The year 2023 was the sixth year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.

Background

The 2023 season started with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35 on January 27, 2023. BKFC is available on FITE TV PPV.

List of events

#EventDateVenueLocation
1BKFC 35 Myrtle Beach: Cedeno vs. SlaveskiJanuary 27, 2023John T. Rhodes Sports CenterUnited States Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
2BKFC KnuckleMania 3February 17, 2023Tingley ColiseumUnited States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
3BKFC 36 New Orleans: Adams vs. BelcherFebruary 24, 2023Pontchartrain CenterUnited States Kenner, Louisiana, USA
4BKFC 37 London: Tierney vs. LindseyMarch 4, 2023Crystal Palace National Sports CentreEngland London, England, U.K.
–BKFC 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)–––
5BKFC 39 Norfolk: Barnett vs. AlvarezMarch 24, 2023Norfolk ScopeUnited States Norfolk, Virginia, USA
6BKFC 38 Delray Beach: Nguyen vs. StrausApril 21, 2023Delray Beach Tennis CenterUnited States Delray Beach, Florida USA
7BKFC 40 Leeds: Holmes vs. ChristieApril 22, 2023Planet Ice LeedsEngland Leeds, England
8BKFC 41 Colorado: Perry vs. RockholdApril 29, 20231stBank CenterUnited States Denver, Colorado, USA
9BKFC 42 Greenville: Soto vs. GoodjohnMay 12, 2023Bon Secours Wellness ArenaUnited States Greenville, South Carolina, USA
10BKFC 43 Omaha: Alexander vs. SmithMay 19, 2023Liberty First Credit Union ArenaUnited States Omaha, Nebraska, USA
11BKFC 44 Montana: Stewart vs. LopezJune 9, 2023Four Seasons ArenaUnited States Great Falls, Montana, USA
12BKFC 45 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. LilleyJune 23, 2023Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino HollywoodUnited States Hollywood, Florida, USA
13BKFC 46 Newcastle: Franco vs. HarrisJuly 1, 2023Walker Activity DomeUnited Kingdom Newcastle, United Kingdom
14BKFC 47 Lakeland: Mundell vs. RichmanJuly 14, 2023Jenkins ArenaUnited States Lakeland, Florida, USA
15BKFC 48 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. RidgeAugust 11, 2023Tingley ColiseumUnited States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
BKFC Prospects Series 1August 24, 2023Miami-Dade FairgroundsUnited States Miami, Florida, USA
16BKFC 49 Miami: Slaveski vs. LindseyAugust 25, 2023Miami-Dade FairgroundsUnited States Miami, Florida, USA
17BKFC 50 Denver: Hunt vs. CamozziSeptember 22, 20231stBank CenterUnited States Denver, Colorado, USA
18BKFC 51 Salem: Hart vs. ShahSeptember 29, 2023Salem Civic CenterUnited States Salem, Virginia, USA
BKFC Prospects Series 2October 14, 2023Liverpool OlympiaUnited Kingdom Liverpool, England
19BKFC 52 South Carolina: Barnett vs. RichardsonOctober 20, 2023Colonial Life ArenaUnited States Columbia, South Carolina, USA
20BKFC 53 Orlando: Mundell vs. ColtraneNovember 3, 2023Orange County Convention CenterUnited States Orlando, Florida, USA
21BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of SiamNovember 4, 2023Royal Cliff Hotels GroupThailand Pattaya, Thailand
22BKFC 54 Bulgaria: Dimitrov vs. ZhelyakovNovember 17, 2023Arena SofiaBulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria
23BKFC 55 Leeds: Christie vs. WarrenNovember 18, 2023Planet Ice LeedsEngland Leeds, England
24BKFC 56 Utah: Perry vs. AlvarezDecember 2, 2023Maverik CenterUnited States Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

BKFC 35 Myrtle Beach: Cedeno vs. Slaveski

BKFC 35 Myrtle Beach: Cedeno vs. Slaveski was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 27, 2023, at the John T. Rhodes Sports Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.

Background

The event featured a welterweight title eliminator bout between Yosdenis Cedeno and Gorjan Slaveski.

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.

Results

BKFC 35 Myrtle Beach: Cedeno vs. Slaveski
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kgNorth Macedonia Gorjan Slaveskidef.Cuba Yosdenis CedenoTKO (punches)41:53BKFC Welterweight Championship title eliminator.
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Keith Richardsondef.United States Justin ScogginsDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48–47, 48–47
W. Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Andy Nguyendef.Russia Nekah DmitryevaDecision (split)52:0046-49, 49–46, 49–46
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Brandon Bushawdef.United States Paul TeagueKO11:02
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Robert Armasdef.United States Jakobi LoweryKO11:10
Welterweight 75 kgTurkey Murat Kazgandef.United States Jordan WeeksTKO (doctor stoppage)11:41
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Tony Sotodef.United States Wanya ReidTKO (doctor stoppage)40:31
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Albert Inclandef.Canada Devin GibsonDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 49–45, 48–46
Light HeavyweightUnited States Willie Searsdef.United States Tomar WashingtonDQ (illegal grounded punch)20:57
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Trevor Lokendef.United States Marcus BrimageTKO (punches)10:40
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States James Browndef.United States Stevo MorrisDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 48–46, 49–46
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Doug Coltranedef.United States Brian JacksonKO20:53

BKFC KnuckleMania 3

BKFC KnuckleMania 3 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 17, 2023, at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Background

The event was headlined by the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship unification bout between the reigning champion Lorenzo Hunt and the interim champion Mike Richman

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.

Also, former NFL defensive end and mixed martial artist Greg Hardy made his bare-knuckle debut on the card against Josh Watson. 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.

Results

BKFC KnuckleMania 3
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Lorenzo Hunt (c)def.United States Mike Richman (ic)KO (punch)11:50For the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Austin Troutdef.United States Diego SanchezTKO (doctor stoppage)41:44
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States John Dodsondef.United States Jarod GrantKO (punches)11:41
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Josh Watsondef.United States Greg HardyKO (punch)20:19
W. Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Jayme Hinshawdef.United States Charisa SigalaTKO (leg injury)10:38
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Will Santiagodef.United States Noah CutterTKO (doctor stoppage)12:00
Lightweight 70 kgUruguay Gaston Reynodef.United States Daniel Van SickleTKO (doctor stoppage)11:26
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Joshua Morenodef.United States Christian TorresTKO (uppercut)21:02
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Kevin Croomdef.United States Chevvy BridgesKO (punches)11:11
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Eric Dodsondef.United States Gene PerezKO11:32
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Nick Gonzalezdef.United States Lardy NavarroKO10:41
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Derek Perezdef.United States Anthony SanchezDecision (unanimous)52:0049-45, 49–45, 50–44

BKFC 36 New Orleans: Adams vs. Belcher

BKFC 36 New Orleans: Adams vs. Belcher was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 24, 2023, at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, Louisiana, USA.

Background

The event was headlined by the heavyweight contender Alan Belcher challenging the reigning champion Arnold Adams.

Results

BKFC 36 New Orleans: Adams vs. Belcher
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Alan Belcherdef.United States Arnold Adams (c)KO (punch)30:55For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kgWales James Lilleydef.United States Bobby TaylorTKO (doctor stoppage)32:00
Catchweight 77 kgUnited States Kaleb Harrisdef.United States Brad KellyKO10:39
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Duke Sensleydef.United States Joseph CreerDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 48–47, 48–47
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Dennis LaBruzzadef.United States Stephon ReeseKO21:24
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Tony Jenkinsdef.United States Dillion WinemillerTKO (referee stoppage)31:25
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bryce Henrydef.United States Brandon ShaversKO41:53
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Andrew Angelcorvs.United States David BosnickDraw (unanimous)52:0047-47, 47-47, 47-47
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Tyler Sammisdef.United States Cody SchieveKO11:32
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Blake LaCazedef.United States Joseph Brett WilliamsTKO (corner stoppage)32:00
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Brandon Menesesvs.United States Cody MitchellDraw (majority)52:0048-46, 47-47, 47-47
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Michael Mannodef.United States Frankie ShughartKO10:25

BKFC 37 London: Tierney vs. Lindsey

BKFC 37 London: Tierney vs. Lindsey (also known as BKFC UK 2) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 4, 2023, at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London, England.

Background

The event was headlined by a bout between Connor Tierney and Jake Lindsey.

Results

BKFC 37 London: Tierney vs. Lindsey
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Jake Lindseydef.United Kingdom Connor TierneyKO51:02
Light Heavyweight 84 kgEngland Rico Francovs.United Kingdom Darren GodfreyKO20:49
Light Heavyweight 84 kgWales David Rounddef.England Terry BrazierKO31:28
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited Kingdom Mason Shawdef.United Kingdom Lee BrowneDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 49–46, 49–46
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited Kingdom Darren Hendrydef.United Kingdom Corey HarrisonTKO20:58
Light Heavyweight 84 kgSouth Africa Chaz Wassermandef.France Cedric SeveracDecision (unanimous)52:0047-44, 47–44, 47–44
Heavyweight 120 kgEngland Robbie Kennedydef.United Kingdom Jack DraperKO21:35
Welterweight 75 kgUnited Kingdom Nathan Hinddef.United Kingdom Gary FoxDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 50–44, 48–46
Welterweight 75 kgUnited Kingdom Ben Bonnardef.England Jamie OldfieldKO31:16
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kgUnited Kingdom Ryan Carmichaeldef.England Will CairnsKO30:35
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited Kingdom Jimmy Millardef.Scotland Kyle CassidyTKO22:00
Middleweight 79 kgUnited Kingdom George Thorpedef.United Kingdom Jamie HendryTKO30:54

BKFC 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)

BKFC 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai was scheduled to be a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 18, 2023.

Background

The event was scheduled to be headlined by a special rules bare-knuckle Muay Thai bout between Muay Thai legends Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai. 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. Being the only published bout, the event was removed from the organization's event schedule altogether.

Results

BKFC 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Thailand Buakaw Banchamekvs.Thailand SaenchaiMuay Thai rules.

BKFC 39 Norfolk: Barnett vs. Alvarez

BKFC 39 Norfolk: Barnett vs. Alvarez was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 24, 2023.

Background

The event was initially scheduled to be headlined by the BKFC Bantamweight Championship bout between Reggie Barnett Jr. and Gustaf Cedermalm. However, Cedermalm withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Daniel Alvarez.

Results

BKFC 39 Norfolk: Barnett vs. Alvarez
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Reggie Barnett Jr. (c)def.United States Daniel AlvarezTKO (doctor stoppage)32:00For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
W.Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Britain Hart (c)def.United States Jenny ClausiusDecision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship. 50-44, 50-44, 49-45.
Catchweight 73 kgUnited States Will Worleydef.United States Dimitri AngeliniKO11:10
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Ka'Sim Ruffindef.United States Trai SantosKO (punches)41:47
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Jay Jacksondef.United States David SimpsonTKO (doctor stoppage)21:32
Middleweight 79 kgMoldova Stanislav Grosudef.United States Quartus StittKO21:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Kyle Wrightdef.United States Pat CaseyKO (punches)31:18
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Zachary Calmusdef.United States Mikey FurnierKO (punches)20:49
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Anthony Foyedef.United States Cody JenkinsDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49–46, 49–46
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Brian Maxwelldef.United States Dan BunyanTKO (doctor stoppage)10:59

BKFC 38 Delray Beach: Nguyen vs. Straus

BKFC 38 Delray Beach: Nguyen vs. Straus was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 21, 2023. 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.

Results

BKFC 38 Delray Beach: Nguyen vs. Straus
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Dat Nguyendef.United States Daniel StrausDecision (unanimous)62:00The first five rounds were a draw. 57-56, 57-56, 58-55.
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Jake Bostwickvs.United States Isaac DoolittleDraw (majority)52:0048-46, 47-47, 47-47
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Chancey Wilsondef.United States Tyler RandallDecision (split)52:0049-46, 46–49, 48–47
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Erick Lozanodef.United States Francesco RicchiKO10:54
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Rene Rodriguezdef.United States Mark JohnsonTKO30:45
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Justin Sanchezdef.Mexico Gilberto AguilarDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49–46, 48–47
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Gee Perezdef.United States Josh RicheyKO20:50
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Stephen Townseldef.United States Chris SarroKO32:00
Preliminary Card
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Howard Davisdef.United States Trevor MorrisTKO (corner stoppage)42:00
Featherweight 66 kgUkraine Bovar Khanakovdef.Cuba Freddy MasaboDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49–46, 48–47
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Chris Garciadef.United States Philip CarrollKO30:27

BKFC 40 Leeds: Holmes vs. Christie

BKFC 40 Leeds: Holmes vs. Christie (also known as BKFC UK 3) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 22, 2023.

Background

The event was initially scheduled to be headlined by welterweight bout between Elvin Brito and Jamie Cox, but the bout was cancelled after Cox withdrew.

Results

BKFC 40 Leeds: Holmes vs. Christie
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited Kingdom Danny Christiedef.United Kingdom Anthony HolmesKO4For the BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Championship. Time not provided, due to technical issues.
Welterweight 75 kgArgentina Franco Tenagliadef.United Kingdom Luke NevinKO4Time not provided, due to technical issues.
Welterweight 75 kgUnited Kingdom Rico Francodef.United Kingdom Axel BirbesKO21:07
Cruiserweight 95 kgNorthern Ireland Conor Cookedef.United Kingdom Robbie KennedyKO41:56
Middleweight 79 kgUnited Kingdom Tom Scottdef.Poland Damian GórskiKO41:44
Lightweight 70 kgUnited Kingdom Jonny Grahamdef.United Kingdom Will CairnsKO11:33
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited Kingdom Dawid Oskardef.United Kingdom Lee BrowneDecision (unanimous)52:0049-46, 49–46, 49–47
Catchweight 73 kgUnited Kingdom Morgan Starkeydef.United Kingdom Marius RadolKO10:23
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight 84 kgPoland Bart Króldef.United Kingdom Ashley GriffithsKO11:04
Heavyweight 120 kgScotland Rob Cunninghamdef.United Kingdom Wain MorganKO21:03
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited Kingdom Arron Blakeydef.United Kingdom Naff HigsonKO10:50

BKFC 41 Colorado: Perry vs. Rockhold

BKFC 41 Colorado: Perry vs. Rockhold was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 29, 2023. 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:

  • Fight of the Night: Eddie Alvarez vs. Chad Mendes
  • Knockout of the Night: Dillon Winemiller

Results

BKFC 41 Colorado: Perry vs. Rockhold
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Mike Perrydef.United States Luke RockholdTKO (retirement)21:15
Welterweight 80 kgUnited States Eddie Alvarezdef.United States Chad MendesDecision (split)52:0047-46, 46–47, 47–46
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Christine Ferea (c)def.Australia Bec RawlingsTKO (doctor stoppage)22:00For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Ben Rothwelldef.United States Josh CopelandTKO (corner stoppage)32:00
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Chris Camozzidef.United States Daniel SpohnKO12:00
Welterweight 80 kgUnited States Brandon Girtzdef.United States Christian TorresKO11:10
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States James Browndef.United States Mike AlvaradoKO22:00
W.Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Khortni Kamyronvs.United States Gabrielle RomanDraw (majority)52:0048-46, 47-47, 47-47
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Marcus Edwardsdef.United States Jay JacksonKO12:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Dillon Winemillerdef.United States Matthew MaestasKO10:07
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Mitch Seybolddef.United States Jack WilloughbyKO11:23

BKFC 42 Greenville: Soto vs. Goodjohn

BKFC 42 Greenville: Soto vs. Goodjohn was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 12, 2023.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Tony Soto vs. Tyler Goodjohn
  • Knockout of the Night: Brandon Allen

Results

BKFC 42 Greenville: Soto vs. Goodjohn
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Tony Sotodef.England Tyler GoodjohnDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48–47, 48–47.
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Doug Coltranedef.United States Blake LaCazeKO20:34
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Keith Richardsondef.United States Cody JenkinsKO11:41
Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Sydney Smithdef.United States Andy NguyenDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 48–46, 48–46.
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Brandon Allendef.United States Trevor LokenKO11:29
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Brandon Bushawvs.United States Rick CarusoNo contest (accidental illegal blow)20:33
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Dustin Paguedef.United States Wade JohnsonTKO21:38
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Trukon Carsondef.United States LJ HermreckTKO11:16
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Cole Ferrelldef.United States Cody SchieveTKO20:44
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Jonathan Millerdef.United States Dustin LongTKO22:00
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Samuel Samplesdef.United States Glendel FutrellTKO (corner stoppage)22:00
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Cole Ferrelldef.United States Cody SchieveTKO20:44

BKFC 43 Omaha: Alexander vs. Smith

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

Results

BKFC 43 Omaha: Alexander vs. Smith
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Houston Alexanderdef.South Africa Jeremy SmithDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 48–46, 48–47
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Dakota Cochranedef.United States Noah CutterKO10:56
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Jimmie Riveradef.Uzbekistan Bekhzod UsmonovDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48–47, 48–47
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Sean Wilsondef.United States Brandon MeyerDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 50–44, 50–44
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Alonzo Martinezdef.United States Jeremy SaucedaTKO (corner stoppage)42:00
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Carlos Trinidad-Snakedef.United States Elvin Leon BritoDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 48–46, 49–45
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Ryan Braundef.United States Andrew PotterKO10:17
W. Flyweight 57 kgCanada Jade Masson-Wongdef.United States Taylor StarlingDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 48–46, 50–44
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Jeff Souderdef.United States Idrees WasiDecision (unanimous)52:0050-43, 50–43, 50–43
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgSouth Africa Tommy Strydomdef.United States Josh KrejciKO21:31
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Esteban Rodriguezdef.United States Jaquis WilliamsTKO (corner stoppage)11:26
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Corey Robertsdef.United States TJ BensonKO20:45

BKFC 44 Montana: Stewart vs. Lopez

BKFC 44 Montana: Stewart vs. Lopez was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 9, 2023.

The card was headlined by Kai Stewart vs. Louie Lopez for the inaugural BKFC Featherweight Championship.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Kai Stewart vs. Louie Lopez
  • Knockout of the Night: Leo Bercier

Results

BKFC 44 Montana: Stewart vs. Lopez
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Kai Stewartdef.United States Louie LopezDecision (unanimous)52:00For the inaugural BKFC Featherweight Championship. 49-45, 48-46, 48-46.
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Lloyd Mixdef.United States Dallas DavisonTKO (corner stoppage)42:00
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Bryce Henrydef.United States Billy WagnerTKO (corner stoppage)32:00
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Sawyer Depeedef.United States Gabriel MotaKO10:46
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Jordan Christensendef.United States Kerry LattimerDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 50–44, 49–45
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Dorian Longdef.United States Mark JohnsonKO21:59
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Ryan Ibsendef.United States Dakote HighpineTKO (corner stoppage)22:00
HeavyweightUnited States Brady Meisterdef.United States Connor McKennaTKO21:35
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Leo Bercierdef.United States Willie SearsKO11:55
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Darrick Gatesdef.United States Koda GreenwoodKO11:20
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Dre Colesdef.United States David LoureiroDecision (unanimous)52:0049-45, 49–45, 49–45

BKFC 45 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Lilley

BKFC 45 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Lilley was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 23, 2023.

The event was headlined by double champion Luis Palomino defending his BKFC Lightweight title against James Lilley.

Results

BKFC 45 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Lilley
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kgPeru Luis Palomino (c)def.Wales James LilleyDecision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Lightweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.
Light Heavyweight 84 kgEngland Jake Bostwickdef.United States Erick LozanoDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 49–46, 49–46
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Howard Davisdef.Mexico Eduardo PeraltaKO11:32
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bryan Durandef.Mexico Gilberto AguilarKO32:00
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States James Dennisdef.United States Rene RodriguezKO21:32
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Gee Perezdef.United States Philip Ryan CarrollKO11:52
Bantamweight 61 kgCuba Alberto Blasdef.United States Robert ArmasKO10:47
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Dillion Winemillerdef.United States Stephen TownselKO21:07
Preliminary Card
HeavyweightUnited States Leonardo Perdomodef.United States Joseph WhiteKO11:18
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Chris Garciadef.United States Robert MadridKO32:00
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Mike Leedef.United States Drew NolanKO11:26

BKFC 46 Newcastle: Franco vs. Harris

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

Results

BKFC 46 Newcastle: Franco vs. Harris
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kgEngland Ricardo Francodef.United States Kaleb HarrisKO50:58
Welterweight 75 kgEngland Robert Barrydef.United Kingdom Ben BonnerKO50:11
Welterweight 75 kgEngland Lewis Keendef.Czech Republic Zdeněk PernicaKO30:32
Cruiserweight 95 kgPoland Dawid Oskardef.United Kingdom Matty HillKO11:44
Welterweight 75 kgUnited Kingdom Paul Cookdef.England Aaron FosterKO10:41
Light Heavyweight 84 kgPoland Bart Króldef.United Kingdom Sebastian KrautwaldDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 48–46, 48–46
Featherweight 66 kgUnited Kingdom Gary Foxdef.England Hayden SherriffKO10:38
Featherweight 66 kgPoland Patryk Sagandef.England Morgan StarkeyKO10:49
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgEngland Robbie Browndef.United Kingdom Ben HatchettKO11:36
Middleweight 79 kgEngland Arron Blakeydef.Poland Krystian NadolskiKO10:38
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited Kingdom Karl Thompsondef.United Kingdom Dustin RabiegaKO11:06

BKFC 47 Lakeland: Mundell vs. Richman

BKFC 47 Lakeland: Mundell vs. Richman was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 14, 2023.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Ryan Reber vs. Travis Thompson
  • Knockout of the Night: Brandon Allen

Results

BKFC 47 Lakeland: Mundell vs. Richman
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States David Mundell (c)def.United States Mike RichmanKO21:54For the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Josh Dyervs.United States Jared WarrenNC (strike to back of head)22:00For the interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Brandon Allendef.United States Seth ShafferKO20:50
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Ryan Rebervs.United States Travis ThompsonDraw (majority)62:0056-57, 57-56, 57-56. Overtime sixth round.
Women's Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Gabrielle Romandef.Poland Martyna KrolKO12:00
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Tony Murphydef.United States Michael JonesKO31:16
Women's Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Crystal Pittmandef.United States Toni TallmanKO21:07
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Ja'Far Forttdef.United States Tim HesterKO31:58
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Michael Larrimoredef.United States Daniel GaryKO10:22

BKFC 48 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Ridge

BKFC 48 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Ridge was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 11, 2023.

The event was headlined by John Dodson vs. JR Ridge, which crowned the inaugural BKFC Flyweight Champion.

Social media influencer Bryce Hall made his debut in the sport against Gee Perez at this event and was victorious.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Anthony Sanchez vs. Gene Perez
  • Knockout of the Night: Keith Richardson

Results

BKFC 48 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Ridge
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States John Dodsondef.United States JR RidgeTKO11:49For the inaugural BKFC Flyweight Championship.
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Keith Richardsondef.United States Derek PerezTKO10:37
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Bryce Halldef.United States Gee PerezTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Joshua Morenodef.United States Jeremy SaucedaTKO (corner stoppage)15:00
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Will Santiagovs.United States Jeremie HollowayDraw (majority)52:0048-46, 47-47, 47-47
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Robert Armasdef.United States Eric DodsonDecision (unanimous)52:0049-44, 50–45, 47–46
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Donald Sanchezdef.United States Anthony LacazeDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 48–46, 50–44
W. Strawweight 52 kgUnited Kingdom Melanie Shahdef.United States Sydney SmithDecision (unanimous)52:00Shah weighed 118 lbs. 49–46, 49–46, 49–46
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Marc Entenbergd.United States Darrick GatesTKO (doctor stoppage)20:14
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Kyle McElroydef.United States Richard MontanoTKO20:55
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Anthony Sanchezdef.United States Gene PerezDecision (split)52:0048-47, 47–48, 49–46
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Austin LewisNCUnited States Justyn MartinezNC (punch after the bell)15:00

BKFC 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.

Results

BKFC Prospects Series 1
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
W.Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Rosalina Rodriguezdef.United States Cristina CristDecision (unanimous)52:0050-44, 50–45, 49–43
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Leonardo Perdomodef.United States Ryan ShoughKO10:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Drew Nolandef.United States Markus SuarezTKO (doctor stoppage)21:22
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Fred Piercedef.United States Sean HotusingDQ (illegal ground strike)21:38
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Dameko Labondef.United States Justin WatsonKO10:21
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Leandro Torresdef.Puerto Rico Harry CruzKO31:29

BKFC 49 Miami: Slaveski vs. Lindsey

BKFC 49 Miami: Slaveski vs. Lindsey was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 25, 2023.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fights of the Night: Freddy Masabo vs. Bovar Khanakov and John Michael Escoboza vs. Esteban Rodriguez
  • Knockout of the Night: Matthew Russo

Results

BKFC 49 Miami: Slaveski vs. Lindsey
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kgNorth Macedonia Gorjan Slaveskidef.United States Jake LindseyDecision (unanimous)52:00For the vacant BKFC Welterweight Championship. 49-46, 48-47, 49-46.
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Bryce Henrydef.United States Tom ShoaffKO11:29
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Bryan Durandef.United States Dakota HighpineKO10:48
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Justin Ibarroladef.United States Anthony FoyeDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 49–46, 48–47
Bantamweight 61 kgCuba Alberto Blasdef.Brazil Joao GuerraKO11:12
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Howard Davisdef.United States Jeff ChiffensKO11:12
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Joshuah Alvarezdef.United States Aaron SutterfieldKO11:29
W. Strawweight 52 kgPeru Laddy Mejiadef.United States Sarah ClickDecision (split)52:0049-46, 48–47, 47–48
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Matthew Russodef.United States Jaymes HyderKO11:16
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgCuba Freddy Masabodef.Ukraine Bovar KhanakovDecision (unanimous)52:0048-47, 48–47, 48–47
Cruiserweight 93 kgDominican Republic John Michael Escobozadef.United States Esteban RodriguezDecision (majority)52:0048–46, 48–46, 47-47

BKFC 50 Denver: Hunt vs. Camozzi

BKFC 50 Denver: Hunt vs. Camozzi was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 22, 2023.

Background

The event was headlined by the two-division champion Lorenzo Hunt defending his BKFC Cruiserweight Championship for the first time against UFC veteran Chris Camozzi.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Knockout of the Night: Andrew Strode

Results

BKFC 50 Denver: Hunt vs. Camozzi
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Lorenzo Hunt (c)def.United States Chris CamozziDecision (split)52:00For the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship. 48-47, 47-48, 49-46.
HeavyweightUnited States Josh Copelanddef.United States Steve HéréliusKO31:43
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Marcus Edwardsdef.United States Michael MannoDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50–45, 50–45
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Keegan Vandermeerdef.United States Dillon WinemillerKO11:09
Bantamweight 61 kgCuba Alberto Blasdef.Brazil Joao GuerraKO11:12
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Andrew Angelcordef.United States Brett HudsonKO11:09
Light Heavyweight 86 kgUnited States Tony Jenkinsdef.United States Brian MaronekKO11:18
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Andrew Yatesdef.United States Christian TorresDecision (unanimous)52:0048–47, 48–47, 48–47
W. Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Monica Francodef.United States Khortni KamyronDecision (split)52:0046–49, 48–46, 48–47
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Andrew Strodedef.United States Cary CaprioKO20:40
Preliminary Card
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Dominick Careydef.United States Angelo TrujilloDQ (illegal strikes)10:38
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Lamont Stafforddef.United States Gabriel MotaKO30:40
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Zeb Vincentdef.United States Jessie StalderKO10:59

BKFC 51 Salem: Hart vs. Shah

BKFC 51 Salem: Hart vs. Shah was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 30, 2023.

Background

The event was headlined by Britain Hart defending her BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship for the second time against Melanie Shah.

Results

BKFC 51 Salem: Hart vs. Shah
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
W. Strawweight 52 kgUnited States Britain Hart (c)def.United Kingdom Melanie ShahDecision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship. 50-45, 50-45, 50-45.
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Dustin Paguedef.United States Joe ElmoreDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45
Middleweight 79 kgMoldova Stanislav Grosudef.United States Blake LaCazeKO21:51
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Bruce Abramskidef.United States Mark CulpKO10:43
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Andrew Angelcordef.United States Brett HudsonKO11:09
Light Heavyweight 86 kgUnited States Joseph Creerdef.United States Ronnie GlassKO31:18
Light Heavyweight 86 kgUnited States Harris Stephensondef.United States Brian MaxwellDQ (illegal strike to grounded opponent)50:29
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Kaine Tomlinsondef.United States Brett FieldsKO11:39
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Rick Carusodef.United States Landon WilliamsKO11:43
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Ka'Sim Ruffindef.United States Daniel GaryKO30:40
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Zeb Vincentdef.United States Jessie StalderKO10:59

BKFC Prospects Series 2

BKFC Prospects Series 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 14, 2023.

Background

Results

BKFC Prospects Series 2
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited Kingdom Jonno Chipchasedef.Sweden Anton LarssonKO11:24
Featherweight 66 kgUnited Kingdom Terry Needhamdef.United Kingdom Morgan StarkeyTKO21:25
Cruiserweight 93 kgCzech Republic Dominik Herolddef.United Kingdom Zane MarksTKO (doctor stoppage)22:00
Featherweight 66 kgUnited Kingdom Bradley Taylordef.United Kingdom Harry CainDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scorecards not read
Middleweight 79 kgUnited Kingdom Marcus Ponddef.United Kingdom Ryan HarrisKO21:20
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Ray Putterilldef.United States George BuckellTKO31:21
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited Kingdom Andy Thorntondef.United Kingdom Lee BrowneTKO21:24
Lightweight 70 kgUnited Kingdom Bartek Kanabeydef.United Kingdom Shaun KissaneDecision (split)52:0048–46, 48–46, 47–48
Light Heavyweight 84 kgUnited Kingdom Peter Hayesdef.United Kingdom Dean HuntTKO10:49
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited Kingdom Marti Barnesdef.United Kingdom Micky PedersenKO21:47

BKFC 52 South Carolina: Barnett vs. Richardson

BKFC 52 South Carolina: Barnett vs. Richardson was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 20, 2023.

Background

The event was headlined by Reggie Barnett Jr. defending his BKFC Bantamweight Championship against Keith Richardson.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Tony Soto vs. Kevin Croom
  • Knockout of the Night: Brandon Bushaw
  • Performance of the Night: Keith Richardson

Results

BKFC 52 South Carolina: Barnett vs. Richardson
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Keith Richardsondef.United States Reggie Barnett Jr. (c)TKO20:58For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Tony Sotodef.United States Kevin CroomDecision (unanimous)52:0050–45, 50–45, 48–47
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Jeremie Hollowaydef.United States Cameron VanCampDecision (unanimous)52:0049–46, 48–47, 49–46
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Solon Staleydef.United States Darrick GatesTKO (doctor stoppage)12:00
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Brandon Bushawdef.United States Josh MarerKO20:50
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Jeremiah Scottdef.United States Chevy BridgesKO31:56
Bantamweight 61 kgUnited States Derek Perezdef.United States Ace SamplesTKO20:44
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Trukon Carsondef.United States Daishaun MiddletonKO11:01
Preliminary Card
Light heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Daniel Cooperdef.United States Miach LailTKO (doctor stoppage)42:00
Featherweight 66 kgTajikistan Bekhzod Usmonovdef.United States Trevor LokenTKO30:24

BKFC 53 Orlando: Mundell vs. Coltrane

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

Results

BKFC 53 Orlando: Mundell vs. Coltrane
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States David Mundell (c)def.United States Doug ColtraneTKO21:23For the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Julian Lanedef.Turkey Murat KazganTKO (doctor stoppage)31:53
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Sawyer Depeedef.United States Jonathan MillerKO12:00
Light heavyweight 84 kgEcuador Diego Romovs.United States Ravon BaxterDraw (majority)52:0048-46. 47-47, 47-47
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Nathan Riveradef.United States Jaymes HyderKO11:21
Light heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Mike Heckertdef.United States Scott LampertTKO (corner stoppage)20:53
Flyweight 57 kgDominican Republic Dagoberto Aguerodef.United States Chance WilsonTKO31:24
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Michael Larrimoredef.United States Justin WatsonKO11:01
Cruiserweight 95 kgUnited States Jeff Janvierdef.United States Devonte JefferyTKO (doctor stoppage)21:09
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Ja'Far Forttdef.United States Aaron SutterfieldTKO10:28

BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam

BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 4, 2023.

Background

The event was headlined by a Special Rules Bare Knuckle Thai Fight featuring Muay Thai icons Buakaw Banchamek vs. Saenchai, who were scheduled to face each other in March 2023.

The co-main event featured a title match between defending champion Fani Peloumpi and Po Denman for the BKFC Thailand Strawweight Championship. Also on the card was a title fight for the vacant BKFC Thailand Featherweight Championship between Krisana Srisang and Sarun Srioumboo.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Pongpisan Chunyong vs. Tha Pyay Nyo

Results

BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Lightweight 70 kgThailand Buakaw Banchamekvs.Thailand SaenchaiDecision (unanimous) (49–46, 50–46, 48–47)52:00Special rules Bare Knuckle Thai bout
W.Strawweight 52 kgThailand Po Denmanvs.Greece Fani Peloumpi (c)Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 49–46)52:00For the BKFC Thailand Women's Strawweight Championship
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Krisana Srisangvs.Thailand Sarun SrioumbooKO30:18For the vacant BKFC Thailand Featherweight Championship
Lightweight 70 kgGermany Kristof Kirschvs.England Teejay ChangKO20:45
Cruiserweight 93 kgGermany Daniel Dörrervs.Sweden Tofan PiraniTKO (referee stoppage)12:00Hand injury.
Featherweight 66 kgScotland Andrew Millervs.Thailand Teerawat WongonKO11:13
Featherweight 66 kgPhilippines Joemil Miadovs.Sweden Gustaf CedermalmKO20:43
Light Heavyweight 84 kgCanada Jonny Tellovs.Thailand Chaloemporn SawatsukTKO50:50
Cruiserweight 93 kgIran Purya Rokhnehvs.France Yohann MarinKO2
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kgThailand Pongpisan Chunyongvs.Myanmar Tha Pyay NyoDecision (unanimous) (50–44, 50–44, 50–44)52:00
Middleweight 79 kgRussia Mike Vetrilavs.Philippines Allen WycocoDecision (unanimous) (50–44, 50–44, 50–44)52:00
Lightweight 70 kgThailand Tumbavs.Thailand Maseng SornchaiDecision (split) (48–47, 48–47, 47–48)52:00

BKFC 54 Bulgaria: Dimitrov vs. Zhelyakov

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

Background

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

Results

BKFC 54 Bulgaria: Dimitrov vs. Zhelyakov
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 79 kgBulgaria Rosen Dimitrovvs.Bulgaria Todor ZhelyakovKO11:41
Middleweight 79 kgSlovenia Bojan Kosendarvs.Bulgaria Georgi ValentinovDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scores not read.
Lightweight 70 kgBulgaria Vladislav Kanchevvs.Kazakhstan Ilyas SadykovKO10:54
Middleweight 79 kgBulgaria Kaloyan Kolevvs.Lebanon Amer AbdulnabiTKO (retired)10:57Abdulnabi was forced to retire due to an equipment malfunction (faulty right shoe.)
Middleweight 79 kgBulgaria Marian Dimitrovvs.Poland Jedrzej DurskiDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scores not read.
Featherweight 66 kgEgypt Mahmoud Ahmedvs.Romania Florin LupuDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scores not read.
Cruiserweight 93 kgBulgaria Veselin Ivanovvs.Italy Marco GiustariniKO31:08
Heavyweight 120 kgTurkey Ynus Batanvs.Bulgaria Mladen IlievTKO (strikes)30:40
Middleweight 79 kgFrance Steve Paschevs.Turkey Mehmet OzerTKO (doctor stoppage)11:30Ozer was unable to continue due to a torn bicep.
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kgBulgaria Angel Petkovvs.Bulgaria Nikola ArsovDecision (split)52:00Judges' scores not read.
Lightweight 70 kgBrazil Felipe da Silva Maiavs.Bulgaria Martin StoichkovKO21:55
Featherweight 66 kgSlovakia Tomas Vojtelavs.Bulgaria Zdravko DimitrovTKO (doctor stoppage)30:30Eye injury.

BKFC 55 Leeds: Christie vs. Warren

BKFC 55 Leeds: Christie vs. Warren (also known as BKFC UK 5) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 18, 2023.

Background

Antonio Moscatiello was set to face Patryk Sagan, however Sagan withdrew prior to the event for undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by Hynek Hospodarsky.

Results

BKFC 55 Leeds: Christie vs. Warren
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Light heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Jared Warrenvs.United Kingdom Danny ChristieTKO (referee stoppage)11:56
Middleweight 79 kgPoland Bartlomiej Krolvs.United Kingdom Anthony HolmesTKO (corner stoppage)42:00
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited Kingdom Matty Hodgsonvs.United Kingdom Mason ShawTKO (strikes)20:29
Light heavyweight 84 kgUnited Kingdom Danny Mitchellvs.United Kingdom John FergusonDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scores not read.
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited Kingdom Darren Hendryvs.United Kingdom Luke AtkinTKO (strikes)20:25
Featherweight 66 kgUnited Kingdom Gary Foxvs.United Kingdom Robbie BrownDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scores not read.
Light heavyweight 84 kgUnited Kingdom Conor Cookevs.United Kingdom Nathan OwensTKO (strikes)31:12
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited Kingdom Karl Thompsonvs.Poland Dawid OskarDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scores not read.
Lightweight 70 kgItaly Antonio Moscatiellovs.Czech Republic Hynek HospodarskyKO11:58
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 75 kgUnited Kingdom Paul Cookvs.United Kingdom Luke NevinDecision (unanimous)52:00Judges' scores not read.
Welterweight 75 kgUnited Kingdom Jonny Grahamvs.United Kingdom Abel RadomskiTKO (strikes)21:40
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited Kingdom Agi Faulknervs.United Kingdom Rob CunninghamTKO (strikes)10:57

BKFC 56 Utah: Perry vs. Alvarez

BKFC 56 Utah: Perry vs. Alvarez is a bare-knuckle fighting event being held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on December 2, 2023.

Background

This event featured former UFC fighter Mike Perry against former UFC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. This also had the bareknuckle debut of former UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens.

A Heavyweight bout between Ben Rothwell and Todd Duffee was scheduled for the co-main event. However, on November 30, it was announced the bout was cancelled due to Rothwell having an illness. 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.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fights of the Night: Kai Stewart vs. Howard Davis and Esteban Rodriguez vs. Keegan Vandermeer
  • Knockout of the Night: Mick Terrill

Results

BKFC 56 Utah: Perry vs. Alvarez
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Middleweight 79 kgUnited States Mike Perrydef.United States Eddie AlvarezTKO (corner stoppage)22:00For the symbolic King of Violence Championship
Flyweight 57 kgUnited States Christine Ferea (c)def.Australia Bec RawlingsDecision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–45)52:00For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship
Featherweight 66 kgUnited States Kai Stewart (c)def.United States Howard DavisDecision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 48–47)52:00For the BKFC Featherweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kgEngland Mick Terrilldef.United States Arnold AdamsKO40:47For the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Jeremy Stephensdef.United States Jimmie RiveraTKO (doctor stoppage)32:00
Heavyweight 120 kgUnited States Ben Moadef.United States Bridger BercierTKO (doctor stoppage)30:51
Light heavyweight 84 kgUnited States Erick Lozanodef.United States Mike JonesTKO30:55
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 93 kgUnited States Esteban Rodriguezdef.United States Keegan VandermeerKO21:06
Welterweight 75 kgUnited States Trevor Bradshawdef.United States Troy DennisonKO11:55
Lightweight 70 kgUnited States Danny Hiltondef.United States LJ SchulzTKO (doctor stoppage)12:00

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