Christine Ferea is an American

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who competes in the

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division of the

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(BKFC), where she is the current BKFC Flyweight Champion.

Background

Ferea was born in

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, United States. Growing up as a troubled kid, she fought in many street fights. She signed up at a gym in the hope to get fit, and after she was humbled by many fighters there, she started

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training. She found her way to BKFC in 2018, where she is currently the #1 ranked woman in the world at 125lbs. Ferea's moniker "Misfit", is tattooed on her left shin.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

On February 20, 2022, Ferea defeated Britain Hart to win the inaugural BKFC women’s flyweight title in the rematch at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ferea amassed a record of 13–0 in amateur Muay Thai, and 1-0 professionally. She later transitioned to MMA. Ferea amassed a record of 3–0 in amateur mixed martial arts career from 2012 to 2015, fighting under

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(KOTC), Tuff-N-Uff, and Dragon House, prior to being signed by Invicta.

Invicta Fighting Championships

Ferea made her Invicta debut on January 14, 2017, against

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at Invicta FC 21: Anderson vs. Tweet. She won the fight via technical knock-out on round three. Her next fight came on May 20, 2017, facing

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at Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. On December 8, 2017, Ferea faced Karina Rodríguez at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedwiedz. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

** BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship (two times; current; first)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

BKFC Rankings Knucklepedia at CombatInsiders.com
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Invicta FC Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to Women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is currentl ...

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