Keith Richardson (fighter)

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Keith Richardson
Born (1983-11-29) November 29, 1983 (age 40)
Long Island, New York, United States
Other namesThe Rockstar
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight138 lb (63 kg; 9.9 st)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach70 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
TeamModern Warrior MMA
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins22
By knockout2
By submission13
By decision7
Losses11
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Keith Richardson (born November 29, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the bantamweight division of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is the current BKFC Bantamweight Champion. A professional mixed martial arts competitor since 2009, he has fought in Bellator, the Legacy Fighting Alliance, and King of the Cage.

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Mixed martial arts career

Richardson started his professional MMA career in 2009. Throughout his career, he compiled a 22-11 professional record. [1]

Richardson faced Matt Bessette at Bellator 153 on April 22, 2016. He lost in the second round due to a doctor stoppage. [2]

Richardson faced Jon Queiroz at LFA 8 on April 7, 2017. He won the bout via split decision. [3]

Richardson faced Tony Gravely at LFA 17 on July 21, 2017. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [4]

Richardson faced Solon Staley for the Fight Lab bantamweight title at Fight Lab 57 on December 2, 2017. He won the bout by split decision to win the title. [5]

Richardson faced Daniel Straus on October 23, 2021 in the co-main event of XMMA 3. [6] He won the bout by TKO via ground and pound. [7]

In his most recent MMA bout, Richardson faced Hunter Azure on March 18, 2022, at iKON FC 2. He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round. [8]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

In his BKFC debut, Richardson faced Justin Scoggins at BKFC 35, which was held on January 27, 2023. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [9]

Richardson made his sophomore appearance in the sport against Cody Jenkins at BKFC 42 on May 12, 2023. He won the fight via first-round knockout. [10] [11]

Richardson next faced Derek Perez in the co-main event of BKFC 48 on August 11, 2023. He won the fight via first-round technical knockout. [12] This fight earned him the Knockout of the Night award. [13]

Richardson faced defending champion Reggie Barnett Jr. for the BKFC Bantamweight Championship at BKFC 52 on October 20, 2023. He won the fight via second-round technical knockout to win the championship. [14] [15] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award. [16]

Richardson is scheduled to defend his title against Alberto Blas on June 21, 2024 in the co-main event of BKFC 62. [17]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches22 wins11 losses
By knockout25
By submission135
By decision71
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win22–11 Hunter Azure Submission (rear-naked choke)iKON FC 2March 18, 202222:05 Miami, Florida, United States
Win21–11Jesse BazziSubmission (reverse triangle choke)GLFC 20February 19, 202214:27 Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Win20–11 Daniel Straus TKO (punches)XMMA 3: Vice CityOctober 23, 202121:54 Miami, Florida, United States
Win19–11Meshack AdamsSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fight Lab 61August 24, 201933:29 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss18–11 Patchy Mix Submission (kneebar)KOTC: In the MixNovember 10, 201833:29 Salamanca, New York, United States
Loss18–10Andrew WhitneyKO864 Championship 1January 27, 201814:03 Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Win18–9Solon StaleyDecision (split)Fight Lab 57December 2, 201735:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesFor the Fight Lab Bantamweight Championship.
Win17–9Da'Mon BlackshearDecision (split)Warfare 16August 19, 201735:00 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Loss16–9 Tony Gravely Decision (unanimous) LFA 17 July 21, 201735:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win16–8Jon QueirozDecision (split) LFA 8 April 7, 201735:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win15–8Jason Faglier Jr.Submission (rear-naked choke)Fight Lab 54January 28, 201714:54 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss14–8Dominic MazzottaSubmission (guillotine choke)Pinnacle FC 14September 2, 201622:23 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United StatesFor the Pinnacle FC Bantamweight Championship.
Loss14–7 Matt Bessette TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 153 April 22, 201623:14 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win14–6 Frank Caraballo Submission (rear-naked choke)Big Guns 16: The SummitAugust 22, 201514:02 Tallmadge, Ohio, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win13–6Andrew WhitneySubmission (rear-naked choke)Fight Lab 45March 28, 201522:05 Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Win12–6 Rodrigo Lima Submission (arm-triangle choke)Fight Lab 43January 24, 201532:46 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win11–6Rusty CrowderDecision (unanimous)Fight Lab 42November 15, 201435:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win10–6Eric CalderonSubmission (armbar)Fight Lab 38July 26, 201414:09 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss9–6Charles RosaTKO (punches)Fight Lab 35February 8, 201422:08 Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss9–5Nate LandwehrKO (punch)XFC 26: Night of Champions 3October 18, 201314:43 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win9–4Chino DuranKO (punch)Fight Lab 32July 27, 201310:59 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win8–4Noe QuintanillaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fight Lab 31May 4, 201321:38 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss7–4Jarrod CardSubmission (guillotine choke)XFC 21December 7, 201220:24 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win7–3Lawson McClureSubmission (rear-naked choke)XFC 19: Charlotte ShowdownAugust 3, 201213:40 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win6–3D'Juan OwensDecision (unanimous)Fight Lab 23April 19, 201235:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Loss5–3Ronnie RogersSubmission (guillotine choke)Wild Bill's Fight Night 44March 9, 201214:08 Duluth, Georgia, United StatesLightweight bout.
Win5–2Dustin WaldenSubmission (rear-naked choke)Imperial Fighting: Patriot FightsSeptember 10, 201121:55 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win4–2Robert OwensSubmission (keylock)Fight Lab 16August 6, 201120:39 Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win3–2Marc CorumDecision (unanimous)Fight Lab 14: Misery Loves Company SeriesApril 16, 201135:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss2–2Frank MillsapKO (punch)CFP: SunFest Fight Series Fight 1June 5, 201020:58 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Win2–1Aaron HallDecision (unanimous)Klash of the Kings IIApril 3, 201035:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss1–1Joseph CarrollSubmission (armbar)Misery Loves Company IIJune 27, 200913:56 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win1–0Dustin BedfordSubmission (rear-naked choke)UMMAXX Seven Out of the CageMay 2, 200911:34 Akron, Ohio, United StatesLightweight debut.

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
4 matches4 wins0 losses
By knockout30
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win4–0 Reggie Barnett Jr. TKO (punches) BKFC 52 October 20, 202320:58 Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesWon the BKFC Bantamweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win3–0Derek PerezTKO (punches) BKFC 48 August 11, 202310:37 Albuquerque, New Mexico , United StatesKnockout of the Night.
Win2–0Cody JenkinsKO (punches) BKFC 42 May 12, 202311:41 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win1–0 Justin Scoggins Decision (unanimous) BKFC 35 January 27, 202352:00 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

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