2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The year 2023 is the 6th year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.

2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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First dateJanuary 27, 2023
Events
Fights
Chronology
2022 in BKFC 2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2024 in BKFC

Background

2023 season is expected to start with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35 on January 27, 2023.[1] BKFC is available on PPV all over the world and on FITE TV.[2]

List of events

# Event Date Venue Location
1 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski January 27, 2023 John T. Rhodes Sports Center United States Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
2 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 February 17, 2023 Tingley Coliseum United States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
3 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher February 24, 2023 Pontchartrain Center United States Kenner, Louisiana, USA
4 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey March 4, 2023 Crystal Palace National Sports Centre England London, England, U.K.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)
5 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Cedermalm March 24, 2023 Norfolk Scope United States Norfolk, Virginia, USA
6 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Nguyen vs. Straus April 21, 2023 Delray Beach Tennis Center United States Delray Beach, Florida USA
7 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie April 22, 2023 Planet Ice Leeds England Leeds, England
8 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado April 29, 2023 1stBank Center United States Denver, Colorado USA
9 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville May 12, 2023 Bon Secours Wellness Arena United States Greenville, South Carolina USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJanuary 27, 2023
VenueJohn T. Rhodes Sports Center
CityUnited States Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 27, 2023, at the John T. Rhodes Sports Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.

Background

The event featured a welterweight title eliminator bout between Yosdenis Cedeno and Gorjan Slaveski.[1]

The event was expected to have a rematch between BKFC Bantamweight Champion Johnny Bedford and former champion Dat Nguyen; however, the bout was cancelled after Bedford retired from combat sports just a few days into the camp.[3]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg North Macedonia Gorjan Slaveski def. Cuba Yosdenis Cedeno TKO (punches) 4 1:53 BKFC Welterweight Championship title eliminator.[1]
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Keith Richardson def. United States Justin Scoggins Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
W. Strawweight 52 kg United States Andy Nguyen def. Russia Nekah Dmitryeva Decision (split) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Brandon Bushaw def. United States Paul Teague KO 1 1:02
Featherweight 66 kg United States Robert Armas def. United States Jakobi Lowery KO 1 1:10
Welterweight 75 kg Turkey Murat Kazgan def. United States Jordan Weeks TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 1:41
Lightweight 70 kg United States Tony Soto def. United States Wanya Reid TKO (doctor stoppage) 4 0:31
Flyweight 57 kg United States Albert Inclan def. Canada Devin Gibson Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight United States Willie Sears def. United States Tomar Washington DQ (illegal grounded punch) 2 0:57
Featherweight 66 kg United States Trevor Loken def. United States Marcus Brimage TKO (punches) 1 0:40
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States James Brown def. United States Stevo Morris Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States Doug Coltrane def. United States Brian Jackson KO 2 0:53

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 17, 2023
VenueTingley Coliseum
CityUnited States Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 17, 2023, at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Background

The event was headlined by the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship unification bout between the reigning champion Lorenzo Hunt and the interim champion Mike Richman[4]

The event also featured the bare-knuckle debut of former WBA (Regular) Light Middleweight champion Austin Trout as he faced UFC Hall of Famer Diego Sanchez.[5]

Also, former NFL defensive end and mixed martial artist Greg Hardy made his bare-knuckle debut on the card against Josh Watson.[6] Additionally, the Albuquerque native, The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner and two-time UFC title challenger John Dodson and his brother Eric appeared on the card.[7]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Lorenzo Hunt (c) def. United States Mike Richman (ic) KO (punch) 1 1:50 For the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.[4]
Welterweight 75 kg United States Austin Trout def. United States Diego Sanchez TKO (doctor stoppage) 4 1:44
Flyweight 57 kg United States John Dodson def. United States Jarod Grant KO (punches) 1 1:41
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Josh Watson def. United States Greg Hardy KO (punch) 2 0:19
W. Strawweight 52 kg United States Jayme Hinshaw def. United States Charisa Sigala TKO (leg injury) 1 0:38
Middleweight 79 kg United States Will Santiago def. United States Noah Cutter TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg Uruguay Gaston Reyno def. United States Daniel Van Sickle TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 1:26
Middleweight 79 kg United States Joshua Moreno def. United States Christian Torres TKO (uppercut) 2 1:02
Lightweight 70 kg United States Kevin Croom def. United States Chevvy Bridges KO (punches) 1 1:11
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States Eric Dodson def. United States Gene Perez KO 1 1:32
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Nick Gonzalez def. United States Lardy Navarro KO 1 0:41
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Derek Perez def. United States Anthony Sanchez Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 24, 2023
VenuePontchartrain Center
CityUnited States Kenner, Louisiana

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 24, 2023, at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, Louisiana, USA.

Background

The event was headlined by the heavyweight contender Alan Belcher challenging the reigning champion Arnold Adams.[8]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Alan Belcher def. United States Arnold Adams (c) KO (punch) 3 0:55 For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Lightweight 70 kg Wales James Lilley def. United States Bobby Taylor TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 2:00
Catchweight 77 kg United States Kaleb Harris def. United States Brad Kelly KO 1 0:39
Middleweight 79 kg United States Duke Sensley def. United States Joseph Creer Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Dennis LaBruzza def. United States Stephon Reese KO 2 1:24
Middleweight 79 kg United States Tony Jenkins def. United States Dillion Winemiller TKO (referee stoppage) 3 1:25
United States Bryce Henry def. United States Brandon Shavers KO 4 1:53
Featherweight 66 kg United States Andrew Angelcor vs. United States David Bosnick Draw (unanimous) 5 2:00
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States Tyler Sammis def. United States Cody Schieve KO 1 1:32
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Blake LaCaze def. United States Joseph Brett Williams TKO (corner stoppage) 3 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Brandon Meneses vs. United States Cody Mitchell Draw (majority) 5 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States Michael Manno def. United States Frankie Shughart KO 1 0:25

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 4, 2023
VenueCrystal Palace National Sports Centre
CityEngland London

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 4, 2023, at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London, England.

Background

The event was headlined by a bout between Connor Tierney and Jake Lindsey.[9]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jake Lindsey def. United Kingdom Connor Tierney KO 5 1:02
Light Heavyweight 84 kg England Rico Franco vs. United Kingdom Darren Godfrey KO 2 0:49
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Wales David Round def. England Terry Brazier KO 3 1:28
Cruiserweight 95 kg United Kingdom Mason Shaw def. United Kingdom Lee Browne Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Cruiserweight 95 kg United Kingdom Darren Hendry def. United Kingdom Corey Harrison TKO 2 0:58
Light Heavyweight 84 kg South Africa Chaz Wasserman def. France Cedric Severac Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg England Robbie Kennedy def. United Kingdom Jack Draper KO 2 1:35
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Nathan Hind def. United Kingdom Gary Fox Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Ben Bonnar def. England Jamie Oldfield KO 3 1:16
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Ryan Carmichael def. England Will Cairns KO 3 0:35
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Jimmy Millar def. Scotland Kyle Cassidy TKO 2 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom George Thorpe def. United Kingdom Jamie Hendry TKO 3 0:54

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateTBA
VenueTBA
CityTBA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai was scheduled to be a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 18, 2023.

Background

The event was scheduled to be headlined by a special rules bare-knuckle Muay Thai bout between Muay Thai legends Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai.[10] However, In mid-February it was announced that due to legal implications regarding the use of name muay thai in marketing, the bout was indefinitely postponed.[11] Being the only published bout, the event was removed from the organization's event schedule altogether.[11]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Thailand Buakaw Banchamek vs. Thailand Saenchai Muay Thai rules.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 24, 2023
VenueNorfolk Scope
CityUnited States Norfolk, Virginia

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 24, 2023.[12]

Background

The event was initially scheduled to be headlined by the BKFC Bantamweight Championship bout between Reggie Barnett Jr. and Gustaf Cedermalm.[13] However, Cedermalm withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Daniel Alvarez.

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Cedermalm
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Reggie Barnett Jr. (c) def. United States Daniel Alvarez TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 2:00 For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
W.Strawweight 52 kg United States Britain Hart (c) def. United States Jenny Clausius Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship.
Catchweight 73 kg United States Will Worley def. United States Dimitri Angelini KO 1 1:10
Featherweight 66 kg United States Ka'Sim Ruffin def. United States Trai Santos KO (punches) 4 1:47
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Jay Jackson def. United States David Simpson TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 1:32
Middleweight 79 kg Moldova Stanislav Grosu def. United States Quartus Stitt KO 2 1:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Kyle Wright def. United States Pat Casey KO (punches) 3 1:18
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Zachary Calmus def. United States Mikey Furnier KO (punches) 2 0:49
Featherweight 66 kg United States Anthony Foye def. United States Cody Jenkins Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Brian Maxwell def. United States Dan Bunyan TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 0:59

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Delray Beach

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Delray Beach
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 21, 2023
VenueDelray Beach Tennis Center
CityUnited States Delray Beach, Florida

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Nguyen vs. Straus was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 21, 2023.[14] The event was initially scheduled to take place on March 17, but due to undisclosed reasons it was postponed on the day of the event.[15]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Nguyen vs. Straus
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight 66 kg United States Dat Nguyen def. United States Daniel Straus Decision (unanimous) 6 2:00 The first five rounds went into a draw.
Middleweight 79 kg United States Jake Bostwick vs. United States Isaac Doolittle Draw (majority) 5 2:00
Flyweight 57 kg United States Chancey Wilson def. United States Tyler Randall Decision (split) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Erick Lozano def. United States Francesco Ricchi KO 1 0:54
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Rene Rodriguez def. United States Mark Johnson Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Justin Sanchez def. Mexico Gilberto Aguilar Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Gee Perez def. United States Josh Richey KO 2 0:50
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Stephen Townsel def. United States Chris Sarro KO 3 2:00
Preliminary Card
Flyweight 57 kg United States Howard Davis def. United States Trevor Morris TKO (corner stoppage) 4 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Ukraine Bovar Khanakov def. Cuba Freddy Masabo Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Chris Garcia def. United States Philip Carroll KO 3 0:27

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 22, 2023
VenuePlanet Ice Leeds
CityEngland Leeds, England

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 22, 2023.[16]

Background

The event was initially scheduled to be headlined by welterweight bout between Elvin Brito and Jamie Cox, but the bout was cancelled after Cox withdrew.

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Brito vs. Cox
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Danny Christie def. United Kingdom Anthony Holmes KO 4 For the BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Championship.
Welterweight 75 kg Argentina Franco Tenaglia def. United Kingdom Luke Nevin KO 4
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Rico Franco def. United Kingdom Axel Birbes KO 2 1:07
Cruiserweight 95 kg Northern Ireland Conor Cooke def. United Kingdom Robbie Kennedy KO 4 1:56
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Tom Scott def. Poland Damian Górski KO 4 1:44
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Jonny Graham def. United Kingdom Will Cairns KO 1 1:33
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Toni Estorer def. United Kingdom Lee Browne Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Catchweight 73 kg United Kingdom Morgan Starkey def. United Kingdom Marius Radol KO 1 0:23
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Poland Bart Król def. United Kingdom Ashley Griffiths KO 1 1:04
Heavyweight 120 kg Scotland Rob Cunningham def. United Kingdom Wain Morgan KO 2 1:03
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Arron Blakey def. United Kingdom Naff Higson KO 1 0:50

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 29, 2023
Venue1stBank Center
CityUnited States Broomfield, Colorado

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 29, 2023.[17] This event featured the debut of former UFC Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, former UFC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and former UFC Featherweight title contender Chad Mendes.

Former UFC Lightweight and Featherweight champion Conor McGregor was in attendance for this sold-out event.

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Mike Perry def. United States Luke Rockhold TKO (retirement) 2 1:15
Lightweight 70 kg United States Eddie Alvarez def. United States Chad Mendes Decision (split) 5 2:00 47-46, 46-47, 47-46
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Christine Ferea (c) def. Australia Bec Rawlings TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 2:00 For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Ben Rothwell def. United States Josh Copeland TKO (corner stoppage) 3 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Chris Camozzi def. United States Daniel Spohn KO 1 2:00
Welterweight 80 kg United States Brandon Girtz def. United States Christian Torres KO 1 1:10
Lightweight 70 kg United States James Brown def. United States Mike Alvarado KO 2 2:00
W.Featherweight 66 kg United States Khortni Kamyron def. United States Gabrielle Roman Decision (majority draw) 5 2:00 48-46, 47-47, 47-47
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Marcus Edwards def. United States Jay Jackson KO 1 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Dillon Winemiller def. United States Matthew Maestas KO 1 0:07
Lightweight 70 kg United States Mitch Seybold def. United States Jack Willoughby KO 1 1:23

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 12, 2023
VenueBon Secours Wellness Arena
CityUnited States Greenville, South Carolina

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville will be a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 12, 2023.[18]

Results

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 70 kg United States Tony Soto vs. England Tyler Goodjohn

See also

References

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  2. "Who is ready for the bareknucklefc debut of paige vanzant?". twitter.com/FiteTV/.
  3. BKFC Holiday Giveaway: $15,000 Cash & Prizes | LIVE!. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. December 21, 2022 via YouTube.
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  5. Damon Martin (January 10, 2023). "Diego Sanchez makes bare knuckle debut against ex-boxing champ Austin Trout at BKFC KnuckleMania 3". mmafighting.com.
  6. Danny Segura (January 19, 2023). "Greg Hardy to make BKFC debut on Feb. 17 at KnuckleMania 3". MMAjunkie.com.
  7. Mike Bohn (January 11, 2023). "John Dodson makes quick turnaround from Rizin FF win to fight at 'BKFC: KnuckleMania 3' on Feb. 17". MMAjunkie.com.
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  10. Damon Martin (October 26, 2022). "Muay Thai legends Buakaw and Saenchai scheduled to meet in bare-knuckle 'special rules' fight at BKFC event in March". mmafighting.com.
  11. "Bare knuckle bout between Buakaw and Saenchai is off!". asianmma.com. March 3, 2023.
  12. "BKFC NORFOLK". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
  13. Mike Heck (February 17, 2023). "Britain Hart vs. Jenny Savage 2 strawweight title fight set for BKFC 39". mmafighting.com.
  14. "BKFC DELRAY BEACH". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
  15. "BKFC cancels tonight's sold out event 'due to unforeseen circumstances' with the venue". mmaweekly.com. March 17, 2023.
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  18. "BKFC 42 GREENVILLE". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
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