Francesco Ricchi

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Francesco Ricchi
Born (1994-02-24) February 24, 1994 (age 30)
Naples, Italy
NationalityItalian-American
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight171 lb (78 kg; 12.2 st)
Division
Fighting out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
TeamFreedom Fighters
Years active2020–present (bare-knuckle boxing)
2019 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins1
By submission1
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Francesco Ricchi (born February 24, 1994) is an Italian-American bare-knuckle boxer and mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is a former interim BKFC Middleweight Champion. As a mixed martial artist, he has competed in the welterweight division.

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Background

Ricchi was born in Naples, Italy on February 24, 1994. He emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of seven. [1] [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Ricchi made his professional MMA career on December 7, 2019, against Christopher Lavant, at Combat Night Pro 16: South Florida. He won the bout by rear-naked choke in the first round. [3]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

In his BKFC debut, Ricchi faced Fred Pierce on February 15, 2020, at BKFC 10: Lombard vs Mundell. He won his first bout by first-round technical knockout via punches. [4] [5]

Ricchi faced Noah Cutter at BKFC 14 on November 13, 2020. He won the bout via third-round technical knockout. [6] After the bout, he was placed in a medically induced coma. [7] [8]

Ricchi faced Brian Maxwell at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021. He won the bout by second-round technical knockout. [9]

Ricchi faced Jake Bostwick at BKFC: Knucklemania 2 on February 19, 2022. He won the bout by unanimous decision. [10]

Ricchi faced Ulysses Diaz for the interim middleweight title on June 24, 2022, at BKFC 26. He won the bout by first-round TKO to win the interim title. [11]

Ricchi faced David Mundell for the vacant BKFC middleweight title on December 3, 2022, at BKFC 34. [12] He lost the bout by knockout in the third round. [13] [14]

Ricchi faced Erick Lozano at BKFC 38 on April 21, 2023. He lost the bout by first-round knockout. [15]

Ricchi is scheduled to face Anthony Lacaze on December 21, 2024 at BKFC on DAZN: Hollywood, FL. [16]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match1 win0 losses
By submission10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0Christopher LavantSubmission (rear-naked choke)Combat Night Pro 16December 7, 201911:32 Coconut Creek, Florida, United States

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
7 matches5 wins2 losses
By knockout42
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss5–2Erick LozanoKO BKFC 38 April 21, 202310:54 Delray Beach, Florida, United States
Loss5–1 David Mundell KO (punch) BKFC 34: Hollywood December 3, 202231:48 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesFor the vacant the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Win5–0Ulysses DiazTKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 26: Hollywood June 24, 202211:16 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesWon the interim BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Win4–0Jake BostwickDecision (unanimous) BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 February 19, 202252:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win3–0Brian MaxwellTKO (punches) BKFC 18 June 26, 202121:25 Miami, Florida, United States
Win2–0Noah CutterTKO (punches) BKFC 14: Palomino vs. Alers November 13, 202030:31 Miami, Florida, United States
Win1–0Fred PierceTKO (punches) BKFC 10: Lombard vs. Mundell February 15, 202011:38 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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