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Ricky Nelder

"THE BIRMINGHAM BULL"
8-5-1United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Pro bare-knuckle 8-5-1BKFC record 6-5-1
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Danny LeadbetterTKO · R4 01:47
BKFCBKFC Fight Night Derby: Cooke vs Holmes·December 13, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

Ricky Nelder holds a professional bare-knuckle boxing record of 8-5-1. Nelder also has 14 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: December 13, 2025. Tracked organizations: BKFC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
192 lbs87 kg
Reach
60"152 cm
Nationality
United Kingdom

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Danny Leadbetter
    BKFC Fight Night Derby: Cooke vs Holmes· Dec 13, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 8-5-1
    TKO
    R4 · 01:47
  2. LOSS
    vs Mariusz Siwiak
    BKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs Christie· Jun 28, 2025· Cruiserweight· 7-5-1
    TKO
    R3 · 01:22
  3. WIN
    vs Ashley Gibson
    BKB 22: Franco vs. Sweeney 2· Sep 21, 2021· 7-4-1
    UD
  4. LOSS
    vs Daniel Lerwell
    BKB 19: Sweeney vs. Franco· Nov 16, 2019· 6-4-1
    DEC
  5. LOSS
    vs Rob Boardman
    BKB 17: Sweeney vs. Puerta· Jun 8, 2019· 6-3-1
    TKO
    R1
  6. WIN
    vs Eric Olsen
    BKB 15: Goodjohn vs. Navarro· Jan 26, 2019· 6-2-1
    TKO
    R3
  7. LOSS
    vs Goran Reljic
    BKB 7: Sweeney vs. Guillard 2· Sep 9, 2017· 5-2-1
    DEC
  8. WIN
    vs Jay Jay Ferguson×2Title bout · Title win #2
    BKB 6: Sweeney vs. Guillard· Jul 1, 2017· 5-1-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:00
  9. WIN
    vs Jay Jay Ferguson×1Title bout · Title win #1
    BKB 5: Sweeney vs. Carter· Apr 22, 2017· 4-1-1
    TKO
    R2
  10. WIN
    vs Mally Richardson
    BKB 4: Sweeney vs. McKenzie· Jan 28, 2017· 3-1-1
    TKO
    R1
  11. DRAW
    vs James McCrory
    BKB 2: Sweeney vs. Hunter· Nov 5, 2016· 2-1-1
    DEC
  12. LOSS
    vs Christian Evans
    BKB 1: Sweeney vs. Zoric· Sep 24, 2016· 2-1
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Dan Turnbull
    UBBAD 8: Wheeldon vs. Price· Jun 18, 2016· Welterweight· 2-0
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Jason Edmonds
    UBBAD 5: Sweeney vs. Evans· Jan 16, 2016· Middleweight· 1-0
    TKO
    R3

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

Career stats

Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 8-5-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed9.35per min
63% accuracy
Strikes absorbed13.54per min
42% avoided

Frequently asked questions

When does Ricky Nelder fight next?

Ricky Nelder has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ricky Nelder's record?

Ricky Nelder's professional bare-knuckle boxing record is 8-5-1.

Who is Ricky Nelder fighting next?

Ricky Nelder's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ricky Nelder fight last?

Ricky Nelder most recently fought Danny Leadbetter at BKFC Fight Night Derby: Cooke vs Holmes on Saturday, December 13, 2025, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Ricky Nelder fight in?

Ricky Nelder fights at Light Heavyweight.

How tall is Ricky Nelder?

Ricky Nelder is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Ricky Nelder weigh?

Ricky Nelder weighs 192 lbs (87 kg).

What is Ricky Nelder's reach?

Ricky Nelder has a reach of 60" (152 cm).

Where is Ricky Nelder from?

Ricky Nelder is from the United Kingdom.

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