Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Bare-knuckle boxing promotion |
Founded | 2018 |
Founder | David 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, Bobby Gun, and Danny Provenzano.
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 inagural 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] BKFC recognizes the Police Gazette champions, and they may defend their titles within this promotion.
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]
Death of Justin Thornton
The BKFC was involved in controversy after the death of boxer Justin Thornton on August 20, 2021, at BKFC 20.[26] Justin Thornton died as a result of spinal injury suffered during his BKFC debut.[27] 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."[28]
List of BKFC events
# | Event | Date | Venue | Location | Ref |
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101 | BKFC 67 Spain: Tenaglia vs. Soto | October 12, 2024 | Marbella Arena | Marbella, Spain | [29] |
100 | BKFC 66 Hollywood, FL: Blas vs. Reber | September 13, 2024 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood | Hollywood, Florida | [30] |
99 | BKFC 65 Salt Lake City: Ferea vs. Masson-Wong | September 6, 2024 | Maverik Center | Salt Lake City, Utah | [31] |
98 | BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Edmonton | August 31, 2024 | River Cree Resort and Casino | Enoch, Alberta, Canada | [32] |
97 | BKFC Fight Night Kansas City: Lindsay vs. Brito | August 16, 2024 | Memorial Hall | Kansas City, Kansas | [33] |
96 | BKFC 64 Coventry: Tierney vs. Graham | August 10, 2024 | Coventry Skydome | Coventry, England | [34] |
95 | BKFC 63 Sturgis: Hart vs. Starling | August 3, 2024 | Buffalo Chip Campground | Sturgis, South Dakota | [35] |
94 | BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Peralta vs. Warr | July 12, 2024 | Pechanga Resort and Casino | Temecula, California | [36] |
93 | BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran | June 21, 2024 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood | Hollywood, Florida | [37] |
92 | BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle | June 8, 2024 | Walker Activity Dome | Newcastle, England | [38] |
91 | BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Denver | May 31, 2024 | National Western Center | Denver, Colorado | [39] |
90 | BKFC Fight Night Puebla, Mexico: Rubio vs Rey Gallegos | May 25, 2024 | Auditorio Explanada Pachuca | Puebla, Mexico | [40] |
89 | BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague | May 17, 2024 | Liberty First Credit Union Arena | Omaha, Nebraska | [41] |
88 | BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus | May 11, 2024 | Mohegan Sun Arena | Uncasville, Connecticut | [42] |
87 | BKFC: Knucklemania IV | April 27, 2024 | Peacock Theater | Los Angeles, California | [43] |
86 | BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano | April 12, 2024 | Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson | Clearwater, Florida | [44] |
85 | BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia | April 6, 2024 | Planet Ice Arena Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes, England | [45] |
84 | BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero | March 29, 2024 | Tingley Coliseum | Albuquerque, New Mexico | [46] |
83 | BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev | March 22, 2024 | Arena Sofia | Sofia, Bulgaria | [47] |
82 | BKFC Fight Night Miami: Davis vs. Wilson | March 15, 2024 | Dolphin Mall | Miami, Florida | [48] |
81 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Canada | March 3, 2024 | River Cree Resort and Casino | Enoch, Alberta, Canada | [49] |
80 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Manassas | February 16, 2024 | The Salisbury Center | Manassas, Virginia | [50] |
79 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout | February 2, 2024 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood | Hollywood, Florida | [51] |
78 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque | January 27, 2024 | Revel Arena | Albuquerque, New Mexico | [52] |
77 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56: Utah | December 2, 2023 | Maverik Center | West Valley City, Utah | [53] |
76 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55: Leeds | November 18, 2023 | Planet Ice Leeds | Leeds, England | [54] |
75 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54: Bulgaria | November 17, 2023 | Arena Sofia | Sofia, Bulgaria | [55] |
74 | BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam | November 4, 2023 | Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya | Pattaya, Thailand | [56] |
73 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53: Orlando | November 3, 2023 | Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, Florida | [57] |
72 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52: South Carolina | October 20, 2023 | Colonial Life Arena | Columbia, South Carolina | [58] |
71 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 2 | October 14, 2023 | Liverpool Olympia | Liverpool, England | [59] |
70 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51: Salem | September 29, 2023 | Salem Civic Center | Salem, Virginia | [60] |
69 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50: Denver | September 22, 2023 | 1stBank Center | Broomfield, Colorado | [61] |
68 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49: Miami | August 25, 2023 | Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds | Miami, Florida | [62] |
67 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Prospects Series 1 | August 24, 2023 | Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds | Miami, Florida | [63] |
66 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque | August 11, 2023 | Tingley Coliseum | Albuquerque, New Mexico | [64] |
65 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland | July 14, 2023 | RP Funding Center | Lakeland, Florida | [65] |
64 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle | July 1, 2023 | Walker Activity Dome | Newcastle, England | [66] |
63 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood | June 23, 2023 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood | Hollywood, Florida | [67] |
62 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: Montana | June 9, 2023 | Four Seasons Arena | Great Falls, Montana | [68] |
61 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha | May 19, 2023 | Liberty First Credit Union Arena | Omaha, Nebraska | [69] |
60 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville | May 12, 2023 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena | Greenville, South Carolina | [70] |
59 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado | April 29, 2023 | 1stBank Center | Broomfield, Colorado | [71] |
58 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie | April 22, 2023 | Planet Ice Leeds | Leeds, England | [72] |
57 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Delray Beach | April 21, 2023 | Delray Beach Tennis Center | Delray Beach, Florida | [73] |
56 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez | March 24, 2023 | Norfolk Scope | Norfolk, Virginia | [74] |
55 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey | March 4, 2023 | Crystal Palace National Sports Centre | London, England | [75] |
54 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher | February 24, 2023 | Pontchartrain Center | Kenner, Louisiana | [76] |
53 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 | February 17, 2023 | Tingley Coliseum | Albuquerque, New Mexico | [77] |
52 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski | January 27, 2023 | John T. Rhodes Sports Center | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | [78] |
51 | BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash | December 10, 2022 | SpacePlus Bangkok RCA | Bangkok, Thailand | [79] |
50 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 34: Hollywood | December 3, 2022 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood | Hollywood, Florida | [80] |
49 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship UK: | November 26, 2022 | Walker Activity Dome | Newcastle, England | [81] |
48 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 33: Omaha | November 18, 2022 | Liberty First Credit Union Arena | Omaha, Nebraska | [82] |
47 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 32: Orlando | November 5, 2022 | Caribe Royale | Orlando, Florida | [83] |
46 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 31: Denver | October 15, 2022 | 1stBank Center | Broomfield, Colorado | [84] |
45 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 30: Monroe | October 1, 2022 | Fant-Ewing Coliseum | Monroe, Louisiana | [85] |
44 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 29: Montana | September 10, 2022 | Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena | Great Falls, Montana | [86] |
43 | BKFC Thailand 3: Moment of Truth | September 3, 2022 | CentralWorld | Bangkok, Thailand | [87] |
42 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 28: Albuquerque | August 27, 2022 | Rio Rancho Events Center | Albuquerque, New Mexico | [88] |
41 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 27: London | August 20, 2022 | Wembley Arena | London, England | [89] |
40 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Tampa 2 | July 23, 2022 | Florida State Fairgrounds | Tampa, Florida | [90] |
39 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 26: Hollywood | June 24, 2022 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood | Hollywood, Florida | [91] |
38 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Jackson 2 | June 11, 2022 | Jackson Convention Complex | Jackson, Mississippi | [92] |
37 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Omaha | May 13, 2022 | Liberty First Credit Union Arena | Omaha, Nebraska | [93] |
36 | BKFC Thailand 2: Iconic Impact | May 7, 2022 | Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya | Pattaya, Thailand | [94] |
35 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 25 | May 6, 2022 | Caribe Royale Orlando | Orlando, Florida | [95] |
34 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 24 | April 30, 2022 | Montana ExpoPark | Great Falls, Montana | [96] |
33 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale | April 21, 2022 | Charles F. Dodge City Center | Pembroke Pines, Florida | [97] |
32 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 23 | April 8, 2022 | Intrust Bank Arena | Wichita, Kansas | [98] |
31 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: New York 2 | March 12, 2022 | Seneca Allegany Casino | Salamanca, New York | [99] |
30 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 2 | February 19, 2022 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood | Hollywood, Florida | [100] |
29 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Jackson | January 29, 2022 | Jackson Convention Complex | Jackson, Mississippi | [101] |
28 | BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer | December 18, 2021 | Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya | Pattaya, Thailand | [102] |
27 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Tampa | December 9, 2021 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa | Tampa, Florida | [103] |
26 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 22 | November 12, 2021 | James L. Knight Center | Miami, Florida | [104] |
25 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: New York | November 6, 2021 | Seneca Allegany Casino | Salamanca, New York | [105] |
24 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Wichita | October 23, 2021 | Hartman Arena | Park City, Kansas | [106] |
23 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Montana | October 9, 2021 | First Interstate Arena | Billings, Montana | [107] |
22 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 21 | September 10, 2021 | Ralston Arena | Omaha, Nebraska | [108] |
21 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 20 | August 20, 2021 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | Biloxi, Mississippi | [109] |
20 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 19: VanZant vs. Ostovich | July 23, 2021 | Florida State Fairgrounds | Tampa, Florida | [110] |
19 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker | June 26, 2021 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood | Hollywood, Florida | [111] |
18 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 17: Tate vs. Burns | April 30, 2021 | Boutwell Memorial Auditorium | Birmingham, Alabama | [112] |
17 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 16: Garcia vs. Elmore[113] | March 19, 2021 | Biloxi Civic Center | Biloxi, Mississippi | [114] |
16 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Knucklemania | February 5, 2021 | RP Funding Center | Lakeland, Florida | [115] |
15 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon | December 11, 2020 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | Biloxi, Mississippi | [116] |
14 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 14: Palomino vs. Alers | November 13, 2020 | InterContinental Miami | Miami, Florida | [117] |
13 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 13: Beltran vs. Stamps | October 10, 2020 | Tony's Pizza Events Center | Salina, Kansas | [118] |
12 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 12: Alves vs. Lane | September 11, 2020 | Ocean Center | Daytona Beach, Florida | [119] |
11 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg | July 24, 2020 | Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena | Oxford, Mississippi | [120] |
10 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 10: Lombard vs. Mundell | February 15, 2020 | Broward County Convention Center | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | [121] |
9 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 | November 16, 2019 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | Biloxi, Mississippi | [122] |
8 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga | October 19, 2019 | Florida State Fairgrounds | Tampa, Florida | [123] |
7 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 7: Alers vs. Garcia | August 10, 2019 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | Biloxi, Mississippi | [124] |
6 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov | June 22, 2019 | Florida State Fairgrounds | Tampa, Florida | [125] |
5 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5: Lobov vs Knight | April 6, 2019 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | Biloxi, Mississippi | [126] |
4 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 4: USA vs Mexico | February 2, 2019 | Beto Ávila Stadium | Cancun, Mexico | [127] |
3 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 3: The Takeover | October 20, 2018 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | Biloxi, Mississippi | [128] |
2 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2: A New Era | August 25, 2018 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | Biloxi, Mississippi | [129] |
1 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 1: The Beginning | June 2, 2018 | Cheyenne Ice and Events Center | Cheyenne, Wyoming | [130] |
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BKFC weight classes
Division | Upper weight limit | Gender |
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Heavyweight | Unlimited | Male |
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
Division | Champion | Since | Defenses |
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Heavyweight | ![]() | December 2, 2023 | 1 |
Cruiserweight | |||
Light heavyweight | ![]() | June 21, 2024 | 0 |
Middleweight | |||
![]() | December 3, 2022 | 2 | |
Welterweight | ![]() | February 2, 2024 | 0 |
Lightweight | |||
Featherweight | ![]() | June 9, 2023 | 2 |
Bantamweight | ![]() | June 21, 2024 | 0 |
Flyweight | ![]() | August 11, 2023 | 1 |
Women's Flyweight | ![]() | February 19, 2022 | 3 |
Women's Strawweight | ![]() | September 10, 2022 | 3 |
Division | Champion | Since | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|
World Heavyweight | ![]() | November 6, 2021 | 1 |
World Light Heavyweight | ![]() | October 10, 2020 | 1 |
World Middleweight | ![]() | April 10, 2021 | 0 |
World Welterweight | ![]() | January 9, 2022 | 0 |
World Lightweight | ![]() | July 24, 2020 | 4 |
World Bantamweight | ![]() | August 20, 2021 | 0 |
World Women's Bantamweight | ![]() | May 28, 2022 | 0 |
World Women's Flyweight | ![]() | February 19, 2022 | 0 |
Division | Champion | Since | Defenses |
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Light Heavyweight | ![]() | May 7, 2022 | 0 |
Featherweight | ![]() | November 4, 2023 | 0 |
Women's Strawweight | ![]() | November 4, 2023 | 0 |
Division | Champion | Since | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|
Cruiserweight | ![]() | November 26, 2022 | 0 |
Light Heavyweight | ![]() | April 22, 2023 | 1 |
Welterweight | ![]() | August 10, 2024 | 0 |
Featherweight | ![]() | April 6, 2024 | 0 |
Men's championship history
Heavyweight Championship
- Weight limit: above 210 lbs (95.3 kg)
- The inaugural champion was determined by an 8-man tournament.[134]
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
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1 | ![]() def. Sam Shewmaker | BKFC 3 Biloxi, Mississippi | October 20, 2018 | |
2 | ![]() | BKFC 7 Biloxi, Mississippi | August 10, 2019 | |
3 | ![]() | BKFC 9 Biloxi, Mississippi | November 16, 2019 | 1. def. Marcel Stamps at BKFC 13 on October 10, 2020 2. def. Sam Shewmaker at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021 |
4 | ![]() | BKFC Fight Night: New York Salamanca, New York | November 6, 2021 | 1. def. Dillon Cleckler at BKFC 25 on May 6, 2022 |
5 | ![]() | 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[135] | ||||
6 | ![]() def. Arnold Adams | BKFC 56: Utah Salt Lake City, Utah | December 2, 2023 | 1. def. Lorenzo Hunt at BKFC: Knucklemania IV on April 27, 2024 |
Cruiserweight Championship
- Weight limit: 210 lbs (95.3 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Joe Riggs | BKFC 18 Miami, Florida | June 26, 2021 | |
The Cruiserweight title was vacated. | ||||
2 | ![]() def. Quentin Henry | BKFC 30: Monroe Monroe, Louisiana | October 1, 2022 | 1. def. Chris Camozzi at BKFC 50 on September 22, 2023 |
Light Heavyweight Championship
- Weight limit: 190 lbs (86.2 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Héctor Lombard | BKFC 22 Miami, Florida | November 12, 2021 | 1. def. Joe Riggs at BKFC 24 on April 30, 2022 |
- | ![]() 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 | ![]() def. Jomi Escoboza | BKFC 62 Hollywood, Florida | June 21, 2024 |
Middleweight Championship
- Weight limit: 175 lbs (79.3 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() 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.[136] | ||||
- | ![]() def. Ulysses Diaz for the interim title | BKFC 26 Hollywood, Florida | June 24, 2022 | |
2 | ![]() def. Francesco Ricchi for undisputed title | BKFC 34 Hollywood, Florida | December 3, 2022 | 1. def. Mike Richman at BKFC 47 on July 14, 2023 |
Welterweight Championship
- Weight limit: 165 lbs (74.8 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Kaleb Harris | BKFC Fight Night: Jackson Jackson, Mississippi | January 29, 2022 | |
2 | ![]() | BKFC 26 Hollywood, Florida | June 24, 2022 | |
The Welterweight title was vacated. | ||||
3 | ![]() def. Jake Lindsey | BKFC 49 Miami | August 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.[137] | ||||
4 | ![]() def. Luis Palomino | BKFC 57 Hollywood, California | February 2, 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. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Isaac Vallie-Flagg | BKFC 11 Oxford, Mississippi | July 24, 2020 | 1. def. Jim Alers at BKFC 14 on November 13, 2020 |
Featherweight Championship
- Weight limit: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Louie Lopez | BKFC 44 Great Falls, Montana | June 9, 2023 | 1. def. Howard Davis at BKFC 56 on December 2, 2023 |
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. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Reggie Barnett Jr. | BKFC 6 Tampa, Florida | June 22, 2019 | |
2 | ![]() | 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.[136] | ||||
3 | ![]() def. Reggie Barnett Jr. | BKFC 20 Biloxi, Mississippi | August 20, 2021 | |
— | ![]() def. Anthony Retic for interim title | BKFC Fight Night: New York 2 Salamanca, New York | March 12, 2022 | |
— | ![]() def. Jarod Grant for interim title | BKFC FN: Tampa 2 Tampa, Florida | July 23, 2022 | 1. def. Geane Herrera at BKFC 32 on November 5, 2022 |
Bedford retired from combat sports. | ||||
4 | ![]() promoted to undisputed champion | January, 2023 | 1. def. Daniel Alvarez at BKFC 39 on March 24, 2023 | |
5 | ![]() | BKFC 52: South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina | October 20, 2023 | |
6 | ![]() | BKFC 62: Hollywood Hollywood, Florida | June 21, 2024 |
Flyweight Championship
- Weight limit: 125 lbs (57.2 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. JR Ridge | BKFC 48 Albuquerque, New Mexico | August 11, 2023 | 1. 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. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Britain Hart | BKFC KnuckleMania 2 Hollywood, Florida | February 19, 2022 | 1. def. Taylor Starling at BKFC 28 on August 27, 2022 |
Women's Strawweight Championship
- Weight limit: 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
No. | Name | Event | Date | Defenses |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() def. Charisa Sigala | BKFC 29 Great Falls, Montana | September 10, 2022 | 1. def. Jenny Clausius at BKFC 39 on March 24, 2023 |
Tournament winners
Weight Class | Champion | Runner-up | Event | Date | Tournament Bracket |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavyweight Championship Tournament | ![]() | ![]() | BKFC 3: The Takeover | October 20, 2018 | Heavyweight Tournament Bracket |
Lightweight Championship Tournament | ![]() | ![]() | BKFC 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov | June 22, 2019 | Lightweight Tournament Bracket |
Super Welterweight Championship Tournament | ![]() | ![]() | BKFC 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg | July 24, 2020 | Super Welterweight Tournament Bracket |
BKFC records
Oldest champion | ![]() | 43 years, 8 months |
Youngest champion | ![]() | 22 years, 11 months |
Longest championship reign | ![]() | 1488 days (incumbent) |
Shortest championship reign | ![]() | 98 days |
Most title fight wins | ![]() | 8 |
Most wins | ![]() | 11 |
Most consecutive title defenses | ![]() | 6 |
See also
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