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Charles Bennett
Krazy Horse Bennett.jpg
Bennett in September 2016
Born (1979-11-23) November 23, 1979 (age 44)
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Other names Felony, Krazy Horse
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Style MMA, Boxing
Fighting out of Ocala, Florida, United States
Team FIT/NHB (2008–2013)
Years active 1999–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 77
Wins 30
By knockout 21
By submission 6
By decision 3
Losses 45
By knockout 9
By submission 25
By decision 11
Draws 2

Charles Daniel Bennett (born November 23, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the featherweight division. He is also a bare-knuckle boxer who is currently signed to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

Characterized by his unpredictable and explosive fighting style and persona, Bennett has been a professional competitor since 1999, with time spent in PRIDE Fighting Championships, Rizin FF, EliteXC, King of the Cage, World Extreme Fighting, and ShoXC. Although he has never won a championship in MMA, Bennett has gained a considerable cult following among fans.

Background

Bennett was born in Gainesville, Florida, and is the second-oldest boy of 11 siblings. Bennett lived in Gainesville for the first eight years of his life before moving to Ocala, Florida to live with his father. Bennett had a troubled upbringing as he came from a broken home. Growing up, Bennett was a self-described "black sheep" of the family, but was very athletic and was a talented football player in high school, where he played running back, linebacker, and was even a defensive lineman despite his small stature. However, Bennett was kicked off of the team during his sophomore year. During his junior year, his father kicked him out of the house. Bennett eventually dropped out of high school. When he found a newspaper advertisement for a mixed martial arts gym in Ocala, he decided to sign up and join the gym. His coaches were very impressed with his speed and strength. Bennett focused on mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In September 1999 and at only 19 years old, Bennett made his professional debut or a regional promotion in Atlanta, Georgia, competing in the lightweight weight class, where he lost to John Swift via submission. In his next bout a year later, he received his first professional win after he knocked out Todd Carney with a slam in the first round at the New Blood Conflict event for World Extreme Fighting. In Bennett's second WEF bout, he lost to Rich Clementi after tapping out to strikes in the first round. Bennett won his next two fights via strikes , before making his King of the Cage debut at KOTC 10 against Duane Ludwig. Bennett lost after he submitted due to exhaustion in the second round. Bennett then won 9 of his next 10 fights, including a win over former U.S. Marine Gerald Strebendt via submission due to strikes. His four-fight winning streak was snapped by future Pancrase Featherweight Champion Takumi Nakayama via submission.

Pride Fighting Championship and King of the Cage

With a record of 12-5, Bennett signed with Japanese promotion Pride Fighting Championships, making his promotional debut against Takanori Gomi at Pride FC: Bushido 5 on October 14, 2004, in what was also Bennett's overseas debut. Bennett lost via kimura within the first round. After a return to King of the Cage in which he achieved mixed results, Bennett returned to Pride at Pride FC: Bushido 7 on May 22, 2005, defeating Yoshiro Maeda via knockout just under two minutes in the first round.

On September 25, Bennett made his next appearance for the promotion at Pride FC: Bushido 9 , losing a bout to Dokonjonosuke Mishima by submission in the first round. After failing to capture the King of the Cage Bantamweight Championship fight against future WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber, Bennett fought at Pride FC: Shockwave 2005 against Japanese fighter Ken Kaneko, and won via armbar submission. After winning the bout, Bennett tackled the referee, who in response pulled out a yellow card.

On June 4, 2006, Bennett made his last appearance for the organization in at Pride FC: Bushido 11 against Tatsuya Kawajiri. Bennett lost the bout via kneebar submission in the first round. He held a record of 2-3 with the promotion.

EliteXC

On February 10, 2007, Bennett made his debut for EliteXC, at the company's inaugural event EliteXC: Destiny against K. J. Noons. Bennett defeated Noons via knockout in an upset.

Later career and other ventures

In 2004, Bennett, along with fighters Din Thomas and Aaron Riley, appeared in the Chris Fuller film Loren Cass.

In September 2010, Bennett showed up at the tryouts for The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck, but did not make it to the final cast.

Return to MMA

In October 2015, after being away from the sport for nearly three years, Bennett returned to active MMA competition for his former organization, King of the Cage. Bennett fought six times in the next eleven months, and posted a record of four wins and two losses.

In September 2016, Bennett made an appearance for Rizin Fighting Federation, and competed in the featherweight division. He defeated Minoru Kimura by technical knockout in 7 seconds of the first round at the Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round. After the fight, Bennett called out long-time rival Wanderlei Silva in an attempt to fight him, which did not occur. The callout later went viral on the internet due to Bennetts erratic nature, calling Silva 'Candylei' and ending it by saying that he 'could run fast', along with using a racial slur to describe himself.

Bare-knuckle fighting

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

On August 25, 2018, Bennett faced Michael McDonald at a Bare Knuckle FC event. He lost the fight via TKO in the 4th round with 10 seconds left.

Bennett made his sophomore appearance in the sport against Johnny Bedford at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 on November 16, 2019. He lost the fight via second-round technical knockout due to a hand injury.

He then faced Tyler Goodjohn at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon on December 11, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Gamebred Fighting Championship

On June 18, 2021, Bennett faced Jason Knight for the main event of Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Fighting Championship (GFC), a typical MMA bout but contested bare-knuckle style. Bennett knocked down Knight early, and opened up a cut on his face, but would be taken down and submitted with a rear-naked choke in round one.

On October 1, 2021, Bennett faced Rob Emerson in the co-main event of Gambred FC 2. He lost by knockout with 24 seconds left in the first round.

After losing to Ramon Taveras at Combat Night Pro event, Bennett then faced Keith Speed at Gamebred FC 4 on May 5, 2023. He lost the bout via third-round submission.

Personal life

Bennett is divorced and has two kids.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
77 matches 30 wins 45 losses
By knockout 21 9
By submission 6 25
By decision 3 11
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 30–45–2 Keith Speed Submission (rear-naked choke) Gamebred Fighting Championship 4 May 5, 2023 3 4:22 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss 30–44–2 Ramon Taveras TKO Combat Night Pro 20 March 4, 2023 1 2:10 Orlando, Florida, United States
Loss 30–43–2 Rob Emerson KO (punches) Gamebred FC 2 October 1, 2021 1 4:36 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss 30–42–2 Jason Knight Submission (rear-naked choke) Gamebred FC 1 June 19, 2021 1 2:15 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss 30–41–2 Kevin Croom Submission (rear-naked choke) Fighting Alliance Championship 1 August 24, 2019 1 2:15 Independence, Missouri, United States
Loss 30–40–2 Zach Shaw Submission (rear-naked choke) TWC: Bennett vs. Shaw December 1, 2018 1 3:29 Lansing, Michigan, United States
Loss 30–39–2 James Freeman Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Island Fights 48 June 2, 2018 2 0:44 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Loss 30–38–2 Bruce Lutchmedial Decision (unanimous) CamSoda Legends April 26, 2018 3 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Featherweight bout; won Live Fan Vote $1000 Bonus (5,362-70).
Loss 30–37–2 Brok Weaver Decision (split) Island Fights 46 February 8, 2018 3 5:00 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Loss 30–36–2 Cody Pfister Submission (rear naked choke) Fist Fight Night 2: Pfister vs Felony September 30, 2017 1 2:36 Amarillo, Texas, United States For the Fist Fight Night Lightweight Championship.
Loss 30–35–2 Ray Cooper III TKO (punches) X-1: Braddah vs. Felony August 12, 2017 2 2:48 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 30–34–2 Balajin Submission (choke) Kunlun Fight MMA 13 July 6, 2017 2 0:55 Jining, China
Loss 30–33–2 Zhenhong Lu TKO (corner stoppage) Kunlun Fight MMA 11 May 4, 2017 1 5:00 Jining, China
Loss 30–32–2 Cody Stevens Decision (unanimous) RFO Big Guns 23 March 24, 2017 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Return to Featherweight.
Loss 30–31–2 Lawrence Fitzpatrick Submission (rear-naked choke) Tanko Fighting Championships 3 February 11, 2017 1 4:42 Manchester, United Kingdom
Win 30–30–2 Minoru Kimura TKO (punches) Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016 September 25, 2016 1 0:07 Saitama, Japan
Win 29–30–2 Paul Rodriguez Submission (heel hook) Battleground: Perry vs. Mundell May 14, 2016 1 0:43 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Loss 28–30–2 Matt DiMarcantonio Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Extreme Horsepower March 12, 2016 3 5:00 Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Win 28–29–2 Terrell Hobbs Submission (heel hook) EWC 9: Takeover February 4, 2016 1 1:17 Salem, Virginia, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Loss 27–29–2 Jimmy Zidek Decision (split) KOTC: Thunder & Lightning January 8, 2016 3 5:00 Carlton, Minnesota, United States
Win 27–28–2 Danny Black KO (punches) KOTC: Harvest of Champions October 24, 2015 1 1:41 Sloan, Iowa, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Loss 26–28–2 Ronnie Rogers Submission (triangle choke) Warfare 7: Invasion December 7, 2012 1 3:45 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Loss 26–27–2 Johnavan Vistante Decision (unanimous) Destiny MMA: Na'Koa September 8, 2012 5 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States For the Destiny MMA Lightweight Championship.
Loss 26–26–2 Chris McDaniel Submission (triangle choke) ShoFight 20 June 16, 2012 1 2:52 Springfield, Missouri, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win 26–25–2 John Mahlow TKO (punches) Art of Fighting 15 May 15, 2012 1 3:23 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 25–25–2 Peter Grimes Submission (guillotine choke) CFA 06: Palomino vs. Warfield April 13, 2012 2 3:36 Miami, Florida, United States
Loss 25–24–2 Luis Palomino KO (punch) CFA 04: Izquierdo vs. Cenoble December 17, 2011 1 3:59 Coral Gables, Florida, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 25–23–2 Michael Casteel TKO (slam and punches) KOTC: Rising Sun September 10, 2011 1 0:56 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Loss 24–23–2 Matt Muramoto Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Shockwave July 23, 2011 1 2:48 Oroville, California, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 24–22–2 Jason Gybels Submission (rear-naked choke) UCS: Caged Combat 3 April 16, 2011 3 4:14 Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States
Loss 24–21–2 John Harris Decision (split) Hess Extreme Fighting March 15, 2011 3 5:00 Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
Loss 24–20–2 Fábio Mello Decision (split) World Extreme Fighting 45 January 22, 2011 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss 24–19–2 Drew Fickett Submission (guillotine choke) Shine Fights: Lightweight Grand Prix September 10, 2010 1 3:34 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win 24–18–2 Harris Norwood Submission (guillotine choke) WEF: World Extreme Fighting July 10, 2010 2 4:55 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Loss 23–18–2 Sterling Ford Decision (unanimous) Action Fight League: Rock-N-Rumble 3 June 4, 2010 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Loss 23–17–2 Bobby Green KO (punches) KOTC: Fight 4 Hope December 17, 2009 1 2:17 San Bernardino, California, United States
Win 23–16–2 Eric Moon KO (punches) KOTC: Super Stars August 13, 2009 1 3:32 Highland, California, United States
Loss 22–16–2 Anthony McDavitt Decision (split) KOTC: Legends June 6, 2009 3 3:00 Winterhaven, California, United States
Win 22–15–2 Donnie Martinez Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Hierarchy October 13, 2007 1 1:39 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 21–15–2 Victor Valenzuela TKO (submission to punches) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series August 25, 2007 1 3:23 Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
Win 21–14–2 Dan Loman KO (punch) KOTC: Battle at the Bowl July 21, 2007 2 3:15 Wisconsin, United States
Win 20–14–2 Robert Martz KO (slam) KOTC: Caged Chaos March 10, 2007 1 0:29 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win 19–14–2 K. J. Noons KO (punch) EliteXC: Destiny February 10, 2007 1 3:43 Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Win 18–14–2 Adam Bourke TKO (submission to punches) KOTC: Australia July 8, 2006 2 N/A Australia
Loss 17–14–2 Tatsuya Kawajiri Submission (kneebar) PRIDE Bushido 11 June 4, 2006 1 2:30 Saitama, Japan
Loss 17–13–2 Buddy Clinton Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Drop Zone March 18, 2006 1 0:18 Michigan, United States
Loss 17–12–2 Jeff Curran Submission (armbar) KOTC: Redemption on the River February 17, 2006 1 4:32 Illinois, United States
Win 17–11–2 Ken Kaneko Submission (armbar) PRIDE FC: Shockwave 2005 December 31, 2005 1 4:14 Saitama, Japan
Loss 16–11–2 Urijah Faber Submission (rear-naked choke) GC 46: Avalanche December 11, 2005 1 4:38 California, United States For the KOTC Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 16–10–2 Dokonjonosuke Mishima Submission (ankle lock) PRIDE Bushido 9 September 25, 2005 1 4:04 Tokyo, Japan PRIDE 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix replacement bout.
Loss 16–9–2 John Gunderson Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge 40 August 13, 2005 2 1:28 Oregon, United States
Draw 16–8–2 Victor Valenzuela Draw KOTC 58: Prime Time August 5, 2005 2 5:00 California, United States
Win 16–8–1 Gabe Rivas TKO (injury) KOTC 56: Caliente July 9, 2005 1 2:21 Arizona, United States
Win 15–8–1 Theo McDonald TKO (punches) KOTC 55: Grudge Match June 17, 2005 1 4:40 Mexico
Win 14–8–1 Yoshiro Maeda KO (punch) PRIDE Bushido 7 May 22, 2005 1 1:55 Tokyo, Japan
Draw 13–8–1 Gabe Rivas Draw KOTC 49: Soboba March 20, 2005 2 5:00 California, United States
Loss 13–8 Forrest Petz Submission (arm-triangle choke) KOTC 48: Payback February 25, 2005 1 3:40 Ohio, United States
Win 13–7 Victor Hernandez KO (slam) KOTC 47: Uprising February 5, 2005 1 0:11 Mexico
Loss 12–7 Dave Hisquierdo Submission (arm-triangle choke) KOTC 44: Revenge November 14, 2004 2 1:56 California, United States
Loss 12–6 Takanori Gomi Submission (kimura) PRIDE Bushido 5 October 14, 2004 1 5:52 Osaka, Japan
Loss 12–5 Takumi Nakayama Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC 39: Hitmaster August 6, 2004 1 2:46 California, United States
Win 12–4 William Sriyrapai Decision (unanimous) KOTC 37: Unfinished Business June 12, 2004 2 5:00 California, United States
Win 11–4 Shad Smith KO (punches) KOTC 33: After Shock February 20, 2004 1 0:40 California, United States
Win 10–4 Glen Mincer KO (punches) World Extreme Fighting December 20, 2003 1 2:08 Florida, United States
Win 9–4 William Sriyrapai Decision (split) KOTC 29: Renegades September 5, 2003 2 5:00 California, United States
Loss 8–4 Rick Davis Decision (unanimous) WEFC 1: Bring It On June 29, 2002 4 4:00 Georgia
Win 8–3 Aristides Britto Submission (heel hook) Dixie Rumble November 17, 2001 1 3:09 United States
Win 7–3 Scott Johnson TKO (punches) Rumble in the Valley November 15, 2001 1 2:00 Florida, United States
Win 6–3 Gerald Strebendt TKO (submission to punches) GC 7: Casualties of War November 4, 2001 1 1:40 California, United States
Win 5–3 Jon Weidler Decision (majority) RSF 5: New Blood Conflict October 27, 2001 3 4:00 Georgia
Win 4–3 Todd Carney KO (punches) RSF 4: Circle of Truth September 22, 2001 1 N/A Georgia
Loss 3–3 Duane Ludwig TKO (exhaustion) KOTC 10: Critical Mass August 4, 2001 2 2:38 California, United States
Win 3–2 John Wehbey TKO (corner stoppage) RSF: Circle of Truth 1 April 7, 2001 3 1:12 Georgia
Win 2–2 Robert Irizarry TKO (submission to punches) World Extreme Fighting: Rumble at the Rodeo 2 March 17, 2001 3 1:43 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Loss 1–2 Rich Clementi TKO (submission to punches) World Extreme Fighting: Rumble at the Rodeo 1 December 16, 2000 1 N/A N/A
Win 1–1 Todd Carney KO (slam) WEF: New Blood Conflict August 26, 2000 1 2:21 N/A
Loss 0–1 John Swift Submission (rear-naked choke) Lionheart Invitational September 1, 1999 1 12:46 Georgia

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches 0 wins 3 losses
By knockout 0 2
By decision 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–3 Tyler Goodjohn Decision (unanimous) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 15: Shewmaker vs. O'Bannon December 11, 2020 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss 0–2 Johnny Bedford TKO (hand injury) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 November 16, 2019 2 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss 0–1 Michael McDonald TKO (hand injury) BKFC 2: A New Era August 25, 2018 4 1:49 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

See also

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