Charles Bennett (fighter) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charles Bennett |
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Bennett in September 2016
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| Born | November 23, 1979 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 | 80 |
| Wins | 31 |
| By knockout | 21 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 47 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By submission | 26 |
| By decision | 11 |
| Draws | 2 |
Charles Daniel Bennett (born November 23, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the featherweight division of Gamebred Fighting Championship. He is also a bare-knuckle boxer and has fought in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
Charles Bennett is known for his exciting and surprising fighting style. He has been a professional fighter since 1999. He has competed in major organizations like PRIDE Fighting Championships and Rizin FF. Even though he has not won a championship in MMA, many fans enjoy watching him fight.
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Early Life and Training
Charles Bennett was born in Gainesville, Florida. He is one of 11 children. When he was eight, he moved to Ocala, Florida, to live with his father. Charles had a difficult childhood. He was very athletic and a talented American football player in high school. He played different positions like running back and linebacker.
However, Charles faced many challenges growing up. He eventually left high school. Later, he discovered an advertisement for a mixed martial arts gym in Ocala. He decided to join and train there. His coaches were very impressed by his speed and strength. The birth of his first child motivated him to focus on mixed martial arts. He also credits Terry Trebilcock Jr., who owns King of the Cage, for helping him improve his life.
Mixed Martial Arts Journey
Starting His Career
Charles Bennett began his professional fighting career in September 1999. He was only 19 years old. His first fight was in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lost by submission. A year later, he earned his first professional win. He knocked out Todd Carney in the first round at a World Extreme Fighting event.
After that, Charles won two more fights by strikes. He then made his debut in King of the Cage against Duane Ludwig. He lost that fight. However, he went on to win 9 of his next 10 fights. This included a win over Gerald Strebendt. His winning streak ended when he lost to Takumi Nakayama.
Fighting in Japan and King of the Cage
With a record of 12 wins and 5 losses, Charles Bennett joined the Japanese fighting promotion PRIDE Fighting Championships. His first fight for PRIDE was on October 14, 2004, against Takanori Gomi. This was also his first fight overseas. He lost this match by a submission move called a kimura.
After some fights back in King of the Cage, Charles returned to PRIDE on May 22, 2005. He defeated Yoshiro Maeda by knockout in the first round. On September 25, he fought again for PRIDE, losing to Dokonjonosuke Mishima. He then tried to win the King of the Cage Bantamweight Championship but lost to Urijah Faber.
At the end of 2005, Charles fought Ken Kaneko at Pride FC: Shockwave 2005. He won this fight with an armbar submission. After his win, he had a memorable moment where he tackled the referee. Charles Bennett's last fight for PRIDE was on June 4, 2006, against Tatsuya Kawajiri. He lost this fight by kneebar submission. His record with PRIDE was 2 wins and 3 losses.
EliteXC and Other Activities
On February 10, 2007, Charles Bennett joined EliteXC for their first event, EliteXC: Destiny. He fought K. J. Noons and won by knockout. This was considered an upset victory.
In 2004, Charles Bennett also appeared in a film called Loren Cass with other fighters. In September 2010, he tried out for The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck, a popular reality TV show about fighters, but he did not make it onto the final team.
Returning to MMA
After almost three years away from fighting, Charles Bennett returned to MMA in October 2015. He rejoined his former organization, King of the Cage. He fought six times in the next eleven months, winning four fights and losing two.
In September 2016, Charles fought for Rizin Fighting Federation in Japan. He competed in the featherweight division. He defeated Minoru Kimura by technical knockout in just 7 seconds of the first round. After the fight, Charles famously challenged Wanderlei Silva, a well-known fighter. This challenge became very popular online because of Charles's energetic personality.
Fight Circus Appearance
On September 29, 2024, Charles Bennett took part in Fight Circus 8 in Phuket, Thailand. He competed in a special 2-on-1 MMA match against two Thai fighters, "Bank" and "No Money." The Thai fighters won the match by submitting Charles with a rear-naked choke.
Bare-Knuckle Fighting Career
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Charles Bennett also competes in bare-knuckle boxing, where fighters use no gloves. On August 25, 2018, he fought Michael McDonald at a Bare Knuckle FC event. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the fourth round due to a hand injury.
He fought again for Bare Knuckle FC on November 16, 2019, against Johnny Bedford. He lost this fight in the second round, also due to a hand injury. His third bare-knuckle fight was on December 11, 2020, against Tyler Goodjohn. He lost this match by a unanimous decision.
Gamebred Fighting Championship
On June 18, 2021, Charles Bennett was in the main event for Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred Fighting Championship (GFC). This was an MMA fight but with bare knuckles. Charles knocked down Jason Knight early in the fight. However, Knight took him down and submitted him with a rear-naked choke in the first round.
On October 1, 2021, Charles faced Rob Emerson at Gamebred FC 2. He lost by knockout in the first round. After another fight, Charles faced Keith Speed at Gamebred FC 4 on May 5, 2023. He lost this fight by submission in the third round. His most recent fight was on March 2, 2024, at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7, where he lost to Joe Penafiel by technical knockout.
Personal Life
Charles Bennett is divorced and has two children.
Mixed Martial Arts Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 80 matches | 31 wins | 47 losses |
| By knockout | 21 | 10 |
| By submission | 7 | 26 |
| By decision | 3 | 11 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 31–47–2 | Cameron Bennett | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Island Fights 90 | July 25, 2025 | 2 | 1:22 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 31–46–2 | Justin Howard | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Island Fights 84 | August 9, 2024 | 2 | 0:57 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 30–46–2 | Joe Penafiel | TKO (punches) | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 | March 2, 2024 | 3 | 3:49 | Orlando, Florida, United States | Return to Featherweight. Bare knuckle MMA. |
| Loss | 30–45–2 | Keith Speed | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 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 Bareknuckle MMA 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 Bareknuckle MMA 1 | June 19, 2021 | 1 | 2:15 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Bare Knuckle MMA. |
| Loss | 30–41–2 | Kevin Croom | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FAC 1 | August 24, 2019 | 1 | 2:15 | Independence, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 30–40–2 | Zach Shaw | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Total Warrior Combat: 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 1 | April 26, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | Featherweight bout. |
| 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 League: Fight Night 2 | September 30, 2017 | 1 | 2:36 | Amarillo, Texas, United States | Return to Lightweight. For the inaugural FFL Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 30–35–2 | Ray Cooper III | KO (punches) | X-1 World Events 48 | August 12, 2017 | 2 | 2:48 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | For the X-1 Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 30–34–2 | Balajin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Kunlun Fight MMA 13 | July 6, 2017 | 2 | 0:55 | Qingdao, China | |
| Loss | 30–33–2 | Lu Zhenhong | TKO (corner stoppage) | Kunlun Fight MMA 11 | May 4, 2017 | 1 | 5:00 | Jining, China | |
| Loss | 30–32–2 | Cody Stevens | Decision (unanimous) | Revelation Fight Organization: Big Guns 23 | March 24, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 30–31–2 | Lawrence Fitzpatrick | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Tanko FC 3 | February 11, 2017 | 1 | 4:42 | Manchester, England | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 30–30–2 | Minoru Kimura | TKO (punches) | Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round | 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 | Lightweight bout; Bennett missed weight (159 lb). |
| 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) | Elite Warrior Challenge 9 | February 4, 2016 | 1 | 1:17 | Salem, Virginia, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) 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 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 26–28–2 | Ronnie Rogers | Submission (triangle choke) | Warfare FC 7 | 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 lb) 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 6 | April 13, 2012 | 2 | 3:36 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 25–24–2 | Luis Palomino | KO (punch) | CFA 4 | 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) | United Combat Sports: 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 1 | 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 3 | September 10, 2010 | 1 | 3:34 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 24–18–2 | Harris Norwood | Submission (guillotine choke) | World Extreme Fighting: Lee vs. Moore | 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 For 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: Warpath | July 8, 2006 | 2 | N/A | Penrith, 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 | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States | |
| Loss | 17–12–2 | Jeff Curran | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Redemption on the River | February 17, 2006 | 1 | 4:32 | Moline, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 17–11–2 | Ken Kaneko | Submission (armbar) | Pride Shockwave 2005 | December 31, 2005 | 1 | 4:14 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Loss | 16–11–2 | Urijah Faber | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge 46 | December 11, 2005 | 1 | 4:38 | Coarsegold, 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 | 2005 Pride Lightweight Grand Prix Alternate bout. |
| Loss | 16–9–2 | John Gunderson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge 40 | August 13, 2005 | 2 | 1:28 | Bend, Oregon, United States | |
| Draw | 16–8–2 | Victor Valenzuela | Draw (unanimous) | KOTC: Prime Time | August 5, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–8–1 | Gabe Rivas | TKO (thumb injury) | KOTC: Caliente | July 9, 2005 | 1 | 2:21 | San Carlos, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 15–8–1 | Theo McDonald | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Grudge Match | June 17, 2005 | 1 | 4:40 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| 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 (unanimous) | KOTC: Soboba | March 20, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Loss | 13–8 | Forrest Petz | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | KOTC: Payback | February 25, 2005 | 1 | 3:40 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 13–7 | Victor Hernandez | KO (slam) | KOTC: Uprising | February 5, 2005 | 1 | 0:11 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 12–7 | Dave Hisquierdo | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | KOTC: Revenge | November 14, 2004 | 2 | 1:56 | San Jacinto, 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: Hitmaster | August 6, 2004 | 1 | 2:46 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | William Sriyrapai | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Unfinished Business | June 12, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Shad Smith | KO (punches) | KOTC: After Shock | February 20, 2004 | 1 | 0:40 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Glen Mincer | KO (punches) | World Extreme Fighting | December 20, 2003 | 1 | 2:08 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 9–4 | William Sriyrapai | Decision (split) | KOTC: Renegades | September 5, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 8–4 | Rick Davis | Decision (unanimous) | World Extreme FC 1 | June 29, 2002 | 4 | 4:00 | Marietta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Aristides Britto | Submission (heel hook) | Dixie Rumble 1 | November 17, 2001 | 1 | 3:09 | United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Scott Johnson | TKO (punches) | Rumble in the Valley 1 | November 15, 2001 | 1 | 2:00 | Ocala, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Gerald Strebendt | TKO (submission to punches) | Gladiator Challenge 7 | November 4, 2001 | 1 | 1:40 | Colusa, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Jon Weidler | Decision (majority) | Reality Super Fighting 5 | October 27, 2001 | 3 | 4:00 | Augusta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 4–3 | Todd Carney | KO (punches) | Reality Super Fighting 4 | September 22, 2001 | 1 | N/A | Savannah, Georgia, United States | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Duane Ludwig | TKO (exhaustion) | KOTC: Critical Mass | August 4, 2001 | 2 | 2:38 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | John Wehbey | TKO (corner stoppage) | Reality Super Fighting: Circle of Truth 1 | April 7, 2001 | 3 | 1:12 | Savannah, Georgia, United States | |
| 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) | World Extreme Fighting: New Blood Conflict | August 26, 2000 | 1 | 2:21 | N/A | |
| Loss | 0–1 | John Swift | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Lionheart Invitational 1 | September 1, 1999 | 1 | 12:46 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
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 |
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| 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 |
Fight Circus Record
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| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 0–1 | Bank & No Money | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fight Circus 8: Running Man the Musical | September 29, 2024 | Phuket, Thailand | 2-on-1 MMA | ||
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Images for kids
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Charles Bennett in September 2016
See also
In Spanish: Charles Bennett (peleador) para niños
- List of male mixed martial artists
