When referee Sam Burgos stepped in through the BKFC 62 co-main occasion, he ended the combat – however inadvertently began one other.
Seemingly dazed from a collection of punches that led to a first-round TKO stoppage, Keith Richardson (4-1) didn’t choose up on the combat being over nor who was his supposed goal Saturday at Seminole Exhausting Rock Lodge & On line casino in Hollywood, Fla.
After Burgos entered the pocket to halt the motion, Richardson continued to throw, solely the referee was the one he aimed toward as an alternative of opponent Alberto Blas (6-0).
Burgos stored Richardson at bay, regardless of the confused fighter showing to be practical in physique however not thoughts. Burgos prevented the punches till a BKFC official wrapped up Richardson in a bear hug in opposition to the ropes.
Scary scene at BKFC 62. Keith Richardson will get TKO’d and instinctively tries to combat the referee. #BKFC62 pic.twitter.com/634dghzAFK
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With the victory, Blas took house the promotion’s 135-pound title, whereas Richardson misplaced for the primary time in bareknuckle boxing.
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