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Christine Ferea

Christine Ferea
Born (1982-09-10) September 10, 1982 (age 42)
San Jose, California, United States
Other namesMisfit
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg)
DivisionFeatherweight (125 lb)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StyleBrazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamMISFIT
Years active2012–present
Kickboxing record
Total13
Wins13
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses2
By decision2
Amateur record
Total4
Wins4
By knockout4
Losses0
Other information
OccupationProfessional Bare Knuckle Boxer {BKFC}
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christine Ferea is an American bare-knuckle boxer who competes in the flyweight division of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), where she is the current BKFC Flyweight Champion.

Background

Ferea was born in San Jose, California, United States.[1] Growing up as a troubled kid, she fought in many street fights. She signed up at a gym in the hope to get fit, and after she was humbled by many fighters there, she started Muay Thai training. She found her way to BKFC in 2018, where she is currently the #1 ranked woman in the world at 125lbs. Ferea's moniker "Misfit", is tattooed on her left shin.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ferea amassed a record of 13–0 in amateur Muay Thai, and 1-0 professionally. She later transitioned to MMA.[3][2]

Ferea amassed a record of 3–0 in amateur mixed martial arts career from 2012 to 2015, fighting under King of the Cage (KOTC), Tuff-N-Uff, and Dragon House, prior to being signed by Invicta.[4]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Ferea made her Invicta debut on January 14, 2017, against Rachael Ostovich at Invicta FC 21: Anderson vs. Tweet.[5][6] She won the fight via technical knock-out on round three.[7][8]

Her next fight came on May 20, 2017, facing Tiffany van Soest at Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź.[9] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

On December 8, 2017, Ferea faced Karina Rodríguez at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedwiedz.[11] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Ferea made her debut at BKFC 3: The Takeover on October 20, 2018 against Jennifer Tate and won by technical knockout in the first round.[13]

On April 6, 2019, Ferea faced Britain Hart at BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight and won the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship by technical knockout as a result of a doctor stoppage.[14]

On August 10, 2019, Ferea lost the championship at BKFC 7: Alers vs. Garcia against Helen Peralta by unaninous decision.[15]

On September 10, 2020 at BKFC 12: Alves vs. Lane, Ferea faced Calie Cutler and won the bout in the second round by technical knockout.[16]

On October 9, 2021 at BKFC Fight Night: Montana, Ferea faced Calista Silgado and won by knockout in the third round.[17]

On February 19, 2022, Ferea defeated Britain Hart to win the inaugural BKFC women’s flyweight title in the rematch at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2.[18]

On August 27, 2022, in her first title defense at BKFC 28: Albuquerque, Ferea faced Taylor Starling and won by technical knockout in the first round.[19]

On April 29, 2023, Ferea made her second title defense at BKFC 41: Colorado against Bec Rawlings and won by technical knockout via doctor stoppage at the end of the second round.[20]

On December 2, 2023, Ferea made her third title defense at BKFC 56 in a rematch against Bec Rawlings where she won by unanimous decision.[21]

Ferea was scheduled to fight former WBO female featherweight boxing champion Heather Hardy in the main event of BKFC 61 in a bantamweight bout on May 11, 2024.[22] However, due to Hardy's health issues, the bout was scrapped.[23]

Ferea made her fourth title defense against Jade Masson-Wong on September 6, 2024 at BKFC 65.[24] Ferea won the fight by split decision with the scores being 49-46, 49-46, 46-49.[25]

Ferea is scheduled to make her fifth defense of her BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship against Christine Vicens at BKFC on DAZN: Hollywood, FL on December 21, 2024.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches 1 win 2 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 0 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–2 Karina Rodríguez Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedwiedz December 8, 2017 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Return to Flyweight.
Loss 1–1 Tiffany van Soest Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź May 20, 2017 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Strawweight debut.
Win 1–0 Rachael Ostovich TKO (head kick and punches) Invicta FC 21: Anderson vs. Tweet January 14, 2017 3 1:29 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Flyweight debut.

Bare knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches 9 wins 1 loss
By knockout 6 0
By decision 3 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 9–1 Jade Masson-Wong Decision (split) BKFC 65 September 6, 2024 5 2:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Defended the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Bec Rawlings Decision (unanimous) BKFC 56 December 2, 2023 5 2:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Defended the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Bec Rawlings TKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 41: Colorado April 29, 2023 2 2:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Defended the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win 6–1 Taylor Starling TKO (retirement) BKFC 28: Albuquerque August 27, 2022 1 0:47 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Defended the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Britain Hart Decision (unanimous) BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 February 19, 2022 5 2:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Won the inaugural BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win 4–1 Calista Silgado KO (punches) BKFC Fight Night: Montana October 9, 2021 3 1:34 Billings, Montana, United States
Win 3–1 Calie Cutler TKO (strikes) BKFC 12: Alves vs. Lane September 11, 2020 2 1:27 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Loss 2-1 Helen Peralta Decision (unanimous) BKFC 7: Alers vs. Garcia August 10, 2019 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Lost the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship.
Win 2–0 Britain Hart TKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight April 6, 2019 2 1:09 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Won the vacant Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship.
Win 1-0 Jennifer Tate TKO (punches) BKFC 3: The Takeover October 20, 2018 1 1:55 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

See also

References

  1. ^ "Christine Ferea ("Misfit") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  2. ^ a b "Invicta FC 26's Christine Ferea is 'fighting for all the misfits'". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  3. ^ Latest, MMA. "Christine Ferea Hopes Tiffany van Soest is the Girl to Give Her a War - MMA Latest". www.mmalatestnews.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  4. ^ Sherdog.com. "Christine". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  5. ^ "Eight-bout Invicta FC 21 lineup finalized with addition of 3 fights, including Andrea Lee-Jenny Liou". MMAjunkie. 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  6. ^ Latest, MMA. "Rachael Ostovich vs. Christine Ferea - Invicta FC 21's Barnburner in Waiting - MMA Latest". www.mmalatestnews.com. Archived from the original on 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  7. ^ "Invicta FC 21 results & highlights: Megan Anderson wins interim FW title". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  8. ^ "Christine Ferea – Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  9. ^ "After anger, sadness of debut loss, Invicta FC 23's Tiffany Van Soest ready to continue MMA transition". MMAjunkie. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  10. ^ "Invicta FC 23 Results: Tiffany "Timebomb" Van Soest defeats Christine Ferea - WMMA Rankings". WMMA Rankings. 2017-05-21. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  11. ^ "Invicta FC 26 gets new co-headliner". www.fight-madness.com (in Slovenian). Archived from the original on 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  12. ^ "Invicta FC 26: Karina Rodríguez vence a Christine Ferea Indiscutido". indiscutido.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
  13. ^ Wilganowski, David W. (2018-10-20). "Bare Knuckle FC 3: The Takeover - Results". MMA Sucka. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  14. ^ "Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5 Results: Lobov Bests Knight in Thriller, Leben Runs Through Baesman". Combat Press. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  15. ^ "BKFC 7 Results: Alers Batters Garcia, Sherman Unseats Adams". Combat Press. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  16. ^ "BKFC 12 Results: Alves Ekes Past Lane, Lombard Crushes Grove". Combat Press. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  17. ^ "BKFC Fight Night Montana Results: Riggs Knocks Guillard Out". Combat Press. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  18. ^ "Christine Ferea defeats Britain Hart to lift BKFC title at Knuckle Mania II". FIGHTMAG. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  19. ^ "BKFC 28 results: Christine Ferea overwhelms, forces Taylor Starling to wave off fight in 47 seconds". MMA Junkie. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  20. ^ "BKFC 41 Results: Perry Breaks Rockhold's Teeth, Wins in First Round". Combat Press. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  21. ^ "BKFC 56 Results: Perry Stops Alvarez After Two Rounds". Combat Press. 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  22. ^ "BKFC 61 HARDY VS FEREA". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  23. ^ "Heather Hardy reveals career likely over due to 'too much brain damage'". mmafighting.com. 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  24. ^ "BKFC 65 FEREA VS MASSON-WONG". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
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  26. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (25 October 2024). "Jared Warren vs Mike Richman headlines BKFC Hollywood in December". FIGHTMAG.
  27. ^ @bareknucklefc (January 13, 2024). "The 2023 year end award winners" – via Instagram.
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