Keith Richardson (fighter)
| Keith Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 29, 1983 Long Island, New York, United States |
| Other names | The Rockstar |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 138 lb (63 kg; 9.9 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 70 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States |
| Team | Modern Warrior MMA |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 33 |
| Wins | 22 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 13 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Bare-knuckle boxing
[edit]- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
- BKFC Bantamweight World Championship (One time)
- Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Derek Perez[13]
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Reggie Barnett Jr.[16]
- BKFC 2023 Debut of the Year[21]
Mixed martial arts
[edit]- Fight Lab
- Fight Lab Bantamweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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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