
Keith Richardson aims to claim gold in his home state at BKFC 52
At 39 years old, Keith “The Rockstar” Richardson’s time to shine has finally arrived.
Richardson has amassed an MMA record of 22-11 with fights in Bellator and LFA. He also holds victories over UFC fighter Da’Mon Blackshear and The Ultimate Fighter: Season 31 alumni Hunter Azure. Now, the American is on the cusp of his most significant professional achievement yet… Becoming a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship world champion.
On Friday, October 20th, Richardson will challenge Reggie Barnett Jr. for his bantamweight strap at BKFC 52.

A True Rockstar
Richardson has earned this title opportunity and will aim for his fourth BKFC victory in the last 10 months. Here is another outstanding statistic: This will be his third bare-knuckle fight in his home state of South Carolina. “I always plan on bringing out a good crew whenever I get to fight close to home,” he exclaimed. “I’m tough to beat on my home soil, especially when I’ve got that crowd behind me.”
The Colonial Life Arena fans usually celebrate South Carolina Gamecocks basketball victories, but they could be hosts of a home-grown world champion at the end of the week. Can “The Rockstar” hoist gold and cement himself as the BKFC Fighter of the Year?
Subscribe to The Scrap and check out the full interview:
About Post Author
Anik Subramanian
About Post Author
Anik Subramanian
Anik Subramanian is Content Creator at The Scrap. His passion for MMA ignited when it became the first sport to return during the pandemic. As the owner of Pandemic MMA, Anik highlights the badass athletes of BKFC and the stories of those in the fight game. He conducts interviews and produces creative video content for The Scrap’s YouTube channel, bringing fans closer to the action.
Related Posts:
Additional Content
This Week in Combat Sports: Week of February 17, 2025
After UFC Vegas 102 wrapped up, the combat sports world erupted. Jared Cannonier, the betting underdog, delivered a stunning fourth-round...
Dennis Davis previews UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2
In the latest edition of our Main Event Preview, we cover the upcoming grudge rematch at UFC 312. Dricus Du...
Eddie Alvarez confirms broken jaw following KnuckleMania V
Eddie Alvarez suffered a broken jaw at the hands of Jeremy Stephens in the main event of BKFC KnuckleMania V....
3 Must-See Fights Headline BKFC KnuckleMania 5
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship lands inside the Wells Fargo Center in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. KnuckleMania 5...
BKFC KnuckleMania 5: Main Card Predictions
The top bare-knuckle fighting promotion is taking its action-packed show back to its promotional roots. BKFC takes over Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,...
Philadelphia fighters aim to redefine ‘Brotherly Love’ at KnuckleMania 5
Philadelphia has always been a gritty city. Between their love of sports, cheesesteaks, and WAWA, the city's history is intertwined...
Average Rating