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JOE RIGGS TRAINING CAMP QUOTES AHEAD OF BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP (BKFC) MATCHUP

 

UFC Veteran Riggs Takes on Brok Weaver
Sabado, Oktubre 20 sa “BKFC 3: The Takeover
Live from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi
& on Pay-Per-View
Riggs Talks BKFC Debut, Bare Knuckle Discipline,
Matchup with Weaver & Dugang

PHILADELPHIA (Oktubre 4, 2018) – Usa ka beterano sa ibabaw 60 professional MMA fights,Joe Riggs will look to score his next knockout as part of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) sa diha nga siya makakuha sa Brok Weaver sa Sabado, Oktubre 20 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi and live on pay-per-view.

 

“BKFC 3: The Takeovernga gisibya sa tibuok Estados Unidos ug Canada, lamang sa pay-per-view pinaagi MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television and streaming distribution outlets for $29.95. The show is headlined by Ako “The Hillbilly HammerShewmaker nag-atubang sa ArnoldAJ Adams in the finals of the BKFC heavyweight tournament.

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket alang sa “BKFC 3: The Takeoverare available now exclusively at www.bareknuckle.tv sugod sa $35.

 

 

 

Having fought at the top level of numerous MMA entities, including UFC, Riggs will bring his 47 professional MMA wins into his first legal and sanctioned bare knuckle contest in the U.S. See below for what Riggs had to say about transitioning to this new discipline, what fans can expect to see in the ring and more:

 

Why did you decide to make the move to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship?

 

 

 

I’ve been destined to be a champion since I was a little kid. It took me a long time to grow up as both a man and a fighter. But I’ve finally put it all together, and my body is still right and working well. Busa, this is the time for me to make the switch to BKFC and hopefully go for a BKFC belt. I really enjoy bare knuckle fighting. I’ve fought in a lot of different disciplines and this is a great fit for me.

 

 

 

It’s also really cool to be a part of the organization that hosted the first legitimate and regulated bare knuckle fights in the U.S. in more than a hundred years. To participate in the revival of this ancient sport is an honor.

 

Have you watched BKFC fights? If so, what was your impression of it?

 

 

 

I didn’t get a chance to watch BKFC 1 o 2 mabuhi, but I went back and watched Kendall Grove’s fight, as well as Chris Lytle and Joey Beltran. I thought the production quality was great, and the fights themselves were compelling, especially the heavyweights. Those guys were banging away in there.

 

What about your style or background do you think will translate well into bare knuckle competition?

 

 

 

I was bred to be a fighter, regardless of the discipline. Bare knuckle fighting just forces me to use my superior striking. I can box really well. It’s something I’ve been doing for many years, so my stand-up game is excellent.

 

What are some of the challenges of fighting in this new discipline?

 

 

 

I think the two biggest concerns with bare knuckle are hurting my hands or getting cut easier and we’re obviously working on ways to avoid that.

 

How does your training camp differ from an actual bare knuckle fight?

 

 

 

The main thing that I’m focusing on in camp is working to strengthen my core. I also throw certain punches a little differently in training than if I were in a real fight. We’re also trying to be careful with body shots, like punches to the liver. But my conditioning is great and I’m pushing that harder and harder recently.

 

What have people around you said about bare knuckle fighting making a return and you officially signing on with BKFC?

 

 

 

For the average person, bare knuckle fighting might seem crazy. But if you step back and think about it, MMA used to seem like a crazy concept too back in the day. This is really just another form of two professional fighters in there competing against each other.

 

What do you know about Brok Weaver and how do you expect the fight to unfold?

 

 

 

I watched a few of Weaver’s recent fights. He looks like he throws fast punches and is a tough guy. My bottom line is that I never want to overlook anyone. I’ve made that mistake in the past and paid the price for it. But I definitely don’t think Weaver can beat me. We’re both professional fighters though, and we’ll see what happens on October 20.

 

 

 

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Mga Nag-anak nga lutahan Fighting Championship

Sa Hunyo 2, 2018, Philadelphia-based Nag-anak nga lutahan Fighting Championship (BKFC) kasaysayan combat sports sa diha nga kini nagpasiugda sa unang legal nga, gitugotan ug gikontrolar nanganak lutahan nga hitabo sa Estados Unidos sukad sa 1889. “BKFC 1: Ang sinugdanan” nahitabo sa Cheyenne, Wyoming ug bahin 10 propesyonal nga away, ang tanan nga anaa sa ilalum sa mga pagdumala ug pagkontrolar sa Wyoming pagpakigsulti Sports Commission.

 

 

 

BKFC naggamit sa lang-on manggugubat nga kaniadto kompetisyon propesyonal sa boxing, MMA, Kickboxing ug / o sa Muay Thai. All BKFC bouts are sanctioned and regulated by ABC member Athletic Commissions.

 

 

 

“BKFC 3: The Takeoverwill be sanctioned and regulated by the Mississippi Athletic Commission, which is headed by Chairman Jon Lewis.

 

 

 

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Returns Saturday, Oktubre 20 Live on Pay-Per-View from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi

“BKFC 3: The Takeoverwill feature Heavyweight Tournament Finals, the return of Bobby Gunn & Kendall nga Kakahoyan,
the BKFC debut of UFC veteran Joe Riggs
& the Quarterfinals of the Men’s Lightweight Tournament

PHILADELPHIA (September 24, 2018) – Undefeated professional boxer Ako “The Hillbilly HammerShewmaker will face veteran MMA fighter ArnoldAJ Adams in the finals of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) heavyweight tournament on Saturday, Oktubre 20 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi and live on pay-per-view.

 

 

 

The championship heavyweight bout will serve as the main event of “BKFC 3: The Takeover, which will be broadcast across the United States and Canada, lamang sa pay-per-view pinaagi MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television and streaming distribution outlets for $29.95.

 

 

 

After their performances in the quarterfinals and semifinals, Shewmaker and Adams have shown that they are worthy of earning the first-ever BKFC heavyweight belt,” miingon nga ang BKFC Founder ug Presidente David Feldman. “I’m looking forward to an amazing fight, which I don’t expect to go the distance. Both fighters are coming for the knockout and to take this title in spectacular fashion.

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket alang sa “BKFC 3: The Takeoverare available now exclusively at www.bareknuckle.tv sugod sa $35.

 

 

 

“Ako sa pagtuktok kaniya gikan,” said Shewmaker. “I’m the better fighter and he’s going to find that out the second the bell rings for round one to start.

 

 

 

That heavyweight belt is coming back to Chicago with me,” Miingon Adams. “I’m ready for whatever Shewmaker tries on October 20.

 

 

 

BKFC 3 will also showcase the beginning of the men’s 135-pound lightweight tournament, with a champion expected to be crowned in 2019. All four quarterfinal-round fights, plus the tournament alternate bout, will be contested on October 20. The lightweight tournament field will include UFC and Bellator veteran Johnny Bedford against professional boxer Reggie Barnett Jr., both of whom are undefeated so far in BKFC competition.

 

 

 

Returning to BKFC action is undefeated bare knuckle fighting legend and Police Gazette Bare Knuckle Heavyweight Champion Bobby Gunn, as well as UFC and Bellator veteran Kendall nga Kakahoyan. Grove will face former University of Alabama linebacker Mga Selyo ni Marcel, who is undefeated in both MMA and bare knuckle fighting.

 

 

 

Making his promotional debut at BKFC 3 mahimong Joe Riggs, who has a lengthy resume with the UFC and is the former WEC Middleweight Champion. Riggs will meet MMA veteran Brock Weaver. The card will also feature Christine Ferea batok Jennifer Tate in the first bare knuckle bout for both women.

 

 

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Returns Saturday, August 25 uban sa “BKFC 2: A New Erafrom the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi & Pagkinabuhi sa Pay-Per-View

Card Will Include Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals &
the Returns of Bec Rawlings & Tony Lopez
More! The BKFC Debuts of Chris Lytle & Charles Bennett

PHILADELPHIA (Hulyo 11, 2018) – After successfully holding the first legal, regulated and sanctioned bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889 sa miaging bulan, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to return Saturday, August 25 uban sa “BKFC 2: A New Erafrom the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi and live on pay-per-view.

 

 

 

After the inaugural June 2 event was held in Cheyenne, Wyoming, this edition of BKFC will be held under the auspices and control of the Mississippi Athletic Commission, headed by Chairman Jon Lewis.

 

 

 

With the overwhelming success of BKFC 1 sa Hunyo, I know that the stakes are even higher for our second event,” said BKFC Founder and President David Feldman. “We feel confident that ‘BKFC 2: A New Erawill build upon what we’ve already accomplished and raise the bar with our fights and fighters.

 

 

 

Tickets are available now exclusively at www.bareknuckle.tv gikan sa $35 sa $250. “BKFC 2: A New Era” nga gisibya sa tibuok Estados Unidos ug Canada, lamang sa pay-per-view pinaagi MultiVision Media, Inc., on all major television and streaming distribution outlets for $29.95.

 

 

 

The stacked night of fights will see the return of UFC veteran, and newly-crownedQueen of Bare KnuckleBec Rawlings, who will face professional boxer Britain Hart. The action will also include the semi-final round of the BKFC heavyweight tournament, uban sa Sam Shewmaker pagkuha sa Maurice Jackson ug Arnold Adams nag-atubang sa Joey Beltran.

 

 

 

A veteran of both the UFC and Bellator, Beltran won the heavyweight tournament alternate bout at BKFC 1 sa iyang pagpildi Tony Lopez in what was widely considered thefight of the nightby both fans and media. Beltran replaces former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez, who has withdrawn from the heavyweight tournament due to injury, but will return on a future BKFC card.

 

Lopez has earned a place on BKFC 2 after his outstanding fight against Beltran and will now face 16-fight Muay Thai fighting veteran Jimmy Jennette.

 

 

 

Set to make their BKFC debuts on this loaded night of fights are Chris Lytle, who has a combined 44 victories as a professional MMA fighter and boxer, ug Charles Bennett, who has had 70 professional MMA fights. Lytle spent eight years fighting in the UFC, and Bennett spent five in Pride FC.

 

 

 

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