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VIDEO | BKFC fighter Charisa Sigala suffers gruesome ankle injury at Knucklemania 3
Fernando Quiles - February 19, 2023
Charisa Sigala’s night ended early at BKFC Knucklemania 3 due to a nasty ankle injury. Sigala went one-on-one with Jayme Hinshaw inside the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 17. This one only lasted 38 seconds, as Sigala landed awkwardly on her ankle as a result of a knockdown. She tried putting her ankle back in place but to no avail.
Diego Sanchez goes off following BKFC Knucklemania 3 loss: "I will be talking with my lawyer soon"
Fernando Quiles - February 19, 2023
Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez believes his BKFC Knucklemania 3 loss to Austin Trout had some foul play. Sanchez and Trout did battle inside the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA this past Friday night. Going into the bout, Sanchez was a massive betting underdog, given that Trout is a former WBA super-welterweight titleholder and the fight was contested under bare-knuckle boxing rules. The oddsmakers were proven correct, as Trout earned the fourth-round TKO finish via doctor’s stoppage.
Sean Strickland slams Diego Sanchez and BKFC following Austin Trout fight: “At some point you gotta look in the mirror”
Fernando Quiles - February 19, 2023
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 in a bare-knuckle boxing showdown this past Friday night. Sanchez and Trout collided at BKFC Knucklemania 3 inside the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, N.M.
BKFC Results: Austin Trout stops Diego Sanchez in Round 4 (Video)
Chris Taylor - February 17, 2023
Tonight’s BKFC Knucklemania 3 event is co-headlined by a fight between UFC Hall of Famer Diego Sanchez and Austin Trout. Sanchez (30-14 MMA) will be competing for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Kevin Lee in the main event of Eagle FC 46 last March. ‘The Nightmare’ has gone 1-3 over his last four contests, with his lone victory in that time coming in the form of a disqualification win over Michel Pereira.
BKFC president reveals plans to meet with Paige VanZant to discuss future: "Maybe she doesn’t want to do this anymore"
Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2023
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 in July 2021. In that outing, Vanzant wound up being outstruck en route to a unanimous decision defeat. The loss put the UFC veteran back to 0-2 in her BFKC run, having previously lost to Britain Hart in February.
Former UFC fighters Mike Perry, Chad Mendes and Ben Rothwell all set to compete at BKFC event on April 29
Susan Cox - February 16, 2023
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 to take place in Denver on Saturday, April 29th of this year.
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
Cole Shelton - February 15, 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 as the former UFC title challenger inked a multi-fight deal with the promotion. Although he is signed with RIZIN, Dodson remains on the BKFC roster and wanted to be part of KnuckleMania 3, and he got his wish.
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"
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2023
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 a title shot this year. The former champ has fought the likes of Canelo Alvarez and the Charlo twins, but he wanted to be more active so inked a deal with BKFC.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 110 with Diego Sanchez, Austin Trout, John Dodson, Zac Pauga, and Evan Elder
Cole Shelton - February 14, 2023
The 110th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of KnuckleMania 3 and UFC Vegas 69 this weekend. We’re first joined by former UFC fighter and current BKFC fighter Diego Sanchez (2:43). Next, former WBA light middleweight champion and current BKFC fighter Austin Trout (29:54) comes on. John Dodson (42:01) returns to the program. Then, UFC light heavyweight Zac Pauga (55:04) stops by. Closing out the program is UFC lightweight Evan Elder (1:04:53).
Diego Sanchez rips the Nevada State Athletic Commission for not sanctioning BKFC but allowing Power Slap
Cole Shelton - January 27, 2023
Diego Sanchez doesn’t get why the Nevada State Athletic Commission won’t sanction Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. BKFC has been sanctioned in several states but Nevada is the most prominent state the promotion and sport haven’t been allowed into. Yet, many have been critical of that decision after the NSAC allowed Power Slap to be a thing.
Diego Sanchez fires back at people who think he has CTE and brain damage: "I will get out of this sport if I ever have one underlying factor of CTE"
Cole Shelton - January 26, 2023
Diego Sanchez is tired of people saying he has brain damage and CTE. Sanchez has been fighting professionally since 2002 and has fought a total of 44 times. Although all those matches have been in MMA, he will be making his BKFC debut at KnuckleMania 3 on February 17 against a former boxing world champion, Austin Trout.
Marcus Brimage, eight-fight UFC veteran who fought Conor McGregor announces retirement from MMA
Cole Shelton - January 25, 2023
Marcus Brimage is done with MMA. Brimage last competed in MMA in July 2021 at XMMA 2 when he lost a decision to Kyle Bochniak to drop his pro record to 7-8. Since then, Brimage has signed with BKFC and is focused on bare-knuckle and after having his BKFC fight he says he is done with MMA.
Diego Sanchez wants to see the Diaz Brothers fight in BKFC: “Real gangsters take the gloves off, homie”
Harry Kettle - January 19, 2023
Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez has welcomed the idea of Nate Diaz and Nick Diaz competing in bare-knuckle boxing. When you’re talking about enigmas in the realm of combat sports, Nate and Nick Diaz are two of the best. The brothers are eccentric, they’re popular, and they are gangsters at heart.
Diego Sanchez set to face former boxing champion Austin Trout at BKFC KnuckleMania 3 in February
Josh Evanoff - January 10, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Diego Sanchez is now slated for his BKFC debut next month. ‘The Nightmare’ has been out of action since a super lightweight clash with Kevin Lee at Eagle FC 46 last March. The fight marked the first for Sanchez outside the UFC since 2004, as he was released the prior year due to his association with Joshua Fabia. The UFC Hall of Fame inductee later left the controversial coach and guru in 2021.
Paige VanZant return to combat sports put on hold after suffering three broken bones
Harry Kettle - December 29, 2022
Paige VanZant’s proposed return to combat sports has seemingly been put on hold after she suffered a few broken bones. While she may not be the most prolific fighter in combat sports history, Paige VanZant is certainly one of the most famous. From UFC to BKFC and beyond, she’s not afraid of getting into a scrap.
Ben Rothwell eyes return at KnuckleMania, says he doubts Greg Hardy will ever fight in BKFC
Cole Shelton - December 28, 2022
Ben Rothwell couldn’t have had a better BKFC debut. Rothwell made his promotional debut at BKFC 30 and scored a 19-second knockout win over Bobo O’Bannon. Heading into the fight, the longtime UFC veteran was confident he would have success in BKFC but didn’t expect his debut to go that well.
BKFC president says if Paige VanZant doesn't re-sign "it was a good ride and a good decision," but still open to extending her contract
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2022
David Feldman isn’t ruling out Paige Vanzant extending her contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. VanZant shocked many when she fought out her UFC contract and signed with BKFC. However, she has lost both of her fights with promotion, suffering losses to Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich. Since her second loss in July of 2021, she hasn’t fought since. But, Feldman hopes the former UFC fighter will return in February at KnuckleMania 3.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 105 with Julian Erosa, David Feldman, Cody Brundage, Bryan Battle, Journey Newson, and Saidyokub Kakhramonov
Cole Shelton - December 13, 2022
The 105th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 66. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Julian Erosa (2:43). Next, BKFC president David Feldman (24:42) comes on. UFC middleweight Cody Brundage (37:52) joins the show. Then, UFC welterweight Bryan Battle (54:14) stops by. UFC bantamweight Journey Newson (1:11:08) comes on. Closing out the show is UFC bantamweight Saidyokub Kakhramonov (1:25:35).