Keith Richardson

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.

As of April 13, 2026, he is #3 in the BKFC bantamweight rankings.

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 21. 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

Mixed martial arts Fight Lab Fight Lab Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Hunter Azure Submission (rear-naked choke) iKON FC 2

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Jesse Bazzi Submission (reverse triangle choke) GLFC 20

Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States Win

Daniel Straus TKO (punches) XMMA 3: Vice City

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Meshack Adams Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Lab 61

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Patchy Mix Submission (kneebar) KOTC: In the Mix

Salamanca, New York, United States Loss

Andrew Whitney KO 864 Championship 1

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States Win

Solon Staley Decision (split) Fight Lab 57

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Da'Mon Blackshear Decision (split) Warfare 16

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Loss

Tony Gravely Decision (unanimous) LFA 17

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Jon Queiroz Decision (split) LFA 8

Greenville, South Carolina, United States Win

Jason Faglier Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Lab 54

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Dominic Mazzotta Submission (guillotine choke) Pinnacle FC 14

Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Matt Bessette TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 153

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Frank Caraballo Submission (rear-naked choke) Big Guns 16: The Summit

Tallmadge, Ohio, United States Win

Andrew Whitney Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Lab 45

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Rodrigo Lima Submission (arm-triangle choke) Fight Lab 43

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Rusty Crowder Decision (unanimous) Fight Lab 42

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Eric Calderon Submission (armbar) Fight Lab 38

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Charles Rosa TKO (punches) Fight Lab 35

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Nate Landwehr KO (punch) XFC 26: Night of Champions 3

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Chino Duran KO (punch) Fight Lab 32

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Noe Quintanilla Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Lab 31

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Jarrod Card Submission (guillotine choke) XFC 21

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Lawson McClure Submission (rear-naked choke) XFC 19: Charlotte Showdown

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

D'Juan Owens Decision (unanimous) Fight Lab 23

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Ronnie Rogers Submission (guillotine choke) Wild Bill's Fight Night 44

Duluth, Georgia, United States Win

Dustin Walden Submission (rear-naked choke) Imperial Fighting: Patriot Fights

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Robert Owens Submission (keylock) Fight Lab 16

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Marc Corum Decision (unanimous) Fight Lab 14: Misery Loves Company Series

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Frank Millsap KO (punch) CFP: SunFest Fight Series Fight 1

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Win

Aaron Hall Decision (unanimous) Klash of the Kings II

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Loss

Joseph Carroll Submission (armbar) Misery Loves Company II

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Dustin Bedford Submission (rear-naked choke) UMMAXX Seven Out of the Cage

Akron, Ohio, United States Bare knuckle record Loss

Bekhzod Usmonov KO BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Michael Larrimore KO (punch) BKFC 69

Duluth, Georgia, United States Loss

Alberto Blas TKO (punches) BKFC 62

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Reggie Barnett Jr. TKO (punches) BKFC 52

Columbia, South Carolina, United States Win

Derek Perez TKO (punches) BKFC 48

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Cody Jenkins KO (punches) BKFC 42

Greenville, South Carolina, United States Win

Justin Scoggins Decision (unanimous) BKFC 35

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States