Keith Richardson (fighter)

Keith Richardson (born November 29, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer who competes in the bantamweight division. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is the current 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.

Keith Richardson
Born (1983-11-29) November 29, 1983
Long Island, New York, United States
Other namesThe Rockstar
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight138 lb (63 kg; 9.9 st)
DivisionBantamweight
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
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

Bare knuckle boxing

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.

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.[5][6]

Richardson next faced Derek Perez at BKFC 48 on August 11, 2023, in a non-title bout. He won the fight via first-round technical knockout.[7]

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.[8][9]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare knuckle record
Professional record breakdown
4 matches 4 wins 0 losses
By knockout 3 0
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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.
Win 3–0 Derek Perez TKO (punches) BKFC 48 August 11, 2023 1 0:37 Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States
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

References
  1. Sherdog.com. "Keith Richardson". Sherdog. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. "Bellator 153 results: Andrey Koreshkov dominates Benson Henderson to retain title". MMA Junkie. April 22, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  3. "LFA 8 Results & Highlights: CJ Hamilton Flies High in Main Event". mmaweekly.com. October 21, 2023.
  4. Quiles Jr., Fernando (July 21, 2017). "Tony Gravely Wrestles & Controls Keith Richardson For LFA 17 Win". MMA News.
  5. "BKFC 42 GREENVILLE". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
  6. Kuhl, Dan (May 12, 2023). "BKFC 42 RESULTS: SOTO STAYS UNDEFEATED". Combat Press.
  7. "BKFC 48 Results: Dodson vs. Ridge". mmafighting.com. August 11, 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  8. Kuhl, Dan (October 20, 2023). "BKFC 52 RESULTS: RICHARDSON STOPS BARNETT, EARNS TITLE". Combat Press.
  9. "BKFC 52: Best photos from South Carolina". MMA Junkie. October 20, 2023.
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