BKFC News
Frank Mir reportedly signs with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Adam Martin - September 18, 2020
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir has reportedly signed a deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). FightBananas.com was the first to report the signing of Mir to BKFC. Mir follows a long list of former UFC fighters such as Paige VanZant, Thiago Alves, and Hector Lombard who have taken their talents to BKFC recently. Take a look at the initial news report.
BKFC 12: 'Alves vs. Lane' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - September 11, 2020
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returns to action this evening in Daytona Beach, Florida, for the promotions BKFC 12: ‘Alves vs. Lane’ event. Former UFC welterweight title challenger Thiago Alves will make his BKFC debut in tonight’s headliner when he squares off with Julian Lane.
Paige VanZant responds to haters who say BKFC fights will damage her good looks
Tom Taylor - August 18, 2020
Paige VanZant has responded to the haters suggesting her bare-knuckle fights in the BKFC ring will damage her good looks. VanZant, who recently left the UFC and signed with BKFC, fired back at her naysayers in a recent interview with MMA Fighting.
Paige VanZant, manager, open up on "multi-million dollar deal" with BKFC
Tom Taylor - August 18, 2020
Former UFC star Paige VanZant and her manager Malki Kawa have opened up on her new deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Speaking to MMA Fighting, Kawa, the man behind First Round Management, divulged that the deal has a multi-million dollar price tag.
Promoter details Paige VanZant's four-fight deal with BKFC, hints at another "massive" signing
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2020
David Feldman is relieved Paige VanZant decided to sign with his promotion, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Entering UFC 251, VanZant was fighting Amanda Ribas and it was known it was the final fight of her contract. Many pundits believed she would end up in Bellator but on Wednesday that did not happen. Instead, it was announced she has signed with BKFC.
Austin Vanderford reacts to Paige VanZant signing with Bare Knuckle FC
Cole Shelton - August 12, 2020
Austin Vanderford had a joking reaction to his wife, Paige VanZant, signing with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. On Wednesday, it was revealed VanZant signed an exclusive multi-fight contract with the sans gloves promotion. The news caught many off guard. For Vanderford, he believes the news could very well make him the good looking one in their relationship.
Paige VanZant inks exclusive, multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020
Paige VanZant has a new home. The former UFC flyweight and strawweight contender has signed an exclusive, multi-fight deal with upstart bare knuckle promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Report: Mike Tyson rejects $18M offer to fight Wanderlei Silva
Tom Taylor - June 10, 2020
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has reportedly turned down an $18M offer from American bare-knuckle fighting promotion BKFC. The offer reportedly named MMA legend Wanderlei Silva, who recently signed with BKFC but has yet to debut with the promotion, as the opponent for Tyson’s return.
Former MLB star Jose Canseco expresses interest in bare-knuckle fighting
Tom Taylor - May 26, 2020
Former baseball star Jose Canseco, best known as a power hitter for the Oakland A’s, is interested in bare-knuckle fighting. Canseco expressed interest in this rising combat sport on Twitter. While his comment seemed to imply he’s interested in competing in the sport, he may have just been sharing his interest as a fan.
Mike Tyson to be offered over $20 million by BKFC to fight Wanderlei Silva
Adam Martin - May 24, 2020
Boxing legend Mike Tyson will reportedly be offered over $20 million by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) to fight Wanderlei Silva. BKFC president David Feldman told Steven Marrocco of MMAFighting.com that the bare-knuckle promotion is set to make its offer to the boxing legend Tyson this week.
Report: Mike Tyson offered $20M by BKFC
Tom Taylor - May 7, 2020
BKFC, an upstart bare knuckle fighting organization, has reportedly offered 53-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson a $20M deal. Tyson recently announced his intention to end his retirement for a handful of exhibition bouts. What really sent the combat sports world into a frenzy of excitement, however, was footage of the boxing legend hitting mitts with famed MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro. Even at 53, Tyson looked absolutely lethal.
Wanderlei Silva calls out Dan Henderson and Vitor Belfort for bare-knuckle fights
Adam Martin - April 21, 2020
MMA legend Wanderlei Silva has called out fellow veterans of the sport Dan Henderson and Vitor Belfort for bare-knuckle fights. Silva signed with BKFC last fall but has yet to make his debut with the promotion. At the time of the signing, Silva said he was interested in fighting Belfort. Six months later and Silva still wants to fight Belfort but he’s also interested in fighting Henderson, as well.
David Feldman determined to guide BKFC through coronavirus crisis
Tom Taylor - March 20, 2020
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is one of countless sports organizations to be adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic that is currently sweeping the planet, having already been forced to postpone two events. Suffice it to say that it’s been a hectic few weeks for company president David Feldman, who is doing his best to guide the organization through these times of danger and uncertainty.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is being sued for a 40% ownership stake
Harry Kettle - February 21, 2020
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is being sued for a 40% ownership stake by an alleged business partner of president David Feldman. BKFC has burst onto the scene in the last few years with a series of impressive and memorable fights to go alongside what many consider to be a fascinating addition to the landscape of combat sports. We’ve seen the likes of Artem Lobov, Paulie Malignaggi and Jason Knight put it all on the line in the name of proving themselves under a completely different set of rules.
Bare Knuckle FC 10: 'Lombard vs. Mundell' Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Bare Knuckle FC 10 takes place tonight in Fort Lauderdale and features the promotional debut of former Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard. Lombard will be squaring off with David Lundell in a 198lbs bout that serves as the evenings main event.
Hector Lombard says fans can expect 'brutality' in BKFC debut, eyes dream fight with Dan Henderson
Cole Shelton - February 12, 2020
Hector Lombard will finally make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut this Saturday against David Mundell. The two will headline BKFC 10 in Fort Lauderdale, where Lombard will get the chance to fight in his home state.
Hector Lombard set for BKFC debut
Tom Taylor - December 13, 2019
Former Bellator middleweight champion and UFC welterweight contender Hector Lombard recently signed with upstart bare knuckle fighting promotion BKFC. On Friday, it was announced that he’ll make his debut with the promotion at BKFC 10 on February 15 in Miami, Florida, where he’ll take on fellow UFC veteran Joe Riggs. #BKFC10 main event just announced. @HectorLombard vs. @DIESELRIGGSMMA – February 15 in #Miami @bareknucklefc
Isaac Vallie-Flagg skeptical 'Iranian Hulk' will do well in BKFC
Tom Taylor - November 20, 2019
During the broadcast of last weekend’s BKFC 9 card, it was announced that the “Iranian Hulk” Sajad Gharibi has joined the bare knuckle promotion’s roster. Gharibi, who allegedly weighs almost 400lbs, is expected to make his debut in 2020.