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. As of February 15, 2025, he is tied at #2 in the BKFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.[1] As a kickboxer, he has fought in the SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship.
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]
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
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
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.
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]
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 faced Ben Rothwell on January 25, 2025 at BKFC Knucklemania V.[15] Terrill lost the championship by knockout in the first round.[16]
Terrill lives in North Shields, England is married to Karmen Terrill and is a father of three children.[17]
| 12 matches | 10 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 10–2 | Ben Rothwell | KO (punch) | BKFC Knucklemania V | January 25, 2025 | 1 | 0:36 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Lost the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. |
| 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 |
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