2021 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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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.[1] The promotion also saw the inception of the new Cruiserweight division and its inaugural title fight at BKFC 18.[2]
| 2021 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information | ||||
| First date | February 5, 2021 | |||
| Last date | December 18, 2021 | |||
| Events | ||||
| Total events | 13 | |||
| Fights | ||||
| Total fights | 141 | |||
| Title fights | 9 | |||
| Chronology | ||||
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Background
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
BKFC KnuckleMania
| BKFC KnuckleMania | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | February 5, 2021 |
| Venue | RP Funding Center |
| City |  Lakeland, Florida, USA |
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.[6][7]
Chris Leben made his combat sports retirement appearance against Quentin Henry.[8]
Uly Diaz was initially scheduled to compete on the card, but was eventually removed from the card due to an unknown reason.[8][9]
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses:
- Fight of the Night: Taylor Starling vs. Charisa Sigala[10]
Results
| BKFC KnuckleMania[11] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Women's Featherweight 57 kg | Britain Hart |
def. | Paige VanZant |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 49-46, 49-46 |
| Lightweight 61.5 kg | Dat Nguyen |
def. | Johnny Bedford (c) |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship and Police Gazette World Lightweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46. |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Chris Leben |
def. | Quentin Henry |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:07 | |
| Lightweight 62.5 kg | Martin Brown |
def. | Zach Zane |
KO (punch) | 2 | 1.28 | |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Lorenzo Hunt |
def. | Rob Morrow |
KO (punch) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| Featherweight 57 kg | John Chalbeck |
def. | Greg Bono |
KO (punch) | 3 | 0:28 | |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg |  Haim Gozali |
def. | John McAllister |
TKO (punch) | 2 | 1:08 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Dillon Cleckler |
def. | Chris Jensen |
TKO (punch) | 1 | 0:34 | |
| Women's Featherweight 57 kg | Taylor Starling |
def. | Charisa Sigala |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-43, 50-43, 49-44 |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Lightweight 61.5 kg | Travis Thompson |
def. | Dave Morgan |
TKO (retirement) | 2 | 0:22 | |
| Lightweight 61.5 kg | Jarod Grant |
def. | Brandon Lambert |
KO (punch) | 3 | 1:11 | |
BKFC: Bare Knuckle Kingdom
| BKFC: Bare Knuckle Kingdom | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship & Full Metal Dojo |
| Date | March 6, 2021 |
| Venue | The Sea Galleri |
| City |  Phuket, Thailand |
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.[12][13]
Background
In the main event, Steve Banks faced Nikolay Gussev and in the co-main event and Tee Jay Chang faced Fabiano Hawthorne.[14]
Results
| BKFC: Bare Knuckle Kingdom | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Steve Banks |
def. |  Nikolay Gussev |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 | |
| Welterweight 76 kg |  Fabiano Hawthorne |
def. |  Tee Jay Chang |
TKO (retirement) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| W.Strawweight 54 kg |  Souris Manfredi |
def. | Kesorn Saenlakhon |
KO (punch) | 1 | ||
| Middleweight 80 kg |  Jonny Tello |
def. | Jean Carlos Pereira |
KO (punch) | 2 | ||
| Lightweight 68 kg |  Vlad Vokhmintsev |
def. | Naeem Binhar |
TKO | 4 | ||
| Bantamweight 62.5 kg | Kajonpong Suwantee |
def. |  Rockie Bactol |
KO (punch) | 2 | 0:37 | |
| W.Flyweight 54 kg | Po Denman |
def. | Ketmanee Chasing |
KO (punch) | 3 | 1:57 | |
| Middleweight 77 kg | Gilberto Patrocinio |
def. |  Daniel Kerr |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| Featherweight 65 kg | Tetee Denman |
def. |  Omer Semet |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:42 | |
| Welterweight 74 kg |  Kristof Kirsch |
def. | Sriracha Siriphana |
KO | 2 | 1:08 | |
| Flyweight 57 kg |  Mega Borkhuu |
def. | Fanta Fairtex |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
BKFC 16: Garcia vs. Elmore
| BKFC 16: Garcia vs. Elmore | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | March 19, 2021 |
| Venue | Biloxi Civic Center |
| City | Biloxi, Mississippi, USA |
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.[15]
Background
The event was headlined by Leonard Garcia and Joe Elmore in a lightweight bout.[15]
Former WBO Junior Welterweight World Champion DeMarcus Corley made his bare-knuckle boxing debut at this event against Reggie Barnett Jr.[15]
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses:[16]
- Fight of the Night: David Diaz vs. Spencer Ruggeri
- Knockout of the Night: Arnold Adams
Results
| BKFC 16: Garcia vs. Elmore[17] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Super Welterweight 70 kg | Leonard Garcia |
def. | Joe Elmore |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 50-45, 49-46 |
| Lightweight 62.5 kg | Reggie Barnett Jr. |
def. | DeMarcus Corley |
TKO (retirement) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Arnold Adams |
def. | Bobo O'Bannon |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:58 | |
| Middleweight 75 kg | Kaleb Harris |
def. | Noah Cutter |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 | |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Scott O'Shaughnessy |
def. | Melvin Guillard |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:46 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Jason Fish |
def. | Adrian Miles |
TKO (punches) | 3 | 1:20 | |
| Lightweight 62.5 kg | David Diaz |
def. | Spencer Ruggeri |
Decision (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-47, 48-45, 48-45 |
| Middleweight 75 kg | Elvin Brito |
def. | Brad Kelly |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 50-45, 49-47 |
| Middleweight 75 kg | Zion Tomlinson |
def. | Tyler Hill |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:40 | |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Ryan Jones |
def. | Eric Thompson |
TKO (injury) | 2 | 2:00 | |
BKFC 17: Tate vs. Burns
| BKFC 17: Tate vs. Burns | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | April 30, 2021 |
| Venue | Boutwell Memorial Auditorium |
| City | Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
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:[18]
- Fight of the Night: Bobo O'Bannon vs. Zach Calmus
- Knockout of the Night: Ronnie Rogers
Results
| BKFC 17: Tate vs. Burns | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Frank Tate |
def. | Josh Burns |
TKO (corner stoppage) | 3 | 1:02 | BKFC Heavyweight Championship title eliminator. |
| Catchweight 82.5 kg | Mike Richman |
def. | Marcel Stamps |
TKO (shoulder injury) | 1 | 1:11 | |
| Catchweight 88.5 kg | Lorenzo Hunt |
def. | Josh Dyer |
TKO (referee stoppage) | 5 | 0:52 | |
| Super Welterweight 70 kg | Ronnie Rogers |
def. | Dimitri Angelini |
TKO (punch) | 1 | 1:37 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Bobo O'Bannon |
def. | Zach Calmus |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | |
| Cruiserweight 93 kg |  Ezatullah Kakar |
def. | Chris Sarro |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:46 | |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Robert Washington |
def. | Ryan Jones |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 0:52 | |
| Super Welterweight 70 kg | Tom Shoaff |
def. | Nathan Mitchell |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:38 | |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Welterweight 66 kg | Rusty Crowder |
def. | Daniel Gary |
KO (punches) | 1 | 1:00 | |
| Lightweight 61 kg | Anthony Retic |
def. | Raymond Locker |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:38 | |
BKFC 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker
| BKFC 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | June 26, 2021 |
| Venue | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino |
| City | Miami, Florida, United States |
BKFC 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on June 26, 2021, in Miami, Florida.[4]
Results
| BKFC 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker[19] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Joey Beltran (c) |
def. | Sam Shewmaker |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. 49-46, 49-46, 48-47. |
| Cruiserweight 92 kg |  Héctor Lombard |
def. | Joe Riggs |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4 | 1:07 | For the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship. |
| Middleweight 79 kg | Thiago Alves |
def. | Ulysses Diaz |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Lightweight 70 kg |  Luis Palomino (c) |
def. | Tyler Goodjohn |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Lightweight Championship. 50-45, 50-45, 50-45. |
| Women's Featherweight
57 kg |
Pearl Gonzalez |
def. | Charisa Sigala |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 50-45, 50-45 |
| Welterweight 77 kg | Julian Lane |
def. | Jake Bostwick |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-44, 50-43, 48-45 |
| Featherweight 57 kg | Jarod Grant |
def. | Travis Thompson |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4 | 0:35 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Eddie Hoch |
def. | Bruce Lutchmedial |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Steve Hérélius |
def. | Juan Torres |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 47-48, 49-46 |
| Middleweight 82.5 kg |  Francesco Ricchi |
def. | Brian Maxwell |
TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:25 | |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Lightweight 70 kg | Montaser Aboughaly |
def. | Luke Parson |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:34 | |
| Catchweight 72 kg | Josh Alvarez |
def. | Paul Teague |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:17 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Yosdenis Cedeno |
def. | Alan Arzeno |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 46-49, 49-46, 49-46 |
| Light Heavyweight 85 kg | Eduardo Concepcion |
def. | Gabe Brown |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:05 | |
BKFC 19: VanZant vs. Ostovich
| BKFC 19: VanZant vs. Ostovich | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | July 23, 2021 |
| Venue | Florida State Fairgrounds |
| City | Tampa Bay, Florida USA |
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.[5]
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.[5]
Also announced for the card, Britain Hart faced Jenny Savage.[20]
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.[21]
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses:
Results
| BKFC 19: VanZant vs. Ostovich[23] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Women's Flyweight 57 kg | Rachael Ostovich |
def. | Paige VanZant |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Arnold Adams |
def. | Michael Terrill |
KO (punch) | 3 | 0:38 | |
| Women's Flyweight 57 kg | Britain Hart |
def. | Jenny Savage |
TKO (referee stoppage) | 3 | 1:55 | |
| Women's Flyweight 57 kg | Taylor Starling |
def. | Cassie Robb |
TKO (referee stoppage) | 1 | 0:28 | |
| Flyweight 57 kg | Geane Herrera |
def. |  Abdiel Velazquez |
TKO (punches) | 2 | 0:14 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Blueface |
def. | Kane Trujillo |
Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | Platform Showdown Fight (Gloved) |
| Catchweight 86.2 kg | Nick Ireland |
def. | DK Money |
Decision (majority) | 3 | 2:00 | Platform Showdown Fight (Gloved) |
| Catchweight 63.5 kg | Evil Hero |
def. | Dakota Olave |
Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | Platform Showdown Fight (Gloved) |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Terry Janoski |
def. | Richard Carsten |
TKO (punch) | 1 | 1:55 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Antonio Soto |
def. | Josh Sikes |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 49-46, 48-47 |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Jared Warren |
def. | Zion Tomlinson |
KO (punch) | 1 | 1:14 | |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Jay Jackson |
def. | Damon Bell |
KO (punch) | 3 | 1:58 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Christopher Jensen |
def. | Kyle McElroy |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:17 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Jordan Nash |
def. | Branden Allen |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48-47, 48-47 |
BKFC 20: Bedford vs. Barnett
| BKFC 20: Bedford vs. Barnett | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | August 20, 2021 |
| Venue | Mississippi Coast Coliseum |
| City | Biloxi, Mississippi |
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.[24]
Former UFC fighter Alan Belcher made his bare-knuckle debut against Tony Lopez.
Results
| BKFC 20: Bedford vs. Barnett[25] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Bantamweight 61 kg | Johnny Bedford |
def. | Reggie Barnett Jr. |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the vacant BKFC Bantamweight Championship. 48-46, 50-44, 49-46. |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Alan Belcher |
def. | Tony Lopez |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 48-47, 50-45 |
| Cruiserweight 93 kg | Quentin Henry |
def. | Jason Fish |
KO | 2 | 0:36 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Dillon Cleckler |
def. | Justin Thornton |
KO | 1 | 0:19 | Thornton died from complications of this knockout. |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Bobo O'Bannon |
def. | Lewis Rumsey |
TKO | 4 | 0:33 | |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Harris Stephenson |
def. | Melvin Guillard |
DQ | 2 | 0:15 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Elvin Brito |
def. |  Julio Garcia |
Decision (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-48, 48-47, 48-47 |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Kaleb Harris |
def. | Derrick Findley |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 50-45, 50-46 |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Scott O'Shaughnessy |
def. | David Simpson |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-44, 48-44, 49-45 |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Adam Pellarano |
def. | John Chalbeck |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-48, 48-47, 49-46 |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Ryan Jones |
def. | Kaine Tomlinson Sr. |
KO | 1 | 1:49 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Bobby Taylor |
def. | Ronnie Rogers |
KO | 1 | 1:51 | |
BKFC 21: Cochrane vs. Burns
| BKFC 21: Cochrane vs. Burns | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | September 10, 2021 |
| Venue | Ralston Arena |
| City | Omaha, Nebraska |
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.[26]
Results
| BKFC 21: Cochrane vs. Burns | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Mike Richman |
def. | Dakota Cochrane |
KO (punch) | 2 | 0:37 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Josh Burns |
def. | Sam Shewmaker |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:19 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Houston Alexander |
def. | Wes Combs |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:34 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Ryan Roberts |
def. | Jorge Gonzalez |
KO (punch) | 2 | 0:29 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Jason High |
def. | Rocky Long |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:59 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Sean Wilson |
def. | Will Shutt |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:21 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Cody Land |
def. | TJ Benson |
KO (body shot) | 2 | 1:29 | |
| Lightweight 72.5 kg | JC DeLeon |
def. | Keilen Fantroy |
TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:36 | |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Cruiserweight 93 kg | Erick Murray |
def. | Roberto Guzman |
TKO (punch) | 2 | 1:52 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Carlos Trinidad |
def. | Noah Cutter |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:38 | |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Jeff Souder |
def. | Adam Valcourt |
KO (punch) | 2 | 0:49 | |
BKFC Fight Night Montana: Riggs vs. Guillard
| BKFC Fight Night Montana: Riggs vs. Guillard | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | October 9, 2021 |
| Venue | First Interstate Arena |
| City | Billings, Montana |
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.[1]
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses:[27]
- Fight of the Night: Tom Shoaff vs. Josh Wright
- Knockout of the Night: Lloyd Mix
Results
| BKFC Fight Night Montana: Riggs vs. Guillard | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Joe Riggs |
def. | Melvin Guillard |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:59 | |
| Women's Flyweight 57 kg | Christine Ferea |
def. |  Calista Silgado |
KO (punches) | 3 | 1:34 | |
| Middleweight 79 kg | Lloyd Mix |
def. | Brett Fields |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:14 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Leo Bercier |
def. | Luis Villasenor |
KO (punches) | 2 | 1:26 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Tom Shoaff |
def. | Josh Wright |
TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:25 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Bryant Acheson |
def. | Josh Watson |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:30 | |
| Women's Flyweight 57 kg | Jade Masson-Wong |
def. | Crystal Pittman |
TKO (doctor's stoppage) | 3 | 0:21 | |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Middleweight 79 kg | Dallas Davison |
def. | JorDan Christensen |
TKO (doctor's stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Sawyer Depee |
def. | James Dennis |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:01 | |
| Featherweight 57 kg | Kai Stewart |
def. | Darrick Gates |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:24 | |
BKFC Fight Night Wichita: Rickels vs. Lane
| BKFC Fight Night Wichita: Rickels vs. Lane | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | October 23, 2021 |
| Venue | Hartman Arena |
| City | Wichita, Kansas |
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[28] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Middleweight 80 kg | David Rickels |
def. | Julian Lane |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 49-46, 49-46 |
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Isaac Doolittle |
def. | Jay Jackson |
Decision (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-47, 48-46, 48-46 |
| Bantamweight 61 kg | Marciano Hernandez |
def. | Andy Locker |
KO (punch) | 1 | 1:46 | |
| Middleweight 80 kg | Jake Lindsey |
def. | Eric Thompson |
TKO (referee stoppage) | 3 | 1:00 | |
| W.Flyweight 57 kg | Charisa Sigala |
def. | Jessica Link |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-48, 48-47, 48-47 |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Chevy Bridges |
def. | LJ Hermreck |
KO (punch) | 1 | 1:23 | |
| Bantamweight 61 kg | Mark Irwin |
def. | Drake Heitfield |
KO (punch) | 2 | 1:30 | |
| Flyweight 57 kg | Chancey Wilson |
def. | Joshua Richey |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-44, 50-44, 48-46 |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Featherweight 66 kg | Shawn Moffett |
def. | Nick Villar |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:58 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Johnny Pantoja |
def. | Luke Parsons |
KO (punches) | 2 | 0:24 | |
BKFC Fight Night New York: Beltran vs. Adams
| BKFC Fight Night New York: Beltran vs. Adams | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | November 6, 2021 |
| Venue | Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center |
| City | Salamanca, New York |
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.[29] 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:[30]
- Fight of the Night: Arnold Adams vs. Joey Beltran
- Knockout of the Night: Matt Phillips
Results
| BKFC Fight Night New York: Beltran vs. Adams[31] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Arnold Adams |
def. | Joey Beltran (c) |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. 49-46, 48-47, 49-46. |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Jake Young |
def. | Dustin Pague |
DQ (illegal ground strikes) | 1 | 0:57 | |
| Bantamweight 61 kg | Travis Thompson |
def. | Jack Grady |
TKO (punches) | 3 | 1:18 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Matt Phillips |
def. | Derek Greene |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:35 | |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Louie Lopez |
def. | Gabe Sacchetti |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:38 | |
| Bantamweight 61 kg | Devin Gibson |
def. | Ray Lopez |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 50-45, 50-45 |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Art Parker |
def. | Lewis Rumsey |
TKO (cut) | 2 | 0:41 | |
| Middleweight 80 kg | Christian Torres |
def. | Art Driscoll |
TKO (punches) | 2 | 0:16 | |
BKFC 22 Miami: Lombard vs. Hunt
| BKFC 22 Miami: Lombard vs. Hunt | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | November 12, 2021 |
| Venue | James L. Knight Center |
| City | Miami, Florida |
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:[32]
- Fights of the Night: Luis Palomino vs. Dat Nguyen and Britain Hart vs. Pearl Gongalez
Results
| BKFC 22 Miami: Lombard vs. Hunt[33] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Light Heavyweight 84 kg | Lorenzo Hunt |
def. | Hector Lombard |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the vacant BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46. |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Luis Palomino (c) |
def. |  Dat Nguyen |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Lightweight Championship. 49-46, 48-47, 50-45. |
| W.Flyweight 57 kg | Britain Hart |
def. | Pearl Gonzalez |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Gustavo Trujillo |
def. | Mike Kyle |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:34 | |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Marcus Brimage |
- | Will Shutt |
Draw (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-45, 48-46, 47-47 |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Howard Davis |
def. | Rusty Crowder |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 50-45, 49-46 |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Arthur Walcott-Ceesay |
def. | Joshuah Alvarez |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-45, 48-45, 50-44 |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Montaser Aboughaly |
def. | Jonathan Noah |
KO (punches) | 2 | 0:46 | |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Catchweight 81.5 kg | James Rodriguez |
def. | Brian Maxwell |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:18 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Peter Peraza |
def. | Manuel Moreira |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-45, 48-45, 49-45 |
| Catchweight 59 kg | Tyler Randall |
def. | Darwin Bonilla |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-45, 48-45, 48-45 |
BKFC Fight Night Tampa: Brown vs. Taylor
| BKFC Fight Night Tampa: Brown vs. Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | December 9, 2021 |
| Venue | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa |
| City | Tampa, Florida |
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:[34]
- Fights of the Night: Noah Cutter vs. Jordan Nash and Rynell Riley vs. Trukon Carson
Results
| BKFC Fight Night Tampa: Brown vs. Taylor[35] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Lightweight 70 kg | Martin Brown |
def. | Bobby Taylor |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-43, 49-43, 49-43 |
| W.Flyweight 57 kg | Taylor Starling |
def. | Hannah Guy |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 50-45, 50-45 |
| Light Heavyweight 85 kg | David Mundell |
def. |  Stanislav Grosu |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 48-46, 48-46 |
| W.Strawweight 52 kg | Jenny Savage |
def. | Delaney Bailey |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-48, 48-47, 49-46 |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Noah Cutter |
def. | Jordan Nash |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 5 | 0:46 | |
| Lightweight 70 kg | Robbie Peralta |
def. | Peter Petties |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 |
| Bantamweight 61 kg | Joshua Ridge |
def. | Jerald Gregori |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:41 | |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Welterweight 75 kg | Rynell Riley |
def. | Trukon Carson |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 0:17 | |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Stevo Morris |
def. | Jorge Gonzalez Rolon |
KO (punches) | 2 | 1:43 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Joshua Sikes |
def. | Michael Stripling |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 |
BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer
| BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
| Date | December 18, 2021 |
| Venue | Royal Cliff Hotels Group |
| City | Pattaya, Thailand |
BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on December 18, 2021, in Thailand.[36]
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.[37] Hawthorne later withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Keivan Soleimani.[38]
Results
| BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Welterweight 75 kg |  Keivan Soleimani |
def. | Tee Jay Chang |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:30 | |
| Light heavyweight 84 kg | Sirimongkol Singmanasak |
def. | Reza Goodary |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
| Preliminary Card | |||||||
| Middleweight 80 kg | Boonsom Klinmee |
def. | Jonny Tello |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Pongpisan Chunyong |
def. | Victor Booty |
TKO (punches) | 3 | 1:48 | |
| Welterweight 75 kg | Reza Ahmadnezhad |
def. | Thoedsak Sinam |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
| Middleweight 80 kg | Jean Carlos Pereira |
def. | Johan Van De Hel |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
| W.Strawweight 52 kg | Souris Manfredi |
def. | Saowaluk Nareepaengsri |
KO (punch) | 3 | 0:23 | |
| Heavyweight 120 kg | Arash Mardani |
def. | Zelemkhan Mukushev |
TKO (retirement) | 2 | 0:58 | |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Sarun Srioumboo |
def. | Pipat Mike Chaiporn |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
| Featherweight 66 kg | Surasak Sukkhamcha |
def. |  Ermek Kumachaev |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
| Catchweight 53.5 kg |  Somiong War |
def. | Surachat Srirod |
KO (punch) | 2 | 1:27 | |