Mike Richman

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Mike Richman
Mike "The Marine" Richman
Born (1985-06-23) June 23, 1985 (age 38)
Rosemount, Minnesota, United States
Other namesThe Marine
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight174.1 lb (79.0 kg; 12.44 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Light heavyweight (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Middleweight (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofRosemount, Minnesota, United States
TeamThe Academy
Years active2008–present
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins2
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins18
By knockout9
By submission7
By decision2
Losses8
By knockout1
By decision7
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michael Richman (born June 23, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Legacy Fighting Alliance. A professional competitor in mixed martial arts since 2008, Richman has competed for Bellator MMA, and is also 2-0 as a professional boxer.[1] Richman currently competes as a bare-knuckle boxer with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.[2]

Background[edit]

Born and raised in Rosemount, Minnesota, began competing in wrestling from a young age and was also a fan of boxing and mixed martial arts. Richman attended Rosemount High School where he competed in wrestling before joining the United States Marine Corps upon graduating. After serving three tours as an infantryman in Iraq and reaching the rank of Sergeant, Richman began training in mixed martial arts in 2008.[3]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Richman made his professional debut in 2008 and compiled an undefeated record of 8-0 before competing on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck.

The Ultimate Fighter[edit]

Richman was one of 32 contestants selected to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck. In his opening bout to get into the house, Richman lost to Aaron Wilkinson by unanimous decision after two rounds.[4]

Bellator MMA[edit]

Richman made his Bellator MMA debut against WEC veteran Chris Horodecki at Bellator 64. In a huge upset, Richman won via KO at 1:23 of the first round.[5]

After his win over Horodecki, Richman competed in the Bellator Season Seven Featherweight Tournament. In the quarterfinal round at Bellator 76, Richman defeated Jeremy Spoon via head KO 23 seconds into the first round.[6] In the semifinals, he faced Shahbulat Shamhalaev and lost via brutal KO in the first round.

Richman proved he was the superior fighter in his Bellator 88 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal bout against Mitch Jackson. Richman won a decisive first-round TKO victory. Richman dominated Jackson on his feet, dropping him three times with short left hooks.[7]

Richman faced Alexandre Bezerra in the semifinals on March 7, 2013 at Bellator 92. He won the bout via split decision.

Richman faced Magomedrasul Khasbulaev in the Bellator Featherweight Tournament Final on April 4, 2013 in Atlantic City.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Richman faced Akop Stepanyan at Bellator 106 on November 2, 2013.[9] Richman had been in trouble early in the fight, but floored Stepanyan with a left hook in the first round.[10] He then faced Desmond Green at Bellator 110 in the quarter-finals of the Featherweight Tournament.[11] Richman lost via unanimous decision.

Richman faced Goiti Yamauchi on May 17, 2014 at Bellator 120.[12] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

In the fall of 2014, Richman moved down to the bantamweight division. He debuted at 135 against Ed West at Bellator 126 on September 26, 2014.[13] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. He also made his signature 'walk-off knockout', where he backs off the fighter before referee called stoppage on the fight.[14]

Richman faced promotional newcomer Nam Phan at Bellator 131 on November 15, 2014.[15] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Richman was expected to face former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 135 on March 27, 2015.[16] However, the bout was removed from the fight card after Richman suffered an undisclosed injury.[17] The fight eventually took place at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.[18] Richman lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.

On June 9, 2015 the California State Athletic Commission confirmed that Richman had failed a post fight drug test following his fight against Eduardo Dantas at Bellator 137. He tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs according to CSAC Executive Director Andy Foster and will be suspended two years and fined $2,500 for the rule infraction.[19]

Bare-knuckle boxing[edit]

BKB[edit]

Following his suspension from mixed martial arts, Richman ventured into bare-knuckle boxing. At the time, the sport was still illegal in the United States so he traveled to the United Kingdom for his first fight under the BKB promotion on June 9, 2018.[20]

Valor Bare Knuckle[edit]

Richman had his first bare-knuckle fight on US soil at Valor Bare Knuckle 1 on September 21, 2019. His fight with JC Llamas ended in a no contest after an accidental headbutt inflicted a cut above Llamas' eye and rendered him unable to continue.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship[edit]

Richman made his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut against Marcel Stamps on April 30, 2021 at BKFC 17. He won by first-round technical knockout via shoulder injury.[21]

He next faced Dakota Cochrane on September 10, 2021 at BKFC 21, whom he defeated by second-round knockout.[22]

Richman faced David Rickels on April 8, 2022 at BKFC 23, winning by second-round knockout.[23]

Interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion[edit]

After three consecutive victories, Richman was set to face Isaac Doolitle for the interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship on October 15, 2022 at BKFC 31. He won the fight and interim title via third-round knockout.[24]

As interim champion, Richman was scheduled to face reigning champion Lorenzo Hunt in a title unification bout at KnuckleMania 3 on February 17, 2023. Despite knocking Hunt down in the first round, Richman was knocked out and suffered the first loss of his bare-knuckle boxing career.[25]

Richman challenged David Mundell for the BKFC Middleweight Championship at BKFC 47 on July 14, 2023.[26] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. Afterwards, Richman announced his retirement.[27]

Richman came out of retirement to face Erick Lozano on April 12, 2024 at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater in the main event.[28] He won the bout in the fifth round by knockout.[29]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
26 matches 18 wins 8 losses
By knockout 9 1
By submission 7 0
By decision 2 7
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18-8 Jeff Peterson Decision (unanimous) Legacy Fighting Alliance 29 December 15, 2017 3 5:00 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Moved up to Lightweight.
Loss 18-7 Lazar Stojadinovic Decision (unanimous) Legacy Fighting Alliance 2 January 20, 2017 3 5:00 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Moved up to Featherweight.
Loss 18–6 Eduardo Dantas Decision (unanimous) Bellator 137 May 15, 2015 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Tested positive for banned substances in post-fight drug test.
Win 18–5 Nam Phan KO (punches) Bellator 131 November 15, 2014 1 0:46 San Diego, California, United States
Win 17–5 Ed West KO (punches) Bellator 126 September 26, 2014 1 2:44 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Bantamweight debut.
Loss 16–5 Goiti Yamauchi Decision (unanimous) Bellator 120 May 17, 2014 3 5:00 Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Loss 16–4 Desmond Green Decision (unanimous) Bellator 110 February 28, 2014 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Bellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 16–3 Akop Stepanyan TKO (punches) Bellator 106 November 2, 2013 1 4:05 Long Beach, California, United States
Loss 15–3 Magomedrasul Khasbulaev Decision (unanimous) Bellator 95 April 4, 2013 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Bellator Season Eight Featherweight Tournament Final.
Win 15–2 Alexandre Bezerra Decision (split) Bellator 92 March 7, 2013 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Bellator Season Eight Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 14–2 Mitch Jackson TKO (head kick and punches) Bellator 88 February 7, 2013 1 4:57 Duluth, Georgia, United States Bellator Season Eight Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss 13–2 Shahbulat Shamhalaev KO (punches) Bellator 79 November 2, 2012 1 1:45 Rama, Ontario, Canada Bellator Season Seven Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 13–1 Jeremy Spoon KO (head kick and punch) Bellator 76 October 12, 2012 1 0:23 Windsor, Ontario, Canada Bellator Season Seven Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 12–1 Chris Horodecki KO (punches) Bellator 64 April 6, 2012 1 1:23 Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Win 11–1 Morgan Sickinger Decision (unanimous) Driller Promotions / SEG: Downtown Showdown 1 November 26, 2011 3 5:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 10–1 Christopher Lane TKO (punches) Riot at the Hyatt: Packer vs. Viking September 23, 2011 1 1:43 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss 9–1 Brian Pearman Decision (split) Seconds Out / Vivid MMA: Showdown at the Sheraton 2 February 26, 2011 3 5:00 Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Win 9–0 Mike Lindquist Submission (rear-naked choke) Seconds Out / Vivid MMA: Combat on Capital Hill 4 November 12, 2010 1 1:14 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win 8–0 Ryan Stock TKO (punches) Seconds Out / Vivid MMA: Tour of Duty 1 February 27, 2010 1 1:14 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win 7–0 Derek Getzel Submission (anaconda choke) Ambition Promotions: The Crucible September 12, 2009 1 3:36 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win 6–0 Wes Ronchi Submission (triangle choke) Brutaal: Fight Night June 3, 2009 2 0:42 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Win 5–0 Chris Coplan Submission (rear-naked choke) Brutaal: Fight Night February 13, 2009 1 3:07 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Win 4–0 Deryck Ripley Submission Brutaal: Fight Night December 5, 2008 1 4:50 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Win 3–0 Mel Ott Submission (armbar) Brutaal: Fight Night September 5, 2008 1 1:10 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Win 2–0 Rob Degroot Submission (armbar) Brutaal: Fight Night June 27, 2008 1 0:48 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Win 1–0 Jason Trett TKO (punches) Brutaal: Fight Night April 25, 2008 1 1:45 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

Bare knuckle boxing record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
9 matches 6 wins 2 losses
By knockout 6 2
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 6–2 (1) Erick Lozano KO (punch) BKFC Fight Night: Clearwater April 12, 2024 5 0:53 Clearwater, Florida, United States
Loss 5–2 (1) David Mundell KO (punch) BKFC 47 July 14, 2023 2 1:54 Lakeland, Florida, United States For the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Loss 5–1 (1) Lorenzo Hunt KO (punch) BKFC KnuckleMania 3 February 17, 2023 1 1:50 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States For the undisputed BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 5–0 (1) Isaac Doolittle KO (punch) BKFC 31 October 15, 2022 3 1:35 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Won the interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 4–0 (1) David Rickels KO (punch) BKFC 23 April 8, 2022 2 0:32 Wichita, Kansas, United States
Win 3–0 (1) Dakota Cochrane KO (punch) BKFC 21 September 10, 2021 2 0:37 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 2–0 (1) Marcel Stamps KO (punch) BKFC 17 April 30, 2021 1 1:06 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
NC 1–0 (1) JC Llamas NC (accidental headbutt) Valor Bare Knuckle 1 September 21, 2019 1 3:00 New Town, North Dakota, United States Accidental headbutt rendered Llamas unable to continue.
Win 1–0 Marcus Gaines TKO BKB 11 June 9, 2018 2 N/A London, England, United States

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Bellator MMA's Mike Richman Earns Second Professional Boxing Win in Minnesota". Bleacher Report.
  2. ^ "Mike Richman". BKFC. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  3. ^ http://www.mikerichman.com/aaron-wilkinson-v-mike-richman-dont-count-me-out/
  4. ^ "Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck". MMA Junkie. 2010-09-20.
  5. ^ "Watch Richman / Horodecki Fight".
  6. ^ "Watch Richman / Spoon Fight".
  7. ^ "Watch Richman / Jackson Fight".
  8. ^ "Bellator Schedule". Bellator MMA. 2013-03-01. Archived from the original on 2013-04-10.
  9. ^ "Tourney finalist Mike Richman vs. Akop Stepanyan joins Bellator 106". mmajunkie.com. 2013-10-15.
  10. ^ "Bellator 106 results/photos: Mike Richman drops Akop Stepanyan in first". mmajunkie.com. 2013-11-03.
  11. ^ "Pairings revealed for featherweight-tourney opening round at Bellator 110". mmajunkie.com. January 24, 2014.
  12. ^ Matt Erickson (April 18, 2014). "Bellator 120 pay-per-view adds Ivanov-Volkov, Held-Freire, three more bouts". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  13. ^ "BELLATOR 126". bellator.com.
  14. ^ Bellator MMA Top Moments of 2014: Biggest Knockouts
  15. ^ "Nam Phan signs with Bellator, meets Mike Richman in Bellator 131 main-card opener". MMAJunkie.com. October 17, 2014.
  16. ^ "Bellator 135 Fight Card". bellator.com. Archived from the original on 2014-12-29. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
  17. ^ Jason Floyd (March 9, 2015). "Mike Richman vs. Eduardo Dantas scratched from Bellator 135; L.C. Davis vs. Hideo Tokoro elevated from prelims to co-main event". themmareport.com.
  18. ^ Brent Brookhouse (March 31, 2015). "Three bouts announced for Bellator 137, including Mike Richman vs. Eduardo Dantas". mmajunkie.com.
  19. ^ Steven Marrocco (2015-06-09). "Bellator's Mike Richman suspended two years after failed drug test". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-09.
  20. ^ "Mike Richman loving early jump, reinvention in bare-knuckle fighting: 'I can still be considered a pioneer'". MMA Junkie. 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  21. ^ "BKFC 17 RESULTS: TATE OVERPOWERS BURNS, RICHMAN BLASTS STAMPS". Combat Press. 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  22. ^ "BKFC 21 results and highlights: Houston Alexander scores brutal KO". Bloody Elbow. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  23. ^ "BKFC 23 RESULTS: RICHMAN STOPS RICKELS IN ROUND 2". Combat Press. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  24. ^ "BKFC 31 results: Mike Richman rallies to win interim title; UFC alumni go 3-1". MMA Junkie. 2022-10-16. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  25. ^ "BKFC Knucklemania 3 results: Lorenzo Hunt puts Mike Richman to sleep with stunning comeback knockout". MMA Fighting. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  26. ^ "BKFC 47 heads to Florida with middleweight championship main event". MMA Junkie. 2023-05-28. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  27. ^ "MIKE RICHMAN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER GUTSY BARE KNUCKLE BOUT ON SATURDAY". MN Boxing Events, Shows, News, MN Boxers, Schedule. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  28. ^ "BKFC HITS CLEARWATER, FL ON FRIDAY, APRIL 12! | BKFC". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  29. ^ "BKFC Fight Night: Clearwater Results". Combat Press. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-13.

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