The year 2022 was the fifth year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.
Background The 2022 season started with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Jackson. BKFC is available on PPV all over the world and on FITE TV.
List of events
# Event Date Venue Location 1 BKFC Fight Night Jackson: Brito vs. Harris II Jackson Convention Complex Jackson, Mississippi, USA 2 BKFC KnuckleMania 2 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida, USA 3 BKFC Fight Night New York 2: Grant vs. Retic Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center Salamanca, New York, USA 4 BKFC 23: Richman vs. Rickels Intrust Bank Arena Wichita, Kansas, USA 5 BKFC Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale: Beltran vs. Tate Charles F. Dodge City Center Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA 6 BKFC 24: Hunt vs. Riggs Montana Expo Park Great Falls, Montana, USA 7 BKFC 25: Adams vs. Cleckler Caribe Royale Orlando Orlando, Florida, USA 8 BKFC Thailand 2: Iconic Impact Royal Cliff Hotels Group Pattaya, Thailand 9 BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Dyer Liberty First Credit Union Arena Omaha, Nebraska, USA 10 BKFC Fight Night: Jackson 2: Belcher vs. Tate Jackson Convention Complex Jackson, Mississippi, USA 11 BKFC 26 Hollywood, FL: Brito vs. Palomino Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida, USA 12 BKFC Fight Night Tampa 2: Grant vs. Barnett Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida, USA 13 BKFC 27 London: MVP vs. Platinum Wembley Arena London, England 14 BKFC 28 Albuquerque: Ferea vs. Starling Rio Rancho Events Center Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA 15 BKFC Thailand 3: Moment of Truth CentralWorld Live at 8floor Bangkok, Thailand 16 BKFC 29 Montana 2: Hart vs. Sigala Pacific Steel & Recycling Arena Great Falls, Montana, USA 17 BKFC 30 Monroe: Hunt vs. Henry Fant Ewing Coliseum Monroe, Louisiana, USA 18 BKFC 31 Denver: Richman vs. Doolittle 1st Bank Center Denver, Colorado, USA 19 BKFC 32 Orlando: Barnett vs. Herrera Caribe Royale Orlando, Florida, USA 20 BKFC 33 Omaha: Beltran vs. Alexander Liberty First Arena Omaha, Nebraska, USA 21 BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. Banks Walker Activity Dome Newcastle, United Kingdom 22 BKFC 34 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Shoaff Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida, USA 23 BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash SpacePlus Bangkok RCA Bangkok, Thailand
BKFC Fight Night Jackson: Brito vs. Harris II
BKFC Fight Night Jackson: Brito vs. Harris II (also known as BKFC Fight Night 5) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 29, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
Background The event featured a rematch between Elvin Brito and Kaleb Harris for the inaugural BKFC Welterweight Championship.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Elvin Brito vs. Kaleb Harris Knockout of the Night: Alan Belcher
Results BKFC Fight Night Jackson: Brito vs. Harris II Weight Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweight 75 kg Elvin Britodef. Kaleb HarrisDecision (split)52:00For the Inaugural BKFC Welterweight Championship. 48-47, 47-48, 49-46.Heavyweight 120 kg Alan Belcherdef. Bobo O'BannonKO (punch)11:48Heavyweight 120 kg Quentin Henrydef. Chris SarroTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00Light Heavyweight 84 kg Jared Warrendef. Scott O'ShaughnessyTKO (punches)15:00Middleweight 80 kg Jeremiah Riggsdef. Eric ThompsonTKO (punch)11:39Light Heavyweight 84 kg Brandon Johnsondef. Ryan JonesTKO (punches)22:00W.Flyweight 57 kg Crystal Pittmandef. Audra CummingsDecision (unanimous)52:0050-43, 50-43, 49-44Welterweight 75 kg Wade Johnsondef. Nathan MitchellTKO (punches)50:30 Preliminary CardW.Flyweight 57 kg Martyna Kroldef. Jocelyn Jones-LybargerTKO (doctor stoppage)32:00Flyweight 57 kg David Diazdef. Albert InclanDecision (unanimous)52:0049-45, 49-45, 49-45
BKFC KnuckleMania 2
BKFC KnuckleMania 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 19, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex in Hollywood, Florida, USA.
Background The main event featured a world title fight for the BKFC Lightweight Championship between the champion Luis Palomino and the challenger Martin Brown.
The event featured the BKFC debut of former UFC fighters Chad Mendes and Mike Perry.
The event also featured a fight for the vacant BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship Christine Ferea and Britain Hart.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Mike Perry vs. Julian Lane Knockout of the Night: Gustavo Trujillo
Results BKFC KnuckleMania 2 Weight Class Method Round Time NotesLightweight 70 kg Luis Palomino (c)def. Martin BrownDecision (unanimous)52:00For the BKFC Lightweight Championship. 49-46, 49-46, 50-45.Middleweight 79 kg Mike Perrydef. Julian LaneDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 48-46, 48-46Lightweight 70 kg Chad Mendesdef. Joshuah AlvarezTKO (punches)41:34W.Flyweight 57 kg Christine Fereadef. Britain HartDecision (unanimous)52:00For the vacant BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 49-46.Heavyweight 120 kg Gustavo Trujillodef. Stephen TownselKO (punches)11:41W.Flyweight 57 kg Christine Vicensdef. Jade Masson-WongTKO (doctor stoppage)30:49Middleweight 79 kg Francesco Ricchidef. Jake BostwickDecision (unanimous)52:0048-44, 48-44, 48-44Light Heavyweight 84 kg Uly Diazdef. Sawyer DepeeKO (punches)21:00Featherweight 66 kg Edgard Plazaoladef. Chevvy BridgesTKO (punches)31:09 Preliminary CardMiddleweight 79 kg Yosdenis Cedenodef. Mario VargasDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 49-44, 47-46Middleweight 79 kg John Michael Escobozadef. Zion TomlinsonKO (punches)41:16
BKFC Fight Night New York 2: Grant vs. Retic
BKFC Fight Night New York 2: Grant vs. Retic (also known as BKFC Fight Night 6) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 12, 2022 at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Event Center in Miami, USA.
Background The event featured the promotion's return to New York.
A BKFC Bantamweight Championship fight between the defending champion Johnny Bedford and Jarod Grant was Originally scheduled to headline the card. However, Bedford had to pull out from the bout due to injury. Anthony Retic steep in on late notice to face Grant for the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Charisa Sigala vs. Angela Danzig Knockout of the Night: Connor Tierney
Results BKFC Fight Night New York 2: Grant vs. Retic Weight Class Method Round Time NotesBantamweight 61 kg Jarod Grantdef. Anthony ReticDecision (unanimous)52:00 For the interim BKFC Bantamweight Championship. 49-46, 49-46, 48-46.Welterweight 77 kg Connor Tierneydef. Jeremiah RiggsKO (punch)51:31Welterweight 75 kg Dustin Paguedef. Eddie Hoch TKO (referee stoppage)10:45 Lightweight 72 kg Matt Phillipsdef. Manuel MoreiraDecision (unanimous) 52:00 50-44, 50-44, 50-44W.Strawweight 52 kg Charisa Sigalavs. Angela DanzigDraw (majority) 52:00 48-47, 47-47, 47-47Bantamweight 61 kg Jack Gradydef. Gabe Sacchetti TKO (referee stoppage)21:14Heavyweight 120 kg Zachary Calmusdef. Kyle McElroy Decision (unanimous)52:00 48-47, 48-47, 49-46Flyweight 57 kg Devin Gibsondef. Kody MurrayTKO (referee stoppage)41:44 Preliminary CardMiddleweight 79 kg Stanislav Grosudef. Christian Torres KO (punch)11:01 Middleweight 79 kg Damon Belldef. Art Driscoll TKO (doctor stoppage)20:37 Bantamweight 61 kg Lardy Navarro def. Anthony Prater TKO (referee stoppage)11:22
BKFC 23: Richman vs. Rickels
BKFC 23: Richman vs. Rickels was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 8, 2022, at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas, USA.
Background The event featured the promotion's return to Kansas.
A middleweight bout between two Bellator veterant Mike Richman and David Rickels served as the event headliner.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Isaac Doolittle vs. Jared Warren Knockout of the Night: Kenny Licea
Results BKFC 23: Richman vs. Rickels Weight Class Method Round Time NotesMiddleweight 80 kg Mike Richmandef. David RickelsKO (punch)20:32Light Heavyweight 84 kg Isaac Doolittledef. Jared WarrenDecision (majority) 52:0047-47, 48-46, 48-46Middleweight 80 kg Jake Lindseydef. Derrick FindleyTKO (corner stoppage)42:00Flyweight 57 kg Marciano Hernandezdef. Jerald GregoriTKO (punches)10:41W.Flyweight 57 kg Jessica Linkdef. Crystal PittmanDecision (unanimous) 52:0050-45, 50-45, 48-47Featherweight 66 kg Stevo Morrisdef. LJ Hermreck KO (punch)40:44Flyweight 57 kg Tyler Randalldef. Josh RicheyKO (punch)31:57Lightweight 70 kg Antonio Soto IIIdef. Shawn MoffettKO (punch)21:20 Preliminary CardFlyweight 57 kg Chancey Wilsondef. Justyn MartinezTKO (punches)11:36Heavyweight 120 kg Kenny Liceadef. Noah CutterKO (punch)20:30Featherweight 66 kg Edmund Santos vs. Nick VillarDraw (majority)52:0048-46, 47-47, 47-47
BKFC Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale: Beltran vs. Tate
BKFC Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale: Beltran vs. Tate (also known as BKFC Fight Night 7) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 21, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Background The event featured the return of former UFC fighter Joey Beltran in his first fight since losing the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Results BKFC Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale: Beltran vs. Tate Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweight 120 kg Frank Tatedef. Joey BeltranKO (punches)10:23Lightweight 70 kg James Lilleydef. Adam PelleranoKO (punch)10:40Lightweight 70 kg Tom Shoaffdef. Bruce LutchmedialTKO (punches)31:59Featherweight 66 kg Howard Davisdef. Josh WrightKO (punch)32:00Light Heavyweight 84 kg Doug Coltranedef. Eduardo ConcepcionDecision (unanimous)52:0048-46, 47-46, 47-46Light Heavyweight 84 kg Ravon Baxterdef. Leonel CarreraDecision (split)52:0046-48, 48-46, 48-46Lightweight 70 kg Bryan Duran def. Glendale FutrellTKO (doctor stoppage)22:00Lightweight 70 kg Juston Stills def. Joshua Famez Decision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45 Preliminary CardCruiserweight 93 kg Jeremy Smith def. Davian GreenKO (punch)30:40Middleweight 79 kg Gorjan Slaveski def. Ramal AmanovTKO (punches)11:20Bantamweight 61 kg Vinny Turiello def. Rob FullerKO (punches)12:00
BKFC 24: Hunt vs. Riggs
BKFC 24: Hunt vs. Riggs was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 30, 2022, at the Montana Expo Park in Great Falls, Montana, USA.
Background The event featured the promotion's return to Montana.
A BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Lorenzo Hunt and the challenger Joe Riggs headlined the event.
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: Fight of the Night: Drew Angelcor vs. Timmy Mason Knockout of the Night: Billy Wagner
Results BKFC 24: Hunt vs. Riggs Weight Class Method Round Time NotesLight Heavyweight 84 kg Lorenzo Hunt (c)def. Joe Riggs KO (punches)21:12For the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship Featherweight 66 kg Rusty Crowder def. Louie Lopez TKO (doctor stoppage)12:00Cruiserweight 93 kg Leo Pladef. Leo BercierTKO (referee stoppage)31:17W.Flyweight 57 kg Andy Nguyen def. Cassie RobbDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45Featherweight 66 kg Kai Stewartdef. Daniel Gary KO (punch)11:10Light Heavyweight 84 kg Sawyer Depee def. Will Dunkle TKO (punches)11:17Welterweight 75 kg Billy Wagnerdef. Jake Kreitel KO (punches) 10:43Lightweight 70 kg Andrew Angelcor def. Timmy MasonDecision (unanimous)52:0048-45, 48-45, 48-45Middleweight 79 kg Dallas Davisondef. Erik Lopez TKO (retirement)21:08 Preliminary CardMiddleweight 79 kg Braeden Tovey def. Jordan Christensen TKO (medical stoppage)42:00Light Heavyweight 84 kg James Dennisdef. Brian Maxwell TKO (punch)20:26Featherweight 66 kg Dylan Schultedef. Darrick Gates KO (punch)10:20
BKFC 25: Adams vs. Cleckler