Mick Terrill

Mick Terrill
BornMichael Gordon John Terrill
(1983-06-17) 17 June 1983 (age 41)
Tyne and Wear, England
NationalityBritish
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofNorth Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
Years active2016-present (Bare-knuckle boxing)

Michael Gordon John Terrill (born 17 June 1983) is an English kickboxer and bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is the current BKFC Heavyweight Champion. As of July 25, 2024, he is tied at #3 in the BKFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.[1] As a kickboxer, he has fought in the SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship.

Kickboxing career

In June 2014, Terrill participated in the SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2014 cruiserweight tournament.[2] In the semi-finals he defeated Patrick van Rees by unanimous decision, but in the finals he lost to Moisés Baute by TKO.[3]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

Knuckle

Terrill faced ‘cowboys’ Michael Quinn McDonaugh in a cruiserweight world title on September 24, 2016 in Newcastle, Terrill won the bout via unanimous decision becoming World Knuckle cruiserweight championship

BKB

In his BKB debut, Terrill faced Karl Cook at 2017 BKB 3 on December 17, 2016 Hartlepool. He won the bout via first-round knockout.

Terrill then faced Danny Batchelder on January 14, 2017 at Coventry. He won the bout by third-round technical knockout

Heavyweight champion

Terrill then faced John Lewis on April 22, 2017 at Birmingham for the BKB World Heavyweight title. He won the bout by second-round knockout becoming BKB Heavyweight champion.

Terrill defended his Heavyweight title against Hari Miles on September 9, 2017 at Liverpool. Terrill won via third-round Technical knockout, defending his BKB Heavyweight world title

Terrill then defended his Heavyweight title against Josh Burns on January 13, 2018 at London. Terrill won via fourth-round technical knockout, defending his BKB Heavyweight world title.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

In his BKFC debut, Terrill faced Arnold Adams at BKFC 19 on July 23, 2021. He lost the bout via third-round knockout.[4]

Terrill then faced Sam Shewmaker on August 20, 2022, at BKFC 27: London. He won the bout by first-round technical knockout.[5][6]

In the heavyweight title eliminator match, Terrill faced Steve Banks on 26 November 2022, at the main event of BKFC Fight Night: Newcastle. He won the bout by second-round TKO via doctor stoppage.[7][8]

Heavyweight champion

Terrill faced Arnold Adams in a rematch for the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship on December 2, 2023, at BKFC 56.[9] He won the bout by fourth-round knockout, thus winning the title.[10][11] This fight earned him the Knockout of the Night award.[12]

Terrill defended his championship against BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion and BKFC Light heavyweight World Champion Lorenzo Hunt at BKFC Knucklemania IV in Los Angeles on April 27, 2024.[13] Terrill won the bout by technical knockout after knocking Hunt down with an uppercut which led Hunt to fall and injure his elbow.[14]

Terrill is defend his championship for the second time against Ben Rothwell on January 25, 2025 at BKFC Knucklemania V.[15]

Personal life

Terrill lives in North Shields, England is married to Karmen Terrill and is a father of three children.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches 10 wins 1 loss
By knockout 9 1
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–1 Lorenzo Hunt TKO (injury) BKFC: Knucklemania IV April 27, 2024 1 1:48 Los Angeles, California, United States Defended the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 9–1 Arnold Adams KO (punches) BKFC 56 December 2, 2023 4 0:47 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Won the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win 8–1 Steve Banks TKO BKFC Fight Night: Newcastle November 26, 2022 2 2:00 Newcastle upon Tyne, England BKFC Heavyweight title eliminator.
Win 7–1 Sam Shewmaker KO BKFC 27: London August 20, 2022 1 1:59 London, England, United Kingdom
Loss 6–1 Arnold Adams KO (punch) BKFC 19 July 23, 2021 3 0:38 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 6–0 Josh Burns TKO BKB 9: Terrill vs. Burns January 13, 2018 4 0:39 London, England Retained BKB World Heavyweight championship
Win 5–0 Hari Miles TKO (corner stoppage) BKB 7: Sweeney vs. Guillard 2 September 9, 2017 3 1:24 Liverpool, England Retained BKB World Heavyweight championship
Win 4–0 John Lewis TKO BKB 5: Sweeney vs. Carter April 22, 2017 2 1:34 Coventry, England Won the vacant BKB World Heavyweight championship
Win 3–0 Dan Batchelder TKO BKB 4: Sweeney vs. McKenzie January 14, 2017 3 1:42 Coventry, England
win 2-0 Karl Cook KO BKB 3: Sweeny vs. Henry-Welsh December 17, 2016 1 1:07 Hartlepool, England
win 1-0 Michael Quinn McDonagh Decision Knuckle: Quinn McDonagh vs. Terrill September 24, 2016 5 2:00 Newcastle, England Won Knuckle Promotion World Heavyweight championship

References

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  2. ^ "VEČERAS NOVI SUPERKOMBAT TURNIR - IZRAVNO NA EUROSPORTU". profightstore.hr. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  3. ^ "Moisés Baute, rey de Rumanía". diariodeavisos.com. June 23, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  4. ^ Segura, Danny (July 23, 2021). "BKFC 19 results: Rachael Ostovich avenges loss to Paige VanZant, wins decision in a five-round war". Yahoo Sports.
  5. ^ MMA Junkie Staff (August 20, 2022). "BKFC 27 live and official results". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  6. ^ Fighting, MMA (August 20, 2022). "BKFC 27 Results: Page vs. Perry". BKFC. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  7. ^ King, Nolan (November 27, 2022). "'BKFC Fight Night: Newcastle' results: Mick Terrill to challenge for heavyweight title after slicing Steven Banks". Yahoo Sports.
  8. ^ Kuhl, Dan (November 26, 2022). "BKFC Fight Night 'Newcastle' Results: Terrill Batters Banks; Holmes Earns Title". Combat Press.
  9. ^ "Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez headlines BKFC 56 in Salt Lake City on Dec. 2". mmafighting.com. October 18, 2023.
  10. ^ Tucker, Bryan (December 2, 2023). "BKFC 56 Results: Perry vs. Alvarez". MMA Fighting.
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  13. ^ "BKFC KNUCKLEMANIA IV". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
  14. ^ "BKFC KnuckleMania 4 live and official results, preliminary stream". MMA Junkie. April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  15. ^ "BKFC KNUCKLEMANIA V". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  16. ^ Johnson, Ian (July 11, 2021). "The North Shields dad-of-three trying to be a bare knuckle boxing world champion". Evening Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 11, 2021.