BKFC News
Mike Perry says he never considered going back to the UFC in free agency because "the pay cut would have been too massive"
Cole Shelton - September 6, 2023
Mike Perry says he never thought about going back to the UFC during his free agency. After Perry scored a TKO win over Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41 in April of this year, he had fought out his deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Immediately, many fans were curious to see if he would go back to the UFC or if he would stay with BKFC.
Paige VanZant reveals first day on OnlyFans was more profitable than entire MMA career: "It's hard to walk away"
Josh Evanoff - September 1, 2023
BKFC star Paige VanZant is happy that her OnlyFans gamble paid off. ’12 Gauge’ is still one of the more high-profile women’s fighters in MMA. From 2014 to 2020, Paige VanZant competed with the likes of Rose Namajunas, Michelle Waterson, and more. However, following a loss to Amanda Ribas at UFC 251, she was a free agent and soon headed for BKFC.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 135 with John Dodson and Andre Petroski
Cole Shelton - August 15, 2023
In the 135th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com, host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 292 and recapping BKFC 48. We’re first joined by the new BKFC flyweight champion John Dodson (1:17). Closing out the show is UFC middleweight Andre Petroski (14:31). Sorry for only two guests, we did have interviews with Rob Font and Mario Bautista that went out after their opponents pulled out, as well as an interview scheduled with Geoff Neal before he withdrew.
Bryce Hall lays out three-fight plan to return to influencer boxing that ends with KSI bout
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2023
Bryce Hall isn’t done fighting in influencer boxing. Hall made his influencer boxing debut back in June of 2021 when he took on YouTuber Austin McBroom. In the lead-up to the fight, Hall was oozing with confidence, but it was McBroom who wound up winning by third-round TKO.
John Dodson vows to KO JR Ridge in the first round to win inaugural flyweight title at BFKC 48, takes aim at Reggie Barnett Jr.
Cole Shelton - August 9, 2023
John Dodson is honored to be fighting for the inaugural BKFC flyweight title. Dodson is set to headline BKFC 48 on Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the inaugural flyweight title. It’s a massive fight for Dodson in just his third bare-knuckle fight.
Bryce Hall explains why he decided to fight in BKFC, confident he'll KO Gee Perez at BKFC 48: "I bet I can put him down"
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
Bryce Hall surprised many when it was revealed he was set to fight at BKFC 48. Hall is a massive influencer with over 6.5 million followers on Instagram. He also is no stranger to fighting as he boxed YouTuber Austin McBroom in June of 2021 when he suffered a TKO loss.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 134 with Bryce Hall, Vicente Luque, John Dodson, Chris Daukaus, Isaac Dulgarian, Francis Marshall
Cole Shelton - August 8, 2023
The 134th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 78 and BKFC 48 this weekend. We’re first joined by YouTuber and influencer Bryce Hall (2:35). Next, 10th-ranked UFC welterweight Vicente Luque (17:25) stops by. BKFC flyweight John Dodson (39:16) then joins the show. UFC light heavyweight Chris Daukaus (51:28) then comes on. Closing out the program is UFC featherweights Isaac Dulgarian (1:15:17) and Francis Marshall (1:25:45)
Luke Rockhold teases next signing after BKFC loss to Mike Perry: "We're talking"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2023
BKFC light-heavyweight contender Luke Rockhold is looking elsewhere for his next contest. The former UFC middleweight champion left the promotion following a loss to Paulo Costa last August. While Luke Rockhold initially retired from fighting after that loss, he’s since changed his mind. He was later released from the company and signed with BKFC earlier this year.
Former UFC title challenger John Dodson booked to fight for inaugural BKFC flyweight championship
Harry Kettle - June 16, 2023
John Dodson is set to compete for the inaugural BKFC flyweight championship, the promotion has announced. Throughout the course of his career, John Dodson has always been entertaining to watch. From The Ultimate Fighter to challenging for a UFC title and beyond, he’s made it a mission of his to put on great fights. Now, he’s juggling both mixed martial arts and bare-knuckle boxing.
Jimmie Rivera says four opponents - including Chad Mendes - turned him down in BKFC, expects to fight for the belt next time out
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2023
Jimmie Rivera finally got his first win in BKFC. Rivera made his BKFC debut last June against Howard Davis and they fought to a draw. Since then, he has been campaigning for a fight but he says numerous fighters turned him down, including Chad Mendes, which was frustrating for Rivera as he wanted to be more active than this.
Houston Alexander doubts BKFC 43 main event fight against Jeremy Smith goes past two rounds
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2023
Houston Alexander is ecstatic to be fighting back at home in Omaha, Nebraska. Alexander is set to headline BKFC 43 against Jeremy Smith. The 51-year-old is 3-0 in BKFC and many thought he would get a title shot after he knocked out Joey Beltran his last time out. Yet, he isn’t worried about getting a title shot and just wanted to fight and when he got matched up against Smith, he admits he wasn’t too familiar with him.
Colby Covington slams "UFC washouts" for competing under BKFC: "They couldn’t make it in the UFC"
Lewis Simpson - May 15, 2023
The sport of mixed martial arts has grown rapidly over the last decade, and bare-knuckle boxing is quickly following the same footprint. However, the next welterweight title challenger, Colby Covington, isn’t a fan of the sport. The past face, the violent and bloody sport, has made it extremely popular among hardcore combat sports fanatics who crave the chaos of what bare-knuckle boxing brings. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) are the leading organization in the sport and has a reputation for handsomely paying its athletes. This has resulted in former UFC fighters eager to test their skills between the ropes for a lucrative payday.
BKFC's David Feldman reveals mainstream television deal expected by July: "Two years ago it was a dream"
Josh Evanoff - May 2, 2023
BKFC President David Feldman has revealed that the company is working on a television deal. Over the weekend, the promotion held its biggest card to date. BKFC 41 went down in Colorado, with the event being broadcast on pay-per-view. In the main event, UFC veterans Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold went toe-to-toe, with Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes clashing in the co-main.
Conor McGregor issues statement after squaring off with Mike Perry at last weekend’s BKFC 41 event
Susan Cox - May 1, 2023
Conor McGregor has issued a statement after squaring off with Mike Perry at last weekend’s BKFC 41 event. BKFC 41 took place on Saturday, April 29th at the 1st Bank Center in Denver, Colorado.
Darren Till congratulates Mike Perry following his win over Luke Rockhold at BKFC 41: “Congrats to my best friend”
Harry Kettle - May 1, 2023
Former UFC fighter Darren Till has praised Mike Perry following his latest bare-knuckle boxing victory over the weekend. It’s no secret that Mike Perry is very good at bare-knuckle boxing. During his time with BKFC, he has been able to accumulate a 3-0 record with the promotion.
Chad Mendes explains decision to retire following loss to Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 41: "I had no desire"
Jeffrey Walter - April 30, 2023
Chad Mendes decided to end his combat sports career after suffering a split decision loss to Eddie Alvarez at BKFC 41. Mendes (1-1 BKFC, 18-5 MMA) and Alvarez (30-8 and two No Contests MMA, 1-0 BKFC) collided in the co-headliner of Saturday’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Denver, Colorado.
Chael Sonnen says Chad Mendes “out-brawled” Eddie Alvarez in BKFC 41 co-main event: “That has never happened”
Fernando Quiles - April 30, 2023
Chael Sonnen believes that Chad Mendes “out-brawled” Eddie Alvarez despite suffering a split decision loss at BKFC 41. Mendes and Alvarez had a five-round barn burner inside the 1stBank Center in Denver, Colorado. As mentioned, Alvarez ultimately had his hand raised.
Luke Rockhold issues statement after suffering broken teeth in BKFC 41 loss against Mike Perry (Video)
Fernando Quiles - April 30, 2023
Luke Rockhold was quick to speak out following his TKO loss to Mike Perry at BKFC 41. Rockhold made his bare knuckle boxing debut against Perry. In the second round, Rockhold felt something was off and he brought the state of his jaw to referee Dan Miragliotta’s attention. The fight was waved off and Perry’s bare knuckle boxing record improved to 3-0. This is Perry’s first stoppage win in bare knuckle boxing.