Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Company typePrivate
Industry Bare-knuckle boxing promotion
Founded2018
FounderDavid Feldman
Headquarters
Philadelphia
,
United States
Key people
David Feldman
Conor McGregor
Owner Triller, Inc
Website https://www.bareknuckle.tv

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is an American bare-knuckle boxing promotion based in Philadelphia. The promotion was founded in April 2018, and is presided over by David Feldman.

Contents

BKFC is the first promotion to hold an official state-sanctioned and commissioned bare-knuckle boxing event in the United States since 1889. [1] Its first event was held in 2018, with 82 "numbered" events held as of April 2024. [2] [3] [4]

History

Launch

BKFC's inaugural event, which took place on June 2, 2018, featured the first American-sanctioned, women's bare-knuckle fight in modern history. [5] The Bare-Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame recognized this milestone and awarded the victor of this contest, Bec Rawlings, with the National Police Gazette World Diamond Belt several days later. [6] At BKFC 3, Arnold Adams defeated Sam Shewmaker in the finals of an eight-man tournament to be crowned as the inaugural BKFC Heavyweight Champion. This event also hosted the quarterfinals of a tournament to crown a Lightweight champion. [7]

In February 2019, former UFC light heavyweight title contender Anthony Johnson announced that he will be joining the company in an administrative role. [8]

Expansion

In October 2021, Nick Chapman established Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Thailand (BKFC Thailand), the first, officially-licensed branch of BKFC in Asia. [9] BKFC Thailand held its inaugural event on December 18, 2021, sub-titled "The Game Changer". [10] The event featured big names like former two-division WBC boxing champion Sirimongkol Singmanasak and Muay Thai fighter Sinsamut Klinmee. [11]

On February 24, 2022, David Feldman announced on The MMA Hour that TrillerNet had acquired a majority stake of BKFC. [12] At BKFC 26, on June 24, 2022, BKFC Lightweight Champion Luis Palomino won the Welterweight Championship to become the first double champion in BKFC history.

In September 2022, it was announced that BKFC had acquired the UK-based Bare Fist Boxing Association (BFBA), forming Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship United Kingdom (BKFC UK). [13] Meanwhile, BKFC Thailand underwent a rebranding to BKFC Asia on November 14, 2022, though events hosted in Thailand retained the "BKFC Thailand" designation to maintain regional recognition.

In 2023, BKFC announced the launch of the BKFC Prospects Series. Fighters on the Prospects Series will compete in front of BKFC President David Feldman for a chance at a contract with BKFC; similar in format to Dana White's Contender Series , or the PFL Challenger Series in mixed martial arts. Competitors in the Prospects Series include previous participants at BKFC open tryouts, as well as athletes with backgrounds in boxing, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts. [14] [15] The first edition of the BKFC Prospects Series premiered on August 24, 2023, in Miami, with six contracts being awarded. [16]

At BKFC: Knucklemania IV on April 27, 2024, it was announced that Conor McGregor and his company "McGregor Sports and Entertainment" were now part owners of BKFC. [17] [18] [19]

On June 5, 2024, BKFC announced a talent-sharing program with the Japan-based Rizin Fighting Federation, in which both companies would allow talent fight in each other's organizations in bareknuckle bouts. [20] At Super Rizin 3 on July 28, 2024, Charisa Sigal, Tai Emery, Takaki Soya, and John Dodson all fought in bare-knucking bouts on the undercard.

Rules

BKFC holds all bouts in a circular four-rope ring, referred to as the "Squared Circle". This ring incorporates elements of historical bare knuckle fighting by containing two scratch lines, three feet apart and in the middle of the ring. These scratch lines are based on the Broughton Rules, which governed bare knuckle fighting in the 19th century. It is a requirement that each fighter must start each round with their front foot on their scratch line. This is referred to as “Toe the Line”, and it is an instruction given to the fighters at the beginning of each round, followed by "Knuckle Up" which signals the beginning of the round. [21]

Bare Knuckle Thai

Bare Knuckle Thai rules are similar to Muay Thai, with the notable exception that competitors fight without gloves. Matches consist of five rounds, with each round lasting two minutes. The rules permit the use of kicks, punches, elbows, and knees, but explicitly prohibit trips and sweeps. Fighters must also remain active in a clinch, which lasts for three seconds. In the event of a draw, a sixth extension round will be fought to determine a winner. [22] [23] BKFC Thailand held the first special rules Bare Knuckle Thai bout, featuring Muay Thai legends Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai, at BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam on November 4, 2023.

Broadcasting partners

BKFC pay-per-view events were initially carried worldwide on FITE TV. On July 24, 2020, it was announced that DAZN would begin streaming BKFC events in August. [24]

After the Triller acquisition, Fite announced in February 2023 that all BKFC events would be included for Fite+ subscribers. [25]

On September 13, 2024, it was announced that BKFC and DAZN formed a three-year agreement which will allow DAZN to broadcast the BKFC events starting in October. [26]

Death of Justin Thornton

The BKFC was involved in controversy after the death of boxer Justin Thornton on August 20, 2021, at BKFC 20. [27] Justin Thornton died as a result of spinal injury suffered during his BKFC debut. [28] Thornton had been on a five-fight losing streak ahead of the fight.

The matchmaking and regulations were criticized by UFC president Dana White, who said “...is anybody shocked? I mean, in bare-knuckle fighting? I’m not a big fan. ...We’ve been putting on fights for 25 years. I’ve done over 7,000 fights with no serious injuries in the UFC. That if they weren’t in the UFC, they probably would’ve fought and they probably would’ve died. So we shouldn’t even be talked about in the same sentence as bare-knuckle boxing." [29]

List of BKFC events

#EventDateVenueLocationRef
112 BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman February 8, 2025Walker Activity Dome Newcastle, England [30]
111 BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp February 1, 2025 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut [31]
110 BKFC Knucklemania V January 25, 2025 Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [32]
109 BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito January 18, 2025 Pechanga Resort Casino Temecula, California [33]
108 BKFC on DAZN Hollywood, FL: Warren vs. Richman December 21, 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida [34]
107 BKFC 69 Atlanta: Richardson vs. Larrimore December 6, 2024 Gas South Arena Duluth, Georgia [35]
106 BKFC Fight Night Los Angeles: Warr vs. Khanakov November 23, 2024Thunder Studios Los Angeles, California [36]
105 BKFC on DAZN Montana: Stewart vs. Rivera November 9, 2024 First Interstate Arena Billings, Montana [37]
104 BKFC 68 Newcastle: Faulkner vs. Oscar November 2, 2024 Utilita Arena Newcastle Newcastle, England [38]
103 BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Myrtle Beach October 26, 2024John T. Rhodes Myrtle Beach Sports Center Myrtle Beach, South Carolina [39]
102 BKFC 67 Denver: Camozzi vs. Depee October 25, 2024 Denver Coliseum Denver, Colorado [40]
101 BKFC on DAZN: Tenaglia vs. Soto October 12, 2024Marbella Arena Marbella, Spain [41]
100 BKFC 66 Hollywood, FL: Blas vs. Reber September 13, 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida [42]
99 BKFC 65 Salt Lake City: Ferea vs. Masson-Wong September 6, 2024 Maverik Center Salt Lake City, Utah [43]
98 BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Edmonton August 31, 2024River Cree Resort and Casino Enoch, Alberta, Canada [44]
97 BKFC Fight Night Kansas City: Lindsay vs. Brito August 16, 2024 Memorial Hall Kansas City, Kansas [45]
96 BKFC 64 Coventry: Tierney vs. Graham August 10, 2024 Coventry Skydome Coventry, England [46]
95 BKFC 63 Sturgis: Hart vs. Starling August 3, 2024 Buffalo Chip Campground Sturgis, South Dakota [47]
94 BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Peralta vs. Warr July 12, 2024 Pechanga Resort and Casino Temecula, California [48]
93 BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran June 21, 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida [49]
92 BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle June 8, 2024Walker Activity Dome Newcastle, England [50]
91 BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Denver May 31, 2024National Western Center Denver, Colorado [51]
90 BKFC Fight Night Puebla, Mexico: Rubio vs Rey Gallegos May 25, 2024Auditorio Explanada Pachuca Puebla, Mexico [52]
89 BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague May 17, 2024 Liberty First Credit Union Arena Omaha, Nebraska [53]
88 BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus May 11, 2024 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut [54]
87 BKFC: Knucklemania IV April 27, 2024 Peacock Theater Los Angeles, California [55]
86 BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano April 12, 2024Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson Clearwater, Florida [56]
85 BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia April 6, 2024 Planet Ice Arena Milton Keynes Milton Keynes, England [57]
84 BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero March 29, 2024 Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, New Mexico [58]
83 BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev March 22, 2024 Arena Sofia Sofia, Bulgaria [59]
82 BKFC Fight Night Miami: Davis vs. Wilson March 15, 2024 Dolphin Mall Miami, Florida [60]
81 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Canada March 3, 2024River Cree Resort and Casino Enoch, Alberta, Canada [61]
80 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Manassas February 16, 2024The Salisbury Center Manassas, Virginia [62]
79 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout February 2, 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida [63]
78 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque January 27, 2024Revel Arena Albuquerque, New Mexico [64]
77 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56: Utah December 2, 2023 Maverik Center West Valley City, Utah [65]
76 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55: Leeds November 18, 2023Planet Ice Leeds Leeds, England [66]
75 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54: Bulgaria November 17, 2023 Arena Sofia Sofia, Bulgaria [67]
74 BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam November 4, 2023Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya Pattaya, Thailand [68]
73 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53: Orlando November 3, 2023 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida [69]
72 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52: South Carolina October 20, 2023 Colonial Life Arena Columbia, South Carolina [70]
71 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 2 October 14, 2023 Liverpool Olympia Liverpool, England [71]
70 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51: Salem September 29, 2023 Salem Civic Center Salem, Virginia [72]
69 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50: Denver September 22, 2023 1stBank Center Broomfield, Colorado [73]
68 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49: Miami August 25, 2023 Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds Miami, Florida [74]
67 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 1 August 24, 2023 Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds Miami, Florida [75]
66 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque August 11, 2023 Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, New Mexico [76]
65 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland July 14, 2023 RP Funding Center Lakeland, Florida [77]
64 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle July 1, 2023Walker Activity Dome Newcastle, England [78]
63 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood June 23, 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida [79]
62 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: Montana June 9, 2023 Four Seasons Arena Great Falls, Montana [80]
61 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha May 19, 2023 Liberty First Credit Union Arena Omaha, Nebraska [81]
60 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville May 12, 2023 Bon Secours Wellness Arena Greenville, South Carolina [82]
59 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado April 29, 2023 1stBank Center Broomfield, Colorado [83]
58 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie April 22, 2023Planet Ice Leeds Leeds, England [84]
57 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Delray Beach April 21, 2023 Delray Beach Tennis Center Delray Beach, Florida [85]
56 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez March 24, 2023 Norfolk Scope Norfolk, Virginia [86]
55 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey March 4, 2023 Crystal Palace National Sports Centre London, England [87]
54 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher February 24, 2023 Pontchartrain Center Kenner, Louisiana [88]
53 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 February 17, 2023 Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, New Mexico [89]
52 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski January 27, 2023John T. Rhodes Sports Center Myrtle Beach, South Carolina [90]
51 BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash December 10, 2022SpacePlus Bangkok RCA Bangkok, Thailand [91]
50 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 34: Hollywood December 3, 2022 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida [92]
49 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship UK: November 26, 2022Walker Activity Dome Newcastle, England [93]
48 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 33: Omaha November 18, 2022 Liberty First Credit Union Arena Omaha, Nebraska [94]
47 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 32: Orlando November 5, 2022Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida [95]
46 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 31: Denver October 15, 2022 1stBank Center Broomfield, Colorado [96]
45 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 30: Monroe October 1, 2022 Fant-Ewing Coliseum Monroe, Louisiana [97]
44 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 29: Montana September 10, 2022Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena Great Falls, Montana [98]
43 BKFC Thailand 3: Moment of Truth September 3, 2022 CentralWorld Bangkok, Thailand [99]
42 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 28: Albuquerque August 27, 2022 Rio Rancho Events Center Albuquerque, New Mexico [100]
41 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 27: London August 20, 2022 Wembley Arena London, England [101]
40 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Tampa 2 July 23, 2022 Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida [102]
39 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 26: Hollywood June 24, 2022 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida [103]
38 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Jackson 2 June 11, 2022Jackson Convention Complex Jackson, Mississippi [104]
37 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Omaha May 13, 2022 Liberty First Credit Union Arena Omaha, Nebraska [105]
36 BKFC Thailand 2: Iconic Impact May 7, 2022Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya Pattaya, Thailand [106]
35 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 25 May 6, 2022Caribe Royale Orlando Orlando, Florida [107]
34 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 24 April 30, 2022 Montana ExpoPark Great Falls, Montana [108]
33 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale April 21, 2022Charles F. Dodge City Center Pembroke Pines, Florida [109]
32 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 23 April 8, 2022 Intrust Bank Arena Wichita, Kansas [110]
31 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: New York 2 March 12, 2022 Seneca Allegany Casino Salamanca, New York [111]
30 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 2 February 19, 2022 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida [112]
29 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Jackson January 29, 2022Jackson Convention Complex Jackson, Mississippi [113]
28 BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer December 18, 2021Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya Pattaya, Thailand [114]
27 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Tampa December 9, 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa Tampa, Florida [115]
26 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 22 November 12, 2021 James L. Knight Center Miami, Florida [116]
25 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: New York November 6, 2021 Seneca Allegany Casino Salamanca, New York [117]
24 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Wichita October 23, 2021 Hartman Arena Park City, Kansas [118]
23 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Montana October 9, 2021 First Interstate Arena Billings, Montana [119]
22 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 21 September 10, 2021 Ralston Arena Omaha, Nebraska [120]
21 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 20 August 20, 2021 Mississippi Coast Coliseum Biloxi, Mississippi [121]
20 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 19: VanZant vs. Ostovich July 23, 2021 Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida [122]
19 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker June 26, 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida [123]
18 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 17: Tate vs. Burns April 30, 2021 Boutwell Memorial Auditorium Birmingham, Alabama [124]
17 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 16: Garcia vs. Elmore [125] March 19, 2021Biloxi Civic Center Biloxi, Mississippi [126]
16 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Knucklemania February 5, 2021 RP Funding Center Lakeland, Florida [127]
15 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon December 11, 2020 Mississippi Coast Coliseum Biloxi, Mississippi [128]
14 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 14: Palomino vs. Alers November 13, 2020 InterContinental Miami Miami, Florida [129]
13 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 13: Beltran vs. Stamps October 10, 2020 Tony's Pizza Events Center Salina, Kansas [130]
12 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 12: Alves vs. Lane September 11, 2020 Ocean Center Daytona Beach, Florida [131]
11 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg July 24, 2020Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena Oxford, Mississippi [132]
10 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 10: Lombard vs. Mundell February 15, 2020 Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida [133]
9 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 November 16, 2019 Mississippi Coast Coliseum Biloxi, Mississippi [134]
8 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga October 19, 2019 Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida [135]
7 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 7: Alers vs. Garcia August 10, 2019 Mississippi Coast Coliseum Biloxi, Mississippi [136]
6 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov June 22, 2019 Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida [137]
5 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5: Lobov vs Knight April 6, 2019 Mississippi Coast Coliseum Biloxi, Mississippi [138]
4 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 4: USA vs Mexico February 2, 2019 Beto Ávila Stadium Cancun, Mexico [139]
3 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 3: The Takeover October 20, 2018 Mississippi Coast Coliseum Biloxi, Mississippi [140]
2 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2: A New Era August 25, 2018 Mississippi Coast Coliseum Biloxi, Mississippi [141]
1 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 1: The Beginning June 2, 2018 Cheyenne Ice and Events Center Cheyenne, Wyoming [142]
List of BKFC events

BKFC weight classes

DivisionUpper weight limitGender
Heavyweight UnlimitedMale
Cruiserweight 205 lb (93 kg)Male
Light heavyweight 185 lb (84 kg)Male
Middleweight 175 lb (79 kg)Male
Welterweight 165 lb (75 kg)Male
Lightweight 155 lb (70 kg)Male
Featherweight 145 lb (66 kg)Male
Bantamweight 135 lb (61 kg)Male
Flyweight 125 lb (57 kg)Male / Female
Strawweight 115 lb (52 kg)Female

Current champions

BKFC Champions [143]
DivisionChampionSinceDefenses
Heavyweight Flag of the United States.svg Ben Rothwell January 25, 20250
Cruiserweight Flag of the United States.svg Chris Camozzi October 25, 20240
Light heavyweight Flag of the United States.svg Mike Richman December 21, 20240
Middleweight
Flag of the United States.svg David Mundell December 3, 20223
Welterweight Flag of the United States.svg Austin Trout February 2, 20241
Lightweight Flag of Argentina.svg Franco Tenaglia October 12, 20240
Featherweight Flag of the United States.svg Kai Stewart June 9, 20233
Bantamweight Flag of Cuba.svg Alberto BlasJune 21, 20241
Flyweight Flag of the United States.svg John Dodson August 11, 20231
Women's Flyweight Flag of the United States.svg Christine Ferea February 19, 20225
Women's Strawweight Flag of the United States.svg Britain Hart September 10, 20223
Police Gazette Champions [144]
DivisionChampionSinceDefenses
World Heavyweight Flag of the United States.svg Arnold Adams November 6, 20211
World Light Heavyweight Flag of the United States.svg Lorenzo Hunt October 10, 20201
World Middleweight Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Barrie JonesApril 10, 20210
World Welterweight Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Elvin BritoJanuary 9, 20220
World Lightweight Flag of Peru.svg Luis Palomino [145] July 24, 20204
World Bantamweight Flag of the United States.svg Johnny Bedford August 20, 20210
World Women's Bantamweight Flag of the United States.svg Patricia JuarezMay 28, 20220
World Women's Flyweight Flag of the United States.svg Christine Ferea February 19, 20220
BKFC Thailand Champions
DivisionChampionSinceDefenses
Light Heavyweight Flag of Thailand.svg Sirimongkol Singmanasak May 7, 20220
Featherweight Flag of Thailand.svg Krisana SrisangNovember 4, 20230
Women's Strawweight Flag of Thailand.svg Po DenmanNovember 4, 20230
BKFC UK Champions
DivisionChampionSinceDefenses
Cruiserweight Flag of England.svg Anthony HolmesNovember 26, 20220
Welterweight Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Connor TierneyAugust 10, 20240
Featherweight Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ellis ShepherdApril 6, 20240
BKFC Europe Champions
DivisionChampionSinceDefenses
Heavyweight Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Agi FaulknerNovember 2, 20240

Men's championship history

Heavyweight Championship

Weight limit: above 210 lbs (95.3 kg)
The inaugural champion was determined by an 8-man tournament. [146]
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of the United States.svg Arnold Adams
def. Sam Shewmaker		 BKFC 3
Biloxi, Mississippi		October 20, 2018
2 Flag of the United States.svg Chase Sherman BKFC 7
Biloxi, Mississippi		August 10, 2019
3 Flag of the United States.svg Joey Beltran BKFC 9
Biloxi, Mississippi		November 16, 20191. def. Marcel Stamps at BKFC 13 on October 10, 2020
2. def. Sam Shewmaker at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021
4 Flag of the United States.svg Arnold Adams (2) BKFC Fight Night: New York
Salamanca, New York		November 6, 20211. def. Dillon Cleckler at BKFC 25 on May 6, 2022
5 Flag of the United States.svg Alan Belcher BKFC 36: Adams vs. Belcher
Kenner, Louisiana		February 24, 2023
Belcher was stripped of the title in June 2023 after he accepted a boxing fight outside the organization against Chase DeMoor [147]
6 Flag of England.svg Mick Terrill
def. Arnold Adams 		BKFC 56: Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah		December 2, 20231. def. Lorenzo Hunt at BKFC: Knucklemania IV on April 27, 2024
7 Flag of the United States.svg Ben Rothwell BKFC Knucklemania V
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		January 25, 2025

Cruiserweight Championship

Weight limit: 210 lbs (95.3 kg)
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Héctor Lombard
def. Joe Riggs 		BKFC 18
Miami, Florida		June 26, 2021
The Cruiserweight title was vacated.
2 Flag of the United States.svg Lorenzo Hunt
def. Quentin Henry		 BKFC 30: Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana		October 1, 2022

1. def. Chris Camozzi at BKFC 50 on September 22, 2023

The Cruiserweight title was vacated.
3 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Camozzi
def. Sawyer Depee		 BKFC 67: Denver
Denver, Colorado		October 25, 2024

Light Heavyweight Championship

Weight limit: 190 lbs (86.2 kg)
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of the United States.svg Lorenzo Hunt
def. Héctor Lombard 		BKFC 22
Miami, Florida		November 12, 2021

1. def. Joe Riggs at BKFC 24 on April 30, 2022
2. def. interim champion Mike Richman at KnuckleMania 3 on February 17, 2023

- Flag of the United States.svg Mike Richman
def. Isaac Doolittle for interim title		 BKFC 31
Broomfield, Colorado		October 15, 2022
Josh Dyer and Jared Warren fought to a No-Contest on July 14, 2023, at BKFC 47 for the BKFC Light Heavyweight interim title.
Lorenzo Hunt vacated his undisputed Light Heavyweight title to challenge for the Heavyweight title.
2 Flag of the United States.svg Jared Warren
def. Jomi Escoboza		 BKFC 62
Hollywood, Florida		June 21, 2024
3 Flag of the United States.svg Mike Richman (2)
def. Jared Warren		 BKFC on DAZN 3
Hollywood, Florida		December 21, 2024

Middleweight Championship

Weight limit: 175 lbs (79.3 kg)
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of Brazil.svg Thiago Alves
def. Ulysses Diaz		 BKFC 18
Miami, Florida 		June 26, 2021
Alves was stripped of the title in June 2022 after he and the organization were not able to reach agreement on new contract. [148]
- Flag of the United States.svg Francesco Ricchi
def. Ulysses Diaz for the interim title		 BKFC 26
Hollywood, Florida		June 24, 2022
2 Flag of the United States.svg David Mundell
def. Francesco Ricchi for undisputed title		 BKFC 34
Hollywood, Florida		December 3, 2022

1. def. Mike Richman at BKFC 47 on July 14, 2023
2. def. Doug Coltrane at BKFC 53 on November 3, 2023
3. def. Danny Christie at BKFC on DAZN on October 12, 2024

Welterweight Championship

Weight limit: 165 lbs (74.8 kg)
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Elvin Brito
def. Kaleb Harris		 BKFC Fight Night: Jackson
Jackson, Mississippi		January 29, 2022
2 Flag of Peru.svg Luis Palomino BKFC 26
Hollywood, Florida		June 24, 2022
The Welterweight title was vacated.
3 Flag of North Macedonia.svg Gorjan Slaveski
def. Jake Lindsey 		BKFC 49 MiamiAugust 25, 2023
Slaveski was stripped of the title on December 14, 2023, after he accepted a karate fight against Brandon Jenkins without the permission of BKFC. [149]
4 Flag of the United States.svg Austin Trout
def. Luis Palomino 		BKFC 57
Hollywood, California		February 2, 20241. def. Ricardo Franco at BKFC on DAZN on October 12, 2024

Lightweight Championship

Weight limit: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
The inaugural champion was determined by a 4-man tournament. This title was previously referred to as the BKFC Super Welterweight Championship before being renamed.
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of Peru.svg Luis Palomino
def. Isaac Vallie-Flagg 		BKFC 11
Oxford, Mississippi		July 24, 2020

1. def. Jim Alers at BKFC 14 on November 13, 2020
2. def. Tyler Goodjohn at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021
3. def. Dat Nguyen at BKFC 22 on November 12, 2021
4. def. Martin Brown at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 on February 19, 2022
5. def. Tom Shoaff at BKFC 34 on December 3, 2022
6. def. James Lilley at BKFC 45 on June 23, 2023

In January 2024, Palomino stated the title was vacated because he felt he had no more to achieve in the division. [150]
2 Flag of Argentina.svg Franco Tenaglia
def. Tony Soto		 BKFC on DAZN
Marbella, Spain		October 12, 2024

Featherweight Championship

Weight limit: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of the United States.svg Kai Stewart
def. Louie Lopez		 BKFC 44
Great Falls, Montana		June 9, 2023

1. def. Howard Davis at BKFC 56 on December 2, 2023
2. def. Bryan Duran at BKFC 62 on June 21, 2024
3. def. Jimmie Rivera at BKFC on DAZN 2 on November 9, 2024

Bantamweight Championship

Weight limit: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
The inaugural champion was determined by an 8-man tournament. This title was previously referred to as the BKFC Lightweight Championship before being renamed.
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny Bedford
def. Reggie Barnett Jr. 		BKFC 6
Tampa, Florida		June 22, 2019
2 Flag of the United States.svg Dat Nguyen BKFC: KnuckleMania
Lakeland, Florida		February 5, 2021
Nguyen was stripped of the title in June 2021 after he and the organization were not able to reach agreement on new contract. [148]
3 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny Bedford (2)
def. Reggie Barnett Jr. 		BKFC 20
Biloxi, Mississippi		August 20, 2021
— Flag of the United States.svg Jarod Grant
def. Anthony Retic for interim title		 BKFC Fight Night: New York 2
Salamanca, New York		March 12, 2022
— Flag of the United States.svg Reggie Barnett Jr.
def. Jarod Grant for interim title		 BKFC FN: Tampa 2
Tampa, Florida		July 23, 20221. def. Geane Herrera at BKFC 32 on November 5, 2022
Bedford retired from combat sports.
4 Flag of the United States.svg Reggie Barnett Jr.
promoted to undisputed champion		January, 20231. def. Daniel Alvarez at BKFC 39 on March 24, 2023
5 Flag of the United States.svg Keith Richardson BKFC 52: South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina		October 20, 2023
6 Flag of Cuba.svg Alberto Blas BKFC 62: Hollywood
Hollywood, Florida		June 21, 20241. def. Ryan Reber at BKFC 66 on September 13, 2024

Flyweight Championship

Weight limit: 125 lbs (57.2 kg)
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of the United States.svg John Dodson
def. JR Ridge		 BKFC 48
Albuquerque, New Mexico		August 11, 20231. drew with Dagoberto Aguero at BKFC 59 on March 29, 2024

Women's championship history

Women's Flyweight Championship

Weight limit: 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of the United States.svg Christine Ferea
def. Britain Hart 		BKFC KnuckleMania 2
Hollywood, Florida		February 19, 2022

1. def. Taylor Starling at BKFC 28 on August 27, 2022
2. def. Bec Rawlings at BKFC 41 on April 29, 2023
3. def. Bec Rawlings at BKFC 56 on December 2, 2023
4. def. Jade Masson-Wong at BKFC 65 on September 6, 2024
5. def. Christine Vicens at BKFC on DAZN 3 on December 21, 2024

Women's Strawweight Championship

Weight limit: 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
No.NameEventDateDefenses
1 Flag of the United States.svg Britain Hart
def. Charisa Sigala		 BKFC 29
Great Falls, Montana		September 10, 2022

1. def. Jenny Clausius at BKFC 39 on March 24, 2023
2. def. Melanie Shah at BKFC 51 on September 29, 2023
3. def. Taylor Starling at BKFC 63 on August 3, 2024

Tournament winners

Weight ClassChampionRunner-upEventDateTournament Bracket
Heavyweight Championship Tournament Flag of the United States.svg Arnold Adams Flag of the United States.svg Sam Shewmaker BKFC 3: The Takeover October 20, 2018 Heavyweight Tournament Bracket
Lightweight Championship Tournament Flag of the United States.svg Johnny Bedford Flag of the United States.svg Reggie Barnett Jr. BKFC 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov June 22, 2019 Lightweight Tournament Bracket
Super Welterweight Championship Tournament Flag of Peru.svg Luis Palomino Flag of the United States.svg Isaac Vallie-Flagg BKFC 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg July 24, 2020 Super Welterweight Tournament Bracket

BKFC records

Oldest champion Flag of Australia (converted).svg Héctor Lombard 43 years, 8 months
Youngest champion Flag of the United States.svg Kai Stewart 22 years, 11 months
Longest championship reign Flag of Peru.svg Luis Palomino 1288 days
Shortest championship reign Flag of the United States.svg Chase Sherman 98 days
Most title fight wins Flag of Peru.svg Luis Palomino 8
Most wins Flag of the United States.svg Lorenzo Hunt 11
Most consecutive title defenses Flag of Peru.svg Luis Palomino 6

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