# Keith Richardson (fighter)

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.
Richardson faced Matt Bessette at Bellator 153 on April 22, 2016. He lost in the second round due to a doctor stoppage.
Richardson faced Jon Queiroz at LFA 8 on April 7, 2017. He won the bout via split decision.
Richardson faced Tony Gravely at LFA 17 on July 21, 2017. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
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.
Richardson faced Daniel Straus on October 23, 2021 in the co-main event of XMMA 3. He won the bout by TKO via ground and pound.
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.

## 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.
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.
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. This fight earned him the Knockout of the Night award.
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. This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Richardson faced Alberto Blas on June 21, 2024 in the co-main event of BKFC 62. He lost the championship by TKO in Round 1.
Richardson faced Michael Larrimore in the main event on December 6, 2024 at BKFC 69. He won the fight by knockout 21 seconds into the first round.
Richardson faced Bekhzod Usmonov on February 28, 2025 in the main event at BKFC Fight Night: Albuquerque. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.

## Championships and accomplishments
### Bare-knuckle boxing

* Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
** BKFC Bantamweight World Championship (One time)
** Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Derek Perez
** Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Reggie Barnett Jr.
** BKFC 2023 Debut of the Year

### 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 :
| 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 | Bekhzod Usmonov | KO | BKFC Fight Night: Albuquerque | February 28, 2025 | 1 | 0:55 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| 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 | |