Arnold Adams

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For another person, see Arnold Adams (cricketer).
Arnold Adams
Born (1985-07-09) July 9, 1985 (age 39)
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Other names Bomaye
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Fighting out of Oak Forest, Illinois, United States
Years active 2018–2016 (MMA)
2018-present (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Mixed martial arts record
Total 17
Wins 7
By knockout 4
By submission 1
By decision 2
Losses 10
By knockout 3
By submission 2
By decision 5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Arnold Adams (born July 9, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is the inaugural and a two-time BKFC Heavyweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Adams started his professional MMA career in 2008 and competed until 2016. Throughout his career, he compiled a 7-10 professional record.[1]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Heavyweight Tournament & BKFC Heavyweight Champion

In his BKFC debut Adams faced DJ Linderman in the Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Finals, at the inaugural Bare Knuckle FC event held on June 2, 2018. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[2]

Heading into the semi-final, Adams faced Joey Beltran at BKFC 2 on August 25, 2018. He won the fight by fourth-round technical knockout.[3] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[4]

Adams faced Sam Shewmaker in the heavyweight tournament final, at BKFC 3: The Takeover on October 20, 2018. He won the bout via split decision to become the first BKFC heavyweight champion and Police Gazette Heavyweight American Champion.[5][6]

In his first title defense, Adams faced Chase Sherman at Bare Knuckle FC 7 on August 10, 2019. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[7]

Post-title reign

Adams faced Bobo O'Bannon at Bare Knuckle FC 16 on March 19, 2021. He won the fight via first-round knockout.[8][9] This fight earned him the Knockout of the Night award.[10]

Adams faced Mick Terrill at BKFC 19 on July 23, 2021. He won the bout via third-round knockout.[11]

Second title reign

Adams faced defending BKFC World Heavyweight Champion Joey Beltran in a rematch on November 6, 2021, at BKFC Fight Night: New York.[12] He won the bout by unanimous decision, thus becoming BKFC Heavyweight Champion once again.[13]

Adams faced Dillon Cleckler on May 6, 2022, at Bare Knuckle FC 25. He won the bout by knockout in the second round to defend the title.[14] This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.[15]

Adams faced Alan Belcher at BKFC 36 on February 24, 2023.[16] He lost the title via third-round knockout.[17]

Adams faced Mick Terrill in a rematch for the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship on December 2, 2023, at BKFC 56.[18] He lost the bout by fourth-round knockout.[19][20]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts

  • Hoosier Fight Club
    • Hoosier FC Heavyweight Championship (One time)
  • Fight Club OC
    • FCOC Super Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 7–10 Don'Tale Mayes TKO (submission to punches) HFC 29 June 4, 2016 5 3:09 Hammond, Indiana, United States Lost the Hoosier FC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 7–9 Daniel James TKO (punches) HFC 27 February 6, 2016 1 2:06 Michigan City, Indiana, United States Won the Hoosier FC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 6–9 Aaron Noel KO (knee) Duneland Classic 9 October 30, 2015 1 1:51 La Porte, Indiana, United States
Win 5–9 Miodrag Petkovic TKO (punches) United Combat League: Cut Throat September 19, 2015 3 1:13 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Loss 4–9 Leroy Johnson Decision (unanimous) Camp Lejeune: For the Leathernecks 4 September 2, 2015 3 4:00 Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States For the FCOC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 4–8 William Baptiste Decision (unanimous) FCOC: For the Leathernecks IV May 8, 2015 3 4:00 Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States Won the vacant FCOC Super Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 3–8 Robert Neal Decision (unanimous) Conflict MMA 20: Fight Club Series September 27, 2014 3 5:00 Macon, Georgia, United States
Loss 3–7 Allen Crowder Decision (unanimous) RDMMA: Battle in the South 9 August 2, 2014 3 4:00 Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Win 3–6 Lindsay Rowse Submission (verbal) Conflict MMA 17: Havoc at the Civic Center 3 April 26, 2014 1 2:38 Savannah, Georgia, United States
Loss 2–6 Allen Crowder Submission (choke) RDMMA: Battle in the South 8 March 22, 2014 2 0:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2–5 Tomar Washington Decision (split) Conflict MMA: Carolina Cage Fights 16 February 15, 2014 3 5:00 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Loss 1–5 Adrian Henderson Decision (unanimous) Conflict MMA: Carolina Cage Fights 15 December 7, 2013 3 5:00 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Win 1–4 Joe Council TKO (punches) Conflict MMA: Carolina Cage Fights 13 September 14, 2013 1 4:16 North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Loss 0–4 Brandon Sayles TKO (punches) DPP: The Real Deal January 15, 2010 1 3:21 Columbus, Georgia, United States
Loss 0–3 John Hawk Decision (unanimous) UMMAXX: All Heart, No Fear August 15, 2009 3 5:00 Akron, Ohio, United States
Loss 0–2 Ed Carpenter Submission (punches) ISCF: Bad Intentions December 13, 2008 1 3:42 Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 0–1 Boban Simic KO C3: Domination November 22, 2008 1 2:50 Hammond, Indiana, United States

Bare knuckle record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 7–3 Mick Terrill KO (punches) BKFC 56 December 2, 2023 4 0:47 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States For the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 7–2 Alan Belcher KO (punches) BKFC 36 February 24, 2023 2 0:34 Kenner, Louisiana, United States Lost the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Dillon Cleckler KO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 25 May 6, 2022 2 0:34 Orlando, Florida, United States Defended the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 6–1 Joey Beltran Decision (unanimous) BKFC Fight Night: New York November 6, 2021 5 2:00 Salamanca, New York, United States Won the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 5–1 Mick Terrill KO (punch) Bare Knuckle FC 19 July 23, 2021 3 0:38 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 4–1 Bobo O'Bannon TKO (punches) Bare Knuckle FC 16 March 19, 2021 1 1:58 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Knockout of the Night.
Loss 3–1 Chase Sherman Decision (unanimous) Bare Knuckle FC 7 August 10, 2019 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Lost the BKFC Heavyweight Championship & Police Gazette Heavyweight American Championship.
Win 3–0 Sam Shewmaker Decision (split) Bare Knuckle FC 3 October 20, 2018 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Heavyweight Tournament Final, won the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship and vacant Police Gazette Heavyweight American Championship
Win 2–0 Joey Beltran TKO (doctor stoppage) Bare Knuckle FC 2: A New Era August 25, 2018 4 0:09 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 1–0 D.J. Linderman TKO (doctor stoppage) Bare Knuckle FC 1 June 2, 2018 2 2:00 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

References

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External links

  • Professional MMA record for Arnold Adams from SherdogLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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