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Mike “The Marine” Richman is an American combat sports veteran who transitioned from a successful MMA career to become a prominent figure in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Richman has competed in organizations such as Bellator and the Legacy Fighting Alliance. He secured the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Jared Warren in December 2024, but later lost the title to Josh Dyer in May 2025.