The year 2022 was the fifth year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.

Background

The 2022 season started with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Jackson. BKFC is available on PPV all over the world and on FITE TV.

List of events

#EventDateVenueLocation
1BKFC Fight Night Jackson: Brito vs. Harris IIJanuary 29, 2022Jackson Convention ComplexUnited States Jackson, Mississippi, USA
2BKFC KnuckleMania 2February 19, 2022Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino HollywoodUnited States Hollywood, Florida, USA
3BKFC Fight Night New York 2: Grant vs. ReticMarch 12, 2022Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event CenterUnited States Salamanca, New York, USA
4BKFC 23: Richman vs. RickelsApril 8, 2022Intrust Bank ArenaUnited States Wichita, Kansas, USA
5BKFC Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale: Beltran vs. TateApril 21, 2022Charles F. Dodge City CenterUnited States Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA
6BKFC 24: Hunt vs. RiggsApril 30, 2022Montana Expo ParkUnited States Great Falls, Montana, USA
7BKFC 25: Adams vs. ClecklerMay 6, 2022Caribe Royale OrlandoUnited States Orlando, Florida, USA
8BKFC Thailand 2: Iconic ImpactMay 7, 2022Royal Cliff Hotels GroupThailand Pattaya, Thailand
9BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. DyerMay 13, 2022Liberty First Credit Union ArenaUnited States Omaha, Nebraska, USA
10BKFC Fight Night: Jackson 2: Belcher vs. TateJune 11, 2022Jackson Convention ComplexUnited States Jackson, Mississippi, USA
11BKFC 26 Hollywood, FL: Brito vs. PalominoJune 24, 2022Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoUnited States Hollywood, Florida, USA
12BKFC Fight Night Tampa 2: Grant vs. BarnettJuly 23, 2022Florida State FairgroundsUnited States Tampa, Florida, USA
13BKFC 27 London: MVP vs. PlatinumAugust 20, 2022Wembley ArenaEngland London, England
14BKFC 28 Albuquerque: Ferea vs. StarlingAugust 27, 2022Rio Rancho Events CenterUnited States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
15BKFC Thailand 3: Moment of TruthSeptember 3, 2022CentralWorld Live at 8floorThailand Bangkok, Thailand
16BKFC 29 Montana 2: Hart vs. SigalaSeptember 10, 2022Pacific Steel & Recycling ArenaUnited States Great Falls, Montana, USA
17BKFC 30 Monroe: Hunt vs. HenryOctober 1, 2022Fant Ewing ColiseumUnited States Monroe, Louisiana, USA
18BKFC 31 Denver: Richman vs. DoolittleOctober 15, 20221st Bank CenterUnited States Denver, Colorado, USA
19BKFC 32 Orlando: Barnett vs. HerreraNovember 5, 2022Caribe RoyaleUnited States Orlando, Florida, USA
20BKFC 33 Omaha: Beltran vs. AlexanderNovember 18, 2022Liberty First ArenaUnited States Omaha, Nebraska, USA
21BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. BanksNovember 26, 2022Walker Activity DomeEngland Newcastle, United Kingdom
22BKFC 34 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. ShoaffDecember 3, 2022Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoUnited States Hollywood, Florida, USA
23BKFC Asia 4: The Big BashDecember 10, 2022SpacePlus Bangkok RCAThailand Bangkok, Thailand

BKFC Fight Night Jackson: Brito vs. Harris II

BKFC Fight Night Jackson: Brito vs. Harris II (also known as BKFC Fight Night 5) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 29, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

Background

The event featured a rematch between Elvin Brito and Kaleb Harris for the inaugural BKFC Welterweight Championship.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Elvin Brito vs. Kaleb Harris
  • Knockout of the Night: Alan Belcher

Results

BKFC Fight Night Jackson: Brito vs. Harris II
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kgPuerto Rico Elvin Britodef.United States Kaleb HarrisDecision (split)52:00For the Inaugural BKFC Welterweight Championship. 48-47, 47-48, 49-46.
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Alan Belcherdef.United States Bobo O'BannonKO (punch)11:48
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Quentin Henrydef.United States Chris SarroTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Jared Warrendef.United States Scott O'ShaughnessyTKO (punches)15:00
Middleweight 80 kgUnited States Jeremiah Riggsdef.United States Eric ThompsonTKO (punch)11:39
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Brandon Johnsondef.United States Ryan JonesTKO (punches)22:00
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Crystal Pittmandef.United States Audra CummingsDecision (unanimous)52:0050-43, 50-43, 49-44
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Wade Johnsondef.United States Nathan MitchellTKO (punches)50:30
Preliminary Card
W.Flyweight 57 kgPoland Martyna Kroldef.United States Jocelyn Jones-LybargerTKO (doctor stoppage)32:00
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States David Diazdef.United States Albert InclanDecision (unanimous)52:0049-45, 49-45, 49-45

BKFC KnuckleMania 2

BKFC KnuckleMania 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 19, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Hollywood, Florida, USA.

Background

The main event featured a world title fight for the BKFC Lightweight Championship between the champion Luis Palomino and the challenger Martin Brown.

The event featured the BKFC debut of former UFC fighters Chad Mendes and Mike Perry.

The event also featured a fight for the vacant BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship Christine Ferea and Britain Hart.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Mike Perry vs. Julian Lane
  • Knockout of the Night: Gustavo Trujillo

Results

BKFC KnuckleMania 2
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kgPeru Luis Palomino (c)def.United States Martin BrownDecision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Lightweight Championship. 49-46, 49-46, 50-45.
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Mike Perrydef.United States Julian LaneDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 48-46, 48-46
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Chad Mendesdef.United States Joshuah AlvarezTKO (punches)41:34
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Christine Fereadef.United States Britain HartDecision (unanimous)52:00For the vacant BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.
Heavyweight 120 kgCuba Gustavo Trujillodef.United States Stephen TownselKO (punches)11:41
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Christine Vicensdef.Canada Jade Masson-WongTKO (doctor stoppage)30:49
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Francesco Ricchidef.United States Jake BostwickDecision (unanimous)52:0048-44, 48-44, 48-44
Light Heavyweight 84 kgCuba Uly Diazdef.United States Sawyer DepeeKO (punches)21:00
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Edgard Plazaoladef.United States Chevvy BridgesTKO (punches)31:09
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 79 kgCuba Yosdenis Cedenodef.Cuba Mario VargasDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 49-44, 47-46
Middleweight 79 kgDominican Republic John Michael Escobozadef.United States Zion TomlinsonKO (punches)41:16

BKFC Fight Night New York 2: Grant vs. Retic

BKFC Fight Night New York 2: Grant vs. Retic (also known as BKFC Fight Night 6) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 12, 2022 at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center in Miami, USA.

Background

The event featured the promotion's return to New York.

A BKFC Bantamweight Championship fight between the defending champion Johnny Bedford and Jarod Grant was Originally scheduled to headline the card. However, Bedford had to pull out from the bout due to injury. Anthony Retic steep in on late notice to face Grant for the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Charisa Sigala vs. Angela Danzig
  • Knockout of the Night: Connor Tierney

Results

BKFC Fight Night New York 2: Grant vs. Retic
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Jarod Grantdef.United States Anthony ReticDecision (unanimous)52:00For the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship. 49-46, 49-46, 48-46.
Welterweight 77 kgEngland Connor Tierneydef.United States Jeremiah RiggsKO (punch)51:31
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Dustin Paguedef.United States Eddie HochTKO (referee stoppage)10:45
Lightweight 72 kgUnited States Matt Phillipsdef.United States Manuel MoreiraDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 50-44, 50-44
W.Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Charisa Sigalavs.Germany Angela DanzigDraw (majority)52:0048-47, 47-47, 47-47
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Jack Gradydef.United States Gabe SacchettiTKO (referee stoppage)21:14
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Zachary Calmusdef.United States Kyle McElroyDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48-47, 49-46
Flyweight 57 kgCanada Devin Gibsondef.United States Kody MurrayTKO (referee stoppage)41:44
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 79 kgRomania Stanislav Grosudef.United States Christian TorresKO (punch)11:01
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Damon Belldef.United States Art DriscollTKO (doctor stoppage)20:37
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Lardy Navarrodef.United States Anthony PraterTKO (referee stoppage)11:22

BKFC 23: Richman vs. Rickels

BKFC 23: Richman vs. Rickels was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 8, 2022, at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, USA.

Background

The event featured the promotion's return to Kansas.

A middleweight bout between two Bellator veterant Mike Richman and David Rickels served as the event headliner.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Isaac Doolittle vs. Jared Warren
  • Knockout of the Night: Kenny Licea

Results

BKFC 23: Richman vs. Rickels
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 80 kgUnited States Mike Richmandef.United States David RickelsKO (punch)20:32
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Isaac Doolittledef.United States Jared WarrenDecision (majority)52:0047-47, 48-46, 48-46
Middleweight 80 kgUnited States Jake Lindseydef.United States Derrick FindleyTKO (corner stoppage)42:00
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Marciano Hernandezdef.United States Jerald GregoriTKO (punches)10:41
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Jessica Linkdef.United States Crystal PittmanDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 48-47
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Stevo Morrisdef.United States LJ HermreckKO (punch)40:44
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Tyler Randalldef.United States Josh RicheyKO (punch)31:57
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Antonio Soto IIIdef.United States Shawn MoffettKO (punch)21:20
Preliminary Card
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Chancey Wilsondef.United States Justyn MartinezTKO (punches)11:36
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Kenny Liceadef.United States Noah CutterKO (punch)20:30
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Edmund Santosvs.United States Nick VillarDraw (majority)52:0048-46, 47-47, 47-47

BKFC Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale: Beltran vs. Tate

BKFC Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale: Beltran vs. Tate (also known as BKFC Fight Night 7) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 21, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Background

The event featured the return of former UFC fighter Joey Beltran in his first fight since losing the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.

Results

BKFC Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale: Beltran vs. Tate
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Frank Tatedef.United States Joey BeltranKO (punches)10:23
Lightweight 70 kgWales James Lilleydef.United States Adam PelleranoKO (punch)10:40
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Tom Shoaffdef.Canada Bruce LutchmedialTKO (punches)31:59
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Howard Davisdef.United States Josh WrightKO (punch)32:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Doug Coltranedef.United States Eduardo ConcepcionDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 47-46, 47-46
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Ravon Baxterdef.United States Leonel CarreraDecision (split)52:0046-48, 48-46, 48-46
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bryan Durandef.United States Glendale FutrellTKO (doctor stoppage)22:00
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Juston Stillsdef.United States Joshua FamezDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Jeremy Smithdef.United States Davian GreenKO (punch)30:40
Middleweight 79 kgNorth Macedonia Gorjan Slaveskidef.Azerbaijan Ramal AmanovTKO (punches)11:20
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Vinny Turiellodef.United States Rob FullerKO (punches)12:00

BKFC 24: Hunt vs. Riggs

BKFC 24: Hunt vs. Riggs was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 30, 2022, at the Montana Expo Park in Great Falls, Montana, USA.

Background

The event featured the promotion's return to Montana.

A BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Lorenzo Hunt and the challenger Joe Riggs headlined the event.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Drew Angelcor vs. Timmy Mason
  • Knockout of the Night: Billy Wagner

Results

BKFC 24: Hunt vs. Riggs
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Lorenzo Hunt (c)def.United States Joe RiggsKO (punches)21:12For the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Rusty Crowderdef.United States Louie LopezTKO (doctor stoppage)12:00
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Leo Pladef.United States Leo BercierTKO (referee stoppage)31:17
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Andy Nguyendef.United States Cassie RobbDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Kai Stewartdef.United States Daniel GaryKO (punch)11:10
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Sawyer Depeedef.United States Will DunkleTKO (punches)11:17
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Billy Wagnerdef.United States Jake KreitelKO (punches)10:43
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Andrew Angelcordef.United States Timmy MasonDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 48-45, 48-45
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Dallas Davisondef.United States Erik LopezTKO (retirement)21:08
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Braeden Toveydef.United States Jordan ChristensenTKO (medical stoppage)42:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States James Dennisdef.United States Brian MaxwellTKO (punch)20:26
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Dylan Schultedef.United States Darrick GatesKO (punch)10:20

BKFC 25: Adams vs. Cleckler

BKFC 25: Adams vs. Cleckler was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 6, 2022, at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida, USA .

Background

The event featured the promotion's return to Florida.

A BKFC Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Arnold Adams and the challenger Dillon Cleckler served as the event headliner. This also featured the debut of former WWE wrestler Jack Claffey.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Jack Claffey vs. Rick Caruso
  • Knockout of the Night: Arnold Adams

Results

BKFC 25: Adams vs. Cleckler
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Arnold Adams (c)def.United States Dillon ClecklerKO (punches)20:34For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States David Mundelldef.United States Julian LaneDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48-47, 48-47
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Jay Jacksondef.United States Terry JanoskiKO (punches)50:32
Featherweight 66 kgEngland Jack Claffeydef.United States Rick CarusoKO (punch)31:15
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Warren Thompsondef.United States Art ParkerDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 50-45, 48-47
Heavyweight 120 kgBrazil Levi Costadef.United States Joshua SanchezKO (punches)11:35
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Gabriel Motadef.United States Travis LerchenKO (punch)10:37
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Henry Williamsdef.United States Sterling LenzTKO (doctor stoppage)11:10
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Daniel Alvarezdef.Philippines JR RidgeTKO (doctor stoppage)11:37
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Ryan Reberdef.United States Micah MitchellTKO (corner stoppage)22:00
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Idrees Wasidef.United States John McAllisterKO (punches)11:59
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Travis Floyddef.United States Robert ArmasTKO (corner stoppage)32:00

BKFC Thailand 2: Iconic Impact

BKFC Thailand 2: Iconic Impact was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 7, 2022, in Pattaya, Thailand.

Background

In the main event, Sirimongkol Singmanasak and Mike Vetrila competed for the inaugural BKFC Thailand Light Heavyweight Championship.

The co-main event saw Souris Manfredi facing Fani Peloumpi for the inaugural BKFC Thailand Women's Strawweight Championship.

Results

BKFC Thailand 2: Iconic Impact
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 84 kgThailand Sirimongkol Singmanasakdef.Russia Mike VetrilaDecision (majority)52:00For the inaugural BKFC Thailand Light Heavyweight Championship. 49-48, 48-48, 49-48.
W.Strawweight 52 kgGreece Fani Peloumpidef.France Souris ManfrediDecision (split)52:00For the inaugural BKFC Thailand Women's Strawweight Championship. 49-48, 47-48, 49-48.
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Steve Banksdef.Iran Akbar KarimiKO (punch)20:14
Welterweight 75 kgIran Keivan Soleimanidef.Thailand Paitoon JaikomDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 50-48, 50-44
Lightweight 70 kgThailand Maseng Kantiphongdef.Thailand Naeem BinharDecision (unanimous)52:0049-47, 48-47, 48-47
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Pongpisan Chunyongdef.Thailand Sudan KulubonKO (punches)11:50
Welterweight 75 kgEngland TJ Changdef.Brazil Fabiano HawthorneDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 49-44, 50-46
Lightweight 70 kgThailand Sadudee Srimueangdef.Thailand Phatiphan KrungklangTKO (shoulder injury)32:00
Flyweight 57 kgThailand Thanathorn Kamrandef.Thailand Thodsaphon WannahatKO (punches)11:23
W.Catchweight 60 kgThailand Usanakorn Thawilsuhannawangdef.Thailand Benjamas PhakraKO (punches)30:49

BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Dyer

BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Dyer (also known as BKFC Fight Night 8) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 13, 2022, at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

Background

The event featured the promotion's return to Omaha.

The originally planned main event of a rematch between Bec Rawlings and Britain Hart was cancelled due to Hart having a medical emergency. The light heavyweight bout between Dakota Cochrane and Josh Dyer served as the new main event.

Results

BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Dyer
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Josh Dyerdef.United States Dakota CochraneKO (punches)11:39
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Houston Alexanderdef.United States Jason FishTKO (punches)11:41
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Sean Wilsondef.United States Rocky LongDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Will Shuttdef.United States Cody LandKO (punch)10:40
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States David Simpsondef.United States Jeff SouderKO (punch)21:46
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Ryan Braundef.United States Jett JonesKO (punch)11:27
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Alonzo Martinezdef.United States Adalberto SerranoKO (punch)10:34
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Carlos Trinidad-Snakevs.United States Tyler JacquesKO (punch)40:44
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Esteban Rodriguezdef.United States Erick Murray Jr.KO (punch)20:10
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Josh Krejcivs.United States TJ BensonTKO (punches)41:42
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Emeka Ifekanduvs.United States Charlie DubrayKO (punch)31:49

BKFC Fight Night: Jackson 2: Belcher vs. Tate

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Jackson 2 (also known as BKFC Fight Night 9) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 11, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

Background

The event marked the promotion's return to Jackson, Mississippi.

The main event featured a heavyweight bout between the former UFC fighter Alan Belcher and Frank Tate.

Bonus awards

The following fighter was awarded a bonus:

  • Knockout of the Night: Alan Belcher

Results

BKFC Fight Night: Jackson 2: Belcher vs. Tate
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Alan Belcherdef.United States Frank TateKO (punch)11:21
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Robbie Peraltadef.United States Martin BrownDecision (split)52:0047-48, 48-47, 49-47
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Quentin Henrydef.United States Sawyer DepeeKO (punch)20:18
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Billy Wagnerdef.United States Jeremiah RiggsTKO (ankle injury)11:59
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bobby Taylordef.United States Arthur Walcott-CeesayKO (punches)11:36
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Brad Kellydef.Romania Stanislav GrosuTKO (punches)31:01
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Brett Williamsdef.United States Frankie ShughartKO (punch)11:01
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Tyler Sammisdef.United States Phil RamerKO (punches)11:00
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Tim Hesterdef.United States Christian TorresDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 49-45, 49-46

BKFC 26 Hollywood, FL: Brito vs. Palomino

BKFC 26 Hollywood, FL: Brito vs. Palomino was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 24, 2022, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, USA.

Background

A BKFC Welterweight Championship bout between the current BKFC welterweight champion Elvin Brito and the current BKFC lightweight champion Luis Palomino served as the event headliner.

The event featured a rematch in the women's Flyweight division between Bec Rawlings and Britain Hart. The pairing previously met in 2018 prior at BKFC 2, which Rawlings won via split decision. They were previously scheduled to fight May 13 at BKFC Fight Night: Omaha, but the bout was canceled due to Hart having a medical emergency.

Former UFC contender Jimmie Rivera made his BKFC debut against Howard Davis on this card.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Luis Palomino vs. Elvin Brito

Results

BKFC 26 Hollywood, FL: Brito vs. Palomino
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kgPeru Luis Palominodef.Puerto Rico Elvin Brito (c)Decision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Welterweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Francesco Ricchidef.Cuba Uly DiazTKO (doctor stoppage)11:16For the interim BKFC Middleweight Championship
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Britain Hartdef.Australia Bec RawlingsDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49-46, 48-47
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Howard Davisvs.United States Jimmie RiveraDraw (majority)52:0049-45, 47-47, 47-47
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bryan Durandef.United States Braeden ToveyKO (punches)11:15
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Blake Davisdef.United States Cody BeierleTKO (doctor stoppage)11:54
Welterweight 75 kgNorth Macedonia Gorjan Slaveskidef.United States Juston StillsKO (punch)11:06
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Cary Capriodef.United States Tyler RandallTKO (punches)31:45
Preliminary card
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Stephen Townseldef.United States Chris SarroTKO (punches)41:14
Featherweight 66 kgCuba Freddy Masabodef.United States Will ShuttKO (punch)21:21

BKFC Fight Night Tampa 2: Grant vs. Barnett

BKFC Fight Night Tampa 2: Grant vs. Barnett (also known as BKFC Fight Night 10) will be a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 23, 2022, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Heinrich Coorssen vs. Rynell Riley
  • Knockout of the Night: David Mundell

Results

BKFC Fight Night Tampa 2: Grant vs. Barnett
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Reggie Barnett Jr.def.United States Jarod Grant (ic)Technical Decision (accidental eye poke)50:41For the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship. 40-36, 40-36, 40-36.
Light Heavyweight 84 kgDominican Republic Jared Warrendef.United States John Michael EscobozaDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49-45, 48-47.
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States David Mundelldef.United States David SimpsonTKO51:06
Welterweight 75 kgParaguay Heinrich Coorssendef.United States Rynell RileyKO31:49
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Ryan Shoughdef.United States Joshua SanchezTKO31:06
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Ryan Reberdef.United States Rick CarusoTKO (doctor stoppage)42:00
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Brenden Allendef.United States Stevo MorrisDecision (unanimous)52:0050-43, 50-43, 49-44
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Henry Williamsdef.United States Tim HesterTKO11:19
Flyweight 57 kgPhilippines Joshua Ridgedef.United States Justyn MartinezKO (punch)31:31
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Alex Tierneyvs.United States Darrick GatesNo Contest (accidental headbutt)11:11

BKFC 27 London: MVP vs. Platinum

BKFC 27 London: MVP vs. Platinum was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 20, 2022, at Wembley Arena in London, England.

Background

A middleweight bout between former Bellator MMA turned UFC fighter Michael Page and former UFC fighter Mike Perry served as the event headliner. This is the second time in BKFC history that a bout went to a sixth overtime round.

The fight between Paige VanZant and Charisa Sigala was expected to serve as the co-main event. The fight was canceled few days ahead of the event and was subsequently rescheduled to take place at BKFC 31 on October 15.

Results

BKFC 27 London: MVP vs. Platinum
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Mike Perrydef.England Michael PageDecision (majority)62:00The first 5 rounds went to a split draw.
Welterweight 75 kgEngland Connor Tierneydef.United States Joe ElmoreDecision (unanimous)52:0049-43, 50-46, 50-45
Lightweight 70 kgWales James Lilleydef.England Tyler GoodjohnDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 50-44, 48-47
Heavyweight 120 kgEngland Mick Terrilldef.United States Sam ShewmakerKO11:59
Middleweight 79 kgEngland Jake Bostwickdef.England Chris FishgoldTKO21:58
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited Kingdom Danny Christiedef.England Terry BrazierTKO31:22
Heavyweight 120 kgPoland Dawid Zoltaszekdef.Canada Adam HarrisKO11:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kgWales David Roundvs.England Ash GriffithsKO20:40
Featherweight 66 kgEngland John Hickdef.England Ellis SheperdDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48-47, 50-45
Preliminary card
Heavyweight 120 kgScotland Rob Cunninghamdef.United Kingdom Brett MayTKO (doctor stoppage)22:00
Welterweight 75 kgArgentina Franco Tenagliadef.England Chas SymondsKO21:58
Light Heavyweight 84 kgEngland Dan Vinnidef.Romania Conan BarbaruKO20:35

BKFC 28 Albuquerque: Ferea vs. Starling

BKFC 28 Albuquerque: Ferea vs. Starling will be a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 27, 2022, at the Rio Rancho Events Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Performance of the Night: John Dodson
  • Knockout of the Night: Eric Dodson

Results

BKFC 28 Albuquerque: Ferea vs. Starling
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Christine Ferea (c)def.United States Taylor StarlingTKO (retirement)10:47For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States John Dodsondef.United States Ryan BenoitKO10:40
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Brad Kellydef.United States Isaac Vallie-FlaggDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 50-44, 50-44
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Jeremy Smithdef.United States Donald SanchezDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 49-46
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Will Santiagodef.United States Jake YoungTKO (doctor stoppage)12:00
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Eric Dodsondef.United States Nick VillarKO10:23
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Antonio Sotodef.United States Joshua MoralesTKO31:49
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Joshua Morenodef.United States Zion TomlinsonKO21:00
Preliminary card
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Josh Watsondef.United States Kyle McElroyTKO11:25
W.Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Jayme Hinshawdef.United States Cassie RobbTKO11:18
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Jeremy Saucedadef.United States Roderick StewartTKO21:38

BKFC Thailand 3: Moment of Truth

BKFC Thailand 3: Moment of Truth was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 3, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Background

The main event will feature Muay Thai legend and two-time K-1 World MAX Champion Buakaw Banchamek making his bare-knuckle debut against Turkish kickboxing champion Erkan Varol. Pongpisan Chunyong will face Surasak Sukkhamcha for the inaugural BKFC Thailand Featherweight Championship in the co-main event.

Results

BKFC Thailand 3
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kgThailand Buakaw Banchamekdef.Turkey Erkan VarolKO (punches)11:50
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Surasak Sukkhamchadef.Thailand Pongpisan ChunyongDecision (majority)62:00For the inaugural BKFC Thailand Featherweight Championship. The first five rounds went to a draw.
Cruiserweight 93 kgThailand Chaloemporn Sawatsukdef.United States Dominic AhneeTKO (doctor stoppage)30:41
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Steve Banksdef.Egypt Ahmed AbdelfattahKO (punch)10:53
Lightweight 70 kgThailand Jakkaphop Rattanamangsangdef.Thailand Maseng SornchaiKO (punches)31:55
Middleweight 79 kgRussia Mike Vetriladef.Brazil Luis Paulo TerraDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 49-48, 48-47
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Krisana Srisangdef.Thailand Pipat Mike ChaipornKO (punches)20:36
W.Bantamweight 61 kgThailand Usanakorn Thawilsuhannawangdef.Thailand Natsuda YooyaKO (punches)11:12
Bantamweight 61 kgThailand Somchai Ainthidadef.Thailand Suban MalophoDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 49-48, 49-47
W.Flyweight 57 kgAustralia Tai Emerydef.Thailand Rungarun KhunchaiKO (punch)11:41
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Sadudee Srimueangdef.Sri Lanka Mealinda AmarasingheDecision (split)52:0048-45, 47-48, 48-47
Middleweight 79 kgThailand Kantapon Petsangdef.Thailand Somphong SathoKO (punch)12:00

BKFC 29 Montana 2: Hart vs. Sigala

BKFC 29 Montana 2: Hart vs. Sigala was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 10, 2022, at the Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena in Great Falls, Montana, USA.

Background

The event featured the promotion's return to Montana.

A BKFC Strawweight Championship bout between Britain Hart and BKFC Thailand Strawweight Champion Fani Peloumpi was due to headline the event. However, Peloumpi fell out due to visa issues and was replaced by Charisa Sigala.

Results

BKFC 29 Montana 2: Hart vs. Sigala
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
W.Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Britain Hartdef.United States Charisa SigalaDecision (unanimous)52:00For the inaugural BKFC Strawweight Championship. 50-45, 50-45, 50-45.
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Kai Stewartdef.United States Rusty CrowderDecision (split)52:0047-48, 49-46, 48-47
Welterweight 75 kgNorth Macedonia Gorjan Slaveskidef.United States Dallas DavisonKO21:24
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Billy Wagnervs.United States Rome LindsayKO21:48
W.Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Jenny Clausiusdef.Russia Veronika DmitriyevaTKO10:38
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Louie Lopezdef.United States Dylan SchulteKO40:50
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Jordan Christensendef.United States Cody BeierleKO10:26
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Leo Bercierdef.United States Brian MaxwellTKO20:43
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Erik Lopezdef.United States Manuel MoreiraDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Dakota Highpinedef.United States Koda GreenwoodDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45

BKFC 30 Monroe: Hunt vs. Henry

BKFC 30 Monroe: Hunt vs. Henry was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 1, 2022, at the Fant Ewing Coliseum in Monroe, Louisiana, USA.

Background

A BKFC Cruiserweight Championship bout between BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lorenzo Hunt and Quentin Henry served as the event headliner.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Juan Torres vs. Zach Calmus
  • Knockout of the Night: Ben Rothwell

Results

BKFC 30 Monroe: Hunt vs. Henry
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Lorenzo Huntdef.United States Quentin HenryKO31:36For the vacant BKFC Cruiserweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Ben Rothwelldef.United States Bobo O'BannonKO10:19
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Kaleb Harrisdef.United States Harris StephensonKO21:46
Light heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Dennis Labruzzadef.United States Avery Duke SensleyKO40:38
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Brandon Shaversdef.United States Aaron SutterfieldKO10:59
Light heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Tony Jenkinsdef.United States Ravon BaxterTKO31:05
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Noah Cutterdef.United States Blake LacazeKO21:09
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Juan Torresdef.United States Zach CalmusDecision (split)52:0048-47, 47-48, 49-46
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States David Bosnickdef.United States Manuel ThibodeauxDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49-45, 50-44

BKFC 31 Denver: Richman vs. Doolittle

BKFC 31 Denver: Richman vs. Doolittle was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 15, 2022, at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado, USA.

Background

Having been moved from BKFC 27, the bout between Paige VanZant and Charisa Sigala was supposed to be the headliner of this event. However, Sigala stepped up on short notice to replace Fani Peloumpi at BKFC 29, leaving VanZant without an opponent.

The event was then ultimately headlined by Mike Richman vs. Isaac Doolittle for the interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.

Melvin Guillard was initially scheduled to face Evgeny Kurdanov, but he was ultimately not allowed to compete after Colorado Combative Sports Commission denied his license on the grounds of health concerns.

Results

BKFC 31 Denver: Richman vs. Doolittle
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 93 kgUnited States Mike Richmandef.United States Isaac DoolittleKO31:35For the interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Catchweight 77 kgUnited States Jake Lindseydef.United States Brandon GirtzTKO22:00
Catchweight 90 kgUnited States Chris Camozzidef.United States Bubba McDanielKO10:37
Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Josh Copelanddef.United States Levi CostaKO32:00
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Christian Torresdef.United States Cory MaddenDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 48-45, 50-43
Middleweight 79 kgNorth Macedonia Gorjan Slaveskidef.Russia Evgeny KurdanovDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 50-44, 48-45
Women's Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Khortni Kamyrondef.United States Crystal PittmanDecision (unanimous)52:0048-43, 48-43, 48-43
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Andrew Yatesdef.United States Nolan McLaughlinKO10:19
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Andrew Angelcordef.United States Van VoKO31:59
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Keegan Vandermeerdef.United States Zeb VincentKO10:40

BKFC 32 Orlando: Barnett vs. Herrera

BKFC 32 Orlando: Barnett vs. Herrera was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 5, 2022, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Results

BKFC 32 Orlando: Barnett vs. Herrera
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Reggie Barnett Jr. (ic)def.United States Geane HerreraDecision (unanimous)52:00For the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship. 50-45, 50-45, 50-45.
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Jared Warrendef.United States Jay JacksonKO22:00
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bobby Taylordef.United States Gabriel FreyreKO21:39
W.Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Jessica Borgadef.United States Sarah ClickKO11:15
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Travis Thompsondef.United States David DiazDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 50-44, 50-44
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States JR Ridgedef.United States Chancey WilsonDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 50-47, 50-45
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Ryan Reberdef.United States Jack GradyDQ (intentional headbutt)21:56
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Jonathan Millerdef.United States Stephon ReeseKO11:44
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Brandon Allendef.United States Josh MarerKO31:46
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Ja’far Forttdef.United States Chris CorneliusKO10:20
Catchweight 85 kgUnited States Tony Murphydef.United States Shan StappKO10:55

BKFC 33 Omaha: Beltran vs. Alexander

BKFC 33 Omaha: Beltran vs. Alexander was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 18, 2022, at the Liberty First Arena in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

Results

BKFC 33 Omaha: Beltran vs. Alexander
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Houston Alexanderdef.United States Joey BeltranKO20:38
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Kevin Croomdef.United States Sean WilsonKO21:36
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Carlos Trinidaddef.United States Rynell RileyDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 48-45, 47-46
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Dakota Cochranedef.United States Eduardo PeraltaKO50:35
Catchweight 68 kgUnited States Tommy Strydomdef.United States Cody LandKO21:51
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Alonzo Martinezdef.United States Jordan ChristensenDecision (unanimous)52:0049-45, 49-45, 50-44
Catchweight 69 kgUnited States Drako Rodriguezdef.United States Will ShuttKO30:51
Preliminary Card
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Sarah Shelldef.United States Audra CummingsKO21:08
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Brandon Meyerdef.United States Shaine MoffittKO11:03

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. Banks

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. Banks (also known as BKFC UK 1 and BKFC Fight Night 11) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 26, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Results

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. Banks
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kgEngland Mick Terrilldef.United States Steve BanksTKO22:00BKFC Heavyweight title eliminator
Cruiserweight 93 kgEngland Anthony Holmesdef.England Darren HendryTKO40:29For the inaugural BKFC UK Cruiserweight Championship
Light heavyweight 84 kgEngland Danny Christiedef.England Darren GodfreyTKO11:07
Welterweight 75 kgSweden Liam Wilsondef.England Will CairnsTKO20:54
Light heavyweight 84 kgEngland John Fergusondef.England Tom ScottDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49-46, 49-46
Heavyweight 120 kgEngland Lee Brownedef.England Billy HawthorneTKO20:35
Light heavyweight 84 kgEngland Nathan Owensdef.Wales David RoundDecision (unanimous)31:0550-44, 49-45, 50-44
Lightweight 70 kgEngland Lewis Keendef.England Lewy SherriffTKO31:08
Preliminary Card
W.Flyweight 57 kgEngland Melanie Shahdef.Sweden Mathilda WilsonDecision (split)52:0046-49, 48-47, 48-47
Heavyweight 120 kgEngland Agi Faulknerdef.England Daniel RobsonTKO11:17

BKFC 34 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Shoaff

BKFC 34 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Shoaff was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on December 3, 2022 in Hollywood, Florida, USA.

Background

The main event saw current BKFC middleweight champion Luis Palomino defending his belt against Tom Shoaff. The co-main event featured Francesco Ricchi up against David Mundell for the vacant BKFC middleweight title.

Results

BKFC 34 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Shoaff
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kgPeru Luis Palomino (c)def.United States Tom ShoaffTKO (doctor stoppage)40:01For the BKFC Lightweight Championship
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States David Mundelldef.Italy Francesco Ricchi (ic)KO31:48For the vacant BKFC Middleweight Championship
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Louie Lopezdef.United States Howard DavisTKO (doctor stoppage)12:00
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Blake Davisdef.United States William DunkleKO11:43
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Christine Vicensdef.United States Jocelyn Jones-LybargerDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bryan Durandef.Barbados Kobe BowenKO10:15
Catchweight 77 kgUnited States Rene Rodriguezdef.United States Jake YoungKO11:57
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Guillermo Perezdef.United States Rob FullerKO11:54
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Joshuah Alvarezdef.United States Glendel FutrellDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48-47, 49-46
Featherweight 66 kgCuba Alberto Blasdef.United States Jeremiah PottsKO10:54
Light Heavyweight 84 kgSouth Africa Jeremy Smithdef.Nicaragua Leo ValdiviaKO31:52
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Matt Russodef.United States Jakobi LowryTKO (doctor stoppage)12:00
Featherweight 66 kgCuba Freddy Masabodef.United States Shawn MoffettTKO (knee injury)10:27

BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash

BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship at SpacePlus Bangkok RCA on December 10, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Results

BKFC Asia 4
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kgPhilippines Rolando Dydef.Thailand Apisit SangmuangKO10:42
W.Flyweight 57 kgThailand Po Denmandef.Australia Tai EmeryDecision (unanimous)52:0049-47, 48-47, 48-47
Welterweight 75 kgBrazil Gilbert Patrociniodef.Thailand Channarong InjampaKO21:23
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Tetee Denmandef.Myanmar Saw Htoo AungDecision (unanimous)52:0049-45, 48-46, 49-46
Lightweight 70 kgSweden Gustaf Cerdermalmdef.Guam Alex CastroKO41:50
Featherweight 66 kgAlgeria Sohanne Benganadef.Thailand Siharath SrisangTKO (shoulder injury)20:47
Featherweight 66 kgPhilippines Joemil Miadodef.Iran Poorya MokhtariKO11:30
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Sarun Srioumboodef.England Victor BootyKO21:10
Bantamweight 61 kgCambodia Chor Povdef.India Patho GhoshKO21:18
Bantamweight 61 kgCambodia Ouch Thearithdef.India Anubhav Kumar VermaKO30:56

See also

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