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Rico Franco

"BonBon"
11-3-0EnglandEnglandLast 5
Pro MMA 6-4-0Amateur boxing 1-0Amateur MMA 9-10Boxing 1-0Pro bare-knuckle 11-3BKFC record 11-3-0

Last fight: Win vs Thomas Jessing · TKO · Dec 1, 2018

11-3-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →
NEXT FIGHT
vs Ben BonnerTitle bout
BKFCBKFC 99 Sheffield: Bonner vs Franco·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Rico Franco holds a professional bare-knuckle boxing record of 11-3-0. Franco also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Franco also has 14 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: May 30, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Nationality
England
Birthplace
England

Upcoming

  1. BKFCBKFC 99 Sheffield: Bonner vs Franco
    vs Ben BonnerLightweightTitle bout

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Thomas Jessing
    Caged Steel FC 22· Dec 1, 2018· Welterweight· 6-4 vs 4-4-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:11
  2. WIN
    vs Dan Hunter
    Caged Steel FC 21· Jul 14, 2018· Welterweight· 5-4 vs 0-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:41
  3. LOSS
    vs Giovanni Melillo
    ACB 85: Leone vs. Ginazov· Apr 21, 2018· Welterweight· 4-4 vs 12-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:52
  4. WIN
    vs Tyler Thomas
    YMMAC 2018· Feb 17, 2018· Welterweight· 4-3 vs 7-23
    SUB
  5. LOSS
    vs Antonio Sheldon
    ACB 65: Silva vs Agnaev· Jul 22, 2017· Lightweight· 3-3 vs 2-0
    SUB
    R2 · 4:14
  6. WIN
    vs Will Cairns
    Caged Steel FC 18· Jul 15, 2017· Lightweight· 3-2 vs 0-21
    TKO
  7. LOSS
    vs Roman Bogatov
    M-1 Challenge 78· May 26, 2017· Welterweight· 2-2 vs 4-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:52
  8. WIN
    vs Marcus Hammond
    Almighty Fighting Championship 4· Apr 1, 2017· Catchweight· 2-1 vs 0-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:40
  9. WIN
    vs Steve Webster
    Caged Steel FC 17· Mar 18, 2017· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 0-5
    SUB
  10. LOSS
    vs Richard Herbert
    Caged Steel FC 16· Dec 3, 2016· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 1-0
    DEC

Career stats

Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 11-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed10.70per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed8.88per min
54% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rico Franco sits in the top 25.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1507▲28
Peak
1535Apr 1, 2017
Rated fights
10
14501500155020172018Dec 3, 2016 · 1472Mar 18, 2017 · 1504Apr 1, 2017 · 1535May 26, 2017 · 1494Jul 15, 2017 · 1507Jul 22, 2017 · 1456Feb 17, 2018 · 1473Apr 21, 2018 · 1460Jul 14, 2018 · 1479Dec 1, 2018 · 15071507

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rico Franco fight next?

Rico Franco fights Ben Bonner on Saturday, February 13, 2027 at BKFC 99 Sheffield: Bonner vs Franco.

What is Rico Franco's record?

Rico Franco's professional bare-knuckle boxing record is 11-3-0.

Who is Rico Franco fighting next?

Rico Franco's next opponent is Ben Bonner at BKFC 99 Sheffield: Bonner vs Franco.

Who did Rico Franco fight last?

Rico Franco most recently fought Connor Tierney at BKFC 90 Birmingham: Tierney vs Franco on Saturday, May 30, 2026, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Rico Franco fight in?

Rico Franco fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Rico Franco have?

Rico Franco has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Rico Franco?

Rico Franco is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

Where is Rico Franco from?

Rico Franco is from England.

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