Taylor Starling dropped at BKFC 43 by this massive right hand from Jade Masson-Wong
While it did not finish her in the fight, former number one title contender Taylor Starling was dropped tonight at BKFC 43 from a massive right by Jade Masson-Wong.
The 27-year-old “Killa Bee” Starling was floored in the third-round, just seconds before the bell. While she was able to make it to her feet, the Rock Hill, South Carolina fighter had trouble finding her way to her corner. Watch the clip from FITE TV below.
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Starling recovered the best she could and came out for the third and fourth rounds but dropped a unanimous decision. With the loss, she moves to 3-2 in the promotion. She also suffered defeat from the hands of current champion Christine Ferea.
BKFC 43 Results below:
Main Card
Houston Alexander vs Jeremy Smith
Dakota Cochrane vs Noah Cutter
Jimmie Rivera vs Bekhzod Usmonov
Sean Wilson vs Brandon Meyer
Alonzo Martinez vs. Jeremy Sauceda
Elvin Brito vs Carlos Trinidad
Ryan Braun defeated Andrew Potter via KO – Round 1, 0:17
Jade Masson-Wong defeated Taylor Starling via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 50-44)
Jeff Souder defeated Idrees Wasi via unanimous decision (50-43, 50-43, 50-43)
Prelims
Tommy Strydom defeated Josh Krejci via KO – Round 2, 1:31
Esteban Rodriguez defeated Jaquis Williams via TKO (corn