Francesco Ricchi

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.

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.

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.

Ricchi faced Noah Cutter at BKFC 14 on November 13, 2020. He won the bout via third-round technical knockout. After the bout, he was placed in a medically induced coma.

Ricchi faced Brian Maxwell at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021. He won the bout by second-round technical knockout.

Ricchi faced Jake Bostwick at BKFC: Knucklemania 2 on February 19, 2022. He won the bout by unanimous decision.

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.

Ricchi faced David Mundell for the vacant BKFC middleweight title on December 3, 2022, at BKFC 34. He lost the bout by knockout in the third round.

Ricchi faced Erick Lozano at BKFC 38 on April 21, 2023. He lost the bout by first-round knockout.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
 * Interim BKFC Middleweight World Champion (One time)