Francesco Ricchi
Born (1994-02-24) February 24, 1994
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

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

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

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]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

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

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

  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.
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