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Ben Bonner

"The Bomber"
6-2-0BKFC ChampionLightweightUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Pro bare-knuckle 6-2BKFC record 6-2-0
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NEXT FIGHT
vs Rico FrancoTitle bout
BKFCBKFC 99 Sheffield: Bonner vs Franco·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Ben Bonner holds a professional bare-knuckle boxing record of 6-2-0. Bonner also has 8 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: July 3, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Reach
65"165 cm
DOB
Nov 18, 1990
Age
35
Nationality
United Kingdom
Birthplace
Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Upcoming

  1. BKFCBKFC 99 Sheffield: Bonner vs Franco
    vs Rico FrancoLightweightTitle bout

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Austin Trout×1Title bout · Title win #1
    BKFC Liberty Brawl· Jul 3, 2026· Lightweight· 6-2
    KO
    R2 · 00:30
  2. WIN
    vs Tony Soto
    BKFC Knucklemania Vi· Feb 7, 2026· Lightweight· 5-2
    UD
    R5 · 02:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Franco Tenaglia
    BKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs Sakara· Oct 25, 2025· Lightweight· 4-2
    SD
    R5 · 02:00
  4. WIN
    vs Tony Soto
    BKFC 76 Texas: Soto vs Bonner· Jun 21, 2025· Lightweight· 4-1
    UD
    R5 · 02:00
  5. WIN
    vs Lewis Keen
    BKFC 68: Faulkner vs Oscar· Nov 2, 2024· Lightweight· 3-1
    KO
    R1 · 01:44
  6. WIN
    vs Ray Putterill
    BKFC 60 Milton Keynes· Apr 6, 2024· Lightweight· 2-1
    KO
    R1 · 01:08
  7. LOSS
    vs Robert Barry
    BKFC 46 Newcastle: Franco vs Harris· Jul 1, 2023· Lightweight· 1-1
    TKO
    R5 · 00:11
  8. WIN
    vs Jamie Oldfield
    BKFC 37 London· Mar 4, 2023· Lightweight· 1-0
    KO
    R3 · 01:16

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Career stats

Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 6-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed12.58per min
62% accuracy
Strikes absorbed10.82per min
48% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Ben Bonner sits in the top 25.

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Official BKFC Ranking

Ben Bonner's standing in the official BKFC rankings.

Current
Champion Lightweight
Peak
Champion Lightweight
First ranked
Aug 27, 2026
Times ranked
6

Lightweight

C#5#10#15Aug 27, 2026 · COct 31, 2026 · CC

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ben Bonner fight next?

Ben Bonner fights Rico Franco on Saturday, February 13, 2027 at BKFC 99 Sheffield: Bonner vs Franco.

What is Ben Bonner's record?

Ben Bonner's professional bare-knuckle boxing record is 6-2-0.

Who is Ben Bonner fighting next?

Ben Bonner's next opponent is Rico Franco at BKFC 99 Sheffield: Bonner vs Franco.

Who did Ben Bonner fight last?

Ben Bonner most recently fought Austin Trout at BKFC Liberty Brawl on Friday, July 3, 2026, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Ben Bonner fight in?

Ben Bonner fights at Lightweight.

How tall is Ben Bonner?

Ben Bonner is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

What is Ben Bonner's reach?

Ben Bonner has a reach of 65" (165 cm).

How old is Ben Bonner?

Ben Bonner is 35 years old (born Nov 18, 1990).

Where is Ben Bonner from?

Ben Bonner is from the United Kingdom.

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