BKFC News
Kevin Croom explains why he signed with BKFC, pleased with KO win in his debut: "It is a good way to get paid without fighting world-class athletes"
Cole Shelton - November 24, 2022
Kevin Croom decided to give BKFC a try after he was released from the UFC. After Croom lost three fights in a row in the UFC he was released and then fought on the regional scene and picked up a win. After he returned to the win column in MMA, he signed with BKFC which was an easy decision for him.
50-year-old Houston Alexander ecstatic with TKO win over Joey Beltran at BKFC 33, has no plans of retiring anytime soon: "Even though Father Time is undefeated, it hasn't gotten me yet"
Cole Shelton - November 24, 2022
Houston Alexander improved to 3-0 in BKFC as he scored a second-round KO win over Joey Beltran. Alexander was headlining the event in his adopted hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, and dominated the fight from start to finish. He ended up scoring a second-round TKO over Beltran as he says the fight played out exactly how they thought.
Paige VanZant set for appearance at Sapphire New York Gentlemen’s Club in December
Josh Evanoff - November 23, 2022
BKFC star Paige VanZant continues to find work outside of the bare-knuckle boxing ring. ’12 Gauge’ has been out of action since her decision defeat to Rachel Ostovich last July. The defeat was a devastating one for the former UFC star, as it dropped her to 0-2 in BKFC. She was previously defeated by Britain Hart in February.
Houston Alexander stops Joey Beltran at BKFC 33 (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 18, 2022
Former UFC fighters Houston Alexander and Joey Beltran collided in tonight’s BKFC 33 main event in Omaha, Nebraska. Alexander (17-16-1 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) entered the contest sporting a 2-0 record in Bare Knuckle boxing. The 50-year-old veteran had most recently competed in May of this year, scoring a first-round TKO victory over Jay Fish.
Mike Perry confirms interest in re-signing with the UFC after BKFC run: "I know the fans have been talking about it"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2022
Former UFC welterweight star Mike Perry would love a return to the promotion. ‘Platinum’ was one of the most colorful fighters on the roster during his stint from 2016 to 2021. During that time, Perry broke into the top 15 and defeated names such as Paul Felder, Jake Ellenberger, and Mickey Gall.
Julian Lane suffers brutal knockout loss at Pravda FC boxing event (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 8, 2022
BKFC veteran Julian Lane suffered a brutal knockout loss at the hands of Vlad Tuinov at this weekend’s Pravda FC boxing event. Lane (12-10-1 MMA, 4-7 BKFC), who is well known for his antics as a cast member on Season 16 of The Ultimate Fighter, squared off with kickboxing veteran Tuinov in Friday’s Pravda FC co-headliner in Russia.
BKFC books previously unlicensed Melvin Guillard to compete against undefeated Evgeny Kurdanov on October 15
Josh Evanoff - October 6, 2022
BKFC has added UFC lightweight veteran Melvin Guillard to their return this month. The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship promotion has provided a home to many former UFC stars. Names such as Artem Lobov, Ricco Rodriguez, Chris Leben, and more, have all found success without the gloves in the boxing ring.
BKFC 30 Results: Ben Rothwell destroys Bobo O'Bannon (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2022
UFC veteran Ben Rothwell squared off with Bobo O’Bannon on the main card of tonight’s BKFC 30 event in Monroe, Louisana. Rothwell (39-14 MMA) had parted way with the UFC earlier this year after going 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances. ‘Big Ben’ had most recently competed in the Octagon in November of 2021, where he suffered a TKO loss to Marcos Rogério de Lima.
Ben Rothwell plans to make Bobo O'Bannon "regret" wanting to fight him at BKFC 30: "I know I'm one of the best fighters in the world"
Cole Shelton - September 28, 2022
Ben Rothwell is finally set to make his BKFC debut on Saturday in the co-main event of BKFC 30 in Monroe, Louisana. Earlier this year, Rothwell asked for his UFC release and later signed with BKFC. Once he signed with BKFC, he expected to get a fight relatively soon but that didn’t happen and he will now fight Bobo O’Bannon on Saturday.
Mike Perry throws hands with Magomed Ismailov at press conference in Moscow (Video)
Harry Kettle - September 28, 2022
Mike Perry continues to make waves in the combat sports sphere, this time by throwing hands with Magomed Ismailov in Russia. If there’s one thing we all know to be true about combat sports, it’s that there are some truly unique personalities residing in the sport. From the UFC to bare-knuckle boxing and beyond, there are plenty of guys and girls out there who are trailblazers in their own special way.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 95 with Mackenzie Dern, Ben Rothwell, Randy Costa, and John Castaneda
Cole Shelton - September 27, 2022
The 95th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 61 and BKFC 30. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event in fifth-ranked strawweight Mackenzie Dern (2:10). Next, former UFC heavyweight and current BKFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell (18:41) comes on. UFC bantamweight Randy Costa (31:51) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight John Castaneda (50:55).
BKFC 28 salaries: John Dodson takes home the most in disclosed payouts
Cole Shelton - September 17, 2022
John Dodson made his Bare Knuckle boxing debut at BKFC 28 and led the way in disclosed salaries. Dodson was in the co-main event against Ryan Benoit and made quick work scoring a 40-second KO. However, it was a surprise Dodson even went to BKFC as after his UFC departure he was fighting in MMA and expected to continue to do that until BKFC gave him an offer he couldn’t refuse.
BKFC president interested in signing Nate Diaz to set up Mike Perry fight: "We're going to do everything we can do to get him a bare-knuckle fight"
Cole Shelton - September 14, 2022
BKFC president David Feldman is interested in signing Nate Diaz. At UFC 279, Diaz scored a fourth-round submission over Tony Ferguson in what was the final fight of his deal. After the win, he said he wanted to go to a different sport with many thinking boxing would be next, but David Feldman is hoping BKFC will be his next venture.
Former UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell books Bobo O’Bannon for his BKFC debut
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2022
Ben Rothwell will make his bare-knuckle boxing debut with BKFC later this year when he battles Bobo O’Bannon. The man known as ‘Big Ben’ was released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship earlier this year ahead of a proposed match-up against Alexander Gustafsson, noting the following during an interview with Ariel Helwani.
John Dodson "wasn't surprised" with 40-second KO over Ryan Benoit in BKFC debut, hopes for quick turnaround in bare knuckle or MMA
Cole Shelton - August 31, 2022
John Dodson said he was going to KO Ryan Benoit in his BKFC debut and he did just that. In the co-main event of BKFC 28, Dodson scored a 40-second KO win against Benoit and although it was a sub-minute KO, he still was a bit disappointed with it. The only reason why Dodson was disappointed is due to the fact his brother Eric also made his BKFC debut on the card and got a 23-second KO on the prelims.
BKFC champion Reggie Barnett Jr. declared "missing / endangered" by Virgina police
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2022
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship interim bantamweight champion Reggie Barnett Jr. has been declared missing by police in Virginia. The Virginia Beach Police Department issued a missing person alert on social media on Monday after Barnett Jr.’s family said they lost contact with him on Sunday. His family said they have “concerns for his mental health due to vague threats of suicide.”
BKFC 27 Results: Mike Perry defeats Michael Page (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 20, 2022
Tonight’s BKFC 27 event in London is headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight scrap between Michael Page and Mike Perry. Page (20-2 MMA, 0-0 BKFC), who is currently listed at #2 in the Bellator welterweight rankings, will be making his Bare Knuckle Boxing debut hoping to rebound from a split decision loss to Logan Storley. That setback snapped a six-fight winning streak for ‘MVP’.
Michael Page believes Mike Perry is feeling the pressure ahead of Saturday’s BKFC 27 event: “I think it’s a massive show of nerves”
Harry Kettle - August 19, 2022
Michael Page thinks the fact Mike Perry being a fan of his is a sign of him ‘feeling the pressure’ heading into their BKFC 27 fight. When the bare-knuckle boxing match between Michael ‘Venom’ Page and Mike Perry was first announced, many couldn’t quite wrap their heads around it. Now, though, that we’re just over 24 hours away from it actually taking place, there’s a lot of excitement in the air with a lot of fans not really knowing what to expect.