Chaos is often just a punch away in combat sports. An exception to the rule happened at BKFC 62 as the chaos extended beyond the final bell. This event created a scene straight out of a movie. Bare Knuckle boxers Keith Richardson and Alberto Blas were the main characters, and the event couldn’t get any more chaotic.
BKFC boasts some of the best strikers in combat sports who specialize in bare-knuckle. The co-main event between Keith Richardson and Alberto Blas was intense. Fists flew fast and furious, with both men giving it their all. But Blas landed the decisive blows, rocking his bare-knuckle opponent in the first round. Referee Sam Burgos, doing his job, stepped in to stop the fight. That’s when things went from intense to insane.
Dazed and confused, Richardson didn’t get the memo that the fight was over. The muscle memory of Keith Richardson kicked in. The confused and dazed bare-knuckle fighter decided the referee looked like a good target. He started swinging at Burgos, who suddenly found himself in an impromptu sparring session. However, Burgos showed fast reflexes and managed to dodge the punches.
The crowd watched in a mix of shock and amusement. Keith Richardson was just that out of it. The punches he’d taken had dazed him thoroughly. Only after trying to knock the referee out did he notice what he was doing. Soon, he was tackled and put in a sort of hug by probably one of his teammates. This shows the impact of fighting and the muscle memory of fighters as they put their all on the line.
Fight fans reacted to Bare Knuckle fighter’s impromptu referee sparring
Expecting the unexpected is the norm for combat sports. This is what makes it exciting in the first place. But even the most seasoned fight fans were left slack-jawed by the recent BKFC 62 event. The Conor Mcgregor co-owned organization saw a bizarre post-fight incident that set social media ablaze. This proved once again that reality often outpaces fiction in the fight game.
Fight fans react to the BKFC 62 incident (via X)Fight fans took to social media to showcase their reactions to the after-fight incident. Some fight fans reacted with sympathy. They felt that Keith Richardson had been hit way too hard and were hoping for his well-being. Others were left shocked at the fighter’s muscle memory, even when he was out of it. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
That ref is ninja 🥷 level
— DOUG HYPΞ ⭐️ hypetv.eth (@DougHype) June 22, 2024
Knocked out and still on your feet fighting.
Good way to go.
— ₿igD⩜⃝ddyFat$tack$(🐼,🦔,🐸) ₿.D.F.$. (@Riles178) June 22, 2024
incredible performance from the referee
— XTWIITTY (@XTWIITTY) June 22, 2024
I’m not sure if the BKFC has a concussion protocol, but this fighter has to be medically suspended by the BKFC and the sanctioning athletic commission for a while
Combat sports are exciting, but they are definitely dangerous to the fighters’ health
— Jean-Philippe (@mrjeanphilippe) June 22, 2024
everything happened so fast bruh im cryin😭😂
— mike (@geekinchaos) June 22, 2024
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of combat sports. One moment, you’re witnessing a title fight; the next, you’re watching an impromptu referee sparring. Conor McGregor‘s inclusion in the organization brought them fame. This event will likely bring both wanted and unwanted attention. It’s the kind of viral moment that can boost interest in the sport but also raises questions about fighter safety and protocol.
