bare knuckle boxing

David Feldman and Dana White
Dana White

BKFC founder David Feldman praises UFC CEO Dana White after recent meeting: "He's a real guy and I like him"

Cole Shelton - February 27, 2024

BKFC founder David Feldman has nothing but praise for UFC CEO Dana White. Feldman recently went to the UFC headquarters and met with White and what they talked about isn’t known. However, Feldman says he wanted to meet with White and after talking to him, he has nothing but praise for the UFC CEO, who also had kind words for the BKFC founder.

Just Scrap Radio Ep. 155
Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Just Scrap Radio Ep. 155 with David Feldman, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Steven Peterson

Cole Shelton - February 27, 2024

The 155th episode of Just Scrap Radio is live to preview UFC Vegas 87 and talk about the latest in combat sports. We’re first joined by BKFC founder David Feldman (1:16). Next, 12th-ranked UFC heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik (16:01) comes on. Closing out the show is former UFC featherweight Steven Peterson (24:45).

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Eddie Alvarez

BKFC champion Austin Trout welcomes fights with Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez: "It does intrigue me"

Fernando Quiles - February 9, 2024

Former boxing world champion and current BKFC titleholder Austin Trout is intrigued by potential matchups with Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez. Trout certainly knows his stuff when it comes to the sweet science. He has shared the ring with the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Miguel Cotto, Jermall and Jermell Charlo, and Erislandy Lara. Trout even defeated Cotto via unanimous decision back in late 2012. He has taken that experience to blossom in bare knuckle boxing, recently capturing the BKFC Welterweight Championship.

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Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant rules out retirement, but admits BKFC return is far from set: "I don’t know if it’s down the road"

Josh Evanoff - December 28, 2023

It appears that Paige VanZant isn’t fully done with competing in BKFC. ‘12 Gauge’ hasn’t been seen in combat sports since a rematch with Rachel Ostovich in July 2021. That bout took place just two and a half years after Paige VanZant defeated the Hawaiian in the UFC cage. However, their bare-knuckle boxing match looked radically different.

Anthony Pettis
BKFC

Anthony Pettis reacts to Mike Perry’s callout from BKFC 56

Harry Kettle - December 8, 2023

Anthony Pettis has given his thoughts on a potential showdown with Mike Perry after the latter called him out. Last weekend, Mike Perry improved his unbeaten record in BKFC with a stoppage win over Eddie Alvarez. It was another violent affair and in the end, Alvarez’s corner intervened and deemed him unable to continue. As for Perry, this is another big victory that he has to his name as his superstardom continues to grow.

Mike Perry, BKFC 56, BKFC
Eddie Alvarez

BKFC’s David Feldman reveals more than a million PPV pirates illegally streamed ‘Mike Perry vs Eddie Alvarez’

Harry Kettle - December 7, 2023

BKFC president David Feldman has revealed that over a million unique IP addresses streamed BKFC 56: Mike Perry vs Eddie Alvarez. Bare-knuckle boxing has taken off in the last few years and BKFC have been at the forefront of that. They have worked incredibly hard to put on some blockbuster events and last weekend, we saw another one. BKFC 56 went down in Salt Lake City with the main event pitting Mike Perry against Eddie Alvarez. In what proved to be an incredible bout, it was BKFC regular Mike Perry who got his hand raised in victory.

Mike Perry Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal

Mike Perry wants to fight Jorge Masvidal in bare-knuckle boxing: "The people would really love to see us"

Fernando Quiles - December 6, 2023

Mike Perry holds Jorge Masvidal in high regard, but he wouldn’t hesitate to fight “Gamebred.” Perry has somewhat become the face of bare-knuckle boxing. “Platinum” has gone 4-0 under the BKFC banner, defeating Julian Lane, Michael Page, Luke Rockhold, and most recently former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.

Dillon Danis, Mike Perry, BKFC, Boxing
Dillon Danis

'King of Violence' Mike Perry reveals that BKFC is willing to pay big for Dillon Danis fight

Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023

Mike Perry believes that a potential BKFC fight with Dillon Danis is very realistic. ‘Platinum’ returned to the BKFC ring over the weekend to face former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez. There, Mike Perry turned in yet another stoppage win, this time defeating ‘The Underground King’ by second-round TKO. In the process, he claimed the ‘King of Violence’ symbolic championship. Following the win, he was called out by former Bellator fighter, Dillon Danis.

Darren Till
BKFC

Darren Till confident he would finish Mike Perry inside of one round in BKFC: “Can’t take what I can take and can give”

Fernando Quiles - December 4, 2023

Darren Till continues to stoke the flames of a potential showdown with fellow ex-UFC fighter Mike Perry. Perry has been doing quite well for himself post-UFC. “Platinum” has gone 4-0 in the world of bare-knuckle boxing and many believe he has found his niche. Some have gone as far as to say Perry is the face of the BKFC promotion. “Platinum” recently defeated former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez under bare knuckle boxing rules. Perry won the fight after Alvarez’s corner waved the bout off before round three.

Dillon Danis, Mike Perry, BKFC, Boxing
Dillon Danis

Dillon Danis calls for fight with Mike Perry following BKFC 56: "For the belt f**k it"

Jeffrey Walter - December 3, 2023

Dillon Danis has called for a fight with the ‘King of Violence’ Mike Perry following last night’s BKFC 56 event in Salt Lake City. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) was able to keep his perfect bare knuckle boxing record intact yesterday evening by defeating former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez (30-8 MMA, 1-1 BKFC) by TKO.

Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez, BKFC 56, Results, TKO
Jorge Masvidal

Mike Perry issues respectful challenge to the "original" bare knuckle boxer: "The toughest out there"

Jeffrey Walter - December 3, 2023

Mike Perry is looking to fight the “original” bare knuckle boxer following his “King of Violence” title win at BKFC 56. Perry (14-8 MMA, 4-0 BKFC) collided with former UFC lightweight champion Eddie (30-8 MMA, 1-1 BKFC) in the headliner of last night’s BKFC event in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mike Perry
bare knuckle boxing

Mike Perry targets Anthony Pettis following BKFC 56 win: "I think he's intrigued by the bare knuckle aspect"

Fernando Quiles - December 3, 2023

Mike Perry scored a big win over Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 56, and he has his sights set on another former UFC lightweight champion. Perry and Alvarez collided for the symbolic “King of Violence” championship on December 2 in Salt Lake City. Alvarez was game, but by the end of round 2, Perry had already done significant damage. Alvarez’s corner decided to stop the fight.

Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez, BKFC 56, Results, TKO
Eddie Alvarez

BKFC 56 Results: Mike Perry stops Eddie Alvarez (Video)

Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023

We have you covered for all of tonight’s BKFC 56 results, including the main event between Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez. Perry (14-8 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) and Alvarez (30-8 MMA, 1-0 BKFC) will be competing for the promotion’s ‘King of Violence’ belt this evening.

Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez, BKFC 56, Results
Eddie Alvarez

BKFC 56: 'Perry vs. Alvarez' Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - December 2, 2023

The ring returns to Salt Lake City for tonight’s BKFC 56 event, a seven-bout fight card headlined by Mike Perry vs. Eddie Alvarez. Perry (14-8 MMA, 3-0 BKFC) and Alvarez (30-8 MMA, 1-0 BKFC) will be competing for the promotion’s ‘King of Violence’ belt this evening.

Paige VanZant and Taylor Swift
Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant claims Taylor Swift - Travis Kelce “love story” is nothing more than a publicity stunt: “I believe it’s 100 percent fake”

Harry Kettle - November 30, 2023

Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant isn’t a big fan of the love story between music sensation Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce. While she may no longer compete in the UFC, Paige VanZant is still a pretty big name. She’s an enigma in so many ways, but she also keeps her foot in the combat sports door – at the moment, through BKFC. She has a large fanbase and millions of followers across social media, and that’s likely to continue being the case for months and years to come.

Jimmie Rivera
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Jimmie Rivera expecting a "brawl" against Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 56: "I'm going in there for a war"

Cole Shelton - November 28, 2023

Jimmie Rivera is excited to throw down with Jeremy Stephens at BKFC 56. Rivera hasn’t fought since May when he beat Bekhzod Usmonov by decision in his second BKFC fight. While Rivera admits he was hopeful to return sooner, he is glad he was patient and now gets to be on a massive BKFC 56 card.

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Paige VanZant

David Feldman tells fans they can expect to see Paige VanZant fight under the BKFC banner in 2024

Harry Kettle - November 28, 2023

BKFC president David Feldman has provided a positive update regarding the future of Paige VanZant in bare-knuckle boxing. Throughout the course of her combat sports career, Paige VanZant has certainly turned a lot of heads. From her performances in the cage/ring to what she does in her personal time, VanZant has always held great name value. In the present day, she continues to have a strong social media presence – but we haven’t seen her actively compete for quite some time.

Eddie Alvarez, Mike Perry, BKFC 56, BKFC
Eddie Alvarez

Eddie Alvarez believe he will be “too much” for Mike Perry to handle at BKFC 56: “He’s too slow”

Harry Kettle - November 28, 2023

Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez believes he has what it takes to overcome Mike Perry when they collide at BKFC 56. On December 2, Eddie Alvarez will go head to head with Mike Perry in Salt Lake City. The two will meet in the main event of BKFC 56. The winner is set to be crowned the King of Violence. Regardless of who you favor to pick up the victory, nobody can deny that these two are set to produce fireworks in Utah.