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BKFC 39: Best photos from Norfolk

Check out these photos from the fights at BKFC 39, which took place at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va. (Photos courtesy of BKFC) …read more

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Posted on March 25, 2023, 7:16 am By
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MMA?! Barnett Jr. survives throw, Wright hit with spinning kick at BKFC

Check out the results and highlights for BKFC 39, where Reggie Barnett Jr. defeated Frank Alvarez to retain his bantamweight title. BKFC 39 just wrapped up from the gorgeous Norfolk, …read more

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Ben Rothwell gets second bareknuckle assignment: Josh Watson at BKFC 41

Former UFC fighter Ben Rothwell has his second BKFC bout on the books and it’s against a heavyweight with a knack of playing spoiler.
The fourth added fight to BKFC 41 …read more

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Ben Rothwell faces Josh Watson, fighter who knocked out Greg Hardy, at BKFC 41 in Denver

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Ben Rothwell has booked his second bare-knuckle fight as the UFC veteran prepares to face Josh Watson, who just recently knocked out Greg Hardy, …read more

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Posted on March 19, 2023, 9:16 pm By
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UFC vet Rothwell to make sophomore BKFC apperance

Ben Rothwell will meet Josh Watson at BKFC 41 in Denver, Colorado on April 29th | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC

Ben Rothwell will bare …read more

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BKFC cancels tonight’s sold out event ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’ with the venue

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has cancelled tonights sold out event at the Delray Beach Tennis Center in Florida.

The fight promotion made the announcement via social media. The …read more

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Luke Rockhold slams Mike Perry ahead of BKFC 41: ‘He’s so f*cking dumb, I can put this f*cking kid away’

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold has taken aim at incoming opponent, Mike Perry ahead of their BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) 41 headliner next month – claiming the …read more

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After he courted Luke Rockhold, Scott Coker surprised ex-UFC champ signed with BKFC

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Scott Coker made a play for his pal Luke Rockhold’s services once again, but for now the former champ has gone a different direction.
Coker had Rockhold …read more

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Luke Rockhold believes Mike Perry is in for a rude awakening at BKFC 41: “He’s so f**king dumb, it makes him effective”

Luke Rockhold believes Mike Perry is in for a rude awakening at BKFC 41. Two weeks ago, it was announced that Rockhold would make his bare-knuckle boxing debut against Mike …read more

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Luke Rockhold on Mike Perry: 'I don't think he understands the danger that's coming' at BKFC 41

LAS VEGAS – Luke Rockhold says Mike Perry is in for a rude awakening at BKFC 41.
Rockhold makes his bare-knuckle boxing debut when he faces Perry in a 185-pound matchup, …read more

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Darren Till tells BKFC to make 'astronomical offer' for him to 'f*ck Mike Perry up'

Now that both men are no longer under UFC contract, a long-awaited showdown between Darren Till and Mike Perry could realistically happen.
Former welterweight title challenger Till was granted his request …read more

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Michael Page open to BKFC return, says Mike Perry ‘might be a shock’ for Luke Rockhold

Michael ‘Venom’ Page fighting Mike Perry at BKFC 27 | Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images

Michael “Venom” Page does not regret his …read more

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BKFC 37: Best photos from London

Check out these photos from the fights at BKFC 37, which took place at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London. (Photos courtesy of BKFC) …read more

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Posted on March 7, 2023, 12:16 am By
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Photos: BKFC 37 weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs

Check out these photos from the BKFC 37 weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs ahead of the event taking place at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London. (Photos courtesy of BKFC) …read more

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New BKFC champ Alan Belcher makes promise: It's no problem to KO Francis Ngannou

Alan Belcher has been the BKFC heavyweight champion for less than a week, and he has lofty ambitions about the types of fights that could come next.
Belcher, a 15-fight UFC …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Countdown to UFC 285, reaction to Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez signing with BKFC

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UFC 285 has shaped up to be an incredible lineup on paper, which will be headlined by the vacant heavyweight …read more

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I’m done being a slave - Rockhold praises ‘freedom’ in BKFC deal

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Ex-UFC champ Luke Rockhold has nothing but good things to say about BKFC, while taking an indirect jab at his …read more

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Luke Rockhold thrilled with BKFC signing after leaving the UFC: “I’m done being a f*cking slave”

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold couldn’t be happier with BKFC. The former champion has been out of action since his clash with Paulo Costa last August. In the co-main …read more

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BKFC signs former UFC champs Rockhold, Alvarez 

Luke Rockhold after UFC 278. | Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images

BKFC is making some waves with its recent signings.  Bare Knuckle …read more

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Posted on March 1, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Luke Rockhold vs. Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez vs. Chad Mendes Booked for BKFC 41

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will be bringing some new star power to the ring in the near future. …read more

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Luke Rockhold vs. Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez vs. Chad Mendes Booked for BKFC 41 on April 29

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship will be bringing some new star power to the ring in the near future. …read more

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BKFC announces stacked fight card for April 29, including Mike Perry vs. Luke Rockhold

Mike Perry will square off with former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 on April 29. BKFC president David Feldman went on The MMA Hour and announced that …read more

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Luke Rockhold vs. Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez vs. Chad Mendes set for BKFC 41 following two free agent signings

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Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez have both found a new home.
The two former UFC champions inked new deals with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, …read more

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Ex-UFC champ Luke Rockhold to headline BKFC 41 against Mike Perry

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is set for his combat sports return, and he’ll be taking off the gloves to box against a fellow UFC veteran.
Rockhold is going to …read more

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Michael Page enjoyed BKFC experience, says he's '100 percent' open to another fight

DUBLIN – Despite falling short against Mike Perry, Michael Page would definitely take another bare-knuckle boxing fight.
Page (20-2 MMA, 16-2 BMMA) lost a hard-fought majority decision to Perry at BKFC 27 …read more

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The Level Change Podcast 228: Terrific UFC Fights, Rockhold to BKFC?

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Episode 228 discussion: UFC Vegas 70 rewind, Lineker’s manager says ‘safety first’ after corner throws in towel, rumors …read more

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Posted on February 28, 2023, 10:46 am By
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Austin Trout interested in fighting BKFC champ-champ Luis Palomino: 'He's definitely a good fighter'

Austin Trout is more than down to take on BKFC’s finest.
The former WBA boxing champion is ready to challenge two-division BKFC champion Luis Palomino for one of his titles. Trout …read more

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Ex-UFC MW Alan Belcher wins BKFC HW title with wild comeback KO

Alan Belcher won the heavyweight title with a wild comeback KO on Arnold Adams at BKFC 36  | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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Posted on February 25, 2023, 7:46 am By
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BKFC 36 Results: Alan Belcher KO’s Arnold Adams (Video)

Tonight’s BKFC 36 event is headlined by a heavyweight title fight featuring Alan Belcher challenging Arnold Adams. Belcher has gone a perfect 3-0 since entering the Bare-Knuckle Boxing scene. ‘The …read more

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BKFC 36 results: UFC veteran Alan Belcher rallies, knocks out Arnold Adams for heavyweight title

It wasn’t easy, but UFC veteran Alan Belcher now holds BKFC gold.
Belcher, a 15-fight veteran of the UFC , is now a bareknuckle heavyweight champion after just four fights with …read more

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It’s not against BKFC rules - Trout on Sanchez’s greasing claims

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Austin Trout is responding to Diego Sanchez’s greasing claims during their recent BKFC fight. This past week, we’ve all …read more

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Posted on February 24, 2023, 12:46 pm By
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Photos: BKFC 36 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the BKFC 36 ceremonial weigh-ins and fighter faceoffs ahead of the event at Pontchartrain Convention Center in Kenner, La. (Photos courtesy of BKFC) …read more

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Austin Trout responds to Diego Sanchez claims he cheated, eyes BKFC title shot: “I went and looked into BKFC’s rules on vaseline and there is nothing”

Austin Trout wasn’t too surprised by how easily he was able to defeat Diego Sanchez at KnuckleMania 3. Trout is the former WBA super middleweight boxing champion and is currently …read more

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Sean Strickland trolls BKFC for signing Paige VanZant as their marquee fighter: “Come on guys watch us, look we signed a only fans model who cant fight”

Sean Strickland is trolling BKFC for signing Paige VanZant as their marguee fighter. Paige ’12 Gauge’ VanZant (8-5 MMA) left the UFC after her bout with Amanda Ribas (10-3 MMA) …read more

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Josh Watson reacts to viral BKFC knockout of Greg Hardy: ‘He wasn’t even thinking about me’

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Josh Watson proved a lot of people wrong — including, in his eyes, people within the BKFC organization — when he …read more

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Diego Sanchez set to file an appeal to overturn loss against Austin Trout at KnuckleMania 3: “We will be filling a formal complaint”

Diego Sanchez will be appealing his KnuckleMania 3 loss to Austin Trout. Sanchez was set to make his BKFC debut against the former boxing world champ in Trout. It was …read more

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Alan Belcher expects to KO Arnold Adams “early” to win BKFC heavyweight title, believes Ben Rothwell could be his first title defense

Alan Belcher is confident he will become the BKFC heavyweight champion on Friday in Louisiana at BKFC 36. Belcher is set to take on Arnold Adams for the heavyweight title …read more

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John Dodson says it’s “embarassing” Reggie Barnett Jr. turned him down at KnuckleMania 3, vows to KO him in the first round to win BKFC flyweight title

John Dodson was supposed to be fighting for the inaugural BKFC flyweight title at KnuckleMania 3. Dodson was offered to face Reggie Barnett Jr. at KnuckleMania 3 – who is …read more

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BKFC Live Events Headed to FITE+ Subscription Service

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship live events are headed to the FITE+ subscription service. The first BKFC event that will stream live on FITE+ is this weekend’s BKFC 36 event from …read more

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Posted on February 20, 2023, 4:16 pm By
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Sanchez threatens legal action against BKFC, claims Trout was greasing

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Recent BKFC competitor Diego Sanchez claims opponent Austin Trout used too much vaseline during their fight. …read more

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Spinning Back Clique: UFC 284 and 'TUF 31' controversies, Erin Blanchfield, BKFC's rise, more (noon ET)

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” …read more

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Diego Sanchez Talking To Lawyers About ‘Cheating’ In BKFC Knucklemania 3 Bout

Diego Sanchez believes he was cheated at BKFC’s Knucklemania 3 event and is threatening legal action. The original Ultimate Fighter winner, Sanchez has had a tough run since his run …read more

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BKFC responds to backlash from UFC middleweight Sean Strickland

BKFC has fired back at Sean Strickland over his recent criticism of the promotion. This past Saturday night, BKFC held its Knucklemania 3 event inside the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, …read more

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Sean Strickland slams Diego Sanchez and BKFC following Austin Trout fight: “At some point you gotta look in the mirror”

Sean Strickland has once again taken to social media to ruffle some feathers. Strickland was well aware of Diego Sanchez’s fourth-round TKO loss to former WBA super-welterweight titleholder Austin Trout …read more

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Diego Sanchez accuses Austin Trout of cheating, threatens legal action after BKFC debut loss

On the heels of a TKO loss in his bareknuckle boxing debut, Diego Sanchez is crying foul.
UFC Hall of Famer Sanchez lost to former WBA boxing champion Austin Trout this …read more

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Twitter Reacts To Greg Hardy’s Brutal KO Loss At KnuckleMania 3

Former NFL defensive end and UFC heavyweight fighter Greg Hardy recently made his debut in BKFC. ‘The Prince of War’ was ferociously outclassed by opponent Josh Watson early in the …read more

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Video: Diego Sanchez bloodied up, loses doctor stoppage at BKFC

Austin Trout scored a 3rd round TKO on Diego Sanchez at BKFC Knucklemania 3  | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

Check out the full fight …read more

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Video: Sigala badly breaks leg at BKFC, tries to ‘fix’ it and stand up

Charisa Sigala broke her leg while getting dropped at BKFC Knucklemania 3 | Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images

A gruesome sight at BKFC Knucklemania 3 …read more

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Posted on February 18, 2023, 6:16 am By
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Twitter reacts Diego Sanchez’s bloody debut loss at BKFC Knucklemania 3

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Sanchez was bloodied and battered in his BKFC debut on Friday night. Austin Trout predicted Diego …read more

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BKFC Knucklemania 3 results: Lorenzo Hunt puts Mike Richman to sleep with stunning comeback knockout

Lorenzo Hunt proved that no matter how bad things get, he just needs one punch to land, and did it ever in the main event of BKFC’s Knucklemania 3.
Hunt defended …read more

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Britain Hart vs. Jenny Savage 2 strawweight title fight set for BKFC 39

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A heated BKFC rivalry will have a second chapter — this time with championship gold on the line.
BKFC President David Feldman announced during …read more

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BKFC Knucklemania 3 results: Former NFL star, UFC veteran Greg Hardy flattened in bareknuckle debut

Former NFL star and UFC veteran Greg Hardy made his first walk to the BKFC ring, but things did not go as he planned.
At BKFC Knucklemania 3 at Tingley Coliseum …read more

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Twitter reacts to Greg Hardy’s upset KO loss at BKFC Knucklemania 3

Greg Hardy at UFC 272 weigh-ins. | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC

The former UFC heavyweight had a rude welcome to BKFC on Friday …read more

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John Dodson plots ambitious 2023 schedule with hopes to win BKFC title and beat Kyoji Horiguchi in RIZIN

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John Dodson refutes any claim that his career is slowing down just because he’s no longer fighting in the UFC.
In fact, …read more

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BKFC Knucklemania 3 live stream

Diego Sanchez makes his BKFC debut on Friday. | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC

Watch UFC vets Diego Sanchez, Greg Hardy and Jon Dodson …read more

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BKFC president reveals plans to meet with Paige VanZant to discuss future: “Maybe she doesn’t want to do this anymore”

BKFC president David Feldman is unsure what Paige Vanzant’s future in combat sports holds. ’12 Gauge’ has been out of action since her bout with Rachel Ostovich at BKFC 19 …read more

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Former UFC fighters Mike Perry, Chad Mendes and Ben Rothwell all set to compete at BKFC event on April 29

Former UFC fighters Mike Perry, Chad Mendes and Ben Rothwell are all set to compete at the BKFC event on April 29th. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship card is set …read more

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Mike Perry, Chad Mendes and Ben Rothwell return at April 29 BKFC event in Denver

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Mike Perry, Chad Mendes and Ben Rothwell will return to action at a BKFC card planned for April 29 in Denver.
The card also serves …read more

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Bellator, UFC Veteran Alessio Sakara Signs with BKFC

Alessio Sakara is the latest MMA veteran to go the bareknuckle boxing route, as the Italian fighter has signed a multi-fight contract with BKFC. …read more

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John Dodson expects to “break” Jarod Grant in the first round at KnuckleMania 3, plans to be BKFC and RIZIN champ by end of 2023

John Dodson was excited when he got the call to be on KnuckleMania 3. Dodson returned to MMA on New Year’s Eve and scored a first-round TKO at RIZIN 40 …read more

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John Dodson expects to “break” Jarod Grant’s in the first round at KnuckleMania 3, plans to be BKFC and RIZIN champ by end of 2023

John Dodson was excited when he got the call to be on KnuckleMania 3. Dodson returned to MMA on New Year’s Eve and scored a first-round TKO at RIZIN 40 …read more

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Bellator's Alessio Sakara signs multi-fight deal with BKFC

Another MMA veteran is headed down the bareknuckle boxing route.
Former UFC fighter and current Bellator competitor Alessio Sakara has signed a multi-fight deal with BKFC. No opponent or date has …read more

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Austin Trout plans to be a champion in boxing and BKFC, vows to KO Diego Sanchez at KnuckleMania 3: “Shoutout to him for signing up to take this ass-whooping”

Austin Trout surprised many when he signed with BKFC. Trout is the former WBA light middleweight champion and still a top-five contender and many expected him to try and get …read more

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Diego Sanchez sends warning to Austin Trout ahead of KnuckleMania 3: “You are not who you think you are and you are in for a rude awakening”

Diego Sanchez believes Austin Trout is overlooking him. Sanchez is set to make his BKFC debut at KnuckleMania 3 against Trout who is the former WBA light middleweight champion. The …read more

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Christine Ferea to defend BKFC title against ex-champion Bec Rawlings in April

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BKFC flyweight champion Christine Ferea will no longer compete at the upcoming BKFC KnuckleMania 3 card on Feb. 17, but she …read more

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Posted on February 13, 2023, 3:16 am By
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Mike Perry Announces Bare Knuckle FC Return

Former UFC fighter Mike Perry will return to Bare Knuckle FC to headline an April 29th event against a to-be-determined opponent. Perry announced the news of his next BKFC booking …read more

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Posted on February 9, 2023, 2:17 pm By
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Pearl Gonzalez Dons Tiger-Print Bikini For OnlyFans Announcement

Former UFC and BKFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez recently turned some heads with her OnlyFans reveal. Gonzalez last fought in the UFC all the way back in October 2017. There, she …read more

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