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sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Darren Till signs with BKFC, eyeing May debut in Birmingham

Darren Till has signed a multi-fight deal with BKFC and is expected to make his bare-knuckle debut as soon as May 30 at BKFC 90 in Birmingham, England, marking his move from UFC. Till had previously resisted bare-knuckle boxing but now embraces it, saying he plans to be the promotion’s face of violence. BKFC president David Feldman had teased a Till–Perry matchup, though Perry will instead fight Nate Diaz on a May Netflix card, leaving a potential Till–Perry clash for the future.

via MMA Fighting|

#bare-knuckle-boxing #bkfc #darren-till

sports27 days ago•1 min saved

Former WWE Tag Champ Gzim Selmani Scores Dramatic BKFC Debut KO After Four Knockdowns

Former WWE tag champion Gzim Selmani weathered an early knockdown from Daniel Curtin and exploded back with a four-knockdown rally to stop Curtin in the second round of his BKFC Newcastle debut, after opening a large cut on his opponent.

via MMA Fighting|

#bkfc #daniel-curtin #debut

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Arlovski wins BKFC heavyweight title with doctor stoppage at KnuckleMania 6

Andrei Arlovski defeated Ben Rothwell by doctor’s stoppage in Round 3 to win the BKFC heavyweight title at KnuckleMania 6 in Philadelphia, as the event’s 13-fight card also featured Lorenzo Hunt’s KO of David Mundell in the co-main and other bouts; the replay was available on MMA Junkie.

via MMA Junkie|

#andrei-arlovski #ben-rothwell #bkfc

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Rothwell Defends BKFC Crown in KnuckleMania 6 as Hunt Prevails

BKFC KnuckleMania 6 at Wells Fargo Center featured heavyweight champion Ben Rothwell defending against Andrei Arlovski, who now leads their series 2-0; Lorenzo Hunt defeated David Mundell in a champ-vs-champ main event. The card also included several wins by Johnny Garbarino, Ben Bonner, Patrick Brady, Jade Masson-Wong, Mike Richman, Charles Bennett, Cody Russell and Zedekiah Montanez, with finishes and decisions highlighting a stacked night of BKFC action.

via MMA Fighting|

#arlovski #bkfc #knucklemania

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-WWE Tag Champ Joins BKFC, Promises No Gloves, No Mercy

Gzim Selmani, a former WWE tag team champion and MMA fighter, has signed with BKFC and will make his debut at KnuckleMania 6, choosing bare-knuckle boxing over other combat sports options, confident in his power and fighting background.

via MMA Fighting|

#bare-knuckle-boxing #bkfc #gzim-selmani

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Mike Perry Triumphs Over Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 82 Amid McGregor Rumors

Conor McGregor and Mike Perry have tentatively agreed to a future fight after Perry's knockout win at BKFC 82, with McGregor expressing interest in competing in bare knuckle boxing and making headlines with a threat to fire Perry if he lost his match. The event marked a friendly post-fight interaction but also included a tense pre-fight press conference where McGregor emphasized the importance of performance and warned Perry about potential consequences of failure.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bare-knuckle-boxing #bkfc #conor-mcgregor

sports6 months ago•2 min saved

Frankie Edgar's BKFC Debut Canceled Days Before Event

UFC legend Frankie Edgar was unexpectedly pulled from his scheduled BKFC 82 debut just days before the event due to undisclosed reasons, with backup opponent Timmy Mason stepping in to face Jimmie Rivera. The decision followed additional medical testing, and Edgar's potential future in BKFC remains open.

via Yahoo Sports|

#bkfc #fight-cancellation #frankie-edgar

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

Yoel Romero Dominates BKFC Debut with Stunning Knockout

Yoel Romero, a former UFC and Bellator fighter, made a successful debut in bare knuckle boxing at BKFC 80, defeating Theo Doukas with a TKO after knocking him down three times, demonstrating he's here to stay in the sport at nearly 50 years old.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bare-knuckle-boxing #bkfc #debut

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

Frankie Edgar Returns from Retirement for BKFC Debut

Frankie Edgar, a UFC Hall of Famer, is coming out of retirement to fight Jimmie Rivera in a bare-knuckle boxing match at BKFC's first event in New Jersey on October 4, marking his return to combat sports after nearly three years.

via MMA Fighting|

#bare-knuckle-boxing #bkfc #frankie-edgar

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar Unretires for BKFC Debut in October

UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar, at age 43, has signed with BKFC and is scheduled to make his debut on October 4 against Jimmie Rivera, marking his return to combat sports after retiring from MMA in 2022.

via Yahoo Sports|

#bare-knuckle-boxing #bkfc #frankie-edgar

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Conor McGregor's Bold Moves: BKFC Signings and $25M Tournament

Conor McGregor's wild and bizarre promo at a BKFC press conference in Florida garnered mixed reactions, with some fans amused and others concerned, as he promoted a major tournament and showcased his promotional skills in a flamboyant speech.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bkfc #conor-mcgregor #outlandish

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Conor McGregor Launches $25M Open-Weight Tournament and BKFC Champions Summit

Conor McGregor announced a $25 million open-weight tournament in BKFC starting March 2026, featuring UFC veterans Yoel Romero, Thiago Santos, Derek Brunson, and Aspen Ladd, along with a four-man lightweight tournament, marking a major development in combat sports.

via Bloody Elbow|

#bkfc #combat-sports #conor-mcgregor

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Justin Watson Sets Record with 2-Second KO in BKFC

Justin Watson set a new record for the fastest knockout in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) history with a two-second victory over Cole Ferrell at BKFC 69. Watson, an underdog in the fight, delivered a single overhand right punch that immediately ended the match, surpassing the previous three-second record held by Uly Diaz. The knockout was celebrated by BKFC co-owner Conor McGregor, who acknowledged it as the world's fastest KO.

via MMA Fighting|

#bkfc #combat-sports #justin-watson

sports1 year ago•0 min saved

BKFC Fighter Sets Record with Unbelievable 2-Second KO

Justin Watson achieved a historic two-second knockout at BKFC 69 in Atlanta, delivering an immediate overhand right to Cole Ferrell, marking the quickest knockout in the promotion's history. The fight was stopped by referee Bryan Miner as Ferrell fell face-first to the canvas. This rapid victory highlights the unique dynamics of bareknuckle fighting, where fighters start just out of striking distance, potentially allowing for such swift knockouts.

via MMA Junkie|

#bareknuckle-fighting #bkfc #combat-sports

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

BKFC KnuckleMania 5: Highlights from the Press Conference

Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens are set to discuss their upcoming main event at the BKFC KnuckleMania 5 press conference, scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET.

via MMA Fighting|

#bkfc #eddie-alvarez #jeremy-stephens