Francesco Ricchi (born February 24, 1994) is an Italian-American bare-knuckle boxer and mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is a former interim BKFC Middleweight Champion. As a mixed martial artist, he has competed in the welterweight division.
| Francesco Ricchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 24, 1994 Naples, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian-American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12.2 st) |
| Division | |
| Fighting out of | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Team | Freedom Fighters |
| Years active | 2020–present (bare-knuckle boxing) 2019 (MMA) |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editRicchi was born in Naples, Italy on February 24, 1994. He emigrated with his family to the United States at the age of seven.[1][2]
Mixed martial arts career
editRicchi made his professional MMA career on December 7, 2019, against Christopher Lavant, at Combat Night Pro 16: South Florida. He won the bout by rear-naked choke in the first round.[3]
Bare-knuckle boxing career
editIn his BKFC debut, Ricchi faced Fred Pierce on February 15, 2020, at BKFC 10: Lombard vs Mundell. He won his first bout by first-round technical knockout via punches.[4][5]
Ricchi faced Noah Cutter at BKFC 14 on November 13, 2020. He won the bout via third-round technical knockout.[6] After the bout, he was placed in a medically induced coma.[7][8]
Ricchi faced Brian Maxwell at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021. He won the bout by second-round technical knockout.[9]
Ricchi faced Jake Bostwick at BKFC: Knucklemania 2 on February 19, 2022. He won the bout by unanimous decision.[10]
Ricchi faced Ulysses Diaz for the interim middleweight title on June 24, 2022, at BKFC 26. He won the bout by first-round TKO to win the interim title.[11]
Ricchi faced David Mundell for the vacant BKFC middleweight title on December 3, 2022, at BKFC 34.[12] He lost the bout by knockout in the third round.[13][14]
Ricchi faced Erick Lozano at BKFC 38 on April 21, 2023. He lost the bout by first-round knockout.[15]
Ricchi is scheduled to face Anthony Lacaze on December 21, 2024 at BKFC on DAZN: Hollywood, FL.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
editMixed martial arts record
edit| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Christopher Lavant | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Combat Night Pro 16 | December 7, 2019 | 1 | 1:32 | Coconut Creek, Florida, United States |
Bare knuckle record
edit| 7 matches | 5 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 5–2 | Erick Lozano | KO | BKFC 38 | April 21, 2023 | 1 | 0:54 | Delray Beach, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | David Mundell | KO (punch) | BKFC 34: Hollywood | December 3, 2022 | 3 | 1:48 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | For the vacant the BKFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Ulysses Diaz | TKO (doctor stoppage) | BKFC 26: Hollywood | June 24, 2022 | 1 | 1:16 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Won the interim BKFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Jake Bostwick | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 | February 19, 2022 | 5 | 2:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Brian Maxwell | TKO (punches) | BKFC 18 | June 26, 2021 | 2 | 1:25 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Noah Cutter | TKO (punches) | BKFC 14: Palomino vs. Alers | November 13, 2020 | 3 | 0:31 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Fred Pierce | TKO (punches) | BKFC 10: Lombard vs. Mundell | February 15, 2020 | 1 | 1:38 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
References
edit- ^ "Francesco Ricchi carries Italian flag with pride to BKFC Squared Circle". Bare Knuckle Boxing Championship. June 16, 2022.
- ^ "Francesco Ricchi carries Italian flag with pride to BKFC Squared Circle". We the Italians. June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Francesco Ricchi". Sherdog. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ^ "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". mmajunkie.com. 16 February 2020.
- ^ "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". MMA Junkie. 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ^ Scott Christ (November 14, 2020). "BKFC 14 results and highlights: Luis Palomino crushes Jim Alers in 44 seconds to retain 155-pound title". badlefthook.com.
- ^ Martin, Damon (November 18, 2020). "BKFC issues statement after Francesco Ricchi placed in medically induced coma following BKFC 14 fight". MMA Fighting.
- ^ Dawson, Alan (November 19, 2023). "Francesco Ricchi in medically induced coma after bare-knuckle fight". Insider Inc.
- ^ Rob Tatum (June 26, 2021). "BKFC 18 Results: Beltran, Lombard, Alves and Palomino Leave with Belts". combatpress.com.
- ^ MMA Junkie Staff (February 19, 2022). "BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 live and official results". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ "BKFC 26 Results: Brito vs. Palomino". MMA Fighting. June 24, 2022.
- ^ "Palomino vs Shoaff tops BKFC 34 Hollywood on Dec 3". FIGHTMAG. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "BKFC 34: Hollywood Full Results". Cageside Press. December 3, 2022.
- ^ "BKFC 34: Palomino vs. Shoaff Results". Combat Press. December 3, 2022.
- ^ "BKFC 38 Results: Nguyen Dominates Straus After Long Layoff". Combat Press. April 21, 2023.
- ^ "BKFC on DAZN HOLLYWOOD". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
