2020 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

2020 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Information
First dateFebruary 15, 2020
Last dateDecember 5, 2020
Events
Total events6
Fights
Total fights56
Title fights3
Chronology
2019 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2020 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 2021 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The year 2020 was the 3rd year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.

Background

2020 season started with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 10: Lombard vs. Riggs. BKFC is available on PPV all over the world and on FITE TV.[1]

Super Welterweight Championship Tournament Bracket

Semi-Finals
BKFC 10 		Final
BKFC 11
    
Peru Luis Palomino UD
Puerto Rico Elvin Brito 5R.
Peru Luis Palomino KO
United States Isaac Vallie-Flagg * 1R.
United States Jim Alers MD
United States Kaleb Harris 5R.
  • Alers withdrew from the final and was replaced by Vallie-Flagg.

List of events

# Event Date Venue Location
1 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 10: Lombard vs. Mundell February 15, 2020 Broward County Convention Center United States Fort Lauderdale, Florida[2]
2 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg July 24, 2020 Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena United States Oxford, Mississippi, USA
3 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 12: Alves vs. Baroni September 11, 2020 Ocean Center United States Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
4 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 13: Beltran vs. Stamps October 10, 2020 Tony's Pizza Events Center United States Salina, Kansas, USA
5 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 14: Palomino vs. Alers November 13, 2020 InterContinental Miami United States Miami, Florida, USA
5 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 13: Beltran vs. Stamps December 11, 2020 Mississippi Coast Coliseum United States Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 10: Lombard vs. Mundell

BKFC 10: Lombard vs. Mundell
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 15, 2020
VenueBroward County Convention Center
CityUnited States Fort Lauderdale, USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 10: Lombard vs. Mundell was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 15, 2020, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, USA.[3]

Background

Joe Riggs was scheduled to face Héctor Lombard in the main event, however Riggs suffered an injury in training and withdrew from the fight. David Mundell served as Riggs replacement, taking the short notice fight against Lombard.

This event also featured the first two quarter-final bouts of the Tournament to crown the first BKFC Super welterweight Championship.

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:[4]

  • Fight of the Night: Jim Alers vs. Kaleb Harris

Results

BKFC 10[5]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight 93 kg Cuba Héctor Lombard def. United States David Mundell Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-46, 48–47, 48-47
Super Welterweight 70 kg United States Jim Alers def. United States Kaleb Harris Decision (majority) 5 2:00 Super Welterweight Tournament Semi-Finals. 50–44, 48–46, 47-47.
Super Welterweight 70 kg Peru Luis Palomino def. Puerto Rico Elvin Brito Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 Super Welterweight Tournament Semi-Finals. 50–45, 49–46, 50–45.
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Ulysses Diaz def. United States Brian Maxwell TKO (punches) 1 1:13
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States Dat Nguyen def. Puerto Rico Abdiel Velazquez KO (punches) 1 1:51
Cruiserweight 93 kg Cuba Gustavo Trujillo def. United States Lorenzo Hunt TKO (punches) 1 1:01
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Francesco Ricchi def. United States Frederick Pierce TKO (punches) 1 1:38
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States Travis Thompson def. United States Joshua Boudreaux TKO (punches) 2 0:15
Preliminary Card
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States Reggie Barnett Jr. def. United States Matt Murphy TKO (punches) 2 1:46

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg

BKFC 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJuly 24, 2020
VenueLafayette County Multipurpose Arena
CityUnited States Oxford, Mississippi, USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 24, 2020, at the Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena in Oxford, Mississippi, USA.

Background

The event was initially scheduled to be held on March 14, 2020, at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, USA. However, the event was postponed until June 20, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] It was then pushed back further to July 24, 2020, and moved to the Lafayette County Arena in Oxford, Mississippi [7]

Results

BKFC 11[8]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Super Welterweight 70 kg Peru Luis Palomino def. United States Isaac Vallie-Flagg KO (punches) 1 0:45 Super Welterweight Tournament Final
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Dillon Cleckler def. United States Frank Tate KO (punches) 3 0:59
Middleweight 75 kg Puerto Rico Elvin Brito def. United StatesKaleb Harris Decision (split) 5 2:00 45-50, 48–47, 49-46
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Codie Shuffield def. United States Herbert Morgan TKO (retirement) 2 1:30
Super Welterweight 70 kg United States Bobby Taylor def. United States Louis Hernandez Decision (split) 5 2:00 48-47, 49–46, 48-47
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Chris Sarro def. United States Victor Jones KO (punches) 1 1:50
Super Middleweight 77 kg United States Joe Elmore def. United States Will Chope TKO (punches) 1 0:52
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Tee Cummins def. United States John McAllister TKO (punches) 2 0:42

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 12: Alves vs. Lane

BKFC 12: Alves vs. Lane
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateSeptember 11, 2020
VenueOcean Center
CityUnited States Daytona Beach, Florida

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 12: Alves vs. Lane was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 11, 2020, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Background

The event was initially scheduled to be held on April 11, 2020, at the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium in Birmingham, USA. However, the event was postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] It was later rescheduled to take place on August 21, 2020, at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. However, it was then pushed back further to September 11, 2020, and moved to the Ocean Center convention center in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA.[10]

Thiago Alves was originally scheduled to face Phil Baroni in the main event. However, on September 3, it was announced Baroni would be replaced by The Ultimate Fighter competitor Julian Lane.[11]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:

  • Fight of the Night: Joe Elmore vs. Tom Shoaff[12]
  • Knockout of the Night: Lorenzo Hunt[13]

Results

BKFC 12[14]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Brazil Thiago Alves def. United States Julian Lane Decision (split) 5 2:00 48-47, 47–48, 48-47
Cruiserweight 93 kg Cuba Hector Lombard def. United States Kendall Grove TKO (punch) 1 1:50
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States Reggie Barnett Jr. def. Puerto Rico Abdiel Velazquez Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-43, 50–43, 50-43
W.Featherweight 57 kg United States Christine Ferea def. United States Callie Cutler TKO (referee stoppage) 2 1:27
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Lorenzo Hunt def. United States Erick Lozano KO (punch) 3 1:58
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Josh Dyer def. United States Jarred Warren TKO (referee stoppage) 3 1:16
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States Joe Elmore def. United States Tom Shoaff Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-42, 49–42, 49-43
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States Jarod Grant def. United States Joshua Bourdreaux TKO (referee stoppage) 2 1:23
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Kenmon Evans def. United States Robert Washington KO (punches) 1 1:39
Welterweight 68 kg United States Rusty Crowder def. United States Jacob Brunell Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 47-45, 47–45, 48-44

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 13: Beltran vs. Stamps

BKFC 13: Beltran vs. Stamps
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 10, 2020
VenueTony's Pizza Events Center
CityUnited States Salina, Kansas, USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 13: Beltran vs. Stamps was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 10, 2020, at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina, Kansas, USA.[15]

Background

The event was headlined by Joey Beltran defending his BKFC Heavyweight Championship against Marcel Stamps.[15]

Results

BKFC 13[16]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Joey Beltran (c) def. United States Marcel Stamps TKO (punch) 4 1:55 For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship
Featherweight 57 kg United States Nico Hernandez def. United States Chancy Wilson TKO (doctor stoppage) 4 2:00 Stopped between rounds after Wilson vomited
Super Middleweight 80 kg United States David Rickels def. United States Clifford Wright Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 50–45, 50-43
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Bill Dieckhoff def. United States Austin Levine KO (punch) 1 1:54
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Isaac Doolittle def. United States Brandon Johnson Decision (majority) 5 2:00 48-46, 47-47, 48-46
Super Middleweight 80 kg United States Antonio Hernandez def. United States Jack Freriks Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-46, 49–46, 48-47
Welterweight 68 kg United States LJ Hermreck def. United States Rowdy Akers KO (punch) 1 0:51
Middleweight 75 kg United States Fred Pierce def. United States John Hollis KO (punches) 1 1:54
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 57 kg United States Kendrick Latchman def. United States Miles McDonald TKO (punch to the body) 2 1:41

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 14: Palomino vs. Alers

BKFC 14
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 13, 2020
VenueInterContinental Miami
CityUnited States Miami, Florida

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 14: Palomino vs. Alers was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 13, 2020, at the InterContinental Miami in Miami, Florida.[17]

Background

The event was expected to be headlined by recent signee Paige VanZant.[18] However, the fight never materialized.

Instead, the card was headlined by Luis Palomino defending the BKFC Super Welterweight Championship against Jim Alers.[18]

Results

BKFC 14[19]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Super Welterweight 70 kg Peru Luis Palomino (c) def. United States Jim Alers KO (punches) 1 0:44 For the BKFC Super Welterweight Championship
Light Heavyweight 84 kg England Jake Bostwick def. United States Tyler Vogel Ext.R Decision (unanimous) 6 2:00 No scores announced.
Women's Featherweight 57 kg United States Britain Hart def. United States Randine Eckholm TKO (punches) 4 1:21
Super Middleweight 80 kg Italy Francesco Ricchi def. United States Noah Cutter TKO (punches) 3 0:31
Catchweight 88.5 kg Cuba Uly Diaz def. United States Donelei Benedetto KO (punch) 1 0:03 Fastest knockout in BKFC history.
Lightweight 62.5 kg United States Jarod Grant def. United States Christopher Johnson TKO (corner stoppage) 3 0:24
Super Welterweight 70 kg United States Eddie Hoch def. United States Jeff Chiffens KO (punches) 2 1:01
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Lorenzo Hunt def. United States Davian Green TKO (referee stoppage) 2 0:49
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 75 kg Dominican Republic Alan Arzeno def. United States Fred Pierce TKO (leg injury) 1 1:31
Super Middleweight 80 kg United States Kenmon Evans def. United States Sedric Johnson KO (punches) 1 1:40

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateDecember 11, 2020
VenueMississippi Coast Coliseum
CityUnited States Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

'Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon' was a bare-knuckle boxing event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on December 11, 2020, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.

Background

The promotion was targeting a Heavyweight bout between MMA veterant Mark Godbeer and Sam Shewmaker to headline the event. However, it was announced on December 6 that Godbeer was pulled from the contest after he tested positive for COVID-19. Undefeated heavyweight Bobo O'Bannon stepped up on a few days' notice to fight Shewmaker in the main-event.

Results

BKFC 15[20]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Sam Shewmaker def. United States Bobo O'Bannon TKO (punches) 1 2:00 BKFC Heavyweight Championship title eliminator.[21]
Welterweight 68 kg England Tyler Goodjohn def. United States Charles Bennett Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-46, 48–46, 49-45
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Dakota Cochrane def. United States Tyler Vogel TKO (doctor stoppage) 5 1:21
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Josh Burns def. United States Chris Sarro KO (punches) 2 0:18
Women's Featherweight 57 kg United States Jenny Clausius def. United States Sheena Brandenburg TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 0:43
Middleweight 75 kg United States Brad Kelly def. United States Kaine Thomlinson Sr. TKO (referee stoppage) 1 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Harris Stephenson def. United States Christopher Lavant KO (punches) 1 1:19
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Quentin Henry def. United States Jason Fann KO (punch) 1 0:25
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Lewis Rumsey def. United States Adrian Miles TKO (punch) 1 0:20
Welterweight 68 kg United States Adam Pellerano def. United States Rusty Crowder Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-46, 50–46, 50-44

See also

References

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  2. ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-12-16). "Hector Lombard vs. Joe Riggs announced for BKFC 10". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-12-27.
  3. ^ Nolan King (December 16, 2019). "Hector Lombard vs. Joe Riggs to headline BKFC 10 in February". mmajunkie.com.
  4. ^ BKFC (February 26, 2020). "BKFC 10 bonuses". instagram.com.
  5. ^ Combat Press (February 15, 2020). "BKFC 10 RESULTS: LOMBARD TOPS MUNDELL, ALERS DEFEATS HARRIS". combatpress.com.
  6. ^ @bareknucklefc (March 13, 2020). "We regret to inform that #BKFC11 in Wichita, Kansas has been postponed until June. Official statement will be made Friday morning" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  8. ^ Combat Press (July 24, 2020). "BKFC 11 VIDEO AND RESULTS: PALOMINO BLASTS VALLIE-FLAGG FOR THE TITLE". combatpress.com.
  9. ^ "BKFC 12 to be postponed". mmafighting.com. March 19, 2020.
  10. ^ Damon Martin (July 28, 2020). "Thiago Alves draws Phil Baroni in bare-knuckle debut, Hector Lombard vs. Kendall Grove on tap for BKFC 13". mmafighting.com.
  11. ^ Alexander K. Lee (September 3, 2020). "Phil Baroni out of BKFC 12 main event, Julian Lane steps in to fight Thiago Alves". mmafighting.com.
  12. ^ BKFC (September 15, 2020). "BKFC 12 FOTN bonus". instagram.com.
  13. ^ BKFC (September 15, 2020). "BKFC 12 KOTN bonus". instagram.com.
  14. ^ Matt Quiggins (September 11, 2020). "BKFC 12 RESULTS: ALVES EKES PAST LANE, LOMBARD CRUSHES GROVE". combatpress.com.
  15. ^ a b "BKFC 13 – Beltran vs. Stamps". BKFC. Archived from the original on 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  16. ^ Rob Tatum (October 10, 2020). "BKFC 13 RESULTS: BELTRAN STOPS STAMPS TO RETAIN BELT, HERNANDEZ DOMINATES". combatpress.com.
  17. ^ Damon Martin (September 15, 2020). "Paige VanZant bare-knuckle debut with BKFC targeted for November with at least two title fights". mmafighting.com.
  18. ^ a b Christopher James (August 21, 2020). "BREAKING NEWS:Paige Van Zant Will Headline BKFC 14 Plus Luis "Baboon" Palomino vs. Jim "The Bare Knuckle Beast" Alers For The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 155lb Title November 14th". mymmashow.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
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