PHILADELPHIA (Հոկտեմբեր 8, 2019) – Former Olympian and UFC standoutՀեկտոր Lombard has become the latest fighter to sign withBare Knuckle Fighting Championship(BKFC) as he looks to make his mark in the biggest and best bare knuckle fights that the sport has to offer.
Lombard is the first-ever Olympian to sign with BKFC, having represented Cuba in judo in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Ավստրալիա.
“I’ve wanted to fight for this amazing organization for a while and I’m excited that it’s all come together,” said Lombard, who will compete in the 185-pound light heavyweight division. “Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is the next level of fighting and I am glad to be part of it.”
“Hector Lombard is one of the most devastating punchers in MMA history and we are looking for Hector to make a huge splash with BKFC,” said BKFC founder and president David Feldman. “Որպես երկրպագու, I cannot wait to see how Hector does in the squared circle. He’s exciting and explosive. This is an incredible signing.”
Lombard also holds the distinction of being the first Bellator champion to sign with BKFC. He was the inaugural Bellator middleweight champion, winning the title in 2009. Lombard went 8 – 0 in Bellator with seven finishes, including a six-second knockout of UFC veteran Jay Silva in May of 2010.
Lombard relinquished the Bellator middleweight championship in 2012, when he moved to the UFC. In the UFC, Lombard fought a total of 12 անգամ, recording notable knockout wins against Rousimar Palhares and Nate Marquardt.
In his professional MMA career, Lombard tallied 34 հաղթում, 22 of which have come by knockout or TKO. He is regarded as one of the hardest punching middleweights and welterweights in MMA history.
Lombard is from Cuba and moved to Australia after the 2000 Ամառային Օլիմպիական խաղերի. He now lives in Florida.
PHILADELPHIA (Հունիս 19, 2019) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)has partnered withPremier Sportswho will air “BFKC 6: The Line is Drawn” live and exclusively in the U.K. սկսած 2:00 ի սահմաններում. (GMT+1) Կիրակի, Հունիս 23 from Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa, Fla.
“BKFC 6: The Line is Drawn” will feature former boxing world championPaulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggimaking his much-anticipated BKFC debut against former UFC veteranArtem “Որ ռուսական Hammer” Lobov.
Sharing insights from his training camp, Malignaggi commented, “To prepare for Artem I hit the punching bag a lot more, because Artem is basically a punching bag with legs. I wanted to get used to that and get my fists accustomed to it. This is going to be a painful night for Artem. This is a world-class fighter against a punching bag with feet… It ends with Lobov’s face falling off.”
Speaking exclusively to Premier Sports ahead of the fight, Lobov said, “I am delighted that fans in the U.K. will be able to see the fight live. Malignaggi talks a good fight, in the ring there is no place for words. He uses his hands for little slaps, I use mine to hammer faces.”
BKFC Founder and PresidentDavid Feldman ասել է, “BKFC is delighted to partner with Premier Sports in the U.K. and to show this event exclusively to their subscribers. We have had a lot of interest from U.K. fans in this fight and we are excited to partner with Premier Sports to bring top-class bare knuckle boxing and a real grudge match to the fans there.”
Richard Webb, COO of Premier Sports added, “There has been huge interest from fans to see this highly anticipated fight and we are thrilled to make BKFC 6 available live and exclusive on Premier Sports in the U.K.”
“BKFC 6: The Line is Drawn” will also feature UFC legendChris Lebenas he battles MMA veteranDakota Cochrane, and the finale of the BKFC Lightweight Tournament betweenReggie Barnett իսկ Johnny Bedford.
Premier Sports is available in 16 million U.K. homes across Sky and Virgin platforms and to everyone via the Premier Playerhttps://www.premierplayer.tv/. Via the Sky platform, Virgin TV and the Premier Player, the cost is £9.99 per month for new customers. Premier Sports customers on the Sky platform can also get free access to the Premier Player.
The event will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $39.99. It will also be available worldwide via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices at FITE-TV andwww.bareknuckle.tv.
Տոմսերը “BKFC 6: The Line Is Drawn” are available now exclusively atwww.bareknuckle.tv. Florida will become the latest state to host a BKFC event after previous contests have been held in Wyoming and Mississippi, plus an event that took place in Cancun, Մեքսիկա.
“BKFC 6: The Line is Drawn” Շաբաթ, Հունիս 22 Live on Pay-Per-View from Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa, Fla.
PHILADELPHIA (Հունիս 13, 2019) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) will give fans a behind the scenes look at former boxing world championPaulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi եւ UFC վետերան Artem “Որ ռուսական Hammer” Lobovahead of their highly anticipated bare knuckle grudge match on Saturday, Հունիս 22.
“The Road to Malignaggi vs. Lobov” offers a unique look at the buildup to this summer showdown as camera crews followed Malignaggi in New York and Lobov in Ireland as they prepare to headline “BKFC 6: The Line is Drawn” live on pay-per-view from Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa, Fla.
The event will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $39.99. It will also be available worldwide via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices at FITE-TV andwww.bareknuckle.tv.
Տոմսերը “BKFC 6” are available now exclusively atwww.bareknuckle.tv. Florida will become the latest state to host a BKFC event after previous contests have been held in Wyoming and Mississippi, plus an event that took place in Cancun, Մեքսիկա.
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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Թվականի հունիսի 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 մասնագիտական bouts, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Լրացուցիչ տեղեկությունների համար այցելեք www.bareknuckle.tvor follow on Twitter at @BareKnuckleFC, on Instagram atwww.instagram.com/bareknucklefc եւ Ֆեյսբուքում www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
Former Boxing World Champion Randall Bailey Takes onBrazil’s Daniel Santos; Unbeaten Mixed Martial ArtistJamie Campbell Battles Joey Beltran; Julian Lane & Chicago’sTom Shoaff Match Up in Second BKFC Fights
Live on Pay-Per-View from Florida State FairgroundsExpo Hall in Tampa, Fla.
PHILADELPHIA (Հունիս 5, 2019) – Three more toe-to-toe bare knuckle matchups have been added to the highly anticipatedBare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)event headlined by the Paulie Malignaggi vs. Artem Lobov grudge match Saturday, Հունիս 22 live on pay-per-view from Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall in Tampa, Fla.
Former two-division boxing championRandall Bailey will face off against 24-year-old Brazilian MMA proDaniel Santosin a 155-pound bout, and unbeaten mixed martial artistJamie Campbell վերցնում է Joey Beltran, who has engaged in two memorable BKFC fights against Tony Lopez, in a heavyweight contest.
Also returning to BKFC are MMA veteransJulian Laneիսկ Tom Shoaffin a 165-pound attraction. Lane looks to bounce back from a BKFC loss to Leonard Garcia, while Shoaff hopes to build on his BKFC victory over Diego Garijo.
“We’re thrilled to be adding three more matchups of this caliber to the BKFC 6 lineup and there’s still more to come,” said BKFC founder and president David Feldman. “Fight fans who join us in Tampa and those who tune-in on June 22 are going to be treated to a wide variety of fighting styles in some really compelling bare knuckle matchups. Ինչպես միշտ, we’re promising lots of action and these three fights will be no exception.”
“As a former two-division, three-time world champion in boxing, I feel that I am tailor made for bare knuckle fighting,” ՀԱՅՏԱՐԱՐԵԼ Bailey. “I grew up fighting bare knuckle on the streets of Miami and I know how to win at this game. I was the bare knuckle knockout king before I ever competed in boxing.”
“I am honored and grateful to be invited to fight at BKFC 6,” said Santos. “I’m a veteran of boxing and a capoeira fighter with a lot of experience. I am well prepared and confident that on June 22 I will knock out Randall Bailey! You will see, I’ll give a great fight and surprise everyone. I’m going to grab this opportunity and make a statement so that I can continue to compete in BKFC.”
The main card for this can’t-miss night of fights will begin at 9:00 կեսօրից. Եւ / 6:00 կեսօրից. PT and will see former UFC veteranChris Leben in his second BKFC attraction, as he takes on longtime Bellator standoutBrennan Ward. Ավելի շատ, the finals of the BKFC Lightweight Tournament will pitReggie BarnettդեմJohnny Bedfordin a showdown for the BKFC Lightweight Championship. All leading up to the main event pitting former boxing world championPaulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi against UFC veteranArtem “Որ ռուսական Hammer” Lobov.
The event will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $39.99. It will also be available worldwide via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices at FITE-TV andwww.bareknuckle.tv.
Տոմսերը “BKFC 6: The Line Is Drawn” are available now exclusively atwww.bareknuckle.tv. Florida will become the latest state to host a BKFC event after previous contests have been held in Wyoming and Mississippi, plus an event that took place in Cancun, Մեքսիկա.
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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Թվականի հունիսի 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 մասնագիտական bouts, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Լրացուցիչ տեղեկությունների համար այցելեք www.bareknuckle.tvor follow on Twitter at @BareKnuckleFC, on Instagram atwww.instagram.com/bareknucklefc եւ Ֆեյսբուքում www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
BKFC Returns Saturday, Հունիս 22 Headlined by Malignaggi vs. Lobov Grudge Match Live on Pay-Per-View from Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall in Tampa, Fla.
Also Featuring UFC Veteran Chris Leben Against Bellator Standout Brennan Ward!
NEW YORK (Մայիս 20, 2019) – Former boxing world championPaulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi եւ UFC վետերան Artem “Որ ռուսական Hammer” Lobovwent face-to-face Monday at a heated press conference in New York to officially announce their Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship showdown the headlines action on Saturday, Հունիս 22 live on pay-per-view from Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall in Tampa, Fla.
Also squaring off Monday before they battle on BKFC 6 were UFC veteranChris Lebenand longtime Bellator standoutBrennan Ward. Televised coverage on June 22 կսկսվի ժամը 9:00 կեսօրից. Եւ / 6:00 կեսօրից. and also featureReggie Barnett դեմ Johnny Bedfordin a showdown for the BKFC Lightweight Championship.
The event will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $39.99. It will also be available worldwide via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices at FITE-TV andwww.bareknuckle.tv.
Տոմսերը “BKFC 6” are available tomorrow at 10 ի սահմաններում. ET exclusively atwww.bareknuckle.tv. Florida will become the latest state to host a BKFC event after previous contests have been held in Wyoming and Mississippi, plus an event that took place in Cancun, Մեքսիկա.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Monday:
Paulie MALIGNAGGI
“I’ve always been known as one of the toughest guys in boxing. Lobov is known as a punching bag with a loud mouth.
“If I had it my way, I’d knock him out in the last round. I want to pummel him from start to finish. He’s going to come out trying hard, and then he’s going to get gun shy. He’s going to hesitate to even take a step.
“I’m always looking for my next challenge. I wasn’t planning on this, but it was sold to me, and it appealed to me. Artem is a punching bag and I usually hit that for free.
“I never lie, because I don’t have to fear anyone. You only lie because you’re afraid. Why are Lobov and his team lying? You know why. I don’t care what they think. I’m going to put this guy out next month.
“As I train, I realize that my hands are like razor blades. Get a good look at Lobov’s face, because next month I’m going to make it look like a road map with lines all over it.”
ARTEM LOBOV
“I feel I have the upper hand in this fight. With age, it’s easier to get knocked out. He’s never hurt anybody in the ring, so it’s going to be a bad matchup for him.
“I see me stopping him. He doesn’t want it anymore. In order to be a fighter and really compete, you have to have the fire. His fire is long gone.
“My strategy is to come in there and shove my fist down his throat. It’s personal now with the way he’s been talking and acting. I’m going to put him away.
“Paulie likes to hide behind the jab and feint. He never lets his hands go. He just hides and tries to make it to the end of the fight.
“I’m going to let it all go in that ring on June 22. I’m going to be the ‘Russian Hammer’ from the start until the finish. I want to meet him in the ring and put him away like true warriors do.
“I never wrap my hands. Not when I spar, not when I hit the bag or anything. It’s made them tougher. They may not look pretty, but they do a lot of damage.
“It’s game over for Paulie. I heard he’s known as the ‘Magic Man’, but I just hope he doesn’t disappear before the fight.”
CHRIS LEBEN
“Bare knuckle is definitely an exciting sport. It’s all of the good stuff. Two guys going toe-to-toe. It’s what I do best and it puts me in a dangerous position to hurt my opponents. When I first saw BKFC I felt like this sport was made for me.
“You can’t really cover up without the glove as a shield in bare knuckle, so it changes how you defend. But it also changes how you hit and where your range is at.
“I think this sport was made for me and it’s going to show in the fight. We’re both heavy hitters. Brennan will be my toughest BKFC opponent to date and I’m not taking him lightly. I’m riding a resurgence and it’s not going to stop.
“I’m pulling out all the stops and doing everything I can to prepare. Because on June 22, I’m knocking him out.”
BRENNAN WARD
“Training ճամբարը շարունակվում է մեծ. I’m really excited because I’ve been waiting to do a bare knuckle fight for a while. I knew right away that this was for me.
“I think I have a great skillset for bare knuckle. I’m quick and quick on my feet. I’m strong and have heavy hands. I’m able to brawl or box.
“It’s basically a normal training camp for me, but with more boxing than ever. I’ve always boxed a lot anyway, so it’s something that’s come natural for me.
“I’m a different fighter than who Leben has fought in BKFC. This sport is so well-suited for me. I just want to brawl. I wasn’t as into the other disciplines in MMA, so when BKFC came around, I was ready to sign on.
“I think I’m going to be a force to be reckoned with at BKFC. I’m going to find a nice home and do work in the ring.”
DAVID FELDMAN, BKFC Founder & Նախագահ
“This event is getting the kind of coverage it truly warrants. This is going to be a stacked pay-per-view event from top to bottom.
“The main event here is a highly anticipated battle. This is the biggest bare knuckle fight in history.
“We’re really happy with what we’ve been able to build. If you’ve seen any of our events, you know that it’s non-stop action from the start. We’re proud of what we’ve delivered to fight fans.
“People originally said that Artem had no chance against Paulie, but once they saw Artem in his first BKFC fight, fans can see that this might be tougher than anticipated. This is different than boxing and different than MMA. Getting hit with that bare knuckle is different than anything you’ve experienced before.
“I’m so excited to bring this fight to Florida and bring this fight to their fans. Հունիս 22 live on pay-per-view, this is one you surely do not want to miss.”
BRIAN RICCO, Գործադիր պրոդյուսեր & Distributor
“We’re very excited to be on our sixth BKFC show in less than a year. Everything has been amazing. We’re expecting a big fight between two great fighters and we’re looking forward to bringing this event to fight fans around the world.”
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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Թվականի հունիսի 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 մասնագիտական bouts, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Լրացուցիչ տեղեկությունների համար այցելեք www.bareknuckle.tvor follow on Twitter at @BareKnuckleFC, on Instagram atwww.instagram.com/bareknucklefc եւ Ֆեյսբուքում www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
Stacked Night of BKFC 6 Action Features UFC Veteran Chris Leben Against Bellator Standout Brennan Ward, Ավելի շատ! BKFC Lightweight Championship Showdown Between Reggie Barnett & Johnny Bedford
Tickets on Sale Friday!
PHILADELPHIA (Մայիս 20, 2019) – A highly anticipated grudge match between former boxing world championPaulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi եւ UFC վետերան Artem “Որ ռուսական Hammer” Lobovկամք վերնագիր Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) action on Saturday, Հունիս 22 live on pay-per-view from Florida State Fairgrounds Entertainment Hall in Tampa, Fla.
The televised portion of the can’t-miss night of fights will begin at 9:00 կեսօրից. Եւ / 6:00 կեսօրից. PT and will also see former UFC VeteranChris Leben in his second BKFC attraction, as he takes on longtime Bellator standoutBrennan Ward. Ավելի շատ, the finals of the BKFC Lightweight Tournament will pitReggie Barnettդեմ Johnny Bedfordin a showdown for the BKFC Lightweight Championship.
“Coming off of our epic battle on April 6 between Artem Lobov and Jason Knight, the momentum is incredible coming into BKFC 6,” said BKFC Founder and President David Feldman. “With the feud that Paulie and Artem have already, this promises to be super exciting. This is bare knuckle and everything changes when they fight bare knuckle. Այնքան, whatever plans you have can go out the window quickly. That’s what makes this so exciting and why I am so excited for this fight. I think we will have a lot of eyes on this event and we are very happy to be hosting this in Tampa, one of the best fight markets in the country. I truly can’t wait for June 22.”
The event will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $39.99. It will also be available worldwide via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices at FITE-TV andwww.bareknuckle.tv.
Տոմսերը “BKFC 6” will be available starting Thursday, Մայիս 16 exclusively atwww.bareknuckle.tv. Florida will become the latest state to host a BKFC event after previous contests have been held in Wyoming and Mississippi, plus an event that took place in Cancun, Մեքսիկա.
Malignaggi vs. Lobov will see the much-discussed rivalry between Malignaggi and MMA star Conor McGregor come to a head when Malignaggi squares off against one of McGregor’s teammates and friends in Lobov. Prior to Lobov’s BKFC debut in which he defeated Jason Knight in April, Malignaggi and Lobov exchanged words and nearly came to blows at a media day in New York. With the June 22 fight date set and buzz continuing to grow, they will soon settle the conflict in the ring.
“I’m very excited to make my BKFC debut and for this fight to take place in Florida. Bringing BKFC to another state is only going to help this sport grow faster and attract more attention to bare knuckle fighting,” Սաիդ Malignaggi. “It’s no secret, Artem and I have some bad blood between us. I don’t like him and I’m looking forward to sinking my fists into his face. Հունիս 22 չի կարող գալ շուտով բավարար. Fans are going to really enjoy this one as the biggest BKFC card yet, and it’ll set the stage for even bigger and better events as more fighters realize that they can make a good living and have a great career in this discipline of combat sports.”
“I’m really looking forward to this fight,” said Lobov. “Paulie has been doing a lot of talking. He hasn’t been able to keep his mouth shut, but on June 22 I’m going to silence him. He’s an old boxer who’s coming off of the couch. He’s only doing this because he didn’t manage his money better, so now he has to take a fight against me, ‘The Russian Hammer.’ I expect to maul Paulie in there. He doesn’t know what he’s in for. I’m going to introduce him to some things that he’s never seen before and this is going to be a real fight.”
A two-time, two-division boxing champion, Malignaggi joined BKFC earlier this year and plans to show off the skills that made him a world champion at 147 and 140-pounds. Representing his hometown of Brooklyn, Նյու Յորք, Malignaggi faced top competition and big stars such as Miguel Cotto, Zab Judah, Ricky Hatton, Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia, Amir Khan and more throughout a career that spanned sixteen years. He put on title-winning performances against Lovemore Ndou and Vyacheslav Senchenko while also defeating Judah, Juan Diaz and Pablo Cesar Cano amongst his notable wins. He has not fought since 2017, but remains a staple of the of the combat sports world through his renowned work as a color commentator and analyst.
A 32-year-old fighter from Russia, Lobov defeated Jason Knight by unanimous decision in an exciting brawl to make his BKFC debut successful in April. Lobov made his name on Season 22 Հյուրատետր The Ultimate Fighter as part of Team McGregor, where he worked his way to the finals of the tournament before losing to Ryan Hall. Now fighting out of Ireland, where he continues to train with McGregor, he challenged Cub Swanson in a UFC main event in 2016, after picking up victories over Chris Avila and Alex White. While he lost his last three UFC bouts by decision, he owns 13 professional MMA wins.
Originally from Portland, Oregon and now training out of Chula Vista, Կալիֆորնիայի, Leben first emerged onto the scene in the inaugural season ofThe Ultimate Fighter before going on to become a WEC Middleweight Champion. A veteran of over 20 UFC միջոցառումներ, his career includes a five-fight win streak that led to a challenge of Anderson Silva. Leben will be opposed by New London, Connecticut’s Ward, a 30-year-old veteran of 15 Bellator events, including a victory in Bellator’s Season Nine Middleweight Tournament.
A pro boxer with a 6-2 գրառում, the 32-year-old Barnett has earned his spot in the Lightweight Tournament Final with a victory over Rusty Crowder in April. Fighting out of Chesapeake, Virginia,, Barnett will face Forth Worth, Texas native Bedford to capture the first BKFC Lightweight Title. Bedford punched his ticket to the final with an April triumph over Abdiel Velazquez.
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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Թվականի հունիսի 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 մասնագիտական bouts, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Լրացուցիչ տեղեկությունների համար այցելեք www.bareknuckle.tvor follow on Twitter at @BareKnuckleFC, on Instagram atwww.instagram.com/bareknucklefc եւ Ֆեյսբուքում www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
“BKFC 5: Lobov vs. ասպետ” Also Features Gulfport Police Officer Harris Stephenson Taking on Khalib Harris, Plus Former UFC Fighter Isaac Vallie-Flagg Battling Randy Hedderick Live on Pay-Per-View
PHILADELPHIA (Երթ 21, 2019) – “BKFC 5: Lobov vs. ասպետ”will feature a stacked lineup of fights live on pay-per-view (9:00 կեսօրից. ET/8:00 կեսօրից. CT) with the addition of a women’s American featherweight championship bout betweenChristine Fereaիսկ Britain Hart, plus lightweight tournament semi-finals, added to the previously announcedBare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) showdowns taking place Saturday, Ապրիլ 6 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi.
The lightweight tournament semi-finals will see Virginia’sReggie Barnettfacing Atlanta’sRusty Crowder, while Texas nativeJohnny Bedfordsteps in against Puerto Rico’sAbdiel Velazquez, all vying for a spot in the tournament final and a chance at BKFC’s first lightweight championship.
Rounding out the pay-per-view are Gulfport police officerHarris Stephensonin a 165-pound fight against Mississippi’sKhalib Harrisand former UFC fighterIsaac Vallie-Flag taking on Mississippi’sRandy Hedderickin a 165-pound showdown.
“BKFC 5: Lobov vs. ասպետ” will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $29.95. It will also be available worldwide via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices at FITE-TV andwww.bareknuckle.tv.
Տոմսերը “BKFC 5: Lobov vs. ասպետ” are available now exclusively atwww.bareknuckle.tv սկսած $35.
In prelims action, a women’s 125-pound showdown will feature Louisiana’sIvana Colemanbattling Michigan’sSheena Starr, plus Alabama’sBobo O’Bannenwill face Mississippi’sTroy Beetsin a 185-pound bout.
The two preliminary matches will be available for free and accessible on the BKFC Facebook page, www.bareknuckle.tv, FITE-TV and cable and satellite companies (Subject to availability. Please contact your provider.), սկսած 8:00 կեսօրից. Եւ / 7:00 կեսօրից. CT preceding the pay-per-view.
The event is headlined by former UFC standout and Conor McGregor stablemateArtem Lobovmaking his BKFC debut when he takes on Mississippi native and former UFC fighterJason Knight. Also featured are fights with former UFC veteranChris Leben battling former Bellator standoutJustin Basemanin a light heavyweight fight and Mississippi nativeChase Shermantaking on BKFC fan-favorite and former BKFC heavyweight title challengerSam Shewmakerin a heavyweight attraction.
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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Թվականի հունիսի 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 մասնագիտական bouts, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Լրացուցիչ տեղեկությունների համար այցելեք www.bareknuckle.tvor follow on Twitter at @BareKnuckleFC, on Instagram atwww.instagram.com/bareknucklefc եւ Ֆեյսբուքում www.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
Russian-Born Stablemate of Conor McGregor To Make BKFC Debut at BKFC 6 թվականի ապրիլի 20 է Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MS
PHILADELPHIA (Փետրվար 13, 2019) – Former UFC standoutArtem Lobov, a stablemate of Conor McGregor, has requested his release from UFC in order to sign an exclusive multi-fight deal withBare Knuckle Fighting Championship(BKFC) and continue his combat sports career with BKFC as the organization prepares for a banner year.
“I feel Artem is a great addition to our roster and his style is made for this sport,” said BKFC Founder and President David Feldman. “Attracting and signing a guy with the following that Artem has is a perfect match for where we are right now as an organization. I think this signing speaks volumes for the direction BKFC is heading.”
Lobov will be making his BKFC debut on Saturday, Ապրիլ 20 as part of BKFC 6, which will take place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MS. He’ll face Biloxi native and fellow UFC veteran Jason Knight.
“Jason Knight is an action, hard-nosed fighter who will be fighting in his hometown for the first time in a long time,” continued Feldman. “This is a true crossroads fight. I personally think this is a Fight of the Year candidate.”
“I cannot wait to fight for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship,” said Lobov. “I have been following them since the beginning. I love what they are doing and I thank David Feldman for believing in me. I look forward to this new stage in my career and I think it has the perfect ruleset for me to perform at my best ability. I look forward to becoming a star in this sport.”
The 32-year-old fighter from Russia made his name on Season 22 Հյուրատետր The Ultimate Fighter as part of Team McGregor, where he worked his way to the finals of the tournament before losing to Ryan Hall. He challenged Cub Swanson in a UFC main event in 2016, after picking up victories over Chris Avila and Alex White. While he lost his last three UFC bouts by decision, he owns 13 professional MMA wins and will take that experience into BKFC action.
“Queen of Bare Knuckle” Bec Rawlings Defeats Cecilia Flores by Unanimous Decision
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CANCUN, MEXICO(Փետրվար 3, 2019) – Leonard Garciacame back from an early knockdown to defeatJulian Laneby a second-round knockout in the main event of“BKFC 4: USA vs. Մեքսիկա” from Beto Avila Stadium in Cancun, Mexico and live on pay-per-view.
Lane knocked down Garcia midway through the first frame, but Garcia fought back mightily and dropped Lane twice to close out round one. Lane, looking like he never fully regained himself, was knocked down again multiple times in round two, with referee Dan Miragliotta stopping the contest 1:31 into the second stanza.
“You’ve got to put bullets in me to stop me,” Said Garcia. “You’re not going to stop me with a punch.”
Ի համատեղ հիմնական միջոցառմանը, որ “Queen of Bare Knuckle” Bec Rawlingsdefended her Police Gazette Diamond Bare Knuckle Featherweight Title and dominatedCecilia Floreson her way to a unanimous decision (50-45, 48-47, 49-45).
“That was a really tough fight. I hit Cecilia really hard and she kept coming,” said Rawlings. “She put on an amazing fight. Thank you to everyone that came out. I always love to put on exciting fights, so I hope you guys were entertained.”
In pay-per-view undercard action, a highly anticipated rematch betweenTony Lopezիսկ Joey Beltranled to a split draw (49-46 for Lopez, 48-47 for Beltran, 48-48).
In a bout that saw solid exchanges and back and forth action, Chris Lytle պարտություն կրեցJC Llamas միաձայն որոշմամբ, (49-46, 48-47, 49-46).
Sam Shewmakercontrolled the action againstJaime Arevaloto earn a split decision (49-48, 47-48, 49-45) հաղթանակ.
Joe Riggs պարտություն կրեց Heriberto Tovar միաձայն որոշմամբ, (49-45, 50-46, 50-44). Riggs knocked down Tovar in round three en route to a wide decision.
Tom ShoaffoverwhelmedDiego Garijoand won by fourth round TKO. Shoaff knocked down Garijo in round one, two more times in round three and landed a fourth knockdown in round four.
Alejandro Solorzano դադարեցվել է Erik Leander :29 into the fourth round due to cut on Leander’s forehead.
Travis Thompson ծեծել Ivan Rocka ըստ գործադուլ 1:59 մեջ փուլում երկու. An overhand right from Thompson floored Rocka midway through round one. A jab from Thompson dropped Rocka again at the :30 mark of round one. Thompson struck a third knockdown in round two and Rocka never got off the canvas.
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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Թվականի հունիսի 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 մասնագիտական bouts, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission. BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member athletic commissions. Լրացուցիչ տեղեկությունների համար այցելեքwww.bareknuckle.tvor follow on Twitter at @BareKnuckleFC, on Instagram atwww.instagram.com/bareknucklefc եւ Ֆեյսբուքումwww.facebook.com/bareknucklefc.
“BKFC 4: USA vs. Մեքսիկա” Features Tom Shoaff vs. Diego Garijo, Erik Leander vs. Alejandro Solorzano, Travis Thompson vs. Ivan Rocka & ավելի շատ!
PHILADELPHIA (Հունվար 24, 2019) – An exciting lineup of bare knuckle action is set to keep fans on the edge of their seats all night asBare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)nears fight night in Cancun, Mexico on Saturday, Փետրվար 2 live on pay-per-view (9 կեսօրից. ET / 6 p.m. PT) from Beto Avila Stadium.
The night will feature a stacked card full of USA vs. Mexico showdowns. This includes recently-added fights that will see Indiana’sTom Shoafftake on Leon’sDiego Garijoin 165-pound action, Florida’sErik Leanderbattling Mexicali’sAlejandro Solorzanoin a heavyweight attraction, plus a 135-pound bout between Philadelphia’sTravis Thompsonand Cancun’sIvan Rocka.
Rounding out the evening is a 135-pound fight that pits Texas nativeClay Burnsդեմ Jesus Quevedoout of Playa Del Carmen, Rosarito’sJose Ruleusin a 150-pound showdown against Mexico City’sGilberto Aguliar եւ Phoenix ի Shannon Ritchagainst Tijuana’sOmar Molinain a 225-pound battle.
“BKFC 4: USA vs. Մեքսիկա”will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television and streaming distribution outlets for $29.95. It will also be available worldwide via streaming to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices.Tickets are available now atwww.bareknuckle.tv.
The historic event will feature former Ultimate Fighter competitorJulian Lanebattling Mexican-American UFC veteranLeonard Garcia,”Queen of Bare Knuckle” Bec Rawlingsdefending her title against Puerto Vallarta’sCecilia Floresand a highly-anticipated rematch betweenTony Lopezիսկ Joey Beltran, who engaged in an epic showdown at BKFC 1 that was narrowly won by Beltran.
The action will also see 20-fight UFC veteranChris Lytlefacing MMA veteranJC Llamas,BKFC heavyweight tournament runner-upSam Shewmakerreturns to action to take on Chihuahua’sRicardo Aguliar, plus former WEC Middleweight Champion and 12-fight UFC veteranJoe Riggs competes in his second BKFC attraction as he looks for another victory, this time against Mexico City’sHeriberto “El Rudo” Tovar, who has fought in Combate Americas, the largest Hispanic-based MMA organization in the sport.
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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Թվականի հունիսի 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) made combat sports history when it promoted the first legal, sanctioned and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. “BKFC 1: The Beginning” took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming and featured 10 մասնագիտական bouts, all under the auspices and control of the Wyoming Combative Sports Commission.
BKFC uses only established fighters who have previously competed professionally in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and/or Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member Athletic Commissions.
