2021 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The year 2021 was the 4th 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 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 18.[2]

2021 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Information
First dateFebruary 5, 2021
Last dateDecember 18, 2021
Events
Total events13
Fights
Total fights141
Title fights9
Chronology
2020 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2021 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2022 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Background

2021 season is expected to start with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania. BKFC is available on PPV all over the world and on FITE TV.[3]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2021 Awards

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

List of events
# Event Date Venue Location
1 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Knucklemania February 5, 2021 RP Funding Center United States Lakeland, Florida, USA
2 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Bare Knuckle Kingdom March 6, 2021 The Sea Galleri Thailand Phuket, Thailand
3 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 16[4] March 19, 2021 Biloxi Civic Center United States Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
4 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 17[4] April 30, 2021 Boutwell Memorial Auditorium United States Birmingham, Alabama, USA
5 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 18[5] June 26, 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino United States Miami, Florida, USA
6 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 19[6] July 23, 2021 Florida State Fairgrounds United States Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
7 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 20 August 20, 2021 Mississippi Coast Coliseum United States Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
8 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 21 September 10, 2021 Ralston Arena United States Omaha, Nebraska, USA
9 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Montana October 9, 2021 First Interstate Arena United States Billings, Montana, USA
10 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Wichita October 23, 2021 Hartman Arena United States Wichita, Kansas, USA
11 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: New York November 6, 2021 Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center United States Salamanca, New York, USA
12 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 22 November 12, 2021 James L. Knight Center United States Miami, Florida, USA
13 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Tampa December 9, 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa United States Tampa, Florida, USA
14 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Thailand 1: The Game Changer December 18, 2021 Royal Cliff Hotels Group Thailand Pattaya, Thailand

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania
BKFC: KnuckleMania
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 5, 2021
VenueRP Funding Center
CityUnited States Lakeland, Florida, USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: 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.[7][8]

Chris Leben made his combat sports retirement appearance against Quentin Henry.[9]

Uly Diaz was initially scheduled to compete on the card, but was eventually removed from the card due to an unknown reason.[9][10]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Taylor Starling vs. Charisa Sigala[11]

Results
BKFC: KnuckleMania
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Women's Featherweight 57 kg United States Britain Hart def. United States Paige VanZant Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Lightweight 61.5 kg United States Dat Nguyen def. United States Johnny Bedford (c) Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship and Police Gazette World Lightweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Chris Leben def. United States Quentin Henry TKO (Punches) 1 1:07
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States Martin Brown def. United States Zach Zane KO (Punch) 2 1.28
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Lorenzo Hunt def. United States Rob Morrow KO (Punch) 4 2:00
Featherweight 57 kg United States John Chalbeck def. United States Greg Bono KO (Punch) 3 0:28
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Israel Haim Gozali def. United States John McAllister TKO (Punch) 2 1:08
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Dillon Cleckler def. United States Chris Jensen TKO (Punch) 1 0:34
Women's Featherweight 57 kg United States Taylor Starling def. United States Charisa Sigala Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 61.5 kg United States Travis Thompson def. United States Dave Morgan TKO (Retirement) 2 0:22
Lightweight 61.5 kg United States Jarod Grant def. United States Brandon Lambert KO (Punch) 3 1:11

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Bare Knuckle Kingdom
BKFC: Bare Knuckle Kingdom
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 6, 2021
VenueThe Sea Galleri
CityThailand Phuket, Thailand

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: 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]

Background

In the main event, Steve Banks faced Nikolay Gussev and in the co-main event, Tee Jay Chang and Fabiano Hawthorne will face each other.[13]

Results
BKFC: Bare Knuckle Kingdom
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Steve Banks def. Kazakhstan Nikolay Gussev TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 1 2:00
Welterweight 76 kg Brazil Fabiano Hawthorne def. England Tee Jay Chang TKO (Retirement) 4 2:00
W.Strawweight 54 kg France Souris Manfredi def. Thailand Kesorn "Nong Noey" Saenlakhon KO (Punch) 1
Middleweight 80 kg Canada Jonny Tello def. Brazil Jean Carlos Pereira KO (Punch) 2
Featherweight 68 kg Russia Vlad Vokhmintsev def. Thailand Naeem Binhar TKO 4
Bantamweight 62.5 kg Thailand Kajonpong "Petch Samui" Suwantee def. Philippines Rockie Bactol KO (Punch) 2 0:37
W.Strawweight 54 kg Thailand Po Denman def. Thailand Ketmanee "Nong Mint" Chasing KO (Punch) 3 1:57
Welterweight 77 kg Brazil Gilberto Patrocinio def. New Zealand Daniel Kerr TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 3 2:00
Bantamweight 65 kg Thailand Tetee Denman def. Turkey Omer Semet KO (Punch) 1 0:42
Lightweight 74 kg Germany Kristof Kirsch def. Thailand Sriracha Siriphana KO 2 1:08
Flyweight 57 kg Mongolia Mega Borkhuu def. Thailand Fanta Fairtex TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 3 2:00

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 16
BKFC 16
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 19, 2021
VenueBiloxi Civic Center
CityUnited States Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 16 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 19, 2021, in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.[14]

Background

The event was headlined by Leonard Garcia and Joe Elmore in a lightweight bout.[14]

Former WBO Junior Welterweight World Champion DeMarcus Corley made his bare-knuckle boxing debut at this event against Reggie Barnett Jr.[14]

Results
BKFC 16
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Super Welterweight 70 kg United States Leonard Garcia def. United States Joe Elmore Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States Reggie Barnett Jr. def. United States DeMarcus Corley TKO (Retirement) 4 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Arnold Adams def. United States Bobo O'Bannon TKO (Punches) 1 1:58
Middleweight 75 kg United States Kaleb Harris def. United States Noah Cutter TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 1 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Scott O'Shaughnessy def. United States Melvin Guillard TKO (Punches) 1 0:46
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Jason Fish def. United States Adrian Miles TKO (Punches) 3 1:20
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States David Diaz def. United States Spencer Ruggeri Decision (Majority) 5 2:00
Middleweight 75 kg United States Elvin Brito def. United States Brad Kelly Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Middleweight 75 kg United States Zion Tomlinson def. United States Tyler Hill TKO (Punches) 1 1:40
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Ryan Jones def. United States Eric Thompson TKO (Injury) 2 2:00

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 17
BKFC 17
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 30, 2021
VenueBoutwell Memorial Auditorium
CityUnited States Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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

Results
BKFC 17
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Frank Tate def. United States Josh Burns TKO (Corner Stoppage) 3 1:02 BKFC Heavyweight Championship title eliminator.
Catchweight 82.5 kg United States Mike Richman def. United States Marcel Stamps TKO (Shoulder Injury) 1 1:11
Catchweight 88.5 kg United States Lorenzo Hunt def. United States Josh Dyer TKO (Referee Stoppage) 5 0:52
Super Welterweight 70 kg United States Ronnie Rogers def. United States Dimitri Angelini TKO (Punch) 1 1:37
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Bobo O'Bannon def. United States Zach Calmus TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 2 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg Pakistan Ezatullah Kakar def. United States Chris Sarro KO (Punch) 1 0:46
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Robert Washington def. United States Ryan Jones TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 2 0:52
Super Welterweight 70 kg United States Tom Shoaff def. United States Nathan Mitchell TKO (Punches) 1 1:38
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 66 kg United States Rusty Crowder def. United States Daniel Gary KO (Punches) 1 1:00
Lightweight 61 kg United States Anthony Retic def. United States Raymond Locker KO (Punches) 1 0:38

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 18
BKFC 18
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 26, 2021
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
CityUnited States Miami, Florida, United States

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 18 was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on June 26, 2021, in Miami, Florida.[5]

Results
BKFC 18
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Joey Beltran (c) def. United States Sam Shewmaker Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Cruiserweight 92 kg Cuba Héctor Lombard def. United States Joe Riggs TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 4 1:07 For the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg Peru Luis Palomino (c) def. England Tyler Goodjohn Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Lightweight Championship.
Middleweight 79 kg Brazil Thiago Alves def. Cuba Ulysses Diaz TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 3 2:00 For the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Women's Featherweight

57 kg

 United States Pearl Gonzalez def. United States Charisa Sigala Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Welterweight 77 kg United States Julian Lane def. United States Jake Bostwick Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Featherweight 57 kg United States Jarod Grant def. United States Travis Thompson TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 4 0:35
Lightweight 70 kg United States Eddie Hoch def. Canada Bruce Lutchmedial Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Steve Herelius def. United States Juan Torres Decision (Split) 5 2:00
Middleweight 82.5 kg Italy Francisco Ricchi def. United States Brian Maxwell TKO (Punches) 2 1:25
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg United States Montaser Aboughaly def. United States Luke Parson KO (Punches) 1 0:34
Catchweight 72 kg United States Josh Alvarez def. United States Paul Teague KO (punches) 1 0:17
Welterweight 75 kg Cuba Yosdenis Cedeno def. United States Alan Arzeno Decision (Split) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 85 kg United States Eduardo Concepcion def. United States Gabe Brown KO (Punch) 1 0:05

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 19
BKFC 19
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJuly 23, 2021
VenueFlorida State Fairgrounds
CityUnited States Tampa Bay, Florida USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 19 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.[6]

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.[6]

Also announced for the card, Britain Hart faced Jenny Savage.[15]

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.[16]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich[17]
  • Knockout of the Night: Jared Warren[17]

Results
BKFC 19
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Women's Flyweight 57 kg United States Rachael Ostovich def. United States Paige VanZant Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Arnold Adams def. England Michael Terrill KO (Punch) 3 0:38
Women's Flyweight 57 kg United States Britain Hart def. United States Jenny Savage TKO (Referee Stoppage) 3 1:55
Women's Flyweight 57 kg United States Taylor Starling def. United States Cassie Robb TKO (Referee Stoppage) 1 0:28
Flyweight 57 kg United States Geane Herrera def. Puerto Rico Abdiel Velazquez TKO (Punches) 2 0:14
Lightweight 70 kg United States Blueface def. United States Kane Trujillo Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00 Platform Showdown Fight (Gloved)
Catchweight 86.2 kg United States Nick Ireland def. United States DK Money Decision (Majority) 3 2:00 Platform Showdown Fight (Gloved)
Catchweight 63.5 kg United States Evil Hero def. United States Dakota Olave Decision (Unanimous) 3 2:00 Platform Showdown Fight (Gloved)
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Terry Janoski def. United States Richard Carsten TKO (Punch) 1 1:55
Welterweight 75 kg United States Tony Soto def. United States Josh Sikes Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Jared Warren def. United States Zion Tomlinson KO (Punch) 1 1:14
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Jay Jackson def. United States Damon Bell KO (Punch) 3 1:58
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Christopher Jensen def. United States Kyle McElroy TKO (Punches) 1 1:17
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jordan Nash def. United States Branden Allen Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 20
BKFC 20
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 20, 2021
VenueMississippi Coast Coliseum
CityUnited States Biloxi, Mississippi

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 20 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.[18]

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

Results
BKFC 20
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Johnny Bedford def. United States Reggie Barnett Jr. Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the vacant BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Alan Belcher def. United States Tony Lopez Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Quentin Henry def. United States Jason Fish KO 2 0:36
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Dillon Cleckler def. United States Justin Thornton KO 1 0:19 Thornton died from complications of this knockout.
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Bobo O'Bannon def. United States Lewis Rumsey TKO 4 0:33
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Harris Stephenson def. United States Melvin Guillard DQ 2 0:15
Welterweight 75 kg Puerto Rico Elvin Brito def. Mexico Julio Garcia Decision (majority) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Scott O'Shaughnessy def. United States David Simpson Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Adam Pellarano def. United States John Chalbeck Decision (split) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Ryan Jones def. United States Kaine Tomlinson Sr. KO 1 1:49
Lightweight 70 kg United States Bobby Taylor def. United States Ronnie Rogers KO 1 1:51

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 21
BKFC 21
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateSeptember 10, 2021
VenueRalston Arena
CityUnited States Omaha, Nebraska

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 21 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.[19]

Results
BKFC 21
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Mike Richman def. United States Dakota Cochrane KO (punch) 2 0:37
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Josh Burns def. United States Sam Shewmaker KO (punch) 1 0:19
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Houston Alexander def. United States Wes Combs KO (punch) 1 0:34
Lightweight 70 kg United States Ryan Roberts def. United States Jorge Gonzalez KO (punch) 2 0:29
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jason High def. United States Rocky Long TKO (punches) 1 1:59
Welterweight 75 kg United States Sean Wilson def. United States Will Shutt TKO (punches) 1 1:21
Lightweight 70 kg United States Cody Land def. United States TJ Benson KO (body shot) 2 1:29
Lightweight 72.5 kg United States JC DeLeon def. United States Keilen Fantroy TKO (punches) 2 1:36
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Erick Murray def. United States Roberto Guzman TKO (punch) 2 1:52
Welterweight 75 kg United States Carlos Trinidad def. United States Noah Cutter KO (punch) 1 0:38
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Jeff Souder def. United States Adam Valcourt KO (punch) 2 0:49

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Montana
BKFC Fight Night: Montana
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 9, 2021
VenueFirst Interstate Arena
CityUnited States Billings, Montana

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Montana 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]

Results
BKFC Fight Night: Montana
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Joe Riggs def. United States Melvin Guillard KO (punch) 1 0:59
Women's Flyweight 57 kg United States Christine Ferea def. Colombia Calista Silgado KO (punches) 3 1:34
Middleweight 79 kg United States Lloyd Woodard def. United States Brett Fields KO (punch) 1 0:14
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Leo Bercier def. United States Luis Villasenor KO (punches) 2 1:26
Lightweight 70 kg United States Tom Shoaff def. United States Josh Wright TKO (punches) 2 1:25
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Bryant Acheson def. United States Josh Watson KO (punch) 1 0:30
Women's Flyweight 57 kg United States Jade Masson-Wong def. United States Crystal Pittman TKO (doctor's stoppage) 3 0:21
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 79 kg United States Dallas Davison def. United States JorDan Christensen TKO (doctor's stoppage) 2 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Sawyer Depee def. United States James Dennis TKO (punches) 1 1:01
Featherweight 57 kg United States Kai Stewart def. United States Darrick Gates TKO (punches) 1 1:24

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Wichita
BKFC Fight Night: Wichita
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 23, 2021
VenueHartman Arena
CityUnited States Wichita, Kansas

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Wichita was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 23, 2021.

Results
BKFC Fight Night: Wichita
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 80 kg United States David Rickels def. United States Julian Lane Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Isaac Doolittle def. United States Jay Jackson Decision (Majority) 5 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Marciano Hernandez def. United States Andy Locker KO (Punch) 1 1:46
Middleweight 80 kg United States Jake Lindsey def. United States Eric Thompson TKO (Referee Stoppage) 3 1:00
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Charisa Sigala def. United States Jessica Link Decision (split) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Chevy Bridges def. United States LJ Hermreck KO (Punch) 1 1:23
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Mark Irwin def. United States Drake Heitfield KO (Punch) 2 1:30
Flyweight 57 kg United States Chancey Wilson def. United States Joshua Richey Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States Shawn Moffett def. United States Nick Villar KO (Punches) 1 0:58
Lightweight 70 kg United States Johnny Pantoja def. United States Luke Parsons KO (Punches) 2 0:24

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: New York
BKFC Fight Night: New York
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 6, 2021
VenueSeneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center
CityUnited States Salamanca, New York

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: New York 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.[20] The pair originally fought in 2018 at BKFC 2: A New Era, with Adams winning via TKO in the fourth round.

Results
BKFC 21
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Arnold Adams def. United States Joey Beltran (c) Decision (Unanimous) 5 5:00 For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jake Young def. United States Dustin Pague DQ (Illegal Ground Strikes) 1 0:57
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Travis Thompson def. United States Jack Grady TKO (Punches) 3 1:18
Welterweight 75 kg United States Matt Phillips def. United States Derek Greene KO (Punch) 1 0:35
Featherweight 66 kg United States Louie Lopez def. United States Gabe Sacchetti TKO (Punches) 1 1:38
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Devin Gibson def. Canada Ray Lopez Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Art Parker def. United States Lewis Rumsey KO (Punch) 2 0:41
Middleweight 80 kg United States Christian Torres def. United States Art Driscoll TKO (Punches) 2 0:16

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 22
BKFC 22
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 12, 2021
VenueJames L. Knight Center
CityUnited States Miami, Florida

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 22 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.

Results
BKFC 22
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Lorenzo Hunt def. Cuba Hector Lombard Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00 For the vacant BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg Peru Luis Palomino (c) def. Vietnam Dat Nguyen Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Lightweight Championship.
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Britain Hart def. United States Pearl Gonzalez Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Gustavo Trujillo def. United States Mike Kyle KO (Punches) 1 0:34
Featherweight 66 kg United States Marcus Brimage - United States Will Shutt Draw (Split) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Howard Davis def. United States Rusty Crowder Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Arthur Walcott-Ceesay def. United States Joshuah Alvarez Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Montaser Aboughaly def. United States Jonathan Noah KO (Punches) 2 0:46
Preliminary Card
Catchweight 81.5 kg United States James Rodriguez def. United States Brian Maxwell TKO (Punches) 1 1:18
Lightweight 70 kg United States Peter Peraza def. United States Manuel Moreira Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Catchweight 59 kg United States Tyler Randall def. United States Darwin Bonilla Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Tampa
BKFC Fight Night: Tampa
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateDecember 9, 2021
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa
CityUnited States Tampa, Florida

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Tampa 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.

Results
BKFC Fight Night: Tampa
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 70 kg United States Martin Brown def. United States Bobby Taylor Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Taylor Starling def. United States Hannah Guy Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 85 kg United States David Mundell def. Moldova Stanislav Grosu Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
W.Strawweight 52 kg United States Jenny Savage def. United States Delaney Bailey Decision (Split) 5 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Noah Cutter def. United States Jordan Nash TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 5 0:46
Lightweight 70 kg United States Robbie Peralta def. United States Peter Petties Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Joshua Ridge def. United States Jerald Gregori KO (Punches) 1 0:41
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 75 kg United States Rynell Riley def. United States Trukon Carson TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 3 0:17
Featherweight 66 kg United States Stevo Morris def. United States Jorge Gonzalez Rolon KO (Punches) 2 1:43
Welterweight 75 kg United States Joshua Sikes def. United States Michael Stripling Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Thailand 1: The Game Changer
BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateDecember 18, 2021
VenueRoyal Cliff Hotels Group
CityThailand Pattaya, Thailand

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Thailand 1: The Game Changer was a bare-knuckle fighting event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held on December 18, 2021, in Thailand.[21]

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.[22] Hawthorne later withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Keivan Soleimani.[23]

Results
BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg Iran Keivan Soleimani def. England Tee Jay Chang KO (Punches) 1 0:30
Light heavyweight 84 kg ThailandSirimongkol Singmanasak def. Iran Reza Goodary Decision (Split) 5 2:00
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 80 kg Thailand Boonsom Klinmee def. Canada Jonny Tello Decision (Split) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Thailand Pongpisan Chunyong def. England Victor Booty TKO (Punches) 3 1:48
Welterweight 75 kg Iran Reza Ahmadnezhad def. Thailand Thoedsak Sinam Decision (Split) 5 2:00
Middleweight 80 kg Brazil Jean Carlos Pereira def. France Johan Van De Hel Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
W.Strawweight 52 kg France Souris Manfredi def. Thailand Saowaluk Nareepaengsri KO (Punch) 3 0:23
Heavyweight 120 kg Iran Arash Mardani def. Russia Zelemkhan Mukushev TKO (Retirement) 2 0:58
Featherweight 66 kg Thailand Sarun Srioumboo def. Thailand Pipat Mike Chaiporn Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Thailand Surasak Sukkhamcha def. Kyrgyzstan Ermek Kumachaev Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
Catchweight 53.5 kg Myanmar Somiong War def. Thailand Surachat Srirod KO (Punch) 2 1:27

See also

References
  1. "Joe Riggs, Melvin Guillard sign contracts for inaugural BKFC Fight Night". mymmanews.com. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  2. Nolan King (June 1, 2021). "Pearl Gonzalez books bareknuckle debut, meets Charisa Sigala at BKFC 18". MMAjunkie.com.
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