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Francesco Ricchi
Born (1994-02-24) February 24, 1994 (age 30)
Naples, Italy
NationalityItalian-American
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight171 lb (78 kg; 12.2 st)
Division
Fighting out ofFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
TeamFreedom Fighters
Years active2020–present (bare-knuckle boxing)
2019 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins1
By submission1
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

Background

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Ricchi 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

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Ricchi 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

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In 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

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
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

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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 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

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  1. ^ "Francesco Ricchi carries Italian flag with pride to BKFC Squared Circle". Bare Knuckle Boxing Championship. June 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Francesco Ricchi carries Italian flag with pride to BKFC Squared Circle". We the Italians. June 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Francesco Ricchi". Sherdog. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
  4. ^ "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". mmajunkie.com. 16 February 2020.
  5. ^ "BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut". MMA Junkie. 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Martin, Damon (November 18, 2020). "BKFC issues statement after Francesco Ricchi placed in medically induced coma following BKFC 14 fight". MMA Fighting.
  8. ^ Dawson, Alan (November 19, 2023). "Francesco Ricchi in medically induced coma after bare-knuckle fight". Insider Inc.
  9. ^ Rob Tatum (June 26, 2021). "BKFC 18 Results: Beltran, Lombard, Alves and Palomino Leave with Belts". combatpress.com.
  10. ^ MMA Junkie Staff (February 19, 2022). "BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 live and official results". MMAjunkie.com.
  11. ^ "BKFC 26 Results: Brito vs. Palomino". MMA Fighting. June 24, 2022.
  12. ^ "Palomino vs Shoaff tops BKFC 34 Hollywood on Dec 3". FIGHTMAG. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  13. ^ "BKFC 34: Hollywood Full Results". Cageside Press. December 3, 2022.
  14. ^ "BKFC 34: Palomino vs. Shoaff Results". Combat Press. December 3, 2022.
  15. ^ "BKFC 38 Results: Nguyen Dominates Straus After Long Layoff". Combat Press. April 21, 2023.
  16. ^ "BKFC on DAZN HOLLYWOOD". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
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