The Currock boxer took on Birmingham’s Connor Tierney in a UK welterweight title contest on Saturday.
Both fighters traded some serious blows with 40-year-old Christie’s face bearing the brunt of the ferocious fight at BKFC 77 Birmingham.
A blood-streaked Christie takes on home-city champion Tierney at BKFC 77 Birmingham on Saturday night (Image: BKFC)
The Cumbrian, despite suffering early cuts which left his face blood-streaked, battled on and put reigning champion Tierney under some serious pressure.
Carlisle bare-knuckle boxer valiantly beaten in ferocious UK title fight
It was a compelling contest of bravery and skill from both men, which ended early in the fourth round when Christie’s corner stepped in.
The move saw Tierney retain his title by technical knock-out (TKO) as Christie’s hopes of becoming a double BKFC champion were dashed.
Christie came out of retirement for the title fight in Birmingham (Image: BKFC)
The Carlisle fighter was previously UK light-heavyweight champion having won that title in 2023.
He went on to earn a world title shot at middleweight before retiring last November, only to come out of retirement months later to take on 30-year-old Tierney in the welterweight division.
His career in the high-profile BKFC platform now shows five victories and three defeats.
Speaking about the Tierney fight on his YouTube channel, Christie – sporting some heavy cuts and bruises to his eyes and ears – congratulated and praised his opponent.
Birmingham favourite Tierney retained his BKFC UK welterweight title (Image: BKFC)
He added that it had been “a hell of an experience” to have been involved at the Birmingham event which was held at BP Pulse Live.
It now remains to be seen what Christie’s next move will be.
“I’ve already made a decision on what I’m doing in the future and where I’m going next.
“I’m not going to announce that just yet [but] I will announce my next move before long.”