Keith Richardson (fighter) explained

Keith Richardson
Other Names:The Rockstar
Birth Date:29 November 1983
Birth Place:Long Island, New York, United States
Weight:138lb
Weight Class:Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach:70inches
Fighting Out Of:Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Team:Modern Warrior MMA
Years Active:2009–present
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:13
Mma Decwin:7
Mma Koloss:5
Mma Subloss:5
Mma Decloss:1
Sherdog:48148

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 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.

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 unanimous decision.[18]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|22–11|Hunter Azure|Submission (rear-naked choke)|iKON FC 2||align=center|2|align=center|2:05|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|21–11|Jesse Bazzi|Submission (reverse triangle choke)|GLFC 20||align=center|1|align=center|4:27|Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|20–11|Daniel Straus|TKO (punches)|XMMA 3: Vice City||align=center|2|align=center|1:54|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|19–11|Meshack Adams|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Fight Lab 61||align=center|3|align=center|3:29|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Loss|align=center|18–11|Patchy Mix|Submission (kneebar)|KOTC: In the Mix||align=center|3|align=center|3:29|Salamanca, New York, United States||-|Loss|align=center|18–10|Andrew Whitney|KO|864 Championship 1||align=center|1|align=center|4:03|Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|18–9|Solon Staley|Decision (split)|Fight Lab 57||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|17–9|Da'Mon Blackshear|Decision (split)|Warfare 16||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States||-|Loss|align=center|16–9|Tony Gravely|Decision (unanimous)|LFA 17||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–8|Jon Queiroz|Decision (split)|LFA 8||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Greenville, South Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|15–8|Jason Faglier Jr.|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Fight Lab 54||align=center|1|align=center|4:54|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Loss|align=center|14–8|Dominic Mazzotta|Submission (guillotine choke)|Pinnacle FC 14||align=center|2|align=center|2:23|Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States||-|Loss|align=center|14–7|Matt Bessette|TKO (doctor stoppage)|Bellator 153||align=center|2|align=center|3:14|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-|Win|align=center|14–6|Frank Caraballo|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Big Guns 16: The Summit||align=center|1|align=center|4:02|Tallmadge, Ohio, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–6|Andrew Whitney|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Fight Lab 45||align=center|2|align=center|2:05|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–6|Rodrigo Lima|Submission (arm-triangle choke)|Fight Lab 43||align=center|3|align=center|2:46|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–6|Rusty Crowder|Decision (unanimous)|Fight Lab 42||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–6|Eric Calderon|Submission (armbar)|Fight Lab 38||align=center|1|align=center|4:09|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Loss|align=center|9–6|Charles Rosa|TKO (punches)|Fight Lab 35||align=center|2|align=center|2:08|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Loss|align=center|9–5|Nate Landwehr|KO (punch)|XFC 26: Night of Champions 3||align=center|1|align=center|4:43|Nashville, Tennessee, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–4|Chino Duran|KO (punch)|Fight Lab 32||align=center|1|align=center|0:59|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–4|Noe Quintanilla|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Fight Lab 31||align=center|2|align=center|1:38|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ||-|Loss|align=center|7–4|Jarrod Card|Submission (guillotine choke)|XFC 21||align=center|2|align=center|0:24|Nashville, Tennessee, United States ||-|Win|align=center|7–3|Lawson McClure|Submission (rear-naked choke)|XFC 19: Charlotte Showdown||align=center|1|align=center|3:40|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ||-|Win|align=center|6–3|D'Juan Owens|Decision (unanimous)|Fight Lab 23||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ||-|Loss|align=center|5–3|Ronnie Rogers|Submission (guillotine choke)|Wild Bill's Fight Night 44||align=center|1|align=center|4:08|Duluth, Georgia, United States ||-|Win|align=center|5–2|Dustin Walden|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Imperial Fighting: Patriot Fights||align=center|2|align=center|1:55|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ||-|Win|align=center|4–2|Robert Owens|Submission (keylock)|Fight Lab 16||align=center|2|align=center|0:39|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ||-|Win|align=center|3–2|Marc Corum|Decision (unanimous)|Fight Lab 14: Misery Loves Company Series||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States ||-|Loss|align=center|2–2|Frank Millsap|KO (punch)|CFP: SunFest Fight Series Fight 1||align=center|2|align=center|0:58|Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States ||-|Win|align=center|2–1|Aaron Hall|Decision (unanimous)|Klash of the Kings II||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Atlanta, Georgia, United States||-|Loss|align=center|1–1|Joseph Carroll|Submission (armbar)|Misery Loves Company II||align=center|1|align=center|3:56|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States||- |Win|align=center|1–0|Dustin Bedford|Submission (rear-naked choke)|UMMAXX Seven Out of the Cage||align=center|1|align=center|1:34|Akron, Ohio, United States|

Bare knuckle record

|-|Loss|align=center|4–1|Alberto Blas |TKO (punches)|BKFC 62||align=center|1|align=center|1:10|Hollywood, Florida, United States ||-|Win|align=center|4–0|Reggie Barnett Jr.|TKO (punches)|BKFC 52||align=center|2|align=center|0:58|Columbia, South Carolina, United States ||-|Win|align=center|3–0|Derek Perez|TKO (punches)|BKFC 48||align=center|1|align=center|0:37|Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–0|Cody Jenkins|KO (punches)|BKFC 42||align=center|1|align=center|1:41|Greenville, South Carolina, United States||- |Win|align=center|1–0|Justin Scoggins|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 35||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keith Richardson. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. October 21, 2023.
  2. Web site: Bellator 153 results: Andrey Koreshkov dominates Benson Henderson to retain title. MMA Junkie. April 22, 2016. June 11, 2016.
  3. Web site: LFA 8 Results & Highlights: CJ Hamilton Flies High in Main Event. mmaweekly.com. October 21, 2023.
  4. Web site: Tony Gravely Wrestles & Controls Keith Richardson For LFA 17 Win. Fernando. Quiles Jr.. MMA News. July 21, 2017.
  5. Web site: Fight Lap 57. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. November 22, 2023.
  6. Web site: 2021-10-07. Former Bellator champion Daniel Straus booked for first fight since arrest, promotional release. 2021-10-08. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2021-10-23. XMMA 3 Results - Dodson vs Gibson. 2021-10-26. MMA Sucka. en.
  8. Web site: Behunin . Alex . 2022-03-18 . iKON FC 2: Highbaugh vs. Dumas Full Results . 2022-03-19 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  9. Web site: BKFC 35 RESULTS: GORJAN SLAVESKI, KEITH RICHARDSON, ANDY NGUYEN SCORE MASSIVE WINS. MMA Underground. January 28, 2023.
  10. Web site: BKFC 42 GREENVILLE. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
  11. Web site: BKFC 42 RESULTS: SOTO STAYS UNDEFEATED. Combat Press. Dan. Kuhl. May 12, 2023.
  12. Web site: BKFC 48 Results: Dodson vs. Ridge. August 11, 2023. mmafighting.com. 2023-08-11.
  13. Web site: BKFC 48 Post Press Conference - Live - David Feldman announces bonuses. August 12, 2023. BKFC on YouTube. youtube.com.
  14. Web site: BKFC 52 RESULTS: RICHARDSON STOPS BARNETT, EARNS TITLE. Combat Press. Dan. Kuhl. October 20, 2023.
  15. Web site: BKFC 52: Best photos from South Carolina. MMA Junkie. October 20, 2023.
  16. Web site: BKFC 52 SOUTH CAROLINA Press Conference - Live - David Feldman announces bonuses. October 21, 2023. BKFC on YouTube. youtube.com.
  17. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Kai Stewart vs Bryan Duran headlines BKFC 62 Hollywood in June . FIGHTMAG . 30 April 2024.
  18. Web site: BKFC 62 Results BKFC . 2024-06-22 . Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
  19. C1-y7ezR5uy. bareknucklefc. January 13, 2024. The 2023 year end award winners.

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