| Christine Ferea | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 10, 1982 San Jose, California, United States |
| Other names | Misfit |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Division | Featherweight (125 lb) |
| Reach | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Team | MISFIT |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 3 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Professional Bare Knuckle Boxer {BKFC} |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Christine Ferea is an American bare-knuckle boxer who competes in the flyweight division of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), where she is the current BKFC Flyweight Champion.
Background
Ferea was born in San Jose, California, United States.[1] Growing up as a troubled kid, she fought in many street fights. She signed up at a gym in the hope to get fit, and after she was humbled by many fighters there, she started Muay Thai training. She found her way to BKFC in 2018, where she is currently the #1 ranked woman in the world at 125lbs. Ferea's moniker "Misfit", is tattooed on her left shin.[2]
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
On February 20, 2022, Ferea defeated Britain Hart to win the inaugural BKFC women’s flyweight title in the rematch at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Ferea amassed a record of 13–0 in amateur Muay Thai, and 1-0 professionally. She later transitioned to MMA.[4][2]
Ferea amassed a record of 3–0 in amateur mixed martial arts career from 2012 to 2015, fighting under King of the Cage (KOTC), Tuff-N-Uff, and Dragon House, prior to being signed by Invicta.[5]
Invicta Fighting Championships
Ferea made her Invicta debut on January 14, 2017, against Rachael Ostovich at Invicta FC 21: Anderson vs. Tweet.[6][7] She won the fight via technical knock-out on round three.[8][9]
Her next fight came on May 20, 2017, facing Tiffany van Soest at Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź.[10] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
On December 8, 2017, Ferea faced Karina Rodríguez at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedwiedz.[12] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Championships and accomplishments
Bare-knuckle boxing
- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
- BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship (three times; current; first)
- Three successful title defenses
- BKFC 2023 Female Fighter of the Year[14]
- BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship (three times; current; first)
Mixed martial arts record
| 3 matches | 1 win | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1–2 | Karina Rodríguez | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedwiedz | December 8, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Tiffany van Soest | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź | May 20, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Strawweight bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Rachael Ostovich | TKO (head kick and punches) | Invicta FC 21: Anderson vs. Tweet | January 14, 2017 | 3 | 1:29 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Flyweight debut. |
Bare knuckle boxing record
| 9 matches | 8 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 8–1 | Bec Rawlings | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC 56 | December 2, 2023 | 5 | 2:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Defended the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Bec Rawlings | TKO (doctor stoppage) | BKFC 41: Colorado | April 29, 2023 | 2 | 2:00 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | Defended the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–1 | Taylor Starling | TKO (retirement) | BKFC 28: Albuquerque | August 27, 2022 | 1 | 0:47 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Defended the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–1 | Britain Hart | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 | February 19, 2022 | 5 | 2:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Won the inaugural BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–1 | Calista Silgado | KO (punches) | BKFC Fight Night: Montana | October 9, 2021 | 3 | 1:34 | Billings, Montana, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Calie Cutler | TKO (strikes) | BKFC 12: Alves vs. Lane | September 11, 2020 | 2 | 1:27 | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 2-1 | Helen Peralta | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC 7: Alers vs. Garcia | August 10, 2019 | 5 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Lost the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship. |
| Win | 2–0 | Britain Hart | TKO (doctor stoppage) | BKFC 5: Lobov vs. Knight | April 6, 2019 | 2 | 1:09 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Won the vacant Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship. |
| Win | 1-0 | Jennifer Tate | TKO (punches) | BKFC 3: The Takeover | October 20, 2018 | 1 | 1:55 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |
See also
References
- ↑ "Christine Ferea ("Misfit") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- 1 2 "Invicta FC 26's Christine Ferea is 'fighting for all the misfits'". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ "Christine Ferea defeats Britain Hart to lift BKFC title at Knuckle Mania II". FIGHTMAG. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ↑ Latest, MMA. "Christine Ferea Hopes Tiffany van Soest is the Girl to Give Her a War - MMA Latest". www.mmalatestnews.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Christine". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ "Eight-bout Invicta FC 21 lineup finalized with addition of 3 fights, including Andrea Lee-Jenny Liou". MMAjunkie. 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ Latest, MMA. "Rachael Ostovich vs. Christine Ferea - Invicta FC 21's Barnburner in Waiting - MMA Latest". www.mmalatestnews.com. Archived from the original on 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ "Invicta FC 21 results & highlights: Megan Anderson wins interim FW title". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ "Christine Ferea – Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ "After anger, sadness of debut loss, Invicta FC 23's Tiffany Van Soest ready to continue MMA transition". MMAjunkie. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ "Invicta FC 23 Results: Tiffany "Timebomb" Van Soest defeats Christine Ferea - WMMA Rankings". WMMA Rankings. 2017-05-21. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ "Invicta FC 26 gets new co-headliner". www.fight-madness.com (in Slovenian). Archived from the original on 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ "Invicta FC 26: Karina Rodríguez vence a Christine Ferea Indiscutido". indiscutido.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-17. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
- ↑ @bareknucklefc (January 13, 2024). "The 2023 year end award winners" – via Instagram.