Christine Ferea

Born on September 10, 1982, in San Jose, California, Christine Ferea’s journey into combat sports began with Muay Thai, where she amassed an amateur record of 13-0 and a professional record of 1-0. She then transitioned to mixed martial arts, competing under organizations such as King of the Cage (KOTC), Tuff-N-Uff, Dragon House, and Invicta Fighting Championships. Her professional MMA debut with Invicta FC in 2017 saw her secure a victory against Rachael Ostovich via technical knockout in the third round. While her MMA career included two subsequent decision losses, these experiences laid a foundational groundwork for her future success in bare-knuckle boxing.

In 2018, Ferea debuted in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), winning her first fight at BKFC 3 against Jennifer Tate by technical knockout in the first round. She quickly rose through the ranks, capturing the Police Gazette Women’s Featherweight American Championship in 2019 at BKFC 5. A significant turning point came in February 2022 when Ferea defeated Britain Hart to claim the inaugural BKFC Women’s Flyweight Championship at KnuckleMania 2. This marked her ascent to the top of the flyweight division.

Ferea has successfully defended her BKFC Women’s Flyweight Championship five times, showcasing consistent dominance. Her defenses include victories over Taylor Starling in August 2022, Bec Rawlings twice in April and December 2023, Jade Masson-Wong in September 2024, and Christine Vicens in December 2024. In addition to her flyweight title, Ferea notably won the inaugural “Queen of Violence” title in a bantamweight bout against Jessica Borga in October 2025. Her achievements include being recognized as the BKFC 2023 Female Fighter of the Year, alongside receiving “Fight of the Night” and “Performance of the Night” awards, solidifying her status as a premier bare-knuckle boxer.