Taylor Starling: BKFC's Aggressive Flyweight Riser
Taylor "Killa Bee" Starling is one of the most aggressive women in the BKFC flyweight division, a high-volume pressure fighter from South Carolina whose bare knuckle record sits around 5-4. She challenged for titles against Christine Ferea and Britain Hart, and her rise was interrupted by an upset loss to Jade Masson-Wong.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Taylor Starling |
| Nickname | "Killa Bee" |
| Fights Out Of | South Carolina, USA |
| Weight Class | Flyweight (with reported strawweight move) |
| BKFC Record | 5-4 (approx.) |
| Promotion | BKFC |
| Title Fights | vs. Christine Ferea (flyweight), vs. Britain Hart (strawweight) |
| Notable Loss | Jade Masson-Wong (upset) |
Overview
Taylor "Killa Bee" Starling built her reputation on a simple promise: every one of her fights would be worth watching. Based out of South Carolina, Starling rose through the BKFC women's flyweight rankings on the back of an aggressive, forward-moving style and a willingness to make every bout a firefight. Her bare knuckle record stands at roughly 5-4, a figure that reflects how often she was matched against the division's best rather than any lack of ability.
Starling's career has been defined by ambition. She did not pad her record waiting for the perfect opportunity; she fought the champions. That meant a title shot against Christine Ferea, the dominant flyweight queen, and a strawweight title challenge against Britain Hart. Both losses came against fighters widely regarded among the best women in bare knuckle history.
BKFC Career
Rising Through the Flyweights
Starling climbed the flyweight ladder by overwhelming opponents with pressure and volume. Her aggressive approach made her a fan favorite and a fast riser, and it earned her a shot at the division's most feared champion.
Title Shot Against Christine Ferea
Starling challenged Christine Ferea for the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship and ran into the buzzsaw that defined Ferea's reign. The fight ended almost as soon as it began — Ferea overwhelmed Starling in well under a minute, one of the most one-sided title finishes in the division's history. The loss was a harsh lesson in the gap between a top contender and a generational champion, but it did not derail Starling's career.
The Jade Masson-Wong Upset
During her rise, Starling was upset by Jade Masson-Wong, the Canadian flyweight whose cut-inducing, accumulation-based style proved a difficult stylistic matchup. The loss complicated Starling's path back to a title and reportedly factored into her considering a move down to the 115-pound strawweight division.
Strawweight Title Challenge vs. Britain Hart
Starling challenged Britain Hart for the strawweight championship at BKFC 63 on August 3, 2024. Hart won by unanimous decision in a competitive fight, with scorecards closer than some of Hart's previous defenses but never quite tilting Starling's way. The bout confirmed Starling as a legitimate two-division threat even in defeat.
Recent Activity
Starling remained active into late 2025, with a reported split-decision loss to Carla Jade on December 20, 2025. Her exact record continues to evolve and is best treated as approximate.
Fighting Style
Starling is a pressure fighter built on volume and forward motion. She closes distance and throws in bunches, forcing opponents to either match her output or get buried under it. That style made her a natural fit for bare knuckle, where aggression and willingness to trade are rewarded, and it explains why so many of her fights generated buzz.
The vulnerability is the one common to high-output pressure fighters: a disciplined opponent who can weather the early storm and counter the gaps Starling leaves while attacking can take the fight into deeper water and outpoint her. Against Ferea, the issue was different — Starling never got the chance to establish her pace before Ferea's power ended the night. Against Masson-Wong, the accumulation game neutralized Starling's volume over the distance.
Notable Fights
Taylor Starling vs. Christine Ferea (Flyweight Title)
A title shot against the division's GOAT that ended in seconds. Christine Ferea overwhelmed Starling almost immediately, one of the fastest finishes in a BKFC women's title fight.
Taylor Starling vs. Jade Masson-Wong
The upset that reshaped Starling's trajectory. Jade Masson-Wong used her accumulation-based pressure to take a decision and reportedly pushed Starling toward a strawweight move.
Taylor Starling vs. Britain Hart (BKFC 63 — August 2024)
A strawweight title challenge against the most accomplished woman in BKFC history. Britain Hart won a unanimous decision in a competitive bout that confirmed Starling's status as a two-division contender.
Legacy
Taylor Starling's legacy in BKFC is that of a fighter who chased the top of two divisions and forced the champions to earn their wins. Her record of roughly 5-4 does not capture the difficulty of her schedule: she fought Christine Ferea, Britain Hart, and other ranked names rather than building a cushion of soft wins.
Her aggressive style made her one of the women's division's most watchable fighters, and her willingness to take the hardest fights available kept her in title contention across multiple weight classes. Her name recurs in any honest accounting of the top female bare knuckle fighters of the era. Whether she eventually breaks through for a championship or settles into the role of perennial contender, Starling has been a fixture in the era when women's bare knuckle moved from novelty to genuine competitive depth.
FAQ
What is Taylor Starling's BKFC record?
Starling's BKFC record is approximately 5-4. The exact figure shifts as she continues to compete, so it is best treated as an estimate.
Did Taylor Starling fight Christine Ferea?
Yes. Starling challenged Christine Ferea for the flyweight title and was stopped early in one of the most one-sided title finishes in the women's division.
Why did Taylor Starling consider moving to strawweight?
After being upset by Jade Masson-Wong at flyweight, Starling reportedly weighed a drop to the 115-pound strawweight division, where she later challenged Britain Hart for the title.
