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Ernesto Papa

"BIG 20"
2-1-0ItalyItalyLast 5
Pro MMA 8-2-0Pro bare-knuckle 2-1BKFC record 2-1-0

Last fight: Win vs Kevin Sowe · Disqualification · Nov 9, 2019

2-1-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Jindřich ByrtusTKO · R1 02:00
BKFCBKFC 91 Naples: Hunt vs Pugliesi·July 18, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Ernesto Papa holds a professional bare-knuckle boxing record of 2-1-0. Papa has 10 professional MMA bouts on record. Papa also has 3 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: July 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
DOB
Jun 11, 1982
Age
44
Team
My Club
Nationality
Italy
Birthplace
Monsummano Terme, Pistoia, Italy

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Kevin Sowe
    Venator Inside 3· Nov 9, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 2-1
    DQ
  2. WIN
    vs Simon Biyong×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Luctor Cage Fight 2018· Jun 30, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:54
  3. LOSS
    vs Olutobi Kalejaiye
    Magnum FC 4· Mar 3, 2018· 6-2 vs 8-6
    TKO
    R1 · 4:35
  4. WIN
    vs Anđelko Kitić
    Iron Fighter· Nov 18, 2017· 6-1 vs 9-11
    TKO
  5. LOSS
    vs Adam Wieczorek
    Spartan Fight 5· Oct 8, 2016· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R1
  6. WIN
    vs Thorsten Thiel
    Luctor Cage Fight· Jun 25, 2016· 5-0 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:20
  7. WIN
    vs Eliobe Creagh Gomez
    Fight or Nothing· Apr 2, 2016· Catchweight· 4-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:33
  8. WIN
    vs Lloyd Baker
    UWC 27: Contender· Mar 19, 2016· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:16
  9. WIN
    vs Paolo Zorzi
    Fight or Nothing· Sep 26, 2015· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:42
  10. WIN
    vs Alexander Alcantara
    Lvctor Impetvs· Jul 11, 2015· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:19

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

Career stats

Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 2-1-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed13.02per min
54% accuracy
Strikes absorbed9.53per min
49% avoided
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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
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Peak
1682Jun 25, 2016
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Frequently asked questions

When does Ernesto Papa fight next?

Ernesto Papa has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ernesto Papa's record?

Ernesto Papa's professional bare-knuckle boxing record is 2-1-0.

Who is Ernesto Papa fighting next?

Ernesto Papa's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ernesto Papa fight last?

Ernesto Papa most recently fought Jindřich Byrtus at BKFC 91 Naples: Hunt vs Pugliesi on Saturday, July 18, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Ernesto Papa fight in?

Ernesto Papa fights at Cruiserweight.

How many knockouts does Ernesto Papa have?

Ernesto Papa has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Ernesto Papa?

Ernesto Papa is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Ernesto Papa weigh?

Ernesto Papa weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Ernesto Papa's reach?

Ernesto Papa has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Ernesto Papa?

Ernesto Papa is 44 years old (born Jun 11, 1982).

Where is Ernesto Papa from?

Ernesto Papa is from Italy.

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