David Mundell (born August 1, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the middleweight division of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is the current BKFC Middleweight Champion. A professional mixed martial arts competitor from 2014 to 2019, he has fought in Bellator, Cage Fury Fighting Championships and the Titan Fighting Championships. As of September 5, 2024, he is #1 in the BKFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.[1]

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David Mundell
Born (1991-08-01) August 1, 1991 (age 33)
Oldsmar, Florida, United States
Other namesRedneck
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight173 lb (78 kg; 12.4 st)
Division
Reach75 in (190 cm)
Fighting out ofDunedin, Florida, United States
TeamShift MMA
Years active2014–2019 (MMA)
2019–present (bare-knuckle boxing)
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision7
Losses5
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
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Mixed martial arts career

Mundell started his professional MMA career in 2014 and competed until 2019. Throughout his career, he compiled a 10-5 professional record.[2]

Mundell faced Ed Ruth at Bellator 178 on April 21, 2017, replacing Aaron Goodwine.[3] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[4]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

In his BKFC debut, Mundell faced Drew Lipton at BKFC 6 on June 22, 2019. He won the bout by first-round TKO.[5]

Mundell then faced Ronnie Forney on October 19, 2019, at BKFC 8. He won the bout by first-round TKO.[6]

Mundell faced Héctor Lombard on February 15, 2020, at BKFC 10: Lombard vs Mundell, replacing Joe Hunt who was originally scheduled to face Lombard.[7] Mundell lost the bout via unanimous decision.[8][9]

Mundell faced Stanislav Grosu at BKFC Fight Night: Tampa on December 9, 2021. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[10]

Mundell faced Julian Lane on May 6, 2022, at Bare Knuckle FC 25. He won the bout by unanimous decision.[11][12]

Mundell faced David Simpson on July 23, 2022, at BKFC Fight Night: Tampa 2. He won the bout by fifth-round TKO, earning him a Knockout of the Night award in the process.[13][14]

Mundell faced interim champion Francesco Ricchi for the vacant BKFC middleweight title on December 3, 2022, at BKFC 34.[15] He won the bout by knockout to win the title.[16][17]

In his first title defense, Mundell faced Mike Richman at BKFC 47 on July 14, 2023.[18] He won the bout via knockout in the second round.[19][20]

Mundell faced Doug Coltrane on November 3, 2023, at BKFC 53. He won the bout by second-round TKO to defend the title.[21][22]

Mundell was scheduled to face former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion and Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight World Championship challenger "King Mo" Muhammed Lawal on September 13, 2024 at BKFC 66.[23] However, Lawal withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons.[24]

Mundell defended his title against Danny Christie on October 12, 2024 at BKFC on DAZN: Tenaglia vs. Soto.[25] He won the fight by technical knockout in the second round.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts

  • Real Fighting Championships
    • RFC Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches 10 wins 5 losses
By knockout 1 3
By submission 2 1
By decision 7 1
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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–5 Joey Pierotti Decision (unanimous) CFFC 72: Brady vs. Abdul-Hakim February 16, 2019 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10–4 Marcos Lloreda Decision (unanimous) Combat Quest 3 January 25, 2019 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States Return to welterweight.
Loss 9–4 Doug Usher KO (punches) Road to M-1: USA August 11, 2018 2 0:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 9–3 Elijah Gbollie Decision (unanimous) Battleground MMA June 16, 2016 3 5:00 Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
Win 8–3 Brad Taylor Decision (unanimous) RFC 41 November 3, 2017 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States Return to middleweight.
Win 7–3 Michael Lombardo Decision (unanimous) V3 Fights 61 August 19, 2017 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States Light heavyweight debut.
Loss 6–3 Ed Ruth TKO (knee to the body) Bellator 178 April 21, 2017 1 2:38 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Middleweight debut.
Loss 6–2 Preston Parsons Submission (armbar) Titan FC 42 December 2, 2016 1 4:10 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win 6–1 Jarod Lawton Decision (unanimous) NEF: Lookin' For A Fight August 5, 2016 3 5:00 Bangor, Maine, United States
Loss 5–1 Mike Perry KO (punches) Battleground: Perry vs. Mundell May 14, 2016 2 4:10 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Win 5–0 Travis Cox Submission (armbar) RFC 36 February 26, 2016 1 4:59 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 4–0 Brad Taylor Decision (unanimous) RFC 33 March 6, 2015 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States Won the RFC Welterweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Juan Marrero TKO (punches) RFC 31 July 11, 2014 2 4:30 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Rance Jones Decision (unanimous) Atlas: Battle on the Mobile Bay April 12, 2014 3 5:00 Mobile, Alabama, United States
Win 1–0 Jeremie Cook TKO (punches) RFC 30 - Turf Wars February 28, 2014 1 0:17 Tampa, Florida, United States Welterweight debut.
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Bare-knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches 9 wins 1 loss
By knockout 7 0
By decision 2 1
More information Res., Record ...
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 9–1 Danny Christie TKO BKFC on DAZN: Tenaglia vs. Soto October 12, 2024 2 0:55 Marbella, Spain Defended the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Doug Coltrane KO BKFC 53 November 3, 2023 2 1:23 Orlando, Florida, United States Defended the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Mike Richman KO BKFC 47 July 14, 2023 2 1:54 Lakeland, Florida, United States Defended the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 6–1 Francesco Ricchi KO (punch) BKFC 34 December 3, 2022 3 1:48 Hollywood, Florida, United States Won the vacant BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 5–1 David Simpson TKO (punches) BKFC Fight Night: Tampa 2 July 23, 2022 5 1:08 Tampa, Florida, United States Middleweight debut. Knockout of the Night.
Win 4–1 Julian Lane Decision (unanimous) BKFC 25 May 6, 2022 5 2:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 3–1 Stanislav Grosu Decision (unanimous) BKFC Fight Night: Tampa December 9, 2021 5 2:00 Tampa, Florida, United States Return to light heavyweight.
Loss 2–1 Héctor Lombard Decision (unanimous) BKFC 10: Lombard vs. Mundell February 15, 2020 5 2:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Ronnie Forney TKO (punches) BKFC 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga October 19, 2019 2 1:09 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 1–0 Drew Lipton TKO (punches) BKFC 6 April 5, 2019 1 1:35 Tampa, Florida, United States Light heavyweight debut.
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