Top 10 Women's Bare Knuckle Fights of All Time
Women's bare knuckle fighting has grown from a sideshow curiosity to a legitimate draw. Female fighters have delivered some of the most exciting bouts in the sport's history, often stealing the show on major cards. Here are the ten best women's bare knuckle fights of all time.
For profiles of the best active fighters, see our top 5 female bare knuckle fighters rankings.
10. Jenny Savage vs Jasmine Clarkson (BKFC 2022)
Savage and Clarkson set the tone for women's flyweight bare knuckle with a three-round battle that featured constant exchanges and a nasty cut over Clarkson's eye. Savage won by decision in a fight that proved women's divisions could anchor a card.
Result: Savage def. Clarkson via unanimous decision | Event: BKFC Fight Night
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9. Paige VanZant vs Rachael Ostovich (BKFC 2021)
The most hyped women's bare knuckle fight at the time, this rematch of their UFC bout delivered drama if not technical brilliance. VanZant's celebrity appeal and Ostovich's toughness created a must-watch main event that introduced millions of new fans to women's bare knuckle.
Result: VanZant def. Ostovich via unanimous decision | Event: BKFC 19
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8. Britain Hart vs Jenny Savage (BKFC 2022)
Hart used her boxing background to outclass Savage over three rounds, showcasing the kind of technical striking that elevates the women's division. Hart's jab was the best weapon in the fight, and her footwork created angles that Savage could not solve.
Result: Hart def. Savage via unanimous decision | Event: BKFC 25
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7. Christine Ferea vs Taylor Starling (BKFC 2023)
Ferea's power advantage was on full display as she dropped Starling twice in the second round before the referee waved it off. Ferea's right hand landed with the kind of force usually reserved for the men's divisions.
Result: Ferea def. Starling via TKO (R2) | Event: BKFC Fight Night
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6. Bec Rawlings vs Alma Garcia (BKFC 2019)
Rawlings was a pioneer of women's bare knuckle, and her fight with Garcia was a breakthrough moment. A bloody, back-and-forth battle that went the distance, it demonstrated that women's bare knuckle fights could be just as compelling as the men's bouts.
Result: Rawlings def. Garcia via unanimous decision | Event: BKFC 8
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5. Christine Ferea vs Britain Hart (BKFC Championship, 2022)
The defining fight of women's bare knuckle history at the time. Ferea's power met Hart's technique in a five-round championship bout that left both fighters bloodied. Ferea's body work broke Hart down in the championship rounds, and she earned a clear unanimous decision and the flyweight title.
Result: Ferea def. Hart via unanimous decision | Event: BKFC 27 | Title Fight
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4. Paige VanZant vs Britain Hart (BKFC 2021)
Hart handed VanZant her first bare knuckle loss in a fight that demonstrated the gap between celebrity name value and bare knuckle skill. Hart's boxing pedigree proved decisive as she outworked VanZant over five rounds. The result was a statement for the women's division's credibility.
Result: Hart def. VanZant via unanimous decision | Event: BKFC KnuckleMania II
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3. Christine Ferea vs Bec Rawlings (BKFC 2023)
Two of the best women's bare knuckle fighters met in a bout that lived up to every expectation. Ferea's power vs Rawlings's experience created a chess match that exploded in the third round when both fighters abandoned defense and traded freely. Ferea won a split decision in the closest fight of her career.
Result: Ferea def. Rawlings via split decision | Event: BKFC 30
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2. Taylor Starling vs Jenny Savage II (BKFC Championship, 2025)
Their rematch for the vacant title was an instant classic. Starling dropped Savage in the first round, but Savage fought back with heart and determination, hurting Starling badly in round three. The final two rounds were fought at a furious pace, with Starling earning a razor-thin split decision in one of the most competitive fights in BKFC history, regardless of gender.
Result: Starling def. Savage via split decision | Event: KnuckleMania V | Title Fight
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1. Christine Ferea vs Taylor Starling II (BKFC Championship, 2025)
The greatest women's bare knuckle fight ever. Ferea returned from injury to challenge Starling's newly won title in a five-round war that produced four knockdowns, two doctor checks for cuts, and non-stop action. Starling showed championship heart surviving a fourth-round knockdown to rally in the fifth and retain her title by majority decision. The crowd gave a standing ovation that lasted three minutes.
Result: Starling def. Ferea via majority decision | Event: BKFC Super Fight Night | Title Fight
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The Growth of Women's Bare Knuckle
Women's bare knuckle fighting has evolved rapidly since its early days as filler content on men's cards. Today, women's bouts regularly headline events, champions are recognized stars, and the talent pool deepens each year. Read more about this trend in our coverage of the rise of women's bare knuckle fighting.
