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Kai Stewart
Born (2000-06-20) June 20, 2000 (age 23)
Liberal, Kansas, United States
Other namesHefty Bag
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionWelterweight (MMA)
Featherweight (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Fighting out ofGreat Falls, Montana, United States
TeamGreat Falls Wolfpack
Years active2021–present (bare-knuckle boxing)
2022 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total1
Wins1
By submission1
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kai Stewart (born June 20, 2000) is an American bare-knuckle boxer and mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in the featherweight division, where he is the current and inaugural BKFC Featherweight Champion. As a mixed martial artist, he has competed in the welterweight division.

Wrestling career[edit]

Kai Stewart attended Charles M. Russell High School, where he was a three-time Class AA Montana state finalist in wrestling, including a 138-lb state championship in 2018.[1]

Stewart attended Minot State University in his first year, where he was a member of the MSU Beavers wrestling team. He compiled a 2-3 record as a freshman.[2] He transferred to the University of Providence in his 2020 sophomore year.[3][4]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Stewart made his professional MMA career against Frank Meno on December 10, 2022, at Fusion Fight League's event, entitled Seasons Beatings Great Falls. He won the bout by rear-naked choke.[5]

Bare-knuckle boxing career[edit]

In his BKFC debut, Stewart faced Darrick Gates at BKFC Fight Night: Montana on October 9, 2021. He won the fight via first-round knockout.[6][7]

Stewart then faced Daniel Gary at BKFC 24 on April 30, 2022. He won the fight via first-round knockout.[8]

Stewart next faced Rusty Crowder at BKFC 29 on September 10, 2022. He won the bout via split decision.[9][10]

Featherweight champion[edit]

Stewart faced Louie Lopez for the inaugural BKFC Featherweight Championship at BKFC 44 on June 9, 2023. He won the bout by unanimous decision to win the championship.[11][12] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[13]

In his first title defense, Stewart faced Howard Davis on December 2, 2023, at BKFC 56.[14] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[15][16] This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.[17]

Stewart is scheduled to defend his title against Bryan Duran on June 21, 2024 in the main event of BKFC 62.[18]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

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 Frank Meno Submission (rear-naked choke) FFL Season Beatings Great Falls December 10, 2022 2 0:00 Great Falls, Montana, United States

Bare knuckle record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
5 matches 5 wins 0 losses
By knockout 2 0
By decision 3 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–0 Howard Davis Decision (unanimous) BKFC 56 December 2, 2023 5 2:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Defended the BKFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 4–0 Louie Lopez Decision (unanimous) BKFC 44 June 9, 2023 5 2:00 Great Falls, Montana, United States Won the inaugural BKFC Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 3–0 Rusty Crowder Decision (split) BKFC 29 September 10, 2022 5 2:00 Great Falls, Montana , United States
Win 2–0 Daniel Gary KO (punches) BKFC 24 April 30, 2022 1 1:10 Great Falls, Montana, United States
Win 1–0 Darrick Gates TKO (punches) BKFC Fight Night: Montana October 9, 2021 1 1:24 Billings, Montana, United States

References[edit]

  1. ^ "CMR grad Stewart joins Providence wrestling team". Great Falls Tribune. 2020-08-24. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  2. ^ "Kai Stewart". MSU Beavers. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  3. ^ "Kai Stewart". UP Argos. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  4. ^ "Kai Stewart: College wrestler by day, BKFC star by night". BKFC. 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  5. ^ "Kai Stewart". Sherdog. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  6. ^ Matthew Wells (October 9, 2021). "BKFC Fight Night Montana results: Joe Riggs knocks out Melvin Guillard in 59 seconds". MMAjunkie.com.
  7. ^ "Photos – Best of BKFC Fight Night: Montana". MMA Junkie. November 17, 2021.
  8. ^ Harkness, Ryan (May 1, 2022). "Watch: Bare Knuckle FC 24 fight ends with crazy uppercut knockout faceplant". mmamania.com.
  9. ^ King, Kristen (September 11, 2022). "BKFC 29 results, highlights: Hart Beltran wins gold, Joe Riggs headbutted in co-main". Bloody Elbow.
  10. ^ "BKFC 29 Results: Hart vs. Sigala". MMA Fighting. September 10, 2022.
  11. ^ Mercado, Eddie (June 10, 2023). "BKFC 44 full results, video highlights: Kai Stewart wins title fight". Bloody Elbow.
  12. ^ Tieman, Richard (June 12, 2023). "Former CMR Wrestler Crowned World Champion at BKFC 44". ABC FOX Montana.
  13. ^ a b BKFC on YouTube (June 10, 2023). "BKFC 44 Bonuses". youtube.com.
  14. ^ "Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez headlines BKFC 56 in Salt Lake City on Dec. 2". mmafighting.com.
  15. ^ Tucker, Bryan (December 2, 2023). "BKFC 56 Results: Perry vs. Alvarez". MMA Fighting.
  16. ^ Samano, Simone (December 3, 2023). "BKFC 56 official results and prelims live video stream". MMA Junkie.
  17. ^ a b BKFC on YouTube (December 2, 2023). "BKFC 56 UTAH PERRY vs ALVAREZ Press Conference - LIVE - David Feldman announces bonuses". youtube.com.
  18. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (30 April 2024). "Kai Stewart vs Bryan Duran headlines BKFC 62 Hollywood in June". FIGHTMAG.

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