Chris Leben is in the hospital as he is dealing with breathing issues after fighting COVID-19. Leben revealed the news on his Instagram account. He says he’s been in a hospital in San Diego for over six days now. The former TUF competitor didn’t go in-depth on his situation but asked his supporters for “positive
Chad Mendes is finally living up to his nickname. ‘Money’ is looking to cash out big when he makes his BKFC debut. The UFC star would come of out of retirement not to fight in the Octagon, but the bare-knuckle boxing ring instead. Mendes Says He’s Making More Than Francis Ngannou Ahead of his first
We finally got to see Francis Ngannou hit somebody in the nuts. No, we’re not joking. It’s not another cliffhanger teaser for the movie, ‘Jackass Forever‘. We got the full package this time. The UFC Heavyweight Champion clocked actor Ehren McGhehey in the nutsack midway into the film. They Do Their Own Stunts Unfortunately for
Chad Mendes is back, but it’s not inside the Octagon. ‘Money’ Makes His Debut The former UFC title challenger will be diving into a new sport altogether. Mendes is now a bare-knuckle boxer. He will be entering the ring on Feb. 19, where he will debut under the BKFC banner. It will be no ordinary
Julian Lane will finally get his chance to ‘bang’. Lane vs. Perry The BKFC veteran gets his shot at promotional newcomer, ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry. The two are set to meet inside the ring at at BKFC’s ‘KnuckleMania’ event on February 19th. The match-up was first reported by Chris Taylor and the promotion will look to
Don’t mess with ‘Diesel’. This is the lesson a young buck learned earlier this month when he waltzed into former UFC fighter Joe Riggs’ gym. According to Riggs, this guy had been talking trash for days on end, claiming he’s ‘the best bareknuckle boxer in the world’. This wouldn’t sit well with Joe Riggs, who
Some dreams never die. For Hector Lombard, his wish to fight Tyron Woodley still remains the same. The former BKFC Cruiserweight Champion has been itching for a fight with Woodley ever since their UFC days. The two have seemingly never gotten along, even when they were training together at American Top Team. Earlier this year,
Mike Perry may have his first opponent secured for his Bare Knuckle FC debut. Perry was on commentary during BKFC Tampa on Thursday night as he was discussing his move from the UFC to bare knuckle boxing. And right before a fight was about to take place, former UFC fighter and fellow BKFC fighter Julian
Mike Perry has traded the Octagon for a triangle. Free Agency The former UFC fighter is no longer a part of the promotional MMA powerhouse. It was learned in October, that Perry was a free agent, after he fought out his UFC contract. ‘Platinum’ would end up not re-signing with the UFC. Instead, he is
Rachael Ostovich will compete in the sport that pays her the best. Ostovich recently made her bare knuckle boxing bow at BKFC 19 back in July when she outpointed Paige VanZant over five rounds to enjoy a successful debut. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachael Ostovich (@rachaelostovich) It was her first
Pearl Gonzalez has competed in bare-knuckle for the final time. At BKFC 22 this past Saturday (Nov. 13), Gonzalez went toe-to-toe with Britain Hart. The bout went the distance and was highly competitive. In the end, it was Hart who had her hand raised. Pearl Gonzalez Leaves Bare-Knuckle After the fight, Pearl Gonzalez posted a
Lorenzo Hunt got the best of Hector Lombard. Lombard was looking to defend his cruiserweight title against Hunt in the BKFC 22 headliner Friday night at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. It was a back-and-forth contest with both fighters having their moments. However, it was Hunt who made a bigger impression throughout
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has another big femme fatale on their hands. BKFC just announced a short-notice war of women whose names fit well on the marquee. The promotion would reveal the return of the battling Britain Hart would be against no other than UFC veteran Pearl Gonzalez. The booking would become official on just
As of today, Mike Perry is no longer a UFC fighter. The UFC veteran spent a total of 5 years competing in the Octagon. Time has finally ran out for the fan-favorite who has just made his decision for his career’s next chapter. Perry will trade 4-ounce MMA gloves for no gloves at all. On
Melvin Guillard is recovering after suffering yet another brutal knockout loss. On Oct. 9, Guillard shared the BKFC ring with fellow former UFC fighter Joe Riggs. Guillard was knocked out cold in the opening round with one punch. Guillard is now 2-6 in bare-knuckle boxing. He also hasn’t won a combat sports fight since Nov.
Dillon Cleckler responded to the tragic events involving Justin Thornton. Thornton passed away Monday morning after reported injuries and complications, including paralysis, following his first-round knockout defeat to Cleckler at BKFC 20 in Mississippi back in August. Cleckler, who also knocked out Thornton in the first round of an MMA fight a couple of years