Keith Richardson (fighter)

Keith Richardson
Born (1983-11-29) November 29, 1983 (age 41)
Long Island, New York, United States
Other namesThe Rockstar
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight138 lb (63 kg; 9.9 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach70 in (180 cm)
Fighting out ofRock Hill, South Carolina, United States
TeamModern Warrior MMA
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins22
By knockout2
By submission13
By decision7
Losses11
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Keith Richardson (born November 29, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the bantamweight division of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is a former BKFC Bantamweight Champion. A professional mixed martial arts competitor since 2009, he has fought in Bellator, the Legacy Fighting Alliance, and King of the Cage.

Mixed martial arts career

Richardson started his professional MMA career in 2009. Throughout his career, he compiled a 22-11 professional record.[1]

Richardson faced Matt Bessette at Bellator 153 on April 22, 2016. He lost in the second round due to a doctor stoppage.[2]

Richardson faced Jon Queiroz at LFA 8 on April 7, 2017. He won the bout via split decision.[3]

Richardson faced Tony Gravely at LFA 17 on July 21, 2017. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[4]

Richardson faced Solon Staley for the Fight Lab bantamweight title at Fight Lab 57 on December 2, 2017. He won the bout by split decision to win the title.[5]

Richardson faced Daniel Straus on October 23, 2021 in the co-main event of XMMA 3.[6] He won the bout by TKO via ground and pound.[7]

In his most recent MMA bout, Richardson faced Hunter Azure on March 18, 2022, at iKON FC 2. He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.[8]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

In his BKFC debut, Richardson faced Justin Scoggins at BKFC 35, which was held on January 27, 2023. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Richardson made his sophomore appearance in the sport against Cody Jenkins at BKFC 42 on May 12, 2023. He won the fight via first-round knockout.[10][11]

Richardson next faced Derek Perez in the co-main event of BKFC 48 on August 11, 2023. He won the fight via first-round technical knockout.[12] This fight earned him the Knockout of the Night award.[13]

Richardson faced defending champion Reggie Barnett Jr. for the BKFC Bantamweight Championship at BKFC 52 on October 20, 2023. He won the fight via second-round technical knockout to win the championship.[14][15] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[16]

Richardson faced Alberto Blas on June 21, 2024 in the co-main event of BKFC 62.[17] He lost the championship by TKO in Round 1.[18]

Richardson faced Michael Larrimore in the main event on December 6, 2024 at BKFC 69.[19] He won the fight by knockout 21 seconds into the first round.[20]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts

  • Fight Lab
    • Fight Lab Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches 22 wins 11 losses
By knockout 2 5
By submission 13 5
By decision 7 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 22–11 Hunter Azure Submission (rear-naked choke) iKON FC 2 March 18, 2022 2 2:05 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 21–11 Jesse Bazzi Submission (reverse triangle choke) GLFC 20 February 19, 2022 1 4:27 Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Win 20–11 Daniel Straus TKO (punches) XMMA 3: Vice City October 23, 2021 2 1:54 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 19–11 Meshack Adams Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Lab 61 August 24, 2019 3 3:29 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 18–11 Patchy Mix Submission (kneebar) KOTC: In the Mix November 10, 2018 3 3:29 Salamanca, New York, United States
Loss 18–10 Andrew Whitney KO 864 Championship 1 January 27, 2018 1 4:03 Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Win 18–9 Solon Staley Decision (split) Fight Lab 57 December 2, 2017 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States For the Fight Lab Bantamweight Championship.
Win 17–9 Da'Mon Blackshear Decision (split) Warfare 16 August 19, 2017 3 5:00 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Loss 16–9 Tony Gravely Decision (unanimous) LFA 17 July 21, 2017 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 16–8 Jon Queiroz Decision (split) LFA 8 April 7, 2017 3 5:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 15–8 Jason Faglier Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Lab 54 January 28, 2017 1 4:54 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 14–8 Dominic Mazzotta Submission (guillotine choke) Pinnacle FC 14 September 2, 2016 2 2:23 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States For the Pinnacle FC Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 14–7 Matt Bessette TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 153 April 22, 2016 2 3:14 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 14–6 Frank Caraballo Submission (rear-naked choke) Big Guns 16: The Summit August 22, 2015 1 4:02 Tallmadge, Ohio, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 13–6 Andrew Whitney Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Lab 45 March 28, 2015 2 2:05 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Bantamweight bout.
Win 12–6 Rodrigo Lima Submission (arm-triangle choke) Fight Lab 43 January 24, 2015 3 2:46 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 11–6 Rusty Crowder Decision (unanimous) Fight Lab 42 November 15, 2014 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Featherweight bout.
Win 10–6 Eric Calderon Submission (armbar) Fight Lab 38 July 26, 2014 1 4:09 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 9–6 Charles Rosa TKO (punches) Fight Lab 35 February 8, 2014 2 2:08 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 9–5 Nate Landwehr KO (punch) XFC 26: Night of Champions 3 October 18, 2013 1 4:43 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 9–4 Chino Duran KO (punch) Fight Lab 32 July 27, 2013 1 0:59 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 8–4 Noe Quintanilla Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Lab 31 May 4, 2013 2 1:38 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 7–4 Jarrod Card Submission (guillotine choke) XFC 21 December 7, 2012 2 0:24 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 7–3 Lawson McClure Submission (rear-naked choke) XFC 19: Charlotte Showdown August 3, 2012 1 3:40 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 6–3 D'Juan Owens Decision (unanimous) Fight Lab 23 April 19, 2012 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Featherweight bout.
Loss 5–3 Ronnie Rogers Submission (guillotine choke) Wild Bill's Fight Night 44 March 9, 2012 1 4:08 Duluth, Georgia, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 5–2 Dustin Walden Submission (rear-naked choke) Imperial Fighting: Patriot Fights September 10, 2011 2 1:55 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 4–2 Robert Owens Submission (keylock) Fight Lab 16 August 6, 2011 2 0:39 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 3–2 Marc Corum Decision (unanimous) Fight Lab 14: Misery Loves Company Series April 16, 2011 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 2–2 Frank Millsap KO (punch) CFP: SunFest Fight Series Fight 1 June 5, 2010 2 0:58 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Win 2–1 Aaron Hall Decision (unanimous) Klash of the Kings II April 3, 2010 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 1–1 Joseph Carroll Submission (armbar) Misery Loves Company II June 27, 2009 1 3:56 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 1–0 Dustin Bedford Submission (rear-naked choke) UMMAXX Seven Out of the Cage May 2, 2009 1 1:34 Akron, Ohio, United States Lightweight debut.

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches 5 wins 1 loss
By knockout 4 1
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–1 Michael Larrimore KO (punch) BKFC 69 December 6, 2024 1 0:21 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss 4–1 Alberto Blas TKO (punches) BKFC 62 June 21, 2024 1 1:10 Hollywood, Florida, United States Lost the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Reggie Barnett Jr. TKO (punches) BKFC 52 October 20, 2023 2 0:58 Columbia, South Carolina, United States Won the BKFC Bantamweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win 3–0 Derek Perez TKO (punches) BKFC 48 August 11, 2023 1 0:37 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Knockout of the Night.
Win 2–0 Cody Jenkins KO (punches) BKFC 42 May 12, 2023 1 1:41 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win 1–0 Justin Scoggins Decision (unanimous) BKFC 35 January 27, 2023 5 2:00 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

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