CenterUnited States Salamanca, New York, USA
12BKFC 22 Miami: Lombard vs. HuntNovember 12, 2021James L. Knight CenterUnited States Miami, Florida, USA
13BKFC Fight Night Tampa: Brown vs. TaylorDecember 9, 2021Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino TampaUnited States Tampa, Florida, USA
14BKFC Thailand 1: The Game ChangerDecember 18, 2021Royal Cliff Hotels GroupThailand Pattaya, Thailand

BKFC KnuckleMania

BKFC KnuckleMania was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 5, 2021, in Miami, USA.

Background

Former UFC star Paige VanZant made her bare-knuckle fighting debut in the main event.

Chris Leben made his combat sports retirement appearance against Quentin Henry.

Uly Diaz was initially scheduled to compete on the card, but was eventually removed from the card due to an unknown reason.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Taylor Starling vs. Charisa Sigala

Results

BKFC KnuckleMania
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Women's Featherweight 57 kgUnited States Britain Hartdef.United States Paige VanZantDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49-46, 49-46
Lightweight 61.5 kgUnited States Dat Nguyendef.United States Johnny Bedford (c)Decision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship and Police Gazette World Lightweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Chris Lebendef.United States Quentin HenryTKO (punches)11:07
Lightweight 62.5 kgUnited States Martin Browndef.United States Zach ZaneKO (punch)21.28
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Lorenzo Huntdef.United States Rob MorrowKO (punch)42:00
Featherweight 57 kgUnited States John Chalbeckdef.United States Greg BonoKO (punch)30:28
Light Heavyweight 84 kgIsrael Haim Gozalidef.United States John McAllisterTKO (punch)21:08
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Dillon Clecklerdef.United States Chris JensenTKO (punch)10:34
Women's Featherweight 57 kgUnited States Taylor Starlingdef.United States Charisa SigalaDecision (unanimous)52:0050-43, 50-43, 49-44
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 61.5 kgUnited States Travis Thompsondef.United States Dave MorganTKO (retirement)20:22
Lightweight 61.5 kgUnited States Jarod Grantdef.United States Brandon LambertKO (punch)31:11

BKFC: Bare Knuckle Kingdom

BKFC: Bare Knuckle Kingdom is a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in partnership with Full Metal Dojo held on March 6, 2021, in Thailand.

Background

In the main event, Steve Banks faced Nikolay Gussev and in the co-main event and Tee Jay Chang faced Fabiano Hawthorne.

Results

BKFC: Bare Knuckle Kingdom
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Steve Banksdef.Kazakhstan Nikolay GussevTKO (doctor stoppage)12:00
Welterweight 76 kgBrazil Fabiano Hawthornedef.England Tee Jay ChangTKO (retirement)42:00
W.Strawweight 54 kgFrance Souris Manfredidef.Thailand Kesorn SaenlakhonKO (punch)1
Middleweight 80 kgCanada Jonny Tellodef.Brazil Jean Carlos PereiraKO (punch)2
Lightweight 68 kgRussia Vlad Vokhmintsevdef.Thailand Naeem BinharTKO4
Bantamweight 62.5 kgThailand Kajonpong Suwanteedef.Philippines Rockie BactolKO (punch)20:37
W.Flyweight 54 kgThailand Po Denmandef.Thailand Ketmanee ChasingKO (punch)31:57
Middleweight 77 kgBrazil Gilberto Patrociniodef.New Zealand Daniel KerrTKO (doctor stoppage)32:00
Featherweight 65 kgThailand Tetee Denmandef.Turkey Omer SemetKO (punch)10:42
Welterweight 74 kgGermany Kristof Kirschdef.Thailand Sriracha SiriphanaKO21:08
Flyweight 57 kgMongolia Mega Borkhuudef.Thailand Fanta FairtexTKO (doctor stoppage)32:00

BKFC 16: Garcia vs. Elmore

BKFC 16: Garcia vs. Elmore was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 19, 2021, in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.

Background

The event was headlined by Leonard Garcia and Joe Elmore in a lightweight bout.

Former WBO Junior Welterweight World Champion DeMarcus Corley made his bare-knuckle boxing debut at this event against Reggie Barnett Jr.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: David Diaz vs. Spencer Ruggeri
  • Knockout of the Night: Arnold Adams

Results

BKFC 16: Garcia vs. Elmore
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Super Welterweight 70 kgUnited States Leonard Garciadef.United States Joe ElmoreDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 49-46
Lightweight 62.5 kgUnited States Reggie Barnett Jr.def.United States DeMarcus CorleyTKO (retirement)42:00
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Arnold Adamsdef.United States Bobo O'BannonTKO (punches)11:58
Middleweight 75 kgUnited States Kaleb Harrisdef.United States Noah CutterTKO (doctor stoppage)12:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Scott O'Shaughnessydef.United States Melvin GuillardTKO (punches)10:46
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Jason Fishdef.United States Adrian MilesTKO (punches)31:20
Lightweight 62.5 kgUnited States David Diazdef.United States Spencer RuggeriDecision (majority)52:0047-47, 48-45, 48-45
Middleweight 75 kgUnited States Elvin Britodef.United States Brad KellyDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 50-45, 49-47
Middleweight 75 kgUnited States Zion Tomlinsondef.United States Tyler HillTKO (punches)11:40
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Ryan Jonesdef.United States Eric ThompsonTKO (injury)22:00

BKFC 17: Tate vs. Burns

BKFC 17: Tate vs. Burns was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on April 30, 2021, at the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Bobo O'Bannon vs. Zach Calmus
  • Knockout of the Night: Ronnie Rogers

Results

BKFC 17: Tate vs. Burns
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Frank Tatedef.United States Josh BurnsTKO (corner stoppage)31:02BKFC Heavyweight Championship title eliminator.
Catchweight 82.5 kgUnited States Mike Richmandef.United States Marcel StampsTKO (shoulder injury)11:11
Catchweight 88.5 kgUnited States Lorenzo Huntdef.United States Josh DyerTKO (referee stoppage)50:52
Super Welterweight 70 kgUnited States Ronnie Rogersdef.United States Dimitri AngeliniTKO (punch)11:37
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Bobo O'Bannondef.United States Zach CalmusTKO (doctor stoppage)22:00
Cruiserweight 93 kgPakistan Ezatullah Kakardef.United States Chris SarroKO (punch)10:46
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Robert Washingtondef.United States Ryan JonesTKO (doctor stoppage)20:52
Super Welterweight 70 kgUnited States Tom Shoaffdef.United States Nathan MitchellTKO (punches)11:38
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 66 kgUnited States Rusty Crowderdef.United States Daniel GaryKO (punches)11:00
Lightweight 61 kgUnited States Anthony Reticdef.United States Raymond LockerKO (punches)10:38

BKFC 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker

BKFC 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on June 26, 2021, in Miami, Florida.

Results

BKFC 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Joey Beltran (c)def.United States Sam ShewmakerDecision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. 49-46, 49-46, 48-47.
Cruiserweight 92 kgCuba Héctor Lombarddef.United States Joe RiggsTKO (doctor stoppage)41:07For the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship.
Middleweight 79 kgBrazil Thiago Alvesdef.Cuba Ulysses DiazTKO (doctor stoppage)32:00For the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kgPeru Luis Palomino (c)def.England Tyler GoodjohnDecision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Lightweight Championship. 50-45, 50-45, 50-45.
Women's Featherweight 57 kgUnited States Pearl Gonzalezdef.United States Charisa SigalaDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45
Welterweight 77 kgUnited States Julian Lanedef.United States Jake BostwickDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 50-43, 48-45
Featherweight 57 kgUnited States Jarod Grantdef.United States Travis ThompsonTKO (doctor stoppage)40:35
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Eddie Hochdef.Canada Bruce LutchmedialDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48-47, 49-46
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Steve Héréliusdef.United States Juan TorresDecision (split)52:0048-47, 47-48, 49-46
Middleweight 82.5 kgItaly Francesco Ricchidef.United States Brian MaxwellTKO (punches)21:25
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Montaser Aboughalydef.United States Luke ParsonKO (punches)10:34
Catchweight 72 kgUnited States Josh Alvarezdef.United States Paul TeagueKO (punches)10:17
Welterweight 75 kgCuba Yosdenis Cedenodef.United States Alan ArzenoDecision (split)52:0046-49, 49-46, 49-46
Light Heavyweight 85 kgUnited States Eduardo Concepciondef.United States Gabe BrownKO (punch)10:05

BKFC 19: VanZant vs. Ostovich

BKFC 19: VanZant vs. Ostovich was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on July 23, 2021, at the Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa Bay, Florida USA.

Background

The event was headlined by a bare-knuckle boxing rematch Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich, who previously fought in mixed martial arts at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw on January 19, 2019.

Also announced for the card, Britain Hart faced Jenny Savage.

Also featured on the card were three "Platform Showdown Fights", amateur bouts between internet celebrities. Rapper Blueface fought TikTok star Kane Trujillo; YouTuber and Musical artist Nick Ireland faced TikToker DK Money; and TikToker Evil Hero met fellow TikToker Dakota Olave.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich
  • Knockout of the Night: Jared Warren

Results

BKFC 19: VanZant vs. Ostovich
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Women's Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Rachael Ostovichdef.United States Paige VanZantDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48-47, 49-46
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Arnold Adamsdef.England Michael TerrillKO (punch)30:38
Women's Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Britain Hartdef.United States Jenny SavageTKO (referee stoppage)31:55
Women's Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Taylor Starlingdef.United States Cassie RobbTKO (referee stoppage)10:28
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Geane Herreradef.Puerto Rico Abdiel VelazquezTKO (punches)20:14
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bluefacedef.United States Kane TrujilloDecision (unanimous)32:00Platform Showdown Fight (Gloved)
Catchweight 86.2 kgUnited States Nick Irelanddef.United States DK MoneyDecision (majority)32:00Platform Showdown Fight (Gloved)
Catchweight 63.5 kgUnited States Evil Herodef.United States Dakota OlaveDecision (unanimous)32:00Platform Showdown Fight (Gloved)
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Terry Janoskidef.United States Richard CarstenTKO (punch)11:55
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Antonio Sotodef.United States Josh SikesDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 49-46, 48-47
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Jared Warrendef.United States Zion TomlinsonKO (punch)11:14
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Jay Jacksondef.United States Damon BellKO (punch)31:58
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Christopher Jensendef.United States Kyle McElroyTKO (punches)11:17
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Jordan Nashdef.United States Branden AllenDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48-47, 48-47

BKFC 20: Bedford vs. Barnett

BKFC 20: Bedford vs. Barnett was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on August 20, 2021.

Background

The event was headlined by a title rematch for the vacant BKFC Bantamweight Championship between Johnny Bedford and Reggie Barnett. The two previously fought for the title at BKFC 6 on June 22, 2019, where Bedford won by unanimous decision.

Former UFC fighter Alan Belcher made his bare-knuckle debut against Tony Lopez.

Results

BKFC 20: Bedford vs. Barnett
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Johnny Bedforddef.United States Reggie Barnett Jr.Decision (unanimous)52:00For the vacant BKFC Bantamweight Championship. 48-46, 50-44, 49-46.
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Alan Belcherdef.United States Tony LopezDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 48-47, 50-45
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Quentin Henrydef.United States Jason FishKO20:36
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Dillon Clecklerdef.United States Justin ThorntonKO10:19Thornton died from complications of this knockout.
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Bobo O'Bannondef.United States Lewis RumseyTKO40:33
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Harris Stephensondef.United States Melvin GuillardDQ20:15
Welterweight 75 kgPuerto Rico Elvin Britodef.Mexico Julio GarciaDecision (majority)52:0048-48, 48-47, 48-47
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Kaleb Harrisdef.United States Derrick FindleyDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-46
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Scott O'Shaughnessydef.United States David SimpsonDecision (unanimous)52:0048-44, 48-44, 49-45
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Adam Pellaranodef.United States John ChalbeckDecision (split)52:0047-48, 48-47, 49-46
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Ryan Jonesdef.United States Kaine Tomlinson Sr.KO11:49
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bobby Taylordef.United States Ronnie RogersKO11:51

BKFC 21: Cochrane vs. Burns

BKFC 21: Cochrane vs. Burns was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on September 10, 2021.

Background

The event was headlined by a bout between Dakota Cochrane and Mike Richman.

The event also featured the BKFC debut of former UFC fighter Houston Alexander.

Results

BKFC 21: Cochrane vs. Burns
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Mike Richmandef.United States Dakota CochraneKO (punch)20:37
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Josh Burnsdef.United States Sam ShewmakerKO (punch)10:19
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Houston Alexanderdef.United States Wes CombsKO (punch)10:34
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Ryan Robertsdef.United States Jorge GonzalezKO (punch)20:29
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Jason Highdef.United States Rocky LongTKO (punches)11:59
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Sean Wilsondef.United States Will ShuttTKO (punches)11:21
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Cody Landdef.United States TJ BensonKO (body shot)21:29
Lightweight 72.5 kgUnited States JC DeLeondef.United States Keilen FantroyTKO (punches)21:36
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Erick Murraydef.United States Roberto GuzmanTKO (punch)21:52
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Carlos Trinidaddef.United States Noah CutterKO (punch)10:38
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Jeff Souderdef.United States Adam ValcourtKO (punch)20:49

BKFC Fight Night Montana: Riggs vs. Guillard

BKFC Fight Night Montana: Riggs vs. Guillard (also known as BKFC Fight Night 1) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on October 9, 2021.

Background

The event was the inaugural event in the BKFC Fight Night series. It was headlined by a bout between former UFC fighters Melvin Guillard and Joe Riggs.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Tom Shoaff vs. Josh Wright
  • Knockout of the Night: Lloyd Mix

Results

BKFC Fight Night Montana: Riggs vs. Guillard
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Joe Riggsdef.United States Melvin GuillardKO (punch)10:59
Women's Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Christine Fereadef.Colombia Calista SilgadoKO (punches)31:34
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Lloyd Mixdef.United States Brett FieldsKO (punch)10:14
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Leo Bercierdef.United States Luis VillasenorKO (punches)21:26
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Tom Shoaffdef.United States Josh WrightTKO (punches)21:25
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Bryant Achesondef.United States Josh WatsonKO (punch)10:30
Women's Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Jade Masson-Wongdef.United States Crystal PittmanTKO (doctor's stoppage)30:21
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Dallas Davisondef.United States JorDan ChristensenTKO (doctor's stoppage)22:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Sawyer Depeedef.United States James DennisTKO (punches)11:01
Featherweight 57 kgUnited States Kai Stewartdef.United States Darrick GatesTKO (punches)11:24

BKFC Fight Night Wichita: Rickels vs. Lane

BKFC Fight Night Wichita: Rickels vs. Lane (also known as BKFC Fight Night 2) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 23, 2021.

Background

Results

BKFC Fight Night Wichita: Rickels vs. Lane
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 80 kgUnited States David Rickelsdef.United States Julian LaneDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 49-46, 49-46
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Isaac Doolittledef.United States Jay JacksonDecision (majority)52:0047-47, 48-46, 48-46
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Marciano Hernandezdef.United States Andy LockerKO (punch)11:46
Middleweight 80 kgUnited States Jake Lindseydef.United States Eric ThompsonTKO (referee stoppage)31:00
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Charisa Sigaladef.United States Jessica LinkDecision (split)52:0047-48, 48-47, 48-47
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Chevy Bridgesdef.United States LJ HermreckKO (punch)11:23
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Mark Irwindef.United States Drake HeitfieldKO (punch)21:30
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Chancey Wilsondef.United States Joshua RicheyDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 50-44, 48-46
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Shawn Moffettdef.United States Nick VillarKO (punches)10:58
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Johnny Pantojadef.United States Luke ParsonsKO (punches)20:24

BKFC Fight Night New York: Beltran vs. Adams

BKFC Fight Night New York: Beltran vs. Adams (also known as BKFC Fight Night 3) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on November 6, 2021.

Background

The event was headlined by a rematch between Joey Beltran and Arnold Adams for the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. The pair originally fought in 2018 at BKFC 2: A New Era, with Adams winning via TKO in the fourth round.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Arnold Adams vs. Joey Beltran
  • Knockout of the Night: Matt Phillips

Results

BKFC Fight Night New York: Beltran vs. Adams
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Arnold Adamsdef.United States Joey Beltran (c)Decision (unanimous)55:00For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. 49-46, 48-47, 49-46.
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Jake Youngdef.United States Dustin PagueDQ (illegal ground strikes)10:57
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Travis Thompsondef.United States Jack GradyTKO (punches)31:18
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Matt Phillipsdef.United States Derek GreeneKO (punch)10:35
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Louie Lopezdef.United States Gabe SacchettiTKO (punches)11:38
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Devin Gibsondef.Canada Ray LopezDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Art Parkerdef.United States Lewis RumseyTKO (cut)20:41
Middleweight 80 kgUnited States Christian Torresdef.United States Art DriscollTKO (punches)20:16

BKFC 22 Miami: Lombard vs. Hunt

BKFC 22 Miami: Lombard vs. Hunt was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 12, 2021.

Background

The event was headlined by a title match between the BKFC Cruiserweight Champion Hector Lombard and Lorenzo Hunt for the inaugural BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.

The co-main event saw Luis Palomino defending the BKFC Lightweight Championship against former BKFC Bantamweight Champion Dat Nguyen.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fights of the Night: Luis Palomino vs. Dat Nguyen and Britain Hart vs. Pearl Gongalez

Results

BKFC 22 Miami: Lombard vs. Hunt
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Lorenzo Huntdef.Cuba Hector LombardDecision (unanimous)52:00For the vacant BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.
Lightweight 70 kgPeru Luis Palomino (c)def.Vietnam Dat NguyenDecision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Lightweight Championship. 49-46, 48-47, 50-45.
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Britain Hartdef.United States Pearl GonzalezDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48-47, 49-46
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Gustavo Trujillodef.United States Mike KyleKO (punches)10:34
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Marcus Brimage-United States Will ShuttDraw (split)52:0049-45, 48-46, 47-47
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Howard Davisdef.United States Rusty CrowderDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 49-46
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Arthur Walcott-Ceesaydef.United States Joshuah AlvarezDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 48-45, 50-44
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Montaser Aboughalydef.United States Jonathan NoahKO (punches)20:46
Preliminary Card
Catchweight 81.5 kgUnited States James Rodriguezdef.United States Brian MaxwellTKO (punches)11:18
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Peter Perazadef.United States Manuel MoreiraDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 48-45, 49-45
Catchweight 59 kgUnited States Tyler Randalldef.United States Darwin BonillaDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 48-45, 48-45

BKFC Fight Night Tampa: Brown vs. Taylor

BKFC Fight Night Tampa: Brown vs. Taylor (also known as BKFC Fight Night 4) was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on December 9, 2021.

Background

The event was headlined by a Lightweight Title Eliminator bout between Martin Brown and Bobby Taylor.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fights of the Night: Noah Cutter vs. Jordan Nash and Rynell Riley vs. Trukon Carson

Results

BKFC Fight Night Tampa: Brown vs. Taylor
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Martin Browndef.United States Bobby TaylorDecision (unanimous)52:0049-43, 49-43, 49-43
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Taylor Starlingdef.United States Hannah GuyDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45
Light Heavyweight 85 kgUnited States David Mundelldef.Moldova Stanislav GrosuDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 48-46, 48-46
W.Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Jenny Savagedef.United States Delaney BaileyDecision (split)52:0047-48, 48-47, 49-46
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Noah Cutterdef.United States Jordan NashTKO (doctor stoppage)50:46
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Robbie Peraltadef.United States Peter PettiesDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49-46, 48-47
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Joshua Ridgedef.United States Jerald GregoriKO (punches)10:41
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Rynell Rileydef.United States Trukon CarsonTKO (doctor stoppage)30:17
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Stevo Morrisdef.United States Jorge Gonzalez RolonKO (punches)21:43
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Joshua Sikesdef.United States Michael StriplingDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48-47, 49-46

BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer

BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on December 18, 2021, in Thailand.

Background

In the main event, Tee Jay Chang and Fabiano Hawthorne and in the co-main event, Sirimongkol Singmanasak and Reza Goodary will face each other. Hawthorne later withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Keivan Soleimani.

Results

BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kgIran Keivan Soleimanidef.England Tee Jay ChangKO (punches)10:30
Light heavyweight 84 kgThailand Sirimongkol Singmanasakdef.Iran Reza GoodaryDecision (split)52:00Judges' scorecards not read.
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 80 kgThailand Boonsom Klinmeedef.Canada Jonny TelloDecision (split)52:00Judges' scorecards not read.
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Pongpisan Chunyongdef.England Victor BootyTKO (punches)31:48
Welterweight 75 kgIran Reza Ahmadnezhaddef.Thailand Thoedsak SinamDecision (split)52:00Judges' scorecards not read.
Middleweight 80 kgBrazil Jean Carlos Pereiradef.France Johan Van De HelDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scorecards not read.
W.Strawweight 52 kgFrance Souris Manfredidef.Thailand Saowaluk NareepaengsriKO (punch)30:23
Heavyweight 120 kgIran Arash Mardanidef.Russia Zelemkhan MukushevTKO (retirement)20:58
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Sarun Srioumboodef.Thailand Pipat Mike ChaipornDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scorecards not read.
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Surasak Sukkhamchadef.Kyrgyzstan Ermek KumachaevDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scorecards not read.
Catchweight 53.5 kgMyanmar Somiong Wardef.Thailand Surachat SrirodKO (punch)21:27

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