2019 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
2019 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship | ||||
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Information | ||||
First date | February 2, 2019 | |||
Last date | November 16, 2019 | |||
Events | ||||
Total events | 6 | |||
Fights | ||||
Total fights | 60 | |||
Title fights | 7 | |||
Chronology | ||||
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The year 2019 is the 2nd year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia. The season started with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 4: USA vs Mexico. BKFC is available on PPV all over the world and on FITE TV.
Background
[edit]BKFC 2019 Awards
[edit]The following fighters won the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship year-end awards for 2019:
- BKFC Fighter of the Year 2019: Johnny Bedford
- BKFC Fight of the Year 2019: Artem Lobov vs. Jason Knight 1 (BKFC 5)
- BKFC Knockout of the Year 2019: Kaleb Harris against Johnavan Vistante (BKFC 7)
Lightweight Championship Tournament Bracket
[edit]Quarter-Finals BKFC 3 | Semi-Finals BKFC 5 | Final BKFC 6 | ||||||||||||
![]() | FF | |||||||||||||
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![]() | UD | |||||||||||||
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![]() | TKO | |||||||||||||
![]() | 2R. | |||||||||||||
![]() | 5R. | |||||||||||||
![]() | UD | |||||||||||||
![]() | 1R. | |||||||||||||
![]() | TKO | |||||||||||||
![]() | 4R. | |||||||||||||
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![]() | 5R. | |||||||||||||
![]() | UD |
Josue Rivera never arrived at the event, allowing Reggie Barnett Jr to advance to the semifinals by Forfeit.
List of events
[edit]# | Event | Date | Venue | Standort |
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1 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 4: USA vs Mexico | February 2, 2019 | Beto Ávila Stadium | ![]() |
2 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5: Lobov vs Knight | April 6, 2019 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | ![]() |
3 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov | June 22, 2019 | Florida State Fairgrounds | ![]() |
4 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 7: Alers vs. Garcia | August 10, 2019 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | ![]() |
5 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga | October 19, 2019 | Florida State Fairgrounds | ![]() |
6 | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 | November 16, 2019 | Mississippi Coast Coliseum | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 4: USA vs Mexico
[edit]BKFC 4: USA vs Mexico | |
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Information | |
Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | February 2, 2019 |
Venue | Beto Ávila Stadium |
City | ![]() |
'Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 4: USA vs Mexico' was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 2, 2019 at the Beto Ávila Stadium in Cancun, Mexico.
Background
[edit]This was the first international bare-knuckle boxing event by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).[1]
Results
[edit]BKFC 4[2][3] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Zeit | Notes | |||
Middleweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:31 | |
Women's Featherweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight World Championship. 50-45, 48-47, 49-45. |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
vs. | ![]() |
Draw (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 48-47, 48-48 |
Super Middleweight 80 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 48-47, 49-46 |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-48, 47-48, 49-46 |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-45, 50-46, 50-44 |
Middleweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (referee stoppage) | 4 | 1:26 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (referee stoppage) | 4 | 0:29 | |
Lightweight 62.5 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 2 | 1:59 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Lightweight 62.5 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 4 | 1:19 | |
Welterweight 68 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:26 | For the vacant Bare Knuckle Superfight Heavyweight Championship |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5: Lobov vs Knight
[edit]BKFC 5: Lobov vs Knight | |
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Information | |
Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 6, 2019 |
Venue | Mississippi Coast Coliseum |
City | ![]() |
'Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5: Lobov vs Knight' was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 6, 2019 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, USA.
Background
[edit]This event featured a fight between two UFC Veterans, Artem Lobov and Jason Knight in the main event.[4] Also featured on this card was the semi-finals of a 8-Man Lightweight Tournament.[5]
- Fight of the Year (2019): Artem Lobov vs. Jason Knight[6]
Results
[edit]BKFC 5[7][8] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Zeit | Notes | |||
Welterweight 68 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48-47, 48-46 |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:25 | |
Women's Featherweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 1:09 | For the vacant Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
vs. | ![]() |
Draw (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 47-48, 48-48 |
Lightweight 62.5 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Lightweight Tournament Semi-Finals. 50-44, 50-44, 50-44. |
Middleweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (broken hand) | 3 | 1:22 | |
Lightweight 62.5 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 4 | 0:15 | Lightweight Tournament Semi-Finals |
Middleweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-47, 47-48, 49-46 |
Women's Featherweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 2 | 0:37 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 4 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov
[edit]Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov | |
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Information | |
Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | June 22, 2019 |
Venue | Florida State Fairgrounds |
City | ![]() |
'Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6: Malignaggi vs. Lobov' was a bare-knuckle boxing event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 22, 2019 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, USA.
Background
[edit]The BKFC 6 main event was the highly anticipated bout between UFC veteran and The Ultimate Fighter 22 finalist, Artem Lobov against the former IBF junior welterweight and WBA welterweight champion, Paulie Malignaggi.[9]
On the main card, the fight between Johnny Bedford and Reggie Barnett Jr. was the final in the BKFC Lightweight Tournament. The winner of this tournament was awarded the inaugural BKFC Lightweight Championship and Police Gazette Lightweight American Championship.
Results
[edit]BKFC 6[10] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Zeit | Notes | |||
Super Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48-47, 48-47 |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 |
Lightweight 62.5 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Tournament Final, for the vacant BKFC Lightweight Championship & Police Gazette American Championship. 47-45, 47-45, 48-44. |
Middleweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-45, 49-45, 49-45 |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:50 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
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Draw (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-47, 47-47, 47-47 |
Super Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 1 | 0:45 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:35 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Lightweight 62.5 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 48-47, 50-45 |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 3 | 1:55 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 7: Alers vs. Garcia
[edit]Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 7: Alers vs. Garcia | |
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Information | |
Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | August 10, 2019 |
Venue | Mississippi Coast Coliseum |
City | ![]() |
'Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 7: Alers vs. Garcia' was a bare-knuckle boxing event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 10, 2019 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
Background
[edit]This fight card featured UFC veterans Jim Alers and Leonard Garcia in the main event. The co-main event featured BKFC Heavyweight Champion and Police Gazette Heavyweight American Champion Arnold Adams defending both titles against UFC veteran Chase Sherman.[11]
On the main card, Christine Ferea defended her Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship against Helen Peralta in the first round of a 4-women featherweight tournament. Also announced for this tournament was the eventual cancelled bout of Corrine Laframboise vs. Sadie Ault.[12]
Results
[edit]BKFC 7[13] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Zeit | Notes | |||
Super Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:38 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship & Police Gazette Heavyweight American Championship. 49-45, 49-45, 49-46. |
Women's Featherweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship. 48-47, 48-47, 48-45. |
Super Middleweight 80 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (retirement) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Super Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (retirement) | 2 | 1:30 | |
Middleweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punch) | 2 | 0:51 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punch) | 1 | 1:55 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga
[edit]Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | October 19, 2019 |
Venue | Florida State Fairgrounds |
City | ![]() |
'Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga' was a bare-knuckle boxing event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 19, 2019 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Background
[edit]The main event of BKFC 8 is set to feature both UFC veterans and former UFC heavyweight title challengers, Antônio "Bigfoot" Silva vs Gabriel Gonzaga.[14]
Results
[edit]BKFC 8[15] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Zeit | Notes | |||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 2 | 1:50 | |
Super Welterweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (referee stoppage) | 2 | 0:53 | |
Lightweight 62.5 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-45, 50-45, 49-46 |
Lightweight 62.5 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (retirement) | 2 | 0:11 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Women's Featherweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (retirement) | 2 | 1:01 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:09 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punch) | 1 | 0:35 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:59 | |
Middleweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 2 | 0:33 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2
[edit]Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 | |
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Information | |
Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | November 16, 2019 |
Venue | Mississippi Coast Coliseum |
City | ![]() |
'Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2' was a bare-knuckle boxing event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 16, 2019 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
Background
[edit]The card was headline by a rematch between Artem Lobov and Jason Knight. The pair previously fought at Bare Knuckle FC 5 on April 6, 2019 with Lobov winning by unanimous decision.
Results
[edit]BKFC 9[16] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Zeit | Notes | |||
Welterweight 68 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (eye injury) | 5 | 0:29 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship & Police Gazette Heavyweight American Championship. Judges' scorecards not read. |
Welterweight 68 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (Hand Injury) | 2 | 2:00 | |
W.Featherweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 1 | 1:57 | |
Super Middleweight 80 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:04 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 1 | 1:32 | |
Middleweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 2 | 2:00 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
DQ (grounded punch) | 1 | ||
Welterweight 68 kg | ![]() |
vs. | ![]() |
TKO (referee stoppage) | 1 | 0:46 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Bare Knuckle FC goes international with USA vs. Mexico fight card". mymmanews.com. 15 November 2018.
- ^ Carlos Toro (February 3, 2019). "Bare Knuckle FC 4 Results: Bec Rawlings Retains Title, Leonard Garcia Victorious In Main Event". fightful.com.
- ^ "Bare Knuckle FC 4: USA vs. Mexico results". bloodyelbow.com. 2 February 2019.
- ^ "Bare Knuckle FC 5: Lobov vs Knight fight card preview". bloodyelbow.com. 6 April 2019.
- ^ "BBKFC 5 fight card and start time". bjpenn.com.
- ^ BKFC (January 5, 2020). "BKFC 2019 Fight of the Year". instagram.com.
- ^ Dave Doyle (April 7, 2019). "Bare Knuckle FC 5 results: Artem Lobov wins thrilling brawl over Jason Knight". MMA Junkie.com.
- ^ "Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5 results: Artem Lobov defeats Jason Knight in bloody bout to set up Paulie Malignaggi fight". uk.sports.yahoo.com.
- ^ "Bare Knuckle FC 6 results: Artem Lobov scores unanimous decision win over Paulie Malignaggi". cbssports.com.
- ^ Combat Press (June 22, 2019). "BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP 6 RESULTS: LOBOV EDGES MALIGNAGGI". combatpress.com.
- ^ "BKFC 7 Results: Alers vs. Garcia". mmafighting.com. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- ^ "Bare Knuckle FC announces new main event for BKFC 7, Melvin Guillard's debut, more". mmafighting.com. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
- ^ Rob Tatum (August 10, 2019). "BKFC 7 RESULTS: ALERS BATTERS GARCIA, SHERMAN UNSEATS ADAMS". combatpress.com.
- ^ "UFC veterans 'Bigfoot' Silva, Gabriel Gonzaga set to headline BKFC 8". mmafighting.com. 28 August 2019.
- ^ Matt Quiggins (October 19, 2019). "BKFC 8 RESULTS: GONZAGA KNOCKS OUT SILVA, ALERS STOPS LANE". combatpress.com.
- ^ Matt Quiggins (November 16, 2019). "BKFC 9 RESULTS: KNIGHT EXACTS REVENGE, STOPS LOBOV IN REMATCH". combatpress.com.