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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BKFC President David Feldman met with UFC CEO Dana White to "create an ally" and potentially explore cross-promotion deals, emphasizing that BKFC is not in direct competition with the UFC. Feldman also expressed openness to working with other promotions, such as RIZIN, and highlighted BKFC's plans for global expansion, including recent events in locations like Thailand and the U.K.
Mike Perry is crowned the "King of Violence" after a corner stoppage in his BKFC 56 headliner against Eddie Alvarez. Perry absorbed Alvarez's punches while delivering his own shots, leading to Alvarez's corner stopping the fight after the second round. Perry, now 4-0 in BKFC, called out Conor McGregor for a potential matchup, stating that he just beat someone McGregor fought for a world title. BKFC president David Feldman has expressed interest in a potential McGregor vs. Perry fight.
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will face off against Mike Perry in the headlining bout at BKFC 56 on December 2. The event will also feature three title fights, including a heavyweight matchup between Ben Rothwell and Todd Duffee. Alvarez and Perry are both former UFC stars who have found success in bareknuckle boxing, with Perry boasting a 3-0 record in BKFC.
Francis Ngannou, former UFC heavyweight champion, signed a historic and lucrative contract with the PFL, ending a five-month free agency period in which he also garnered interest from Bellator, ONE Championship, and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Ngannou described his experiences dealing with each of those situations, stating that Bellator was "very professional," ONE Championship was "too much," and BKFC was "just a joke." In the end, Ngannou received what he wanted from the PFL, including a deal that will allow him to pursue boxing, PFL equity, and a leadership role within the promotion.