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Mike RichmanLW
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Mike Richman

"The Marine"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 41The AcademyLFA
18
Wins
8
Losses
0
Draws
89%
Finish Rate
9
KO / TKO
7
Submissions
2008
Pro Debut

Biography

Michael Richman is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer currently competing with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is a former BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion. A professional competitor in mixed martial arts since 2008, Richman has competed for Bellator MMA, the Lightweight division of the Legacy Fighting Alliance, and is also 2-0 as a professional boxer. As of April 13, 2026, he is #4 in the BKFC light heavyweight rankings.

How He Wins

KO / TKO9
Decision0
Submission7

Finish Rate

89%
16 of 18
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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L
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L
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W
W
L
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L

Mixed Martial Arts26 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesJeff PetersonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Legacy Fighting Alliance 29Dec 15, 2017
LossUnited StatesLazar StojadinovicH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Legacy Fighting Alliance 2Jan 20, 2017
LossBrazilEduardo DantasH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 137May 15, 2015
WinUnited StatesNam PhanH2HKO (punches)R1Bellator 131Nov 15, 2014
WinUnited StatesEd WestH2HKO (punches)R1Bellator 126Sep 26, 2014
LossBrazilGoiti YamauchiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 120May 17, 2014
LossUnited StatesDesmond GreenH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 110Feb 28, 2014
WinRussiaAkop StepanyanH2HTKO (punches)R1Bellator 106Nov 2, 2013
LossRussiaMagomedrasul KhasbulaevH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 95Apr 4, 2013
WinBrazilAlexandre BezerraH2HDecision (split)R3Bellator 92Mar 7, 2013
WinUnited StatesMitch JacksonH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R1Bellator 88Feb 7, 2013
LossRussiaShahbulat ShamhalaevH2HKO (punches)R1Bellator 79Nov 2, 2012
WinUnited StatesJeremy SpoonH2HKO (head kick and punch)R1Bellator 76Oct 12, 2012
WinCanadaChris HorodeckiH2HKO (punches)R1Bellator 64Apr 6, 2012
WinUnited StatesMorgan SickingerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Driller Promotions / SEG: Downtown Showdown 1Nov 26, 2011
WinChristopher LaneTKO (punches)R1Riot at the Hyatt: Packer vs. VikingSep 23, 2011
LossUnited StatesBrian PearmanH2HDecision (split)R3Seconds Out / Vivid MMA: Showdown at the Sheraton 2Feb 26, 2011
WinUnited StatesMike LindquistH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Seconds Out / Vivid MMA: Combat on Capital Hill 4Nov 12, 2010
WinUnited StatesRyan StockH2HTKO (punches)R1Seconds Out / Vivid MMA: Tour of Duty 1Feb 27, 2010
WinUnited StatesDerek GetzelH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R1Ambition Promotions: The CrucibleSep 12, 2009
WinUnited StatesWes RonchiH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2Brutaal: Fight NightJun 3, 2009
WinUnited StatesChris CoplanH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Brutaal: Fight NightFeb 13, 2009
WinUnited StatesDeryck RipleyH2HSubmissionR1Brutaal: Fight NightDec 5, 2008
WinMel OttH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Brutaal: Fight NightSep 5, 2008
WinRob DegrootH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Brutaal: Fight NightJun 27, 2008
WinJason TrettH2HTKO (punches)R1Brutaal: Fight NightApr 25, 2008

Bare Knuckle Record8-3-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesErick LozanoTKOR5BKFC - ClearwaterApr 12, 2024
LossUnited StatesDavid MundellKOR2BKFC 47Jul 14, 2023
LossUnited StatesLorenzo HuntKOR1BKFC - Knucklemania IIIFeb 17, 2023
WinUnited StatesIsaac DoolittleKOR3BKFC 31Oct 15, 2022
WinUnited StatesDavid RickelsKOR2BKFC 23Apr 9, 2022
WinUnited StatesDakota CochraneKOR2BKFC 21Sep 10, 2021
WinUnited StatesMarcel StampsTKOR1BKFC 17Apr 30, 2021

Related Fighters

Jeff PetersonJeff Peterson11-10-0 · LWLazar StojadinovicLazar Stojadinovic14-9-0 · FWEduardo DantasEduardo Dantas23-8-0 · BWNam PhanNam Phan21-17-0 · FWEd WestEd West26-10-0 · BWGoiti YamauchiGoiti Yamauchi31-7-0 · WWDesmond GreenDesmond Green24-8-0 · LWAkop StepanyanAkop Stepanyan28-15-0 · FWMagomedrasul KhasbulaevMagomedrasul Khasbulaev34-8-0 · FWAlexandre BezerraAlexandre Bezerra22-7-0 · FWMitch JacksonMitch Jackson19-4-0 · FWShahbulat ShamhalaevShahbulat Shamhalaev11-3-1 · FW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.