Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Bare-knuckle boxing promoter

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Type| Private
Industry| Bare-knuckle boxing promotion
Founded| 2018
Founder| David Feldman
Headquarters|

Philadelphia

United States

Owner| Triller
Website| https://www.bareknuckle.tv

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is an American bare-knuckle boxing promotion based in Philadelphia. 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 49 "numbered" events held as of August 2023.[2][3][4]

## History[edit]

BKFC was founded in April 2018 and is presided over by former American professional boxer David Feldman. After first receiving approval to hold a sanctioned event in Cheyenne, Wyoming, BKFC held the first state sanctioned bare-knuckle boxing event in the United States since 1889. Each fight takes place in a specialized circular four-rope ring, referred to as the "Squared Circle.” BKFC 1, 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 after her victory.[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]

### BKFC Thailand / BKFC Asia[edit]

Main article: Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Thailand

In October 2021, Nick Chapman established Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Thailand (BKFC Thailand), the officially licensed branch of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) in Asia.[9] BKFC Thailand held its inaugural event on December 18, 2021, titled BKFC Thailand 1: 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] As the organization continued to expand, BKFC Thailand underwent a rebranding to BKFC Asia on November 14, 2022. Despite the name change, events hosted in Thailand retained the BKFC Thailand designation to maintain regional recognition.

### Triller acquisition[edit]

On February 24, 2022, David Feldman announced on Ariel Helwani's show that TrillerNet had acquired a majority stake of BKFC, while not disclosing the value of the deal or percentages of the stake.[12]

### First double champion[edit]

On June 24, 2022, BKFC Lightweight Champion Luis Palomino won the Welterweight Championship to become the first double champion in BKFC history.

### BKFC UK[edit]

Main article: Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship United Kingdom

In September 2022 it was announced by David Feldman that BKFC had acquired the UK-based Bare Fist Boxing Association (BFBA), forming Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship United Kingdom (BKFC UK).[13]

### Bare Knuckle Thai[edit]

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.[14][15] 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.

### Death of Justin Thornton[edit]

On August 20, 2021, BKFC was involved in controversy after the death of boxer Justin Thornton at BKFC 20.[16] Justin Thornton died as a result of spinal injury suffered during his BKFC debut.[17] Thornton had been on a five-fight losing streak ahead of the fight. The matchmaking and regulations were criticised following the news on social media and by UFC president Dana White.[18]

### BKFC Prospects Series[edit]

In 2023, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 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. The series is 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.[19][20] The first edition of the BKFC Prospects Series premiered on August 24, 2023, in Miami, with six contracts being awarded.[21]

### Broadcasting partners[edit]

Initially, BKFC pay-per-view bouts were carried worldwide via FITE TV. On July 24, 2020, it was announced that starting on August, DAZN will be streaming BKFC events.[22] In February 2023, Fite announced to include all events to its Fite+ subscription service.[23]

### Squared Circle[edit]

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.[24]

## List of BKFC events[edit]

#  | Event  | Date  | Location  | Ref

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74  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout | February 2, 2024 | Hollywood, Florida |
73  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 56: Utah | December 2, 2023 | Salt Lake City, Utah |
72  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 55: Leeds | November 18, 2023 | Leeds, England |
71  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 54: Bulgaria | November 17, 2023 | Sofia, Bulgaria |
70  | BKFC Thailand 5: Legends of Siam | November 4, 2023 | Pattaya, Thailand |
69  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 53: Orlando | November 3, 2023 | Orlando, Florida |
68  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 52: South Carolina | October 20, 2023 | Columbia, South Carolina |
67  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 51: Salem | September 29, 2023 | Salem, Virginia |
66  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 50: Denver | September 22, 2023 | Denver, Colorado |
65  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 49: Miami | August 25, 2023 | Miami, Florida |
64  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 48: Albuquerque | August 11, 2023 | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
63  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 47: Lakeland | July 14, 2023 | Lakeland, Florida |
62  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 46: Newcastle | July 1, 2023 | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
61  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 45: Hollywood | June 23, 2023 | Hollywood, Florida |
60  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 44: Montana | June 9, 2023 | Great Falls, Montana |
59  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43: Omaha | May 19, 2023 | Omaha, Nebraska |
58  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville | May 12, 2023 | Greenville, South Carolina |
57  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado | April 29, 2023 | Broomfield, Colorado |
56  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie | April 22, 2023 | Leeds, England |
55  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Delray Beach | April 21, 2023 | Delray Beach, Florida |
54  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez | March 24, 2023 | Norfolk, Virginia |
53  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey | March 4, 2023 | London, United Kingdom |
52  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher | February 24, 2023 | Kenner, Louisiana |
51  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 | February 17, 2023 | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
50  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski | January 27, 2023 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
49  |  BKFC Asia 4: The Big Bash | December 10, 2022 | Bangkok, Thailand |
48  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 34: Hollywood | December 3, 2022 | Hollywood, Florida |
47  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship UK: | November 26, 2022 | Newcastle, United Kingdom |
46  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 33: Omaha | November 18, 2022 | Omaha, Nebraska |
45  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 32: Orlando | November 5, 2022 | Orlando, Florida |
44  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 31: Denver | October 15, 2022 | Denver, Colorado |
43  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 30: Monroe | October 1, 2022 | Monroe, Louisiana |
42  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 29: Montana | September 10, 2022 | Great Falls, Montana |
41  |  BKFC Thailand 3: Moment of Truth | September 3, 2022 | Bangkok, Thailand |
40  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 28: Albuquerque | August 27, 2022 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States  |
39  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 27: London | August 20, 2022 | London, England |
38  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Tampa 2 | July 23, 2022 | Tampa, Florida, United States  |
37  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 26: Hollywood | June 24, 2022 | Hollywood, Florida, United States  |
36  |  Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Jackson 2 | June 11, 2022 | Jackson, Mississippi, United States  |
35  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Omaha | May 13, 2022 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States  |
34  | BKFC Thailand 2: Iconic Impact | May 7, 2022 | Pattaya, Thailand  |
33  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 25 | May 6, 2022 | Orlando, Florida, United States  |
32  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 24 | April 30, 2022 | Great Falls, Montana, United States  |
31  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Ft. Lauderdale | April 21, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States  |
30  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 23 | April 8, 2022 | Wichita, Kansas, United States  |
29  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: New York 2 | March 12, 2022 | Salamanca, New York, United States  |
28  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 2 | February 19, 2022 | Hollywood, Florida, United States  |
27  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Jackson | January 29, 2022 | Jackson, Mississippi, United States  |
26  | BKFC Thailand 1: The Game Changer | December 18, 2021 | Pattaya, Thailand  | [25]
25  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 22 | November 12, 2021  | Miami, Florida, U.S.  |
24  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Wichita | October 23, 2021 | Wichita, Kansas, United States  |
23  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Montana | October 9, 2021 | Billings, Montana, USA |
22  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 21 | September 10, 2021 | Omaha, Nebraska, USA |
21  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 20 | August 20, 2021 | Biloxi, Mississippi, USA |
20  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 19: VanZant vs. Ostovich | July 23, 2021 | Tampa Bay, Florida, USA | [26]
19  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker | June 26, 2021 | Miami, Florida, USA |
18  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 17: Tate vs. Burns | April 30, 2021 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States  |
17  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 16: Garcia vs. Elmore[27] | March 19, 2021 | Miami, Florida, USA |
16  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Knucklemania | February 5, 2021 | Lakeland, Florida, USA |
15  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon | December 11, 2020 | Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.  |
14  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 14: Palomino vs. Alers | November 13, 2020 | Miami, Florida, U.S.  |
13  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 13: Beltran vs. Stamps | October 10, 2020 | Salina, Kansas, U.S.  |
12  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 12: Alves vs. Lane | September 11, 2020  | Daytona Beach, Florida |
11  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg | July 24, 2020  | Oxford, Mississippi, U.S. |
10  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 10: Lombard vs. Mundell | February 15, 2020  | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
9  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 | November 16, 2019  | Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.  |
8  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga | October 19, 2019 | Tampa, Florida, U.S.  |
7  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 7: Alers vs. Garcia | August 10, 2019 | Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.  | [28]
6  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov | June 22, 2019 | Tampa, Florida, U.S.  | [29]
5  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5: Lobov vs Knight | April 6, 2019 | Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.  | [30]
4  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 4: USA vs Mexico | February 2, 2019 | Cancun, Mexico  | [31]
3  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 3: The Takeover | October 20, 2018 | Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.  | [32]
2  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2: A New Era | August 25, 2018 | Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.  | [33]
1  | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 1: The Beginning | June 2, 2018 | Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.  | [34]

List of BKFC events

* 2024 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
* 2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
* 2022 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
* 2021 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
* 2020 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
* 2019 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
* 2018 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

## BKFC weight classes[edit]

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[edit]

BKFC Champions[35] Division | Champion | Since | Defenses

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Heavyweight |  Mick Terrill | December 2, 2023  | 0
Cruiserweight |  Lorenzo Hunt

[36][37]

| October 1, 2022  | 1
Light heavyweight | November 12, 2021  | 2
Middleweight
David Mundell | December 3, 2022  | 0
Welterweight | Vacant  | December 14, 2023  | N/A
Lightweight |  Luis Palomino | July 24, 2020  | 6
Featherweight |  Kai Stewart | June 9, 2023  | 1
Bantamweight |  Keith Richardson | October 20, 2023  | 0
Flyweight |  John Dodson | August 11, 2023  | 0
Women's Flyweight |  Christine Ferea | February 19, 2022  | 3
Women's Strawweight |  Britain Hart | September 10, 2022  | 2
Police Gazette Champions[38] Division | Champion | Since | Defenses

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World Heavyweight  |  Arnold Adams | November 6, 2021  | 1
World Light Heavyweight  |  Lorenzo Hunt | October 10, 2020  | 1
World Middleweight  |  Barrie Jones  | April 10, 2021  | 0
World Welterweight  |  Elvin Brito  | January 9, 2022  | 0
World Lightweight  |  Luis Palomino[39] | July 24, 2020  | 4
World Bantamweight  |  Johnny Bedford | August 20, 2021  | 0
World Women's Bantamweight  |  Patricia Juarez  | May 28, 2022  | 0
World Women's Flyweight  |  Christine Ferea | February 19, 2022  | 0

See also: Police Gazette Championship History

BKFC Thailand Champions  Division | Champion | Since | Defenses

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Light Heavyweight  |  Sirimongkol Singmanasak | May 7, 2022  | 0
Featherweight  |  Krisana Srisang  | November 4, 2023  | 0
Women's Strawweight  |  Po Denman  | November 4, 2023  | 0
BKFC UK Champions  Division | Champion | Since | Defenses

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Cruiserweight  |  Anthony Holmes  | November 26, 2022  | 0
Light Heavyweight  |  Danny Christie  | April 22, 2023  | 0

## Men's championship history[edit]

### Heavyweight Championship[edit]

Weight limit: above 210 lbs (95.3 kg)
The inaugural champion was determined by an 8-man tournament.[40]
No.  | Name  | Event  | Date  | Defenses

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1  |  Arnold Adams
def. Sam Shewmaker | BKFC 3
Biloxi, Mississippi | October 20, 2018  |
2  |  Chase Sherman | BKFC 7
Biloxi, Mississippi | August 10, 2019  |
3  |  Joey Beltran | 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  |  Arnold Adams (2) | BKFC Fight Night: New York
Salamanca, New York | November 6, 2021  | 1. def. Dillon Cleckler at BKFC 25 on May 6, 2022
5  |  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[41]
6  |  Mick Terrill
def. Arnold Adams | BKFC 56: Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah | December 2, 2023  |

### Cruiserweight Championship[edit]

Weight limit: 210 lbs (95.3 kg)
No.  | Name  | Event  | Date  | Defenses

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1  |  Héctor Lombard
def. Joe Riggs | BKFC 18
Miami, Florida | June 26, 2021  |
The Cruiserweight title was vacated.
2  |  Lorenzo Hunt
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[edit]

Weight limit: 190 lbs (86.2 kg)
No.  | Name  | Event  | Date  | Defenses

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1  |  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

\-  |  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.

### Middleweight Championship[edit]

Weight limit: 175 lbs (79.3 kg)
No.  | Name  | Event  | Date  | Defenses

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1  |  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.[42]
\-  |  Francesco Ricchi
def. Ulysses Diaz for the interim title | BKFC 26
Hollywood, Florida | June 24, 2022  |
2  |  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

### Welterweight Championship[edit]

Weight limit: 165 lbs (74.8 kg)
No.  | Name  | Event  | Date  | Defenses

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1  |  Elvin Brito
def. Kaleb Harris | BKFC Fight Night: Jackson
Jackson, Mississippi | January 29, 2022  |
2  |  Luis Palomino | BKFC 26
Hollywood, Florida | June 24, 2022  |
The Welterweight title was vacated.
3  |  Gorjan Slaveski
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.[43]

### Lightweight Championship[edit]

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

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1  |  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

### Featherweight Championship[edit]

Weight limit: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
No.  | Name  | Event  | Date  | Defenses

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1  |  Kai Stewart
def. Louie Lopez | BKFC 44
Great Falls, Montana | June 9, 2023  |

1. def. Howard Davis at BKFC 56 on December 2, 2023

### Bantamweight Championship[edit]

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

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1  |  Johnny Bedford
def. Reggie Barnett Jr. | BKFC 6
Tampa, Florida | June 22, 2019  |
2  |  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.[42]
3  |  Johnny Bedford (2)
def. Reggie Barnett Jr. | BKFC 20
Biloxi, Mississippi | August 20, 2021  |
—  |  Jarod Grant
def. Anthony Retic for interim title | BKFC Fight Night: New York 2
Salamanca, New York | March 12, 2022  |
—  |  Reggie Barnett Jr.
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  |  Reggie Barnett Jr.
promoted to undisputed champion |  | January, 2023  | 1. def. Daniel Alvarez at BKFC 39 on March 24, 2023
5  |  Keith Richardson | BKFC 52: South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina | October 20, 2023  |

### Flyweight Championship[edit]

Weight limit: 125 lbs (57.2 kg)
No.  | Name  | Event  | Date  | Defenses

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1  |  John Dodson
def. JR Ridge | BKFC 48
Albuquerque, New Mexico | August 11, 2023  |

## Women's championship history[edit]

### Women's Flyweight Championship[edit]

Weight limit: 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
No.  | Name  | Event  | Date  | Defenses

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1  |  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

### Women's Strawweight Championship[edit]

Weight limit: 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
No.  | Name  | Event  | Date  | Defenses

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1  |  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

## Tournament winners[edit]

Weight Class | Champion | Runner-up | Event | Date | Tournament Bracket

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Heavyweight Championship Tournament |  Arnold Adams |  Sam Shewmaker  | BKFC 3: The Takeover | October 20, 2018  | Heavyweight Tournament Bracket
Lightweight Championship Tournament |  Johnny Bedford |  Reggie Barnett Jr. | BKFC 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov | June 22, 2019  | Lightweight Tournament Bracket
Super Welterweight Championship Tournament |  Luis Palomino |  Isaac Vallie-Flagg | BKFC 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg | July 24, 2020  | Super Welterweight Tournament Bracket

## BKFC records[edit]

Oldest champion |  Héctor Lombard | 43 years, 8 months

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Youngest champion |  Kai Stewart | 22 years, 11 months
Longest championship reign |  Luis Palomino | 1270 days
(incumbent)
Shortest championship reign |  Chase Sherman | 98 days
Most title fight wins |  Luis Palomino | 8
Most wins |  Lorenzo Hunt | 10
Most consecutive title defenses |  Luis Palomino | 6

## See also[edit]

* Martial arts portal

* List of boxing organisations
* BYB Extreme Fighting Series

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