Uncasville, CT (March 28, 2026) In one of the most memorable heavyweight clashes in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) history, the surging Parker Porter smashed his way to 4-0 with a fourth straight stoppage against Haze “The Hooligan” Wilson in the Main Event of BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun 3 on Saturday night in front of a sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena filled with New England combat sports fans.

The New Britain, CT product Porter picked himself up off the canvas before the ringside doctor called a stop to the fight at the conclusion of the third round. 

Porter entered Saturday’s action as the #4 ranked contender in the stacked BKFC heavyweight division.

“I want that belt,” Porter told the jam-packed Mohegan Sun Arena in his post-fight interview. “I didn’t come here to (expletive) play around. I’m here to get that strap and bring it home to all these great people that have supported me since Day 1. I’m going to put on for my city, put on for my state, and put on for the whole region of New England.”

Wilson, who represents Tulsa, OK, is now 4-2 in his bare-knuckle fighting career.

The BKFC main event headlined one of the most exciting cards in the promotion’s seven-year history. BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun 3 aired LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App and is available to watch via replay. BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun 3 marked the organization’s sixth event at the legendary venue since premiering at Mohegan Sun Arena in 2024.

In Saturday’s Co-Main Event, Springfield, MA’s Pat “The Gorilla Ninja” Casey defeated Zeb “CWB” Vincent via unanimous decision in their thrilling middleweight matchup. Casey logged four knockdowns in the fight, paving the way to all three judges scoring him the winner (50-41×2, 49-42). Casey is now 4-2 on the strength of three straight victories.

“I believe I belong in the Top 5, and I want to fight somebody that will let me prove that,” Casey said in his post-fight interview. “I’m ready to fight the best guys in the world.”

Vincent, who hails from Kansas City, KS, is now 3-4 under the BKFC banner.

BKFC Founder and President David Feldman announced before the Co-Main Event started that all 22 fighters competing at Saturday’s event will receive a Performance Bonus.

“I talked to the fighters before this event, and I said that you can be taught to fight, but you can’t be taught heart and you can’t be taught balls. These guys have the biggest balls in the world, so I’m bonusing every fighter on the card tonight. Every fighter on the card tonight is getting a bonus!”

Undefeated Peabody, MA product Rico DiSciullo sent Elijah “The Buffalo Soldier” Harris to the canvas seven times en route to the fifth-round finish in their lightweight matchup in Saturday’s Feature Fight. DiSciullo, in a star-making performance, is now 4-0 with four stoppage victories. The time of the stoppage was 1:07 in the fifth round. Harris, who hails from Greencastle, PA, is now 2-2.

DiSciullo called out undisputed BKFC Featherweight World Champion “King” Kai Stewart in his post-fight interview: “He calls himself ‘The King’ but he hasn’t finished a fight in five years. He’s the ‘King of Cringe,’ if anything. Nobody finishes fights like me, and I’m coming for that belt!”

Unbeaten Lawrence, MA featherweight Harry “The Hitman” Gigliotti upped his overall bare-knuckle fighting record to 6-0 with a devastating second-round stoppage in his highly anticipated BKFC premiere against Timmy Mason. Gigliotti rallied after being dropped in the opening round for a pair of knockdowns to the finish. The stoppage came at the 47-second mark in the second frame. Mason, who represents Helena, MA, is now 2-4.

Undefeated Cranston, RI middleweight Gary “Batman” Balletto Jr., picked himself up the canvas and rallied for the second-round stoppage over Adam “Castle” De Freitas. The fight was stopped with 14 seconds left in the second stanza. The popular Balletto Jr., is now 3-0, with all of his wins coming by stoppage. De Freitas, who hails from Mississauga, ON, Canada, moves to 1-3.

Milford, CT’s Alexandra “The Great” Ballou and “Ruthless” Taylor Dagner of Senatobia, MS fought to a unanimous draw in their bloody, high octane women’s flyweight matchup. All three judges agreed on the 28-28 verdict. Ballou registered the sole knockdown of the fight. 

Broward County, FL heavyweight Joe “The Punisher” White smashed his way to 3-2 in the Squared Circle with a 34-second stoppage at the expense of the previously unbeaten Guilherme Viana. All of White’s wins have come by stoppage. The Brazilian-born Waterbury, CT product Viana is now 2-1.

Tewksbury, MA’s Joseph “Bam Bam” Peters pounded his way to 3-0 with a third-round stoppage over the game Maurice “God of War” Horne. The stoppage came with four seconds left in the third frame. All of Peters’ wins have come by stoppage. Horne, who represents Philadelphia, moves to 1-2.

Memphis, TN welterweight Josh “Jigsaw” Whiteside was the winner in his BKFC premiere. He fearlessly picked himself up off the canvas twice and rallied for the second-round knockout over Isaiah “Profound” Williams. The stoppage came at 1:11 of Round 2. Williams, a product of Lawrence, MA, was also making his BKFC debut.

Somersworth, NH light-heavyweight David Burke needed just 30 seconds to earn his first BKFC victory at the expense of David “The Sandman” Sanchez. Burke is now 1-1. The Hurricane, UT product Sanchez is now 2-2 under the BKFC banner.

Amarillo, TX’s Nadia “007” Moreno was victorious in her BKFC premiere, earning a unanimous decision victory over Sophia Hayes in exciting women’s bantamweight action. Two judges agreed on the 30-27 verdict and one had it 29-28, all in favor of Moreno. Hayes, who represents Graniteville, VT, was also making her BKFC debut.

BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun 3 Results

(4) Parker Porter def. Haze Wilson via TKO in Round 3 (2:00)

Pat Casey def. Zeb Vincent via Unanimous Decision (50-41×2, 49-42)

Rico DiSciullo def. Elijah Harris via TKO in Round 5 (1:07)

Harry Gigliotti def. Timmy Mason via TKO in Round 2 (0:47)

Gary Balletto Jr. def. Adam Castle De Freitas via TKO in Round 2 (1:46)

Alexandra Ballou vs. Taylor Dagner declared a Unanimous Draw (28-28×3)

Joseph White def. Guilherme Viana via TKO in Round 1 (0:34)

Joseph Peters def. Maurice Horne via TKO in Round 3 (1:56)

Joshua Whiteside def. Isaiah Williams via TKO in Round 2 (1:11)

David Burke def. David Sanchez via KO in Round 1 (0:30)

Nadia Moreno def. Sophia Hayes via Unanimous Decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

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Las Vegas – UFC^® today announced that former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Modern Wing as a member of the Class of 2026. The 2026 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place this summer.

“Demetrious Johnson is the greatest flyweight of all-time,” said UFC President & CEO Dana White. “Demetrious was a great champion who had one of the most incredible careers in MMA, and his streak of 11 consecutive title defenses is one of the most remarkable records we’ve ever seen in professional sports. It will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.”

Johnson will enter the UFC Hall of Fame as the 18^th member of the Modern Wing. The Modern Era category includes athletes who turned pro on or after November 17, 2000, when the first UFC event under the unified rules of MMA was held. Other requirements include a minimum age of 35 or those who have been retired for one year or more.
A veteran of 30 fights during his 14-year MMA career, Johnson compiled a record of 25-4,1 Draw (17-3,1 Draw – UFC / WEC), securing victories over former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres, former RIZIN flyweight champion Kyoji Horiguchi, former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo, and former Pancrase flyweight tournament winner Yuya Wakamatsu.

After winning his first nine (9) amateur MMA fights with various promotions, Johnson made his professional debut on August 15, 2009, securing his first win via submission at King of the Cage: Thunderstruck. He would then join Alaska Fighting Championship and win his next two fights before joining WEC^®. 

Johnson made his WEC debut on the prelims of WEC^® 48: ALDO vs. FABER, which took place on April 24, 2010, at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. He would lose his debut to Brad Pickett via decision but bounce back to win his next four fights across WEC / UFC to earn his first title shot against then-champion Dominick Cruz.

Johnson faced Cruz in the main event of UFC LIVE: CRUZ vs. JOHNSON, which took place on October 1, 2011, at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. Cruz would retain his title by defeating Johnson via unanimous decision. 

After competing to a draw against Ian McCall in his next fight, Johnson would rebound in his rematch with McCall by defeating him via unanimous decision. With the win, Johnson advanced to face Joseph Benavidez in the UFC flyweight tournament finale at UFC 152. 

UFC^® 152: JONES vs. BELFORT took place on September 22, 2012, at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Johnson faced Benavidez in the co-main event, capturing the split decision victory and becoming the inaugural UFC flyweight champion.

As UFC flyweight champion, Johnson would embark on a record-breaking winning streak, securing 11 consecutive victories and title defenses over the next four years, securing his place on the list of greatest MMA athletes in history.

On August 4, 2018, Johnson would lose his first fight in five years via split decision to Henry Cejudo in the co-main event of UFC^®227: DILLASHAW vs. GARBRANDT 2.

Following his loss, he would leave UFC and sign with ONE Championship, an MMA promotion based in Singapore. He would win five of his next six fights with ONE, capturing the flyweight world grand prix title and becoming the organization’s flyweight champion with one successful defense. He retired on May 5, 2023, and vacating the title after a successful defense.  

Johnson enters the UFC Hall of Fame with an impressive resume that includes:

UFC:

• Longest title reign in UFC flyweight history – 2,142 days (Second-longest in UFC history) 
• Longest consecutive fight winning streak in UFC flyweight history – 13
• Most title fight wins in UFC flyweight history – 12 (Third-most in UFC history)
• Most top position time in UFC flyweight history – 1:05:52
• Recorded 1 of 3 performances in UFC history with 100% takedown accuracy (min. 10 attempts)
• Highest significant strike accuracy percentage in UFC flyweight history – 57.2%
• Highest significant strike defense percentage in UFC flyweight history – 68.4% 
• Tied for second-most wins in UFC flyweight history – 13 
• Tied for second-most finished in UFC flyweight history – 7
• Third-most significant strikes landed in UFC flyweight history – 1,059 

Johnson has been won with numerous awards during his career, such as Fighter of the Year in 2013 by FOX Sports and again in 2017 by ESPN and Sports Illustrated. He also captured Submission of the Year honors in 2017 from the Fighters Only World MMA Awards, ESPN, and MMA Fighting.

A native of Parkland, Washington, Johnson excelled in wrestling at Washington High School, placing second and third in the state during his junior and senior seasons. After high school, Johnson trained MMA as a hobby before competing as an amateur on the Washington regional circuit. Johnson is an avid gamer and jiu-jitsu practitioner, competing in the IBJJF Master World and Pan Championships. He currently lives in Washington, with his wife and children.

To view Johnson’s UFC FIGHT PASS collection please visit: https://ufcfightpass.com/playlist/34822

To see a complete list of UFC athletes and fights enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame, as well as details regarding the UFC Hall of Fame format, please visit UFCHOFFAQ. For additional information, please visit UFC.com.

Parker Porter, 251lbs. vs Haze Wilson, 258.2lbs.

Pat Casey, 174.7 vs Zeb Vincent, 172.2

Rico DiSciullo, 151 vs Elijah Harris, 150.7

Harry Gigliotti, 144.5 vs Timmy Mason, 146

Gary Balletto III, 175.2 vs Adam De Freitas, 174.5

Alexandra Ballou, 124.7 vs Taylor Dagner, 125.2

Guilherme Viana, 257 vs Joseph White, 263.2

Joseph Peters, 189.7 vs Maurice Horne, 187.7

Joshua Whiteside, 164.7 vs. Isaiah Williams, 164.7

David Sanchez, 188.5 vs. David Burke,188.5

Sophia Hayes, 134.5 vs Nadia Moreno, 134.7

Venue

Mohegan Sun Arena

Uncasville, CT

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Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

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Website: www.BKFC.com

Las Vegas – UFC^® returns to Las Vegas, Nevada with a thrilling contest that sees former UFC bantamweight champion and current No. 5 ranked featherweight contender Aljamain Sterling take on No. 7 Youssef Zalal. Also on the card, top ranked bantamweights No. 3 Norma Dumont takes on No. 11 ranked contender Joselyne Edwards.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT^®: STERLING vs ZALAL takes place Saturday, April 25^th in Las Vegas, Nevada. The prelims will air at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET, followed by the main card airing at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. All bouts will stream live onParamount+.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT^®: STERLING vs ZALAL tickets will go on sale Friday, March 27 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT and are available for purchase at AXS.com.Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. UFC Fight Club^® members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets Wednesday, March 25 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT via the website www.ufcfightclub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, March 26 starting at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.

Meta APEX VIP Experience packages are available via On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Enjoy exclusive access with an official ticket package that includes premium seating, all-inclusive hospitality, in-seat beverage service, meet-and-greets with UFC Octagon Girls and more. Visit UFCVIP.com for more information.

Sterling (25-5, fighting out of Uniondale, N.Y.) makes his first appearance of the 2026 season looking to make a statement. A former UFC bantamweight champion, Sterling has etched his name in the history books by dominating and defeating impressive names such as Henry Cejudo, T.J. Dillashaw, and Brian Ortega. He now looks to halt Zalal’s momentum and further his goal of capturing a second division title.

Zalal (18-5-1, fighting out of Casablanca, Morocco by way of Englewood, Colo.) looks to deliver a shutout performance. Since stepping inside the Octagon, Zalal has earned his spot in the rankings by delivering strong wins against Josh Emmett, Calvin Kattar, and Jack Shore. Zalal now sets his sights on Sterling as he plans to secure the biggest win of his career and take out a former champion.

Dumont (13-2, fighting out of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil) returns to action aiming to steal the show. The Brazilian has made a name for herself across two divisions by taking out noteworthy opponents including former champion Germaine de Randamie, Irene Aldana, and Ketlen Vieira. She now looks to further solidify her spot in the top of the 135-pounds rankings by defeating rising contender Edwards.

Edwards (17-6, fighting out of Panama City, Panama) sets out to secure a fifth straight victory. Joining the UFC when she was 26 years old, Edwards has grown into a full-fledged veteran and fierce competitor, delivering finishes against Nora Cornolle, Priscila Cachoeira, and Chelsea Chandler. Edwards now turns her attention to Dumont as she looks to deliver another highlight finish and break into the division’s Top 5.

Additional bouts on the card include:

• Talita Alencar(7-1-1, fighting out of Deerfield Beach, Fla. by way of Carutapera, Maranhão, Brazil) and Julia Polastri(14-5, fighting out of Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) face off in an all-Brazilian clash between Dana White’s Contender Series graduates in the strawweight division
• Middleweights Rodolfo Vieira(11-4, fighting out of Orlando, Fla.) and Eric McConico(10-4-1, fighting out of Phoenix, Ariz.) compete in a preliminary card matchup
• Dana White’s Contender Series contract winners Jafel Filho(17-4, fighting out of Sento Sé, Bahia, Brazil) and Lucas Rocha(18-2, fighting out of Coari, Amazonas, Brazil) lock horns at flyweight
• All-action bantamweights No. 14 Montel Jackson(15-3, fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.) and Raoni Barcelos(21-5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) face off
• A pivotal bantamweight bout sees former title challengerand No. 12 ranked Mayra Bueno Silva(10-6-1, fighting out of Uberlandia, Minas Gerias, Brazil) and Michelle Montague(7-0, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla. by way of Matamata, New Zealand) collide
• Fireworks are expected when heavyweight Allen Frye Jr.(6-1, fighting out of Wilmington, N.C.) battles Max Gimenis(6-2, fighting out of Gaithersburg, Maryland)
• Exciting bantamweights Davey Grant (17-8, fighting out of Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England) and Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Adrian Luna Martinetti (17-1, fighting out of Guayaquil, Ecuador) go toe-to-toe
• A middleweight tilt sees Jackson McVey(6-2, fighting out of St. Charles, Mo.) face off against Dana White’s Contender Series signee Sedriques Dumas(10-4 1 NC, fighting out of Pensacola, Fla.)

For the latest information on bout announcements and additional information for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are subject to change. Please click?here?to apply for the event.

Visit the How to Watch UFC Fight Nightpageon Paramount+.

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About UFC^®

UFC^® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 259 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS^®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount  Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com. 

Las Vegas – UFC® returns to Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. with one of the most stacked events of the year, capped off by a pair of all-action title fights. In the main event, a thrilling contest sees former UFC light heavyweight title holder and current No. 2 ranked contender Ji?í Procházka square off with No. 3 ranked Carlos Ulberg for the vacant, undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship. In the co-main event, UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van makes his first title defense against No. 3 ranked contender Tatsuro Taira.

UFC 327®: PROCHÁZKA vs ULBERG takes place Saturday, April 11th in Miami, Florida at Kaseya Center. The prelims will air at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET, followed by the main card airing at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. All bouts will stream live on Paramount+. Additionally, beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, the final two prelims and first two bouts of the main card will air on CBS.

UFC 327®: PROCHÁZKA vs ULBERG tickets are on sale and are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person.

Procházka (32-5-1, fighting out of Brno, Czech Republic) returns to the Octagon with his sights set on reclaiming the light heavyweight crown. A fan favorite for his all-action fighting style, Procházka holds notable wins over some of the division’s best, including as Jamahal Hill, Dominick Reyes, and Khalil Rountree Jr. He now looks to add Ulberg to his impressive resume and raise UFC gold once again.

Ulberg (14-1, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand) looks to secure the biggest win of his career and capture the UFC light heavyweight title. Since breaking into the UFC, the New Zealand native has earned his spot in the Top 5 on the strength of a nine-fight winning streak that includes impressive wins over Dominick Reyes, Alonzo Menifield, and former champion Jan B?achowicz. Ulberg now aims to etch his name into the history books with a dominant win over Procházka.

Van (16-2, fighting out of Houston, Texas) sets forth for his first title defense. Claiming the UFC flyweight title just two years into his Octagon career, Van rocketed through the 125-pound division by delivering statement victories over Brandon Royval, Bruno Silva and Cody Durden. He now looks to solidify his reign by defeating Taira in dominant fashion.

Taira (18-1, fighting out of Okinawa, Japan) heads down to the 305 seeking his first world title. At 26-years-old, the young prospect has amassed a near-perfect resume that includes finishes over former UFC champion Brandon Moreno, Hyun Sung Park and Alex Perez. Taira now sets his sights on Van as he looks to make history and become the first ever Japanese-born UFC champion of the modern era.

Additional bouts on the card include:

• No. 4 ranked UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes (19–5 1NC, fighting out of Chicago, Ill.) defends his Top 5 status against Dana White Contender Series alumni Josh Hokit (8–0, fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M.)
• Former title challenger and current No. 10 ranked UFC light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes (15–5, fighting out of Victorville, Calif.) faces off with the unpredictable No. 12 Johnny Walker (22–9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev. by way of Rio das Ostras, Brazil)
• No. 6 ranked UFC light heavyweight contender Azamat Murzakanov (16–0, fighting out of Fairfield, N.J. by way of Nalchik, Russia) puts his perfect record on the line as welcomes former title challenger Paulo Costa (15–4, fighting out of Contagem, MG, Brazil) to the 205-pound division
• No. 13 ranked featherweight contender Patricio Freire (37-8, fighting out of Mossoro, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil) collides with Aaron Pico (13-5, fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M.)
• A thrilling featherweight matchup sees UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson (30–14, fighting out of Palm Springs, Calif.) return to the Octagon to take on Nate Landwehr (18–7, fighting out of Clarksville, Tenn.)
• No. 8 ranked lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot (25-4 1NC, fighting out of Poznan, Poland) meets Esteban Ribovics (15-2, fighting out of Cordoba, Argentina) in a bout sure to deliver non-stop action
• All-action welterweights Kevin Holland (28–15, 1NC fighting out of Fort Worth, Texas) and Randy Brown (20–7, fighting out of Queens, N.Y. by way of Spanish Town, Jamaica) lock horns
• High-stakes strawweight contest pits No. 2 ranked Tatiana Suarez (12–1, fighting out of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) against No. 6 Loopy Godinez (14–5, fighting out of Vancouver, B.C., Canada by way of Aguascalientes, Mexico)
• UFC Hall of Famer Kelvin Gastelum(21-10 1NC, fighting out of Yuma, Ariz.) welcomes veteran Vicente Luque (23–12–1, fighting out of Brasília, Brasil) to the middleweight division

For the latest information on bout announcements and additional information for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are subject to change. Please click?here?to apply for the event.

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About UFC®

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 353 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

About Kaseya Center

Located in the center of booming downtown Miami and the Entertainment District, Kaseya Center—home of the NBA Champion Miami HEAT—hosts 80+ non-basketball events each year including A-list concerts, family shows, sporting events, national conferences and more. Named as Billboard’s 2026 Top East Coast Arena, Kaseya Center is built with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and HD and electronic media signage inside and out. The impressive 19,600-seat venue is currently ranked the #1 arena in Florida for the 11th consecutive year—and the 14th time during the past 15 years—according to Billboard’s 2025 year-end rankings. Kaseya Center is also among the leading facilities in the country for hosting Latin entertainment. The Center has led the renaissance of downtown Miami over the past two decades, helping to transform the area into a thriving arts and entertainment district. The facility has hosted more than 1,200 events including diverse musical superstars such as Adele, Andrea Bocelli, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Depeche Mode, Drake, Dua Lipa, Eagles, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, Jennifer Lopez, Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake, Kane Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Phish, RadioHead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rolling Stones, SZA, Taylor Swift, The Cure, The Killers, Tool, U2 and Usher just to name a few.  Kaseya Center has also become one of the country’s leading venues for showcasing Latin entertainment, including the likes of Ana Gabriel, Bad Bunny, Chayanne, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, Karol G, Luis Miguel, Maluma, Maná, Marc Anthony, Ricardo Arjona, Ricky Martin, Shakira, and many others, as well as internationally televised award shows Premio Lo Nuestro and the Latin Grammy Awards. In 2009, Kaseya Center became among the first existing buildings in the country to have achieved LEED certification by the United States Green Building Council for its commitment to sustainability practices. More recently, in 2021, the Arena achieved its second LEED gold recertification. For more information about Kaseya Center, visit KaseyaCenter.com.

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount  Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com. 

Hollywood, FL (March 20, 2026) “King” Kai Stewart defended his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) World Featherweight Title for a record-tying sixth time in the Main Event of BKFC 87 on Friday night at the sold-out Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL.

The Great Falls, MT product defended his crown with a hard-fought, unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Nico “The Iron” Gaffie, the #3 ranked contender in the BKFC featherweight division. Two judges scored the fight 49-46 and one had it 48-47, all in favor of the undisputed World Champion.

“I am the King of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship,” Stewart proclaimed in his post-fight interview. “I’m the best bare knuckle fighter in the world. I’m going to continue to get better, I’m going to continue to grow, and I’m going to continue repping the most exciting sport in the world as the (expletive) King!”

Stewart is now 9-0 in the Squared Circle. Gaffie, the inaugural BKFC European Featherweight Champion from Marbella, Spain, is now 3-1 under the BKFC banner.

Only Stewart, Christine “Misfit” Ferea and Luis “Baboon” Palomino have defended a BKFC World Title six times.

BKFC 87 aired LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App and was BKFC’s 15th straight sold-out event at the legendary Hard Rock Live.

Undefeated Cuban heavyweight sensation Leonardo “El Zambo” Perdomo continued his unprecedented path of destruction in Friday’s Co-Main Event, cruising to 11-0 with his 10th first-round finish at the expense of UFC vet Rashad “Daywalker” Coulter. The Miami fighter only needed 67 seconds to roll through Coulter, who entered fight night with a bare-knuckle fighting record of 2-1.

Perdomo, the #1 ranked contender in the BKFC heavyweight division, took aim at BKFC World Heavyweight Champion Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski before the two undefeated heavyweights faced off in the middle of the ring. “Arlovski, where are you? Come at me, boy! Don’t be scared. Come on, papi. (The belt) is mine. It’s mine, and everybody knows it!”

Cuban-born Miami fighter Bryan “El Gallo” Duran needed just 19 seconds to steamroll Derek “Rage” Perez in Friday’s Featured Fight. The former BKFC World Featherweight Title challenger is no

8-1-1 and entered fight night as the #5 ranked contender in the BKFC featherweight division. Perez, who hails from Belem, NM, is now 4-5.

Duran reinforced his BKFC World Featherweight Title aspirations in his post-fight interview: “I apologize for letting you guys down (in my first BKFC title fight against Stewart). But I promise you that when I fight for the belt again, I’m bringing it home to Miami!” 

Here are some highlights from BKFC Founder/President David Feldman’s post-event press conference.

Fight of the Night: Kai Stewart vs. Nico Gaffie

Knockout of the Night: Bryan Duran

Performance of the Night: Jancarlos Rivera

On BKFC 87: “We asked the guys to come fight, and they came to fight tonight. This was the liveliest crowd we’ve had in a long time. The energy out there was amazing. It was a great night; I’m very, very happy with the event.”

On Kai Stewart’s next fight: “We have to think about what’s next. What do the fans want? I’m always with what the fans want. It’s not always about the rankings. If the fans don’t want it and don’t enjoy it … I’ve got to give the fans what they want.”

On Leonardo Perdomo’s performance: “He came in in great shape and got the first-round knockout. I think this was the most devastating he’s looked. His punches were shorter and he came out and scored a really, really great knockout against a tough veteran.”

Anderson, IN strawweight Shelby “Boom Boom” Cannon earned the biggest win of her career as she defeated the previously unbeaten Rosalinda “Venom” Rodriguez via split decision. Two judges scored the bout in favor of Cannon (48-46, 49-45) and one judge had it 49-46 for Rodriguez. Cannon is now 2-1, while the Fort Lauderdale, FL product Rodriguez falls to 3-1 with the loss. Rodriguez entered fight night as the #4 ranked contender in the BKFC women’s flyweight division.

Miami’s Leo “Lionheart” Carrera won his light-heavyweight fight with UFC vet Sabah “Sleek Sheik” Homasi after Homasi was disqualified in the second round for landing an illegal spinning back fist. Time of the stoppage was 1:06 in the second stanza. Carrera improved to 3-2 with the victory, while the Coconut Creek, FL fighter Homasi is now 1-2.

Johannesburg, South African cruiserweight Jeremy “Pitbull” Smith dug deep to earn a split-decision victory at the expense of former BKFC World Middleweight Title challenger Donald Sanchez in their hotly anticipated rematch. Smith improved to 4-3 with the victory, and 2-0 against Sanchez. The Albuquerque, NM fighter Sanchez dropped to 4-3 with the loss and announced his retirement shortly after his fight.

Charleston, SC’s Roberto “El Gallo Negro” Armas rose to the occasion in his 10th BKFC bout, halting the rise of the previously undefeated AJ “The Biggest” Rodriguez in bantamweight action. Rodriguez’s corner called a stop to the bout at the conclusion of the third round. Armas is now 5-5 following his stoppage victory. The Venezuelan-born Miami product Rodriguez is now 3-1.

Unbeaten Fort Myers, FL bantamweight Jancarlos “Baby Hulk” Rivera smashed his way to 3-0 with a first-round stoppage over Samuel “Ace O’ Spades” Samples in their bantamweight showdown. Rivera picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the stoppage with just one second left in the opening round. That’s now back-to-back, first-round finishes for Rivera, while the Madison County, GA fighter Samples is now 3-5.

Clewiston, FL product Chris “Dynamite” Garcia cruised to 6-1 with a second-round stoppage over Chancey “Supaflyy” Wilson — his second straight stoppage victory. Garcia logged a pair of knockdowns before the contest was stopped 19 seconds into the second stanza. Wilson, who represents Wichita, KS, is now 3-6 under the BKFC banner.

With BKFC Women’s World Strawweight Champion Britain Hart in his corner,  Broward County, FL’s Chino Blume edged out Alex “The Rhino” Davis for a hard-fought, split-decision victory in heavyweight action. Two judges scored the fight 30-27 for Blume, and one judge scored the contest 30-27 for Davis. Blume is now 2-2 on the strength of back-to-back wins. Davis, who hails from Coal Mountain, WV, is now 1-3.

Cuban-born Miami product Ernesto “Las Manos Benditas” Suarez cruised to 2-0 under the BKFC banner after sending “Slick” Vic Flor to the canvas three times in the opening round of their bantamweight matchup. The fight was stopped with four seconds left in the first round. Both of Suarez’s wins have come by first-round finish. The Broward County, FL fighter Flor was making his BKFC debut.

BKFC 87 Main Card

(C) Kai Stewart def. Nico Gaffie via Unanimous Decision (49-46×2, 48-47) 

Defends BKFC World Featherweight Title

Leonardo Perdomo def. Rashad Coulter via TKO in Round 1 (1:07) 

Bryan Duran def. Derek Perez via TKO in Round 1 (0:19)

Shelby Cannon def. Rosalinda Venom Rodriguez via Split Decision (48-46, 46-49, 49-45)

Leo Carrera def. Sabah Homasi via Disqualification in Round 2 (1:06) 

Jeremy Smith def. Donald Sanchez via Split Decision (48-47×2, 47-48)

Roberto Armas def. AJ Rodriguez via TKO in Round 3 (2:00)

Jancarlos Rivera def. Samuel Samples via TKO in Round 1 (1:59) . 

Chris Garcia def. Chancey Wilson via TKO in Round 2 (0:19)

Chino Blume def. Alex Davis via Split Decision (30x27x2, 27-30)

Ernesto Suarez def. Vic Flor via TKO in Round 1 (1:56)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 19, 2026) — UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, today announced that the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC), the unified regulatory body that oversees and supports the safety, integrity, and standardization of professional boxing and MMA events in the United States, will serve as an independent third party to advise on the regulatory operations for the unprecedented UFC event scheduled for Sunday, Jun. 14 on the grounds of the iconic White House, one of the most significant and renowned locations in the world.

In a statement published today, Association of Boxing Commissions President Timothy Shipman, wrote:

“As the event is being held on federal property, there is no requirement for the UFC to select a state athletic commission to oversee the event.

“The UFC expresses its commitment to ensuring that this event is among the most thoroughly regulated in the history of the sport and has requested that the ABC serve as an independent third party to assist in assembling the most qualified group of judges, referees, and inspectors in the world.

“The UFC has further confirmed that it will abide by all applicable regulatory requirements in support of this event, including all required medical examinations, pre-bout and post-bout physicals, and athlete safety protocols. All bouts on this card are officially licensed and sanctioned contests.”

Hunter Campell, UFC Chief Business Officer, and Marc Ratner, Senior Vice President, UFC Government & Regulatory Affairs, will collaborate with ABC on the details of the regulatory oversight of the event.

“UFC is the gold standard for athlete health and safety in combat sports – bar none, and we will absolutely bring those same industry leading standards to this incredible, unique event at the White House,” said Marc Ratner. “We thank the Association of Boxing Commissions for lending their expertise to ensure the highest standards of competitive integrity and professional governance to a truly unprecedented stage for MMA.”

The groundbreaking event will take place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., marking the first professional sports event held at the world-famous location.

The event will feature a six-bout card headlined by a championship doubleheader. In the main event, UFC lightweight champion and No. 2 ranked pound-for-pound fighter Ilia Topuria will take on interim UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, while the co-main event pits former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira attempting to win a UFC title in an unprecedented third weight class against Ciryl Gane, a former interim UFC heavyweight champion. 

The  event will stream live on Paramount+ in the United States at no additional cost to subscribers.

Additional details about the event, including the schedule of official fight week activities, will be announced at a later date.

For information about upcoming UFC events, please visit UFC.com

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About UFC® 

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 353 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. 

Las Vegas –UFC’s returns to Newark, N.J. with an exciting middleweight championship grudge match that will see Khamzat Chimaev defend against former titleholder and current No. 3 ranked contender Sean Strickland. Also, heavyweight contenders collide when No. 2 ranked Alexander Volkov battles No. 4 Waldo Cortes Acosta.

UFC^® 328: CHIMAEV vs. STRICKLAND takes place Saturday, May 9 at Prudential Center with the main card starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Paramount+. The late prelims will begin at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Paramount+. The early prelims will kick off at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass.

UFC^® 328: CHIMAEV vs. STRICKLAND will mark the twelfth UFC event at the famed arena dating back to 2007. UFC^® 302 headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier in 2024 still holds the venue’s live event gate record. 

UFC^® 328: CHIMAEV vs. STRICKLAND tickets will go on sale Friday, March 20 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET and are available atTicketmaster.com.  Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. UFC Fight Club ^® will have the opportunity to purchase tickets Wednesday, March 18 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET via the website UFCFightClub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET. To access the pre-sale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.  

UFC VIP Experience packages are available via On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Enjoy exclusive access with an official ticket package that includes premium seating, all-inclusive hospitality, in-seat beverage service, meet-and-greets with UFC Octagon Girls and more. Visit UFCVIP.com for more information.

Chimaev (15-0, fighting out of The United Arab Emirates by way of Chechnya, Russia) plans to kick off his 2026 campaign with a vintage performance. An undefeated competitor, he holds impressive wins against former UFC champions Dricus du Plessis, Robert Whittaker and Kamaru Usman. Chimaev looks to stop Strickland to begin a dominant title reign.

Strickland (30-7, fighting out of Corona, Calif.) has his sight set on regaining the UFC middleweight championship. Known for his relentless pressure, he has delivered memorable victories over Anthony Hernandez, Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov. Strickland intends to become a two-time titleholder by handing Chimaev his first career loss.

Volkov (39-11, fighting out of Moscow, Russia) hopes to continue his momentum following his October win against Jailton Almeida. A 16-year MMA veteran, the Russian striker has also earned victories over Sergei Pavlovich, Tai Tuivasa and Alexander Romanov. Volkov looks to defend his spot in the rankings by halting Cortes Acosta’s momentum.

Cortes Acosta (17-2, fighting out of Phoenix, Ariz. by way of Fundacion, Barahona, Dominican Republic) intends to secure his fourth consecutive KO victory. A heavy-handed boxer, he has earned notable finishes over Derrick Lewis, Shamil Gaziev and Ante Delija. Cortes Acosta now hopes to stake his claim for a title shot with a show-stealing performance against Volkov.

Additional bouts on the card include:

• No. 6 ranked welterweight contender Sean Brady (18-2, fighting out of Philadelphia, Penn.) locks horns with No. 9 Joaquin Buckley (21-7, fighting out of St. Louis, Mo.)
• Former UFC light heavyweight champion and current No. 5 ranked contender Jan Blachowicz (29-11-2, fighting out of Warsaw, Poland) rematches No. 8 Bogdan Guskov (18-3-1, fighting out of Dukent, Uzbekistan)
• King Green (34-17-1 1NC, fighting out of Fontana, Calif.) squares off with Jeremy Stephens (28-20 1NC, fighting out of San Diego, Calif. by way of Des Moines, Iowa) in a clash of lightweight veterans
• Ateba Gautier (10-1, fighting out of Yaounde, Cameroon) takes on Ozzy Diaz (10-3, fighting out of Downtown Los Angeles, Calif.) at middleweight

For the latest information on bout announcements and additional information for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are subject to change. Please click?here?to apply for the event.

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About UFC^®

UFC^® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 259 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS^®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

About Prudential Center

Prudential Center is a world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) New York Sirens and more than 210 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 10 worldwide by Pollstar, Billboard and various other industry publications, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit prucenter.com and follow the arena on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok @PruCenter. Prudential Center is a HBSE property.

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount  Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com. 

LOS ANGELES, CA – March 16, 2026 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced that combat sports icon Nate Diaz (22-13, 14 Submissions, 4 KOs) will face the “King of Violence” Mike Perry (14-8, 11 KOs) in a highly anticipated professional MMA bout as part of a massive triple-headliner event taking place Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The bout joins the recently announced heavyweight clash between lineal heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou vs. Brazil’s Philippe Lins and the historic women’s main event between former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey vs. combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano. The event will stream live globally only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 325+ million members. 

Diaz vs. Perry will be contested under the Unified Rules of MMA over five five-minute rounds in the welterweight division at 170lbs. The bout features Nate Diaz, one of the most resilient and iconic figures in fight history, taking on Mike Perry, one of the most dangerous men in combat sports today. Known as two of the toughest and most fearless competitors in the sport, Diaz and Perry bring contrasting styles and relentless pressure to what promises to be one of the most chaotic and fan-friendly fights on the card.

The blockbuster triple-headliner marks a major moment in combat sports as MVP and Netflix expand their footprint into MMA following the historic success of their global boxing events. The addition of Diaz vs. Perry alongside Ngannou vs. Lins and Rousey vs. Carano brings together some of the most recognizable and dangerous fighters in the sport and features the most star power ever assembled on a single MMA fight card.

Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. The event will also feature the return of MVP’s exclusive VIP experiences, including the MVP Owner’s Experience™. 

No single fighter has captured the imagination of combat sports quite like Stockton, California’s finest Nate Diaz. He is the embodiment of a real fighter who defines a generation a raw blend of attitude, perseverance, conviction, and pure skill where he has changed the game both in and outside the cage. His rivalry with Conor McGregor remains the biggest in MMA history, shattering box office and pay-per-view records across the board, and as the A-Side against Jorge Masvidal bringing out the first sitting President of the United States to a UFC event.  Diaz is the Baddest MotherFucker in the game whose post UFC career has seen him launch the combat sports promotion, Real Fight, Inc and where he fought before sold out crowds against Jake Paul at Dallas’s American Airlines Center and Masvidal at Anaheim’s Honda Center. 

“Glad to be back n action. It’s time,” said Nate Diaz. “Don’t forget where this all came from. I got plans on doing a lot more in the next 10 years, no matter where it is. Time to set the bar again, so get ready for a new takeover again and again until the end of time.”

“Platinum” Mike Perry is one of the most dangerous fighters in combat sports, returns to MMA following his fearsome career across the UFC, Triad Combat, boxing, and bare knuckle boxing. Following his 14-win career in the UFC, boasting 11 wins by knockout, Perry made his Triad Combat debut in November 2021, taking on 27-3, 21 KOs seasoned boxer Michael Seals, demonstrating his ability to handle power punchers and outworking Seals to a split decision victory in the bout. Less than three months later, Perry made his bare knuckle boxing debut with BKFC, securing his first win over Julian Lane in 2022, which he followed with a win over dynamic striker Michael “Venom” Page later that year. Perry’s bout with former UFC champion Luke Rockhold in April 2023 ended decisively with a second-round KO. In his BKFC “King of Violence” title fight in December 2023 against Eddie Alvarez, the first-ever fighter to become a champion in both UFC and Bellator, Perry displayed his vicious power yet again with a second round TKO due to corner stoppage. Perry earned the 2023 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Male Fighter of the Year and in April 2024, he expanded his undefeated record to 5-0 with a first-round KO of UFC veteran Thiago Alves. After a blockbuster boxing bout against Jake Paul in 2024, he most recently returned to bare knuckle and defeated Jeremy Stephens by TKO in October 2025.

”The King of Violence returns to MMA to elbow his opponent in the fucking face,” said Mike Perry. “Saturday, May 16th, on Netflix, Nate Diaz is going lights out.”

“MVP delivered the most-viewed boxing event since the advent of cable, and now we’re set to break records again with the biggest viewership in MMA history with the addition of Diaz vs Perry to Rousey vs Carano and Ngannou vs Lins,” said Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions. Nate Diaz is the Real BMF, and Mike Perry is the King of Violence – this will be a war from the first press conference all the way to the end when one of them has their hand raised. It’s an absolutely massive night of fights in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 16th, as we continue building some of the biggest global events in combat sports. Thank you to Netflix for believing in our vision. The future of MMA is bright.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) 

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events and currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

About Netflix:

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. 

About Intuit Dome

Intuit Dome, the home of the LA Clippers officially opened on August 15, 2024. In its first year, Intuit Dome has hosted over 100 live events and Clippers games and welcomed over one million fans. Located in Inglewood, Calif., Intuit Dome is built different and redefines fans’ expectations for live experiences. To sign up to receive all Intuit Dome press releases and updates, email intuitdomepr@intuitdome.com and follow @IntuitDomePR.

Denver, CO (March 13, 2026) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, returns to the Mile-High Fighting City of Denver, CO for their sixth event on Friday, April 17 at the National Western Center.

BKFC-88 is headlined by The Fighting Pride of Denver and Former BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion, Chris Camozzi, (4-2) facing arch-rival and knockout artist Esteban ‘Mohawk’ Rodriguez, 

(5-1, 5 KOs), of Grand Rapids, MI for the BKFC Interim Cruiserweight Title.

Tickets for BKFC-88 are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The National Western Center is located at 4850 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216.

“Some of our best nights and largest crowds have taken place in Denver, CO and we’re very excited to return on April 17 with another tremendous card,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Chris Camozzi against Esteban Rodriguez, #1 versus #2 ranked in the cruiserweight division, promises fireworks from the opening bell and we have a sensational undercard with many of Colorado’s top bare-knuckle fighters.”

“Tickets are now on-sale and I encourage fans to buy in advance, we sell out all over the world and this event will be packed on fight night.”

Chris Camozzi started his world title reign with a first-round knockout of Sawyer DePee on October 25, 2024 in Denver at BKFC-67. Following up at BKFC-73 on April 26, 2025, he defended his title by defeating Andrea Bicchi over the distance in Florence, Italy.

Most recently Camozzi dropped a hotly contested unanimous decision to Alessio Sakara at BKFC-83 on October 25, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

Fast rising Esteban ‘Mohawk’ Rodriguez is currently riding a three-fight winning streak, victorious in each fight by knockout; Zac Cavender (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Michigan), Julio Perez Rodriguez (KO-1 at BKFC-78) and Keegan Vandermeer (KO-2 at BKFC-56). He also holds knockout wins over Jaquis Williams (KO-1 at BKFC-43) and Erick Murray Jr (KO-2 at BKFC Fight Night Omaha).

Fighting in the lightweight division at BKFC-88, former BKFC World Champion Elvin ‘El Bandido’ Brito, (7-6), of Gulf Breeze, FL battles Ramiro Figueroa, (4-1), of Commerce City, CO. Brito returns to action following a fourth-round stoppage of Brandon Meyer at BKFC-79 on August 2, 2025. Figueroa has impressed recently with two big wins over Dalvin Blair (UD at BKFC-86) and Howard Davis 

(KO-2 at BKFC-85). He is also 7-4-1 with three knockouts as a professional boxer.

Heavyweight veterans will clash at BKFC-88 with local favorite Josh ‘Cuddly Bear’ Copeland, (2-2), facing Corey ‘WhatYouTalkingBout’ Willis, (2-1), of Billings, MT. Copeland’s last appearance in the squared circle came against current BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Andrei Arlovski at BKFC-78, a fight halted in the fourth round due to cuts sustained by the Denver native. Willis looks to return to the win column following a heated contest with current top-rated heavyweight Leonardo Perdomo at BKFC-85.

Cruiserweight newcomers will face-off with Josh Fremd of Englewood, CO facing Jared Torgeson of Moses Lake, WA. Competing in the welterweight division, Andrew ‘The Golden Boy’ Yates,

(3-1), of Las Vegas, NV battles Rodney ‘The Animal’ Hinton, (1-0), of Orlando, FL. Flyweight Angelo Trujillo, (0-1), of Grand Junction, CO battles Pensacola, FL native Anthony ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ Yost, (1-2).

Fighting in the men’s flyweight division Octavin ‘Smash’ Turner, (1-0), of Houston, TX battles BKFC debuting Davenport, IA native Joby ‘Jobywankenobi’ Steffensmeier. Light heavyweight veteran Tyler ‘Redbird’ Sijohn, (0-3), of Worley, ID looks for his first victory over newcomer JoJo Chillizzi of Williamston, NC. Lightweights will clash with Denver, CO native Matt Maestas, (0-3), battling Ruben Arroyo, (0-3), of Westminster, CO. Also competing in the lightweight division, Sergio ‘The Savage’ Lopez, (1-1), of Montrose, CO faces Brett Hudson, (0-2).

Social Media

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Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

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Website: www.BKFC.com

Townsville, Australia (March 12, 2026) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced their eagerly awaited debut in Australia on Saturday, April 18 at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre.

BKFC Fight Night Australia is headlined by a highly anticipated rematch between heavyweight rivals, Haze ‘The Huntsman’ Hepi, (3-1), of Gold Coast, Queensland and Poland’s Krzysztof ‘The Big Man’ Wisniewski, (3-0), now residing in Coventry, England. In a hotly contested battle, Wisniewski stopped Hepi at BKFC-83 on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The ringside physician called a halt to the fight after the third round due to a severe cut suffered by Hepi.

Also announced for BKFC Fight Night Australia, former Australian boxing champion Mark ‘Bam Bam’ Flanagan of Brisbane, Queensland will make his bare-knuckle debut against a challenger to be announced. Compiling a pro boxing record of 24-7 with seventeen knockouts, Flanagan valiantly fought WBA Cruiserweight World Champion Denis Lebedev, losing a heated clash over twelve rounds.

Additional bouts for BKFC Fight Night Australia will be announced shortly.

“We’re thrilled to announce our first show in the fighting rich country of Australia,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Our team has worked hard to bring a world class card featuring some of the best bare-knuckle fighters internationally and from Australia for this can’t miss event.”

“Haze Hepi and Krzysztof Wisniewski had a sudden and disappointing ending in their exciting first fight and both wanted to run it back which makes for a tremendous main event for April 18.”

“Our tickets will go on-sale shortly and given the excitement over the last year for BKFC in Australia, I urge fans to purchase tickets in advance for our first event in the country.”

Tickets information for BKFC Fight Night Australia can be found at BKFC.com. The Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre is located at Entertainment Dr., Townsville City QLD 4810 Australia.

Prior to his BKFC debut at BKFC-73, Haze Hepi had compiled a professional boxing record of 7-4-1. Impressing quickly, Hepi knocked out BKFC veteran Steven Banks in the first round on April 26, 2025 in Florence, Italy.

Krzysztof Wisniewski entered the BKFC squared circle for his debut on June 28, 2025 at BKFC-77, stopping Thai Tettley in the third round fighting in Birmingham, England.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

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Las Vegas – UFC® returns to Meta APEX with an all-action lightweight main event, as former UFC lightweight title challenger and No. 10 ranked contender Renato Moicanofaces off with rising prospect Chris Duncan. Also on the card, No. 3 ranked UFC strawweight contender Virna Jandiroba meets No. 7 ranked Tabatha Ricci in a high-stakes matchup.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: MOICANO vs. DUNCAN takes place Saturday, April 4 in Las Vegas. The prelims will air at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, followed by the main card airing at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. All bouts will stream live on Paramount+.

Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: MOICANO vs. DUNCAN will go on sale Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. PT and are available at AXS.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. UFC Fight Club® will have the opportunity to purchase tickets on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. PT via the website UFCFightClub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, March 12 at 10 p.m. PT. To access the pre-sale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.

Meta APEX VIP Experience packages are available via On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Enjoy exclusive access with an official ticket package that includes premium seating, all-inclusive hospitality, in-seat beverage service, meet-and-greets with UFC Octagon Girls and more. Visit UFCVIP.com for more information.

Fan favorite Moicano (20-7-1, fighting out of Brasilia, Brazil) returns to action looking to once again put on a show. A prolific submission artist, he has shown off his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt skills in wins over Benoit Saint Denis, Brad Riddell and Alexander Hernandez. Moicano now looks to kick off his 2026 season with another statement performance.  

Duncan (15-2, fighting out of Glasgow, Scotland) plans to make the most of his first UFC main event opportunity. A well-rounded finisher, Duncan is on a four-fight winning streak which includes stoppages over Terrance McKinney, Jordan Vucenic and Bolaji Oki. He now intends to secure another highlight and break into the Top 15.

High-level grappler Jandiroba (22-4, fighting out of Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil) makes her first appearance after challenging for the UFC strawweight championship. Jandiroba is currently tied for the most submission attempts in her division’s history with 16, a number she amassed throughout victories over Yan Xiaonan, Amanda Lemos and Loopy Godinez. She now looks to defend her spot in the Top 5 and make another run towards the title.

Ricci (12-3, fighting out of Ventura, Calif. by way of Birigui, São Paulo, Brazil) seeks to continue her momentum with another standout showing. Holding a black belt in both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo, she has demonstrated her well-rounded talents in wins over Amanda Ribas, Angela Hill and Tecia Pennington. Ricci now has her sights set on becoming the first person to finish Jandiroba and to break into title contention.

Additional bouts include:

• Ethyn Ewing (8-2, fighting out of Fountain Valley, Calif.) aims to keep the momentum going from his statement UFC debut when he faces the undefeated Rafael Estevam (14-0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at bantamweight
• Lando Vannata (12-7-2, fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M.) returns to the Octagon to battle Darrius Flowers(12-8-1, fighting out of Mason City, Iowa) in a lightweight bout
• Charles Radtke(11-5, fighting out of Chicago, Ill.) looks to spoil the UFC debut of Jose Henrique (8-1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at welterweight
• Undefeated light heavyweight Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev (8-0, fighting out of Grozny, Chechnya) meets veteran Brendson Ribeiro (17-9 1NC, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil)
• Featherweight actions pits Dana White’s Contender Series standout Tommy McMillen (9-0, fighting out of Scottsdale, Ariz.) against Manolo Zecchini (11-4, fighting out of Venice, Italy)
• Azamat Bekoev (20-4, fighting out of Vladikavkaz, Russia) aims for another highlight-reel finish as he takes on Tresean Gore (6-4, fighting out of Lawrenceville, Ga.) at middleweight
• Dana White’s Contender Series 2025 signee Jose Delano(16-3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) looks to impress in his UFC debut against Robert Ruchala (11-2, fighting out of Nowy S?cz, Poland) in a featherweight tilt
• Guilherme Pat (6-0, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) meetsThomas Petersen (10-4, fighting out of Lakeville, Minn.) for a light heavyweight collision
• Flyweights Alessandro Costa(14-5, fighting out of Puebla, Mexico) and Stewart Nicoll (8-2, fighting out of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) aim to steal the show
• Alice Pereira (6-1, fighting out of Feira de Santana, Brazil) and Hailey Cowan (7-4, fighting out of Robinson, Texas) vie for their first UFC wins in a bantamweight contest
• Dione Barbosa (8-4, fighting out of Huntington Beach, Calif. by way of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil) and Melissa Gatto (9-2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) lock horns at flyweight

For the latest information on bout announcements and additional information for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are subject to change. Please click?here?to apply for the event.

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About UFC®

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Los Angeles, California, USA – March 10, 2026 – BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world’s

leading and fastest-growing professional bare knuckle organization, today announced the

signing of fan-favorite power-puncher John Molina Jr. (30-9, 24 KOs) in a multi-fight, multi-year agreement. The hard-hitting former world title challenger, nicknamed “The Gladiator,” will bring his relentless aggression, knockout power, and proven warrior spirit to the bare knuckle trigon, making his highly anticipated debut in the coming months as he targets BKB world championship glory.

This landmark signing further highlights the unstoppable momentum of BKB, which continues to attract decorated gloved boxers and deliver high-stakes, action-packed events. The promotion has welcomed stars like Olympic gold medalist and former multi-weight world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, and former world champions Victor Ortiz and Lee Selby to the bare knuckle ranks, whilst former gloved world champion Paulie Malignaggi is currently preparing to become a two-sport world champion as he faces reigning BKB super welterweight world champion in Manchester on Saturday 16th May 2026.

Molina Jr., a standout at super lightweight and welterweight, compiled an impressive

professional record of 30 wins (24 by KO), 9 losses over a career spanning 2006 to 2019. He challenged for major world titles and shared the ring with elite opponents including Adrien Broner, Terence Crawford, Ruslan Provodnikov, and others, earning a reputation as one of boxing’s most entertaining and courageous fighters. Known for his all-action style and willingness to go to war, Molina retired in 2019 after a decorated run and transitioned to a proud career in law enforcement.

Now actively serving as a police officer, Molina’s return to fighting is fueled by an enduring love for competition, the itch to compete again, and the perfect fit of bare knuckle’s raw intensity with his no-retreat approach. After years away from the ring, he sees BKB as the ideal platform to scratch that itch, chase a new legacy, and potentially cross paths with fellow PBC alumni like Paulie Malignaggi and Victor Ortiz.

John Molina Jr. said:“I had a great career, being a fighter for 13 years professionally, and I

didn’t wanna be one of these guys that accomplished all these accolades in boxing and then

was, ‘What else do I do with myself?’ So I went out and became a cop, which was a great

choice. I wanted a career I can be proud of. Being a cop, our fight or flight is second to none,

and there’s a lot of reactions that need to be made and that’s right up my alley.”

“I’m at the age where it’s kind of like, excuse my language, but s***, or get off the pot kind of

moment for me. This is the time and I feel young enough to still do it and anxious to get out

there and showcase my abilities. You know, to be honest with you, if this would’ve happened

when I was early on in my career, who’s to say I wouldn’t go bare knuckle given and – with the triangular ring? Not very much room to dance.”

“We’re gonna get right to business. So it works out perfect. It lends itself perfectly to someone with my style. And then when I started seeing other names like Paulie and Victor, who we were together under the same banner of PBC, I think it’s gonna be a good fit for all of us to get out there and showcase our abilities.”

“My legacy is to be a champion in the sport of bare knuckle boxing and for people to say, ‘Hey,he fought the best of the best and was considered one of the most entertaining fighters in the world during his era of fighting.’ Now I’m gonna take it over to bare knuckle boxing to be a champion in my respective weight class. And who knows? Maybe we crossed the bridge with Paulie. Maybe we cross the bridge with Victor. I think that can be explosive. But first things first, let’s get to the first one and get onto the next. If you guys ever seen my fights in the past, you guys will definitely see I’m ready to go to war. I like it. That’s what we expect.”

Mike Vazquez, Founder of BKB Bare Knuckle, said:“John Molina Jr. is a true warrior with an incredible resume of battles against the best and a fan-favorite style that always delivers excitement. We’re thrilled to have him join our roster. His power, heart, and no-fear mentality will be electric in the trigon.”

David Tetreault, CEO of BKB Bare Knuckle, said: “Adding John Molina Jr. to our lineup is a statement signing. His history of thrilling, high-octane wars against top competition, combined with his knockout power and unbreakable will, makes him a perfect fit for bare knuckle. We’re looking forward to seeing ‘The Gladiator’ bring that same intensity to the trigon in an exciting new chapter for him and for BKB.”

Molina joins an elite and rapidly growing roster of more than 200 fighters from over 30 countries, highlighting BKB’s magnetic pull for boxing’s biggest names seeking the ultimate test in the most primal combat sport. More major announcements are on the horizon as BKB maintains its meteoric rise.

From its origins in 2015 as BYB Extreme Fighting Series, founded by MMA pioneer Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris and Mike Vazquez, BKB has transformed bare knuckle boxing into a regulated, globally broadcast powerhouse through strategic acquisitions—including the original UK-based BKB in 2021 and Bad To The Bone in 2025—and a fighter-first philosophy that emphasizes athlete welfare and opportunity. Landmark broadcast partnerships with talkSPORT (UK and Ireland), VICE (US and Canada), and Telemundo (Spanish-language in the US) have delivered live events to millions worldwide.

Details on Molina’s debut fight and upcoming events will be announced soon. Fans can visit www.bkbbareknuckle.com and follow @bkbbareknuckle for the latest news and information.

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced that former MMA heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (18-3, 4 Submissions, 13 KOs) vs. Brazil’s Philipe Lins (18-5, 4 Submissions, 9 KOs) will face off in a colossal bout for MVP’s Rousey vs. Carano, Ngannou vs. Lins, on Saturday, May 16 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA, and streaming live globally, only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 325+ million members. The bout marks Ngannou’s highly anticipated return to professional MMA competition following his crossover into global boxing events and his dominant PFL Championship victory in 2024. Ngannou vs. Lins will be a professionally-sanctioned heavyweight bout contested under the Unified Rules of MMA over five, 5-minute rounds using 4oz gloves, inside a hexagon cage. Ngannou vs. Lins joins a historic moment in combat sports as MVP’s inaugural MMA event and Netflix’s first-ever live MMA broadcast. The matchup pits two of the most dangerous knockout artists in MMA against one another, uniting former UFC world champion Francis Ngannou with 2018 PFL heavyweight tournament winner Philipe Lins in a clash of proven finishers whose combined 22 knockout victories have made them two of the most feared power punchers in the sport. 

Tickets for Rousey vs. Carano and Ngannou vs. Lins will go on sale Tuesday, March 10 at 10am PT/1pm ET on Ticketmaster.com. The event will also feature the return of MVP’s exclusive VIP experiences, including the MVP Owner’s Experience™. 

Ngannou and Lins will meet face-to-face at the Rousey vs. Carano Kickoff Press Conference on Tuesday, March 10 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The press conference will be hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani. All media interested in being credentialed to cover the press conference must apply HERE. The press conference will also live stream on Netflix’s YouTube and MVP’s YouTube. 

Francis Ngannou is a Cameroonian and French professional mixed martial artist and boxer. A former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Ngannou—nicknamed “The Predator”—is widely regarded as one of the most devastating punchers in combat sports history. During his UFC career, he recorded seven knockouts within the first two minutes of the opening round, cementing his reputation as one of the most dangerous finishers in the heavyweight division. Ngannou has also been very influential in expanding opportunities for fighters in Africa, as he aims to help develop the next generation of African MMA talent by building pathways, resources, and global visibility for athletes from the region. 

“While the world was busy talking, I was busy evolving,” said Francis Ngannou. “Silence shouldn’t be mistaken for absence—it’s the sound of a predator closing the distance. Stepping back into the cage isn’t just a return; it’s a reclamation. My return to MMA demanded a stage that matched the scale of my ambition, and partnering with MVP to bring this event to Netflix ensures the entire world is watching. I am ready for this new chapter, and I cannot wait to entertain my fans again and remind the world exactly who I am and what I am capable of delivering on a highest stage. #TheComeBack”

Philipe “Monstro” Lins is a Brazilian mixed martial artist training out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. Lins began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 17 before transitioning into professional MMA in 2005. He gained international recognition during his run in Bellator MMA, where he competed from 2014 to 2017 against some of the promotion’s top heavyweights. His career reached a major milestone in 2018, when he captured the PFL Heavyweight Championship, winning four fights in six months and earning the $1 million grand prize in the league’s inaugural season. In 2020, Lins signed with the UFC, where he competed at heavyweight and light heavyweight, and has earned notable victories over respected opponents including Ion Cutelaba, Ovince Saint Preux, and Marcin Prachnio, solidifying his position as a dangerous contender in the division. 

“To be part of the first MMA event on Netflix is going to be amazing. I’m excited – very, very, very excited,” said Philipe Lins. “I’m very happy and grateful to God for giving me this opportunity and for being with the right people to take care of my MMA career. MVP, Netflix, and Dominance MMA made this happen. I’m very happy to be fighting on this card with so many legends. Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Francis Ngannou – we’re going to make history, and to be a part of this moment is amazing to me.”

“Francis Ngannou is unequivocally the best heavyweight MMA fighter in the world and his addition creates star power on one card like never before seen in the sport,” said Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions. “Francis is one of the most feared knockout artists the sport has ever seen, and his return to MMA instantly makes this a historic night. Philipe Lins is a proven champion who built his reputation the hard way against elite competition and knows this is his chance to cement his legacy on the sport and take Brazil back to the top of the sport. Two heavyweight knockout artists. Ngannou vs Lins. Rousey vs Carano. Five rounds Each. The global spotlight of Netflix. Saturday, May 16, will be one of the most significant nights in modern MMA.”

The event is headlined by former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey (12-2, 9 Submissions, 3 KOs) vs. combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano (7-1, 1 Submission, 3 KOs) in a featherweight bout at 145lbs contested over five, 5-minute rounds using 4oz gloves, inside a hexagon cage, as a professionally sanctioned bout under the Unified Rules of MMA. The matchup unites Rousey, the woman who shattered the glass ceiling for female fighters and became the face of an entire sport, male or female, with Carano, the sport’s first true crossover star in a highly-anticipated fight that has been years in the making. 

Additional information, including undercard bouts and full event details, will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

About Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou is a Cameroonian and French professional mixed martial artist and boxer. A former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Ngannou—nicknamed “The Predator”—is widely regarded as one of the most devastating punchers in combat sports history. During his UFC career, he recorded seven knockouts within the first two minutes of the opening round, cementing his reputation as one of the most dangerous finishers in the heavyweight division. Ngannou’s journey to the top of the sport is defined by extraordinary perseverance. Born in Batié, Cameroon in 1986, he grew up in extreme poverty and worked in a sand mine as a child before pursuing his dream of becoming a professional fighter. His rise from those humble beginnings to the pinnacle of global MMA has made him one of the sport’s most inspiring figures. Beyond competition, Ngannou is committed to using his platform to inspire others. His mission is to demonstrate that with perseverance, discipline, and self-belief, anyone can overcome adversity and achieve greatness. Through public speaking and community engagement, he shares his story as a testament to resilience and the power of never giving up on one’s dreams. Ngannou is also focused on expanding opportunities for fighters across Africa as he aims to help develop the next generation of African MMA talent by building pathways, resources, and global visibility for athletes from the region. In addition, Ngannou gives back through the Francis Ngannou Foundation, which provides educational resources, sports programs, and vocational training for underprivileged children in Cameroon. Through these efforts, Ngannou continues to empower young people in his homeland to pursue their potential and build brighter futures.

About Philipe Lins

Philipe “Monstro” Lins is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s light heavyweight division and training out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. Known for his power, resilience, and well-rounded skill set, Lins has built a reputation as one of the division’s most dangerous finishers. Born in Brazil on August 17, 1985, Lins began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 17 before transitioning into professional MMA in 2005. Lins gained international recognition during his run in Bellator MMA, where he competed from 2014 to 2017 against some of the promotion’s top heavyweights. His career reached a major milestone in 2018, when he captured the Professional Fighters League Heavyweight Championship, winning four fights in six months and earning the $1 million grand prize in the league’s inaugural season. In 2020, Lins signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After initially competing at heavyweight, he moved down to the light heavyweight division, where his speed, power, and grappling have led to a resurgence in his career. Lins has earned notable victories over respected opponents including Ion Cutelaba, Ovince Saint Preux, and Marcin Prachnio, solidifying his position as a dangerous contender in the division. With a professional record of 18 wins and 5 losses, Lins is known for his finishing ability, combining knockout power with a strong submission game. Outside the cage, he is recognized for his discipline, strong work ethic, and deep faith, often crediting his beliefs and his team for keeping him focused throughout his career.

About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) 

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) was founded in August 2021 by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian with a fighter first ethos. Since inception, MVP has produced 30 live boxing events and currently promotes nearly 60 fighters, 16 world champions, and 26 top contenders.

MVP has led boxing’s evolution in the streaming era through partnerships with the world’s leading platforms. In November 2024, MVP’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 was the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix. Paul vs. Tyson shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event of all time with 125 million live viewers worldwide. MVP went on to partner with Netflix twice in 2025 for MVP’s Taylor vs. Serrano 3 and Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day.

Today, MVP is the global home of women’s boxing. MVP’s Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano in 2022 was the first female fight to headline Madison Square Garden, while Taylor vs. Serrano 2 in 2024 saw 74 million viewers globally on Netflix and became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history with 47 million AMA in the US. Their 2025 trilogy on Netflix topped an all-women’s megacard that set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most world championship belts ever contested on a single fight card, male or female, with 17 world titles, earning nearly 6 million viewers globally. 

About Netflix:

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. 

About Intuit Dome

Intuit Dome, the home of the LA Clippers officially opened on August 15, 2024. In its first year, Intuit Dome has hosted over 100 live events and Clippers games and welcomed over one million fans. Located in Inglewood, Calif., Intuit Dome is built different and redefines fans’ expectations for live experiences. To sign up to receive all Intuit Dome press releases and updates, email intuitdomepr@intuitdome.com and follow @IntuitDomePR.

Las Vegas ­– UFC^® today announced that the classic 2020 fight between strawweights Zhang Weili and Joanna Jedrzejczyk will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s ‘Fight Wing’ as a part of the class of 2026. This fight will enter the Hall of Fame as the first women’s bout inducted in UFC history. The UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place this summer.

“The fight between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Zhang Weili at UFC 248 is one of the greatest fights I’ve ever seen,” said UFC President & CEO Dana White. “This fight was incredible. You had two talented savages that wanted the strawweight title more than anything and neither one of them backed down during this fight. I knew this was going to be a badass fight and it absolutely delivered. Congrats to Joanna and Weili on a fight that will always be remembered!”

As the co-main event of UFC^® 248: ADESANYA vs. ROMERO, which took place on March 7, 2020, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, both athletes entered the Octagon on winning streaks with the strawweight title on the line. 

Zhang entered the Octagon as the strawweight champion on a 20-fight winning streak and an impressive 20-1 record (4-0, UFC), recently defeating former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade and becoming the first Chinese athlete to capture a UFC title. 

Jedrzejczyk entered the bout with a 16-3 record (10-3, UFC) and previous wins over former UFC strawweight champions Carla Esparza and Jessica Andrade. 

A thrilling and competitive fight from the outset where the three judges were unanimous in how they saw just one of the five rounds, Zhang (165) and Jedrzejczyk (186) combined to land 351 significant strikes during their 25-minute instant classic, the most in a women’s UFC contest and the third-most in UFC title fight history. This fight marked the fourth time Jedrzejczyk landed more than 180 significant strikes against her opponent, the second-most in UFC history behind Max Holloway, who has accomplished the feat six times. It also marked the eighth time the Polish standout landed more than 100 significant strikes in a fight, making her one of six fighters in UFC history to accomplish the feat.

After the exhilarating 25-minute battle that culminated in a standing ovation for the combatants and immediate recognition as one of the greatest fights to ever take place inside the Octagon, Zhang emerged victorious, retaining her strawweight title by split decision. 

The two would meet in a rematch during UFC^® 275: TEIXEIRA vs. PROCHAZKA, which took place on June 12, 2022, at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore, with Zhang securing the victory via KO by spinning backfist in the second round.

The fight won several awards, including Fight of the Year honors from Yahoo! Sports, MMA Junkie, MMA Fighting, The Athletic, BT Sport, CBS Sports, and the Fighters Only World MMA Awards.

To view this fight on UFC FIGHT PASS, please visit: https://ufcfightpass.com/video/130443

To see a complete list of UFC athletes and fights enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame, as well as details regarding the UFC Hall of Fame format, please visit UFCHOFFAQ. For additional information, please visit UFC.com.

Tom Aspinall believes Eddie Hearn is the perfect man to take his career to the next level after being officially unveiled as the first signing for Matchroom Talent Agency.

The UFC Heavyweight Champion joined the Matchroom Sport Chairman at a packed, launch Press Conference at London’s Battersea Power Station on Friday.

News of their exciting link-up dominated sports media coverage following its announcement on Thursday – and Aspinall has no doubt that even bigger things will follow now he has signed terms with Hearn to lead him. 

“I needed a more powerful voice in my corner to grow commercially inside and outside the Octagon,” Aspinall said, speaking to media today.

“I am delighted to be working with Matchroom Talent Agency. I hope other MMA fighters look at this and see the money I’m going to make, to be a trailblazer for them.”

Matchroom Talent Agency is Matchroom Sport’s new brand of talent management, created by Chairman Eddie Hearn, to manage and service leading Sport & Entertainment talent with care and loyalty, nurturing athletes’ careers by managing their brand and building their reputations.

The new subsidiary sits alongside Matchroom Sport’s leading global entities in Matchroom Boxing, Professional Darts Corporation, World Snooker and Matchroom MultiSport.

With an unrivalled dominance over the past 40 years, Matchroom has been at the heart of some of the most poignant and iconic sporting moments in history, pioneered by an array of legendary heroes from generations past and present.

Hearn is happy to have yet another superstar athlete alongside him in Aspinall and is determined to help steer and accelerate the combat fighter’s future to even greater heights.

“Tom Aspinall needs to be recognised for the revenue he drives,” said Hearn.

“Tom is the elite of the elite. The baddest man on the planet in MMA. The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion – and we are thrilled to be in his corner as the first of many marquee signings for our new Matchroom Talent Agency.

“Since the news broke yesterday of the formation of Matchroom Talent Agency, we have been inundated with enquiries from many high-profile athletes in Sport & Entertainment, so watch this space on who we sign up next.” 

BRENTWOOD, ESSEX – THURSDAY, MARCH 5: Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport is thrilled to announce today the launch of Matchroom Talent Agency – with its first signing, UFC Heavyweight Champion, Tom Aspinall.

Matchroom Talent Agency is Matchroom Sport’s new brand of talent management, created by Chairman Eddie Hearn to manage and service leading Sport & Entertainment talent with care and loyalty, nurturing athletes’ careers by managing their brand and building their reputations.

The new subsidiary sits alongside Matchroom Sport’s leading global entities in Matchroom Boxing, Professional Darts Corporation, World Snooker and Matchroom MultiSport.

With an unrivalled dominance over the past 40 years, Matchroom has been at the heart of some of the most poignant and iconic sporting moments in history, pioneered by an array of legendary superstars from generations past and present.

And a new journey begins today across Sport & Entertainment, as Matchroom Talent Agency embarks on a bright future ahead by joining forces with one of the biggest stars in the world as mega star – and reigning UFC Heavyweight king – Tom Aspinall is confirmed as the first member to join its world class talent roster.

Ranked in the top 10 as one of the best pound-for-pound MMA fighters on the planet, Aspinall, 32, became the first ever Briton to be crowned the UFC Heavyweight Champion back in 2025. 

Aspinall will continue working closely with his existing Media and Management team as Matchroom Talent Agency supports him with further key services ranging from Commercial, through to Publishing, Digital, Broadcast and Legal – and Eddie Hearn is excited to officially kickstart this new Matchroom Sport venture alongside the Salford-born combat fighter.

“I started my professional career in Athlete management and over the past 30 years, I have built a wealth of experience in building global superstars,”said Matchroom Sport Chairman, Eddie Hearn.

“We believe in partnership and transparency with our clients but, most importantly, always delivering exceptional and innovative work. Grounded in honesty and fierce commitment, Matchroom Talent Agency is about transforming careers through relentless ambition and telling it straight. 

“We believe in creating opportunities where others see obstacles in turning potential into greatness. So, the message is loud and clear to all: Join us on this journey. We are officially open for business.”

Tom Aspinall said: “I’m really excited to welcome Eddie [Hearn] and the Matchroom Sport group in a commercial and advisory role, and to become the first athlete to join the new Matchroom Talent Agency. 

“I’m really looking forward to working together and exploring some exciting opportunities as I continue my journey back into the cage.”

Palm Desert, CA (March 5, 2025) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, makes their highly anticipated return to the

Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA on Friday, May 22.

Tickets for BKFC Fight Night Palm Desert will go On-Sale This Monday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. PDT and can be purchased at BKFC.com and the Ticketmaster Box Office at Acrisure Arena. The Acrisure Arena is located at 75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, CA 92211. Purchase parking in advance HERE. More venue information can be found at www.AcrisureArena.com.

“BKFC is excited to announce our sixth event in Southern California and our second at the beautiful Acrisure Arena on May 22.” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Our first event in Palm Desert, CA on November 15th was a tremendous success and we’re putting together another outstanding card featuring some of the best bare-knuckle fighters in the world along with the top talent in Southern California.”

“Tickets go on-sale this Monday, March 9 and we’ll be announcing the fights shortly. As tickets sold quickly for our last event, I strongly encourage fans to purchase well in advance.”

Additionally, Acrisure Arena invites fans to enhance their BKFC experience by upgrading to the Compound, an exclusive outdoor VIP premium space just steps from the stage. The Compound offers a hosted full-service bar (spirits for purchase), a generous buffet, and unique amenities such as cozy fire pits, mini golf, bocce ball, and more. Learn more HERE!

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On November 15, 2025 at the Acrisure Arena, Lorenzo “The Juggernaut” Hunt reclaimed his BKFC Light-Heavyweight World Title with a stunning, come-from-behind victory over Josh “D-Day” Dyer in the main event of BKFC-84.

Hunt, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest bare-knuckle fighters of all time, picked himself up off the canvas twice and rallied for the jaw-dropping knockout with just one second remaining in the opening round of his highly anticipated rematch with Dyer.

Click Here for Remarkable First Round Stoppage by Lorenzo Hunt / BKFC

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Winnipeg – The Octagon® returns to Winnipeg with an exciting welterweight contenders’ bout that will see former title challenger and No. 12 ranked contender Gilbert Burns battle Canadian standout Mike Malott. Also, flyweight contenders collide when No. 6 ranked contender Jasmine Jasudavicius faces No. 9 Karine Silva.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: BURNS vs. MALOTT takes place Saturday, April 18 at Canada Life Centre. The main card will air live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, preceded by the prelims at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. The early prelims will stream on UFC FIGHT PASS at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: BURNS vs. MALOTT tickets will go on sale Friday, March 6 at 10 a.m. CT and are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.ca. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. UFC Fight Club® members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets Wednesday, March 4 at 10 a.m. CT via the website UFCFightClub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, March 5 starting at 10 a.m. CT. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.

Fans can register their interest at UFC.com/Winnipeg.

Burns (22-9, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla. USA by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) hopes to start his 2026 campaign with a highlight-reel finish. A former welterweight title challenger, the Brazilian has netted spectacular wins against Jorge Masvidal, Stephen Thompson and Tyron Woodley. Burns looks to remind fans he’s among the best in the world by halting Malott’s momentum.

Malott (13-2-1, fighting out of Fonthill, Ont.) intends to crack the welterweight Top 15 with a statement performance. A dangerous finisher, he has secured exciting victories over Kevin Holland, Charles Radke and Adam Fugitt. Malott plans to make the most of his first UFC main event opportunity by stopping Burns in emphatic fashion.

Jasudavicius (14-4, fighting out of Niagara, Ont.) strives to turn heads with a dominant performance on home soil. A relentless competitor, she has delivered memorable finishes against Jessica Andrade, Ariane da Silva and Priscila Cachoeira. Jasudavicius looks to defend her spot in the rankings to earn an opportunity at the flyweight Top 5.

Silva (19-6, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil) has her sight set on stealing the show behind enemy lines. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, she has earned notable submission victories over Maryna Moroz, Ketlen Souza and Poliana Botelho. Silva hopes to continue her ascent up the 125-pound ladder by taking out Jasudavicius.

Additional bouts on the card include:

• UFC newcomer Julien Leblanc (10-2, fighting out of Gatineau, Que.) debuts against Robert Valentin (11-6 1NC, fighting out of Zurich, Switzerland) in a middleweight bout
• Tanner Boser (22-10-1, fighting out of Edmonton, Alta.) returns to the Octagon against Gokhan Saricam (11-2, fighting out of Istanbul, Turkey) at heavyweight
• Melissa Croden (7-3, fighting out of Calgary, Alta.) meets Daria Zhelezniakova (10-2, fighting out of Saint Petersburg, Russia) in a bantamweight bout
• Donghun Choi (9-0, fighting out of Pohang, South Korea) squares off with Andre Lima (11-0, fighting out of Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil) in a battle of undefeated flyweights
• Mitch Raposo (10-3, fighting out of Fall River, Mass., USA) faces Allan Nascimento (22-6, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) at flyweight
• John Castaneda (21-8, fighting out of Minneapolis, Minn., USA) takes on Mark Vologdin (12-4-1, fighting out of Stockholm Sweden way of Russia) at bantamweight

For the latest information on additional bouts for this event, please visit UFC.com. All bouts are live and subject to change. Please click here to apply for the event.

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UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 259 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

Daytona Beach, FL (March 3, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has partnered with Danny Wimmer Presents, The Largest Independent Producer of Destination Music Festivals in America, to announce Blood4Blood, created by Alex Terrible of Slaughter to Prevail on Wednesday, May 6 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL.

The inaugural Blood4Blood opens the highly anticipated Welcome To Rockville hard-rock and metal festival celebrating its 15th Anniversary May 7-10 at the World Famous Daytona International Speedway.

Alex Terrible, 1-1 in bare knuckle fighting, will fight in the main event against middleweight and PBR star, Cameron ‘The Bull’ Delano, (1-0) on May 6 as well as headline the night’s musical performances as the electrifying frontman of Slaughter to Prevail.

Blood4Blood will also host sets from heavy music icons Black Label Society, Crowbar and Malevolence throughout this one of a kind event, merging the intensity of combat sports and hard rock into one immersive experience.

Pre-Sale Tickets for the premiere Blood4Blood event will go on-sale Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Sign up at Blood4Blood.com to secure your priority access code and find full event details including premium and VIP options. Public on sale will begin Friday, March 6 at 10:00am. The Ocean Center is located at 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118.

“It is a big honour for me to finally bring Blood4Blood to life,” said Alex Terrible of Slaughter to Prevail. “From the beginning I wanted to create something that shows who I really am. Fighting and heavy music have always been my world, my passion, my lifestyle. To have the first Blood4Blood hosted by the biggest bare-knuckle promotion in the world and to work with the biggest live promoter in North America to build this event with me means a lot. We have four real fights and four powerful bands, Black Label Society, Crowbar, Malevolence and Slaughter to Prevail. I will step into the ring and on the stage. I give everything. This is my heart. This is Blood4Blood.”

“I’ve been deeply passionate about martial arts, training in jiu-jitsu and MMA for years, so when Alex and 5B brought me this concept, it immediately resonated,” said Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “They laid out a vision that felt bold and authentic, and I’m proud we’re now partnering with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, who bring tremendous value and energy to this one-of-a-kind event. Alongside Alex Terrible of Slaughter To Prevail, we’re building something truly groundbreaking: four fights and four bands on the Wednesday before Welcome To Rockville. Stepping into fight promotion is new territory for me, and blending rock’s energy with the raw thrill of bare knuckle action feels like a natural evolution. I’m grateful Alex and his team trusted me with the vision, and I can’t wait to step into this new arena…literally.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Danny Wimmer Presents and Alex Terrible to present Blood4Blood,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “They both share our vision for BKFC and this will be a groundbreaking event for bare-knuckle and hard rock music fans heading into the Welcome To Rockville festival.”

“This is the kind of fight that forces greatness out of both men. We’re wired the same! Relentless, forward pressure, no quit in us,” said Cameron Delano. “When two fighters refuse to give an inch, it turns into a war…and I am coming to win this blood bath.”

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Website: www.Blood4Blood.com, www.BKFC.com, www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

Clearwater, FL (February 25, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced their highly anticipated return to the Tampa- St. Petersburg FL area with Bare Knuckle Fight Night Clearwater 3 on Friday, April 24 from the famed OCC Road House and Museum.

Tickets are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com The OCC Road House and Museum is located at 10575 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762.

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater 3 will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports with the first bell at 8:00 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m. PST.

Headlining the action-packed event, former BKFC Light Heavyweight World Champion and Popular Local Favorite Jaren ‘Captain Deadpool’ Warren, (8-3), battles heavy-handed, BKFC U.K. Light Heavyweight Champion Conor ‘Da Crook’ Cooke, (6-1) of Ireland.

Co-featured in the bantamweight division Two-time world title challenger ‘Royal’ Ryan Reber, (7-2), clashes with exciting newcomer Joshua Oxendine, (1-0).

Hard-hitting southpaw Warren defeated top contender JoMi Escoboza for the second time on June 21, 2024 earning the BKFC Light Heavyweight World Title. Among his other victories against top competition include Danny Christie, (KO-1 at BKFC-55), Joseph Creer, (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater II) and Jay Jackson, (KO-2 at BKFC-32).

Cooke makes his United States debut following two knockout victories in 2025; Stevie Taylor, (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Manchester) and Anthony Holmes, (KO-3 at BKFC Fight Night Derby), winning the BKFC U.K. Light Heavyweight Title.

Fighting out of Pinellas Park, FL, Reber looks to bounce back into the win column following a hotly contested BKFC Bantamweight World Title battle against Justin Ibarrola on December 5, 2025. Previous entertaining wins for the fan favorite include; Matt Guymon, (SD at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater II), Anthony Foye, (UD at BKFC-61) and Derek Perez, (KO-4 at BKFC-57).

Fighting out of Pembroke, NC, Oxendine quickly impressed in his BKFC debut with a unanimous decision over veteran Travis Thompson at KnuckleMania VI. He also holds an undefeated professional boxing record of 4-0 with two knockouts.

Additional fights on the action-packed undercard will be announced shortly.

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Winnipeg – The Octagon® returns to Winnipeg with an exciting welterweight bout that will see former title challenger and No. 12 ranked contender Gilbert Burns battle Canadian standout Mike Malott. Stay tuned for future bout announcements.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: BURNS vs. MALOTT takes place Saturday, April 18 at Canada Life Centre. The main card will air live at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, preceded by the prelims at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. The early prelims will stream on UFC FIGHT PASS at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: BURNS vs. MALOTT tickets will go on sale Friday, March 6 at 10 a.m. CT and are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.ca. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. UFC Fight Club® members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets Wednesday, March 4 at 10 a.m. CT via the website UFCFightClub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, March 5 starting at 10 a.m. CT. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.

Fans can register their interest at UFC.com/Winnipeg.

Burns (22-9, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla. USA by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) hopes to start his 2026 campaign with a highlight-reel finish. A former welterweight title challenger, the Brazilian has netted spectacular wins against Jorge Masvidal, Stephen Thompson and Tyron Woodley. Burns looks to remind fans he’s among the best in the world by halting Malott’s momentum.

Malott (13-2-1, fighting out of Fonthill, Ont.) intends to crack the welterweight Top 15 with statement performance. A dangerous finisher, he has secured exciting victories over Kevin Holland, Charles Radke and Adam Fugitt. Malott plans to make the most of his first UFC main event opportunity by stopping Burns in emphatic fashion.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: BURNS vs. MALOTT will mark the third UFC event in Winnipeg. Since debuting in the Great White North with UFC 83 in 2008, UFC has held a total of 36 premiere sporting events in Canada that span across 11 cities.

For the latest information on additional bouts for this event, please visit UFC.com. All bouts are live and subject to change. Please click here to apply for the event.

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UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 259 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.

Newcastle, United Kingdom (February 23, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced further details of their highly anticipated return to Newcastle, UK on Saturday, March 14 at the Utilita Arena.

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports with the first bell at 3:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. PST. The Utilita Arena is located at Arena Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7NA. Tickets for the live event can be purchased online at BKFC.com.

“This is our sixth event in Newcastle and we’re thrilled to present this outstanding card topped by two UK Title Fights,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Former heavyweight world champion Mick Terrill is returning to the squared circle against fearless newcomer Jay ‘The Ghost’ McFarlane. Gary Fox versus James Lilley is one of the best bare-knuckle fights that can be made anywhere in the world and WWE Superstar ‘Rezar’ promises to make his debut in BKFC a can’t miss performance.”

“Our undercard is filled with the toughest bare-knuckle fighters in the United Kingdom for a full evening of action-packed fights at the Utilita Arena. We’ve sold out our past shows in Newcastle and I strongly encourage our great fans in the area to purchase tickets in advance.”

Fighting in the main event, former BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Mick Terrill, (9-2), of North Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK faces former professional boxer Jay ‘The Ghost’ McFarlane, (1-0), of Glasgow, Scotland for the BKFC UK Heavyweight Title. Terrill looks to regain heavyweight glory following his loss to Ben Rothwell at KnuckleMania V. Among his victories under the BKFC banner include pound-for-pound great Lorenzo Hunt, two wins over Arnold Adams, Sam Shewmaker, Josh Burns and Steven Banks.

Having compiled a professional boxing record of 16-8 with six knockouts, the hard-hitting McFarlane made his bare-knuckle debut with a first-round stoppage of Vladislav Ivashchenko on July 5, 2025.  

Co-headlining in a clash of the country’s popular rivals, Gary Fox, (4-3), of Billingham, England battles BKFC Former World Title Challenger James ‘Lights Out’ Lilley, (9-3), of Wales, for the BKFC UK Featherweight Title. Fighting out of Fishburn, County Durham, Fox looks to jump back into the world title picture following a very hotly contested fight against Edgard Plazaola at BKFC-80 in Hollywood, FL. Lilley lost a very close distance fight to then champion Luis Palomino at BKFC-45. Rebounding against top rated Franco Tenaglia at BKFC-60, he would come just short by majority decision.

Fighting in the feature clash at BKFC Fight Night Newcastle, WWE Superstar Gzim’ Rezar’ Selmani of Albania makes his lauded bare-knuckle debut against fellow newcomer Daniel Curtin of the United Kingdom in the heavyweight division.

Undefeated bantamweights will see action with fan favorite Lewis Garside, (2-0), of Sunderland, England facing Kieron Sewell, (2-0). Competing in the light heavyweight division, Matty ‘The Hammer’ Hodgson, (7-4), battles Scotland’s Sean Weir, (2-0). Middleweight Jack Cullen, (1-0), of Little Lever, Great Britain looks to stay undefeated against Marley Churcher, (3-4), of Thatcham, England.

Popular lightweight Lewis Keen, (4-1) faces off against Scotland’s Jon Telfer, (1-0). Cruiserweight Mason Shaw, (8-7-1), battles undefeated Dec Spelman, (2-0), of Scunthorpe, England. Middleweight will clash as Joe Lister, (1-0), hits the squared circle against BKFC debuting Danny Wall. Undefeated welterweight newcomers see action with Liam Dooley, (1-0), of Stockport, England knuckling up against Mikey Henderson, (2-0).

Fighting in the heavyweight division, James Walker, (1-0), faces Rowan Gregory, (0-2). Featherweight Bartek Kanabey, (4-2), battles BKFC debuting Jeff Saunders of Sedgefield, England. Lightweight debuters squared with Stew Martin clashing against Jordan Burnett.

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Hollywood FL (February 11, 2026) Tickets are Now On-Sale as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, returns to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL on Friday, March 20 headlined by BKFC Featherweight World Champion ‘King’ Kai Stewart, (8-0), returning to South Florida and defending his title for the fifth time against BKFC Featherweight European Champion Nico Gaffie, (3-0).

Tickets for BKFC-87 are Now On-Sale and can be purchased at BKFC.com. Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL is located in the beautiful Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314.

“This is our 14th event at Hard Rock Live and we’re thrilled to return for our first show in 2026,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Kai Stewart is one of our most exciting, homegrown young stars who has been victorious in every fight, however Nico Gaffie has impressively stopped all three of his opponents and presents a very tough challenge at BKFC-87. Two undefeated champions at the top of their game, this one will be fireworks from the opening bell.”

“I strongly encourage fans to purchase their tickets in advance as every event we’ve promoted at Hard Rock Live has sold-out.”

Fighting out of Great Falls, MT, the 25-year-old Kai Stewart thrilled the sold-out Hard Rock Live crowd in his South Florida debut with a dominant decision over highly ranked and previously undefeated world title challenger Bryan Duran on June 21, 2024. Following up, the BKFC homegrown champion defeated top rivals Jimmie Rivera in front of a huge hometown crowd on November 9, 2024 and Tommy Strydom on April 5, 2025 in Dubai.

A native of Marbella, Spain, and making his U.S. debut on March 20, Nico Gaffie has quickly impressed bare-knuckle fans with all three of his fights ending by knockout. Premiering under the BKFC banner on October 12, 2024 in his hometown, Gaffie stopped Radek Stadler in the second round. Following up, the 29-year-old knocked out Brandon Allen in the fourth round on April 5, 2025 in Dubai. Most recently fighting in Rome, Italy, Gaffie stopped Jelle Zeegers in the opening stanza on October 25, 2025, earning the BKFC Featherweight European Title.

Additional fights for BKFC-87 will be announced shortly.

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PHILADELPHIA ––Andrei Arlovski won the BKFC Heavyweight titke when Ben Rothwell was deemed unable to continue in round three in front of over 18,000 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

In round two Rothwell began to bleed badlly under his left eye. The eye worsened in round three and the fight was halted.

Lorenzo Hunt retained the Light Heavyweight title with a one-punch destruction of David Mundell in thr fourth round.

In round four, Hunt landed a devastating right that put Mundell down and out.

Hunt, 199 lbs of Saint ugustine, FL is 13-2 with 11 knockouts. Mundell, 196.2 ;bs of Port Richey, FL is 10-2.

Local favorite John Garbarino stopped Kaine Tomlinson the fifth riound.

In round two, Garbarino was credited with a knockdown after landing a right on the inside. Garbarino scored a second knockdown from a left on th inside. Just before the bell sounded, Harbarino chased and connected with a left that put Tomlinson down for a third time inthe round. In round three, Tomlinson kept flopping to the canvas. Garbarino was credited with a knockdown as he snuck in a little right and Tomlinson fell to the canvas. Early in round four, Garbarino landed a left that put Tomlinson on the canvas. Garbarino mercifully ended the bout in round five when he landed a big right hand that pit Tomlinson down and the fight was stopped at 49 seconds.

Garbarino, 176 lbs of Philadelphia is 4-0 with four knockouts. Tomlinson, 176 lbs of Roanoke, VA us 2-4

Benjamin Bonner won a unanimous over Antonio Soto III

In round three, Soto began to bleed from the nose.

Bonner, 155 lbs of Yorkshire, ENG won by scores of 49-46 and 48-47 twice and is now 5-2. Soto, 157.8 lbs of Hickory, NC is 6-3.

Patrick Brady won a unanimous decision over Shelby Hill in a battle of undefeated heavyweights.

In round two, Brady scored a knockdown when he landed a right hand to the head in an exchange. Brady scored another knockdown in round three when he dumped Hill with another right. In round four, Hill bloodied the nose of Brady after he landed a series of haymaker right hands. That was to his detriment as he punched himself out and went down again for another knockdown.

Brady, 244 lbs of Sewell, NJ won by scores of 50-42, 50-41 and 49-43 and is now 3-0. Hill, 266.4 lbs of Ardmore, ARK is 2-1.

Because of the non-stop action, BKFC President David Feldman doubled each fighters purse. Brady donated his whole purse and retired in the ring.

Jade Hassan Wong defeated Crystal Pittman for the second time in four-years. This time it was via unanimous decision.

In round three, Pittman started to bleed around the left eye.

Hasan Wong, 129.8 lbs of Quevec City won by scores of 50-45 on all cards and is now 4-2. Pittman, 128 lbs of Tampa is 3-4.

Mike Richman won a majority decision over Joseph Elmore

In round two, Ruchman dropped Elmore with a straight left to the bod.

Richman of Fort Worth, Texas won by scores of 49-45, 48-46 and 4 and is now 8-3. Elmore 175.8 lbs of Athens, GA is 2-5.

Charles Bennett stopped Patrick Sullivan in round two.

In round one, Bennett dropped a charging Sullivan with a counter right. In round two, Bennett landed another counter that knocked Sullivan over the ropes. He got to his feet, but the fight was waved off at 1:56.

Bennett of Pensacola, FL is 1-3, Sullivan of Philadelphia is 1-2.

Cody Russell stopped Harrison AIken in the second round.

Ruseel dropped Aiken in the second round and he deemed unable to continue at 1:16

Russell, 178.8 lbs of Philadelphia is 2-0 with two knockouts. Aiken, 174 lbs of Atlanta is 3-5.

Zedejiah Montanez stopped Brandon Meyer in the second round.

Towards the end of round one, Montanez laned a perfect 1-2 that put Meyer on the deck. In round two, Montanez landex six unanswered blows which included four body shots for a second knockdown, Montanez ended things when he landed a right uppercut on the ropes for another knockdown and the fight was stopped at 1:59

Montanez, 156.8 lbs of Philadelphia is 1-1 with one knockout. Meyer, 155.4 lbs of Omaha, NE is 3-4.

Lex Ludlow won a three round unanimous decision over Zachary Calmus.

Ludlow scored a knockdown in the opening round.

Ludlow, 204 1/2 lbs of Levittown, PA won by scores of 30-26 on all cards and is now 3-0. Calmus, 202 lbs of Gloucester, MA is 5-5.

In a battle of debuters, Christian Payne won a unanimous decision over Brett Schoenfeld.

In round three Payne dropped Schoenfeld with a right to the jaw. Payne sealed the fight with a vicious right to the head that put Schoenfeld spawling on his back.

Payne, 171 lbs of Camden NJ won on all cards 30-25 and is 1-0. Schoenfeld, 176.6 lbs of Holiday, PA is 0-1.

Joshua Oxendine won a three round unanimous decision over Travis Thompson.

Oxendine, 137 lbs of Monroe, NC won by scores of 30-27 on all cards and is now 4-3. Thompson, 136 lbs of Pottstown, PA id 6-8.

Main Card

Ben Rothwell (C), 293.2lbs. vs. Andrei Arlovski, 266.8lbs.

BKFC Heavyweight World Championship

Lorenzo Hunt, 199lbs. vs. Dave Mundell, 196.2

Johnny Garbarino, 176 vs. Kaine Tomlinson Jr., 176

Ben Bonner, 155 vs. Tony Soto,156.8

BKFC Lightweight Title Eliminator

Patrick Brady, 244 vs. Bear Hill, 266.4

Jade Masson-Wong, 129.8 vs. Crystal Pittman, 128

Mike Richman, 175.4 vs. Joe Elmore, 175.8

Pat Sullivan, 150 vs. Charles Bennett, 143.6

Cody Russell, 178.8 vs. Harrison Aiken, 174

Zedekiah Montanez, 156.8 vs. Brandon Meyer, 155.4

Prelims

Lex Ludlow, 204.6 vs. Zach Calmus, 202

Prince Nyseam, 171 vs. Brett Shoenfelt, 176.6

Travis Thompson, 136 vs. Joshua Oxedine, 138

Venue

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Philadelphia, PA

KnuckleMania VI will be broadcast LIVE and FREE starting at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT globally on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube page. Additional platforms carrying the event live free include DAZN, Fubo Sports Network (available on Fubo, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV, and Tablo TV), Bally Sports Live, Stadium, TrillerTV, and FOX Deportes in Spanish.

Philadelphia, PA (February 5, 2026) Fists and Cannolis were flying as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, held their Final Press Conference Thursday afternoon at Live! Casino in Philadelphia, PA for KnuckleMania VI.

Among the fighters on the dais were arch-rivals Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbaraino Jr. and Kaine Tomlinson Jr. who wasted no time throwing fists and cannolis at their first face-off of the week.

Click Here for Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino Jr. – Kaine Tomlinson Jr. Confrontation

The Final Press Conference was hosted by BKFC Founder and President David Feldman before a huge crowd of local media two days before KnuckleMania VI on Saturday, February 7 from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, The event will take place before a sold out, record setting combat sports crowd. Doors open on the night of the event at 6:00 p.m. ET with the first bell at 7:00 p.m. ET.

On January 25, 2025, BKFC’s KnuckleMania V event in Philadelphia set a local, modern day combat sports attendance record of 17,762 at the then named Wells Fargo Arena.

KnuckleMania VI will be broadcast LIVE and FREE  starting at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT, globally on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube page. Additional platforms carrying the event live free include DAZN, Fubo Sports Network (available on Fubo, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV, and Tablo TV), Bally Sports Live, Stadium, TrillerTV, and FOX Deportes in Spanish.

Below are quotes from the participants;

David Feldman, BKFC Founder/President

“It’s great to be back here again. Last year we blew the roof off of Wells Fargo Arena, and we’re going to do it again at Xfinity Mobile Arena. We’re going to break the (local, modern day combat sports) record and it’s going to be an unbelievable event.”

“I guarantee you this is the best card we’ve had from top to bottom. I’m very excited for every fight on this card. So many OGs, so many guys that have helped us build BKFC to where it is today. Thank you very much to all the fighters.”

“Big” Ben Rothwell, BKFC Heavyweight World Champion

“The mission is always the same; go out and deliver the most exciting fight possible for the fans. Because of the fans, I get to be out here doing this. When I’m on the card, everyone knows what they’re going to get. I only fight at one speed, and that’s beating your (expletive), and you’re going to see that on Saturday night.”

Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski, BKFC Heavyweight World Title Challenger

“Thank you very much for this great opportunity. I’m very excited to be a part of this event on Saturday, and I’m going to do everything I can to bring home the belt.”

Lorenzo “The Juggernaut” Hunt, BKFC Light-Heavyweight World Champion

“I’d like to give the Biggest (expletive) Award to Yoel Romero.”

“David Mundell, your card has been pulled. Your number is up.”

David “Redneck” Mundell, BKFC Middleweight World Champion

“Opportunity came calling and I answered. That’s all it comes down to.”

“Size don’t win fights. Skills do, and I’m way better than he is.”

Johnny “Cannoli” Garbarino Jr.

“I’m going to go right through you, bro. I’m going to smash your face. Put all your money on me, because he’s getting knocked the (expletive) out.”

Kaine “Kaine 9” Tomlinson Jr.

“(Expletive) Philly, like I’ve been saying.”

“I’m going to beat the (expletive) out of you. You don’t stand a chance.”

Ben “The Bomber” Bonner, former BKFC Lightweight World Champion

“Everybody knows that I’m the best lightweight on the planet. I still should be the World Champion. I was robbed. As we sit here today, I am the best lightweight on the planet. If I have to beat Tony Soto again to go take what’s rightfully mine, then that’s exactly what’s going to happen.”

“I battered him all over Texas, and the same thing is going to happen on Saturday.”

Tony “Loco” Soto, former BKFC Lightweight World Title challenger

“There’s not a lot of people that put on fights like I do, straight up. Saturday, I’m going to pick you apart. Whether you want to believe it or not, this is the first time in my career that I’m actually healthy, and that’s dangerous.”

Mike “The Marine” Richman, former BKFC Light-Heavyweight World Champion

“Welcome to the big leagues, Joe. I came back because I like to fight. He’s talking, but when I hit you, you go down. You’re not going to get back up, and I’m going to (expletive) you up.”

Joe “Hitman” Elmore

“I’ve got nothing to lose. I’m two stupid judges from being a BKFC World Champion. I’ve got a Champion that has everything to lose. He has two World Championships, and I’m just a savage jumping up a weight class. He’s beaten the (expletive) out of everyone, but I’m not scared one bit. I’m excited.”

Jade “Evil Smile” Masson-Wong, former BKFC Women’s Flyweight Title challenger

“It’s been five years, so we’ve both improved a lot since then. It’s going to be a war because we both love to go to war. We’re not scared.”

Crystal “Rugged Beauty” Pittman

“Five years was a very long time ago. We both like to go to war, and we’re going to do it again. It’s going to be very exciting.”

Patrick “The Brick” Brady

“My hands turn into bricks, and I plan on busting a brick on Bear Hill’s head on Saturday night. Knuckles to head.”

Pat “The Irishman” Sullivan

“It’s an honor to fight him. I’m going to punch his teeth in, and I’ll buy him new teeth after.”

“Felony” Charles Bennett

“I’ve been doing this for 25 years and nobody has taken these pretty gold teeth yet.”

“Don’t overextend; I’m touching that chin.”

Cody Russell

“Everyone in this sport is dangerous. I respect my opponent, but I asked for this fight. I asked for it because I want to make my mark in this division. Last year I showed that I belong on this stage, and this year I’m going to start taking names, and I’m going to show that on Saturday night.”

Lex “The Grizzly Bear” Ludlow

“On Saturday night, I’m going to knock Zach Calmus out and put him back where he belongs, on the streets of Boston.”

Zedekiah “King” Montanez

“Last fight I winged it with my MMA training, but I’ve been locked in the boxing gym, so I’m just excited to right my wrong and come out Saturday night and be victorious.”

Prince Nyseam 

“I appreciate this opportunity to put on a show, man. Coming from where I come from, I’m just excited to put on a show. Every single time I’m coming for Fight of the Night.”

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Headlining KnuckleMania VI, ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell defends his BKFC Heavyweight World Title against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei ‘The Pitbull’ Arlovski. Co-headlining BKFC Fighting Legend and Current Light Heavyweight Champion Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt battles BKFC Pound-for-Pound #1 Ranked Fighter and Current Middleweight Champion David ‘The Redneck’ Mundell. The just announced co-headliner is a match-up of the two-best pound-for-pound fighters in BKFC.

In the feature fight at KnuckleMania VI, arch-rivals clash in a heated rivalry, immediate rematch with #2 Ranked Lightweight Ben ‘The Bomber’ Bonner facing #3 Ranked Tony ‘Loco’ Soto. Their first fight on June 21, 2025 was a Sure-Fire Candidate for Fight of the Year. Top lightweight female fighter’s face-off in a long-awaited rematch with #1 Ranked Jade Masson-Wong battling Crystal ‘The Rugged Beauty’ Pittman.

Local Philly favorites fighting on the KnuckleMania VI undercard include; Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino Jr., Pat Brady, Pat Sullivan and Lex Ludlow.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Philadelphia, PA (February 4, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced details of the streaming schedule for all

KnuckleMania VI fight week events including the Final Press Conference, Ceremonial Weigh-In, Fight Night and the Post Fight Press Conference.

KnuckleMania VI is set for this Saturday, February 7 from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA before an expected sold out combat sports crowd. On January 25, 2025, BKFC’s

KnuckleMania V event in Philadelphia set a local, modern day combat sports attendance record of 17,762. Remaining tickets for KnuckleMania VI can be purchased online at BKFC.com.

Below is the streaming schedule of all fight week events for KnuckleMania VI.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. PST

Final Press Conference / Open to the Public

Live! Casino Philadelphia

900 Packer Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19148

–       Streaming LIVE on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube Page

Friday, February 6, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST

Ceremonial Weigh-In / Open to the Public

Stateside Live!

1100 Pattison Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19148

–       Streaming LIVE on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube Page

Saturday, February 7, 2026 — 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST

KnuckleMania VI

Xfinity Mobile Arena

3601 S. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

–       Broadcast live and free on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube page. Additional platforms carrying the event live include DAZN, Fubo Sports Network (available on Fubo, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV, and Tablo TV), Bally Sports Live, Stadium, TrillerTV, and FOX Deportes in Spanish.

Post-Fight Press Conference – Immediately Following KnuckleMania VI

–       Streaming LIVE on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube Page

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Headlining KnuckleMania VI, ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell defends his BKFC Heavyweight World Title against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei ‘The Pitbull’ Arlovski. Co-headlining BKFC Fighting Legend and Current Light Heavyweight Champion Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt battles BKFC Pound-for-Pound #1 Ranked Fighter and Current Middleweight Champion David ‘The Redneck’ Mundell. The just announced co-headliner is a match-up of the two-best pound-for-pound fighters in BKFC.

In the feature fight at KnuckleMania VI, arch-rivals clash in a heated rivalry, immediate rematch with #2 Ranked Lightweight Ben ‘The Bomber’ Bonner facing #3 Ranked Tony ‘Loco’ Soto. Their first fight on June 21, 2025 was a Sure-Fire Candidate for Fight of the Year. Top lightweight female fighter’s face-off in a long-awaited rematch with #1 Ranked Jade Masson-Wong battling Crystal ‘The Rugged Beauty’ Pittman.

Local Philly favorites fighting on the KnuckleMania VI undercard include; Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino Jr., Pat Brady, Pat Sullivan and Lex Ludlow.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Las Vegas – UFC® returns to Seattle, Wash. for a second straight year with a thrilling middleweight contest that sees former division champion and current No. 6 ranked contender Israel Adesanyasquare off with No. 14 Joe Pyfer. Also on the card, a showdown between top ranked flyweights as No. 4 Alexa Grassocollides with No. 5 Maycee Barber.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: ADESANYA vs. PYFER takes place Saturday, March 28 in Seattle, Washington at Climate Pledge Arena. The prelims will air at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, followed by the main card airing at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. All bouts will stream live on Paramount+.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: ADESANYA vs. PYFER tickets will go on sale Fri., February 6 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT and are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com and ClimatePledgeArena.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. UFC Fight Club® members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets Wed., February 4 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT via the website www.ufcfightclub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thurs., February 5 starting at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.

Adesanya (24-5, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand) makes his long-waited return to the Octagon. A former two-time middleweight champion, the UFC Hall of Famer has become an icon of the sport through legendary performances against notable names such as Anderson Silva, Alex Pereira, and Robert Whittaker. Adesanya looks to resume his winning ways and add Pyfer to his collection of names.

Pyfer (15-3, fighting out of Philadelphia, Penn.) plans to secure the biggest win of his career. Since breaking into the UFC on Dana White’s Contender Series, the Philadelphia native has earned his spot in the rankings by racking up impressive wins against Kelvin Gastelum, Abus Magomedov, and Marc-André Barriault. Pyfer now aims make a statement against Adesanya and continue his journey to UFC gold.

Mexico’s Grasso (16-5-1, fighting out of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) looks to kick off the 2026 season with a bang. The first Mexican woman to win UFC gold, Grasso has become a fan-favorite through her display of heart and grit in victories over Valentina Shevchenko and Viviane Araújo, as well as a previous victory over Baber. She looks to earn another championship opportunity by once again defeating Barber in dominant fashion.

Barber (15-2, fighting out of Denver, Colo.) has not lost since her first meeting with Grasso and heads to Seattle seeking redemption. A Dana White’s Contender series standout, Barber is riding a seven-fight winning streak that includes victories over Karine Silva, Amanda Ribas, and former title challenger Katlyn Cerminara. She now plans to even the score and make a statement against Grasso.

Additional bouts on the card include:

• No. 10 ranked Marcin Tybura(27-10, fighting out of Uniejow, Poland) collides with No. 14 Valter Walker(15-1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) in a clash of heavyweight contenders
• Washington’s own Chase Hooper (16-4-1, fighting out of Enumclaw, Wash.) aims for another signature submission when he meets Lance Gibson Jr. (9-2, fighting out of Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada) in a featherweight contest
• Light heavyweights battle as undefeated Navajo Stirling (8-0, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand) faces off with Bruno Lopes (14-2, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil)
• Veteran Michael Chiesa (19-7, fighting out of Spokane Valley, Wash.) plans to impress his home state fans when he challenges Carlston Harris(19-7, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) at welterweight
• Dana White’s Contender Series signee Mansur Abdul-Malik(9-0-1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev.) squares off with Yousri Belgaroui(9-3, fighting out of Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
• No. 11 ranked flyweight contender Casey O’Neill(27-10, fighting out of Gold Coast, Australia) battles No. 15 Gabriella Fernandes(11-3, fighting out of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil)
• An exciting featherweight bout pits Julian Erosa (31-13, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev.) against Lerryan Douglas (13-5, fighting out of Huntington Beach, Calif.)
• Road to UFC featherweight signee Zhu Kangjie (21-4 1NC, fighting out of Jiangsu, China) looks to make the most of his UFC debut when he meets fellow debutant Marcio Barbosa(17-2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
• Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Carol Foro(9-1, fighting out of Abaetetuba, Pará, Brazil)faces Stephanie Luciano(7-2-1, fighting out of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil) at strawweight

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Miami, FL – February 3, 2026 – BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world’s leading and fastest-growing professional bare knuckle organization, today announced the marquee signing in a multi-fight, multi-year deal, of Yuriorkis Gamboa, the Cuban sensation renowned for his explosive power and decorated career in gloved boxing. Gamboa, an Olympic gold medalist and multi-weight world champion, will make his bare knuckle debut with BKB in the coming months, setting his sights on capturing the world championship and cementing his legacy in the rawest, most explosive, and most entertaining combat sport.

Gamboa, nicknamed “El Ciclon de Guantanamo” for his whirlwind style, brings an incredible level of prestige to BKB. As the 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the flyweight division, he represented Cuba on the global stage before pursuing a professional career that spanned from 2007 to 2022. 

As a professional, Gamboa (30-5, 18 KOs) held the WBA featherweight world title from 2009 – 2011, before unifying it with the IBF world title from 2010 – 2011, when he became the first-ever Cuban boxer to claim an IBF world title. He also held WBA interim world titles in the super featherweight and lightweight divisions, and challenged pound-for-pound stars, and future hall-of-famers in the likes of Terence Crawford, Devin Haney, Gervonta Davis, and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, for world titles in the light weight division.

Terence Crawford has repeatedly named Gamboa as the hardest-hitting opponent he has ever faced, stating that Gamboa “caught me with the hardest punch” and describing the fight as one of the toughest in his career.

Gamboa’s decision to join BKB Bare Knuckle was sparked by his attendance at BKB 50, where he was taken aback by the massive scale of the event, the electric atmosphere, and the professional production. Impressed by the energy and the fighter-first environment, he expressed his desire to sign immediately, eager to compete under the premier bare knuckle promotion.

Olympic Gold Medalist, Yuriorkis Gamboa, said: “Bare knuckle boxing is the oldest form of boxing. After winning an Olympic gold medal, world championships in boxing, now I’m focused and excited to become BKB Bare Knuckle World Champion. I’m going to showcase my skills and show why I belong at the very top of this sport.”

Mike Vazquez, Founder of BKB Bare Knuckle, said: “It’s an honour to welcome Yurorkis to bare knuckle, and I can’t wait to see his skills and pedigree on display in the trigon. We’ve got some incredible Cuban fighters on our roster, including our heavyweight world champion. This year we’re going to see more and more elite fighters join our global roster of over 200 fighters from over 30 countries.”

David Tetreault, CEO of BKB Bare Knuckle, said: “Yuriorkis Gamboa is a game-changer for BKB. His Olympic pedigree, world titles, and battles against the best in boxing make this our most significant signing yet. We’re thrilled to welcome him as he chases bare knuckle immortality.”

Gamboa joins an elite roster that includes fellow world champion boxer Paulie Malignaggi, who successfully transitioned to bare knuckle with BKB, delivering a thrilling, vintage performance in his Fight of the Night return at BKB 47 against Tyler Goodjohn. Malignaggi will face reigning champion Rolando Dy for the BKB Super Welterweight World Championship in Manchester on Saturday 16th May 2026. 

This latest marquee signing further showcases BKB’s appeal to boxing legends seeking new challenges in a sport that demands unfiltered grit and determination. More major signings are set to be announced in the coming months.

This latest milestone moment for BKB underscores its status as the key force driving bare knuckle boxing forward. From its origins in 2015 as BYB Extreme Fighting Series, founded by MMA pioneer Dhafir “Dada 5000” Harris and Mike Vazquez, BKB has transformed the sport from backyard roots into a structured, regulated, and globally distributed professional powerhouse.

Through strategic acquisitions, including the original UK-based BKB in 2021 and Bad To The Bone in 2025, the promotion has built the best stable in the sport, and pioneered the growth of bare knuckle boxing globally. Embracing a fighter-first philosophy that prioritizes athlete welfare, development, and opportunity, BKB has secured landmark broadcast deals with talkSPORT (exclusive in the UK and Ireland), VICE (US and Canada), and Telemundo (Spanish-language in the US), delivering live events to millions and attracting the biggest global audiences in the sport’s history.

Details on Gamboa’s debut fight and upcoming events will be announced soon. Fans can visit www.bkbbareknuckle.com and follow @bkbbareknuckle for latest news and information.  

London, UK – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, has announced its highly anticipated return to London on Saturday March 21. The O2 plays host once again, as No. 1 ranked featherweight Movsar Evloev takes on No. 4 featherweight Manchester’s Lerone Murphy.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT: EVLOEV vs MURPHY tickets will be available to purchase for the general public at 10 a.m. GMT on Friday, February 6 via AXS. Fight Club members can enjoy early access to tickets at 9 a.m. GMT on Wednesday, February 4, while those who registered their interest early via ufc.com/London will receive priority access at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 5.

VIP Experience packages are currently available via On Location, the UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Enjoy exclusive access with an official ticket package that can feature

premium seating, VIP access to weigh-ins, exclusive pre-fight hospitality, UFC Fighter meet-and-greets and more. For more information, visit UFCVIP.com to view package details.

Movsar Evloev (19-0-0, fighting out of Sunzha, Ingushetia, Russia) has earned nine straight victories inside the Octagon®. Known for his dominant, grappling-heavy style, the undefeated standout holds wins over former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, Arnold Allen and Diego Lopes.

Lerone Murphy, (17-0-1, fighting out of Manchester, England) tops the marquee in London for the first time. Unbeaten across 11 UFC appearances, “The Miracle” is coming off a Knockout of the Year performance against Aaron Pico at UFC® 319 in August that extended his winning streak to 10 and established him as a legitimate threat in the featherweight division.

Meanwhile, Luke Riley (12-0-0, fighting out of Liverpool, England) is back in action after an impressive UFC debut in Qatar, where he produced an emphatic KO finish against Bogdan Grad. Riley is known for his confidence, composure and finishing instinct, he’s entering this next fight with momentum and the intent to announce himself as a serious presence in the featherweight division.

Michael Aswell Jr. (11-3-0, fighting out of Houston, Texas), returns to the Octagon following his round one win against Lucas Almeida. Aswell Jr. brings a relentless pace and a well-rounded skill set that makes him a dangerous matchup for Liverpool’s Riley.

Additional bouts on the card include:

• London’s own Michael “Venom” Page (24-3-0, fighting out of London, England) takes on Sam Patterson (14-2-1, fighting out of Watford, England) whose riding a four fight win streak in the welterweight division
• Iwo Baraniewski (7-0-0, fighting out of Warsaw, Poland) looks to build on his
• memorable debut win as he welcomes Austen Lane (13-7-0 fighting out of Jacksonville, Florida) to the light heavyweight division
• Top 15 mainstay Roman Dolidze (15-4-0, fighting out of Batumi, Georgia) and streaking British standout Christian Leroy Duncan (13-2-0, fighting out of Gloucester, England) face off in an intriguing middleweight matchup
• Liverpool native Kurtis Campbell (8-0-0, fighting out of Liverpool, England) makes his promotional debut against American Danny Silva (10-2-0, fighting out of Santa Ana, California, USA) in a featherweight bout between Dana White’s Contender Series grads
• Welshman Mason Jones (17-2-0, 1 NC, fighting out of Blaenavon, Wales) meets Axel Sosa (11-0-1, fighting out of Nice, France) in a high octane lightweight contest
• Local featherweight Nathaniel Wood (22-6-0, fighting out of London, England) faces off against Losene Keita (16-1-0, fighting out of Kortrijk, Belgium), who is known for his dangerous knockout power
• Scotland’s Louie Sutherland (10-4-0, fighting out of London, England) takes on “The Balkan Bear” Brando Peri?ic (5-1-0, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand) in a battle of UFC heavyweight sophomores
• In middleweight action, Lithuania’s Mantas Kondratavicius (8-1-0, fighting out of Kaunas, Lithuania) makes his UFC debut against veteran Antonio Trocoli (12-6-0, 1 NC, fighting out of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil)
• Mick Parkin (10-1-0, fighting out of Sunderland, England) and Mario Pinto (11-0-0) fighting out of London, England) collide in a bumper heavyweight bout between emerging talents
• Melissa Mullins (7-2-0, fighting out of Coventry, England) returns to the Octagon as she takes on Dana White Contender Series alumni Luana Carolina (11-5-0, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) in a women’s bantamweight bout.
• The tenacious Shem Rock (12-2-1, fighting out of Dublin, Ireland) will take on the “Pride of Palestine” Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady(15-4-0, fighting out of Dallas, Texas) in the lightweight division
• Shanelle Dyer (6-1-0, fighting out of London, England) will make her UFC debut at home in a clash with Brazilian Ravena Oliveira (7-3-1, fighting out of Miguel Calmon, Bahia, Brazil)

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Philadelphia, PA (February 3, 2026) David Feldman, Founder and President of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, announced today the promotion’s highly anticipated KnuckleMania VI event set for This Saturday, February 7, will be broadcast FREE globally from an expected sold-out Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

Starting at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT, the full KnuckleMania VI event will be broadcast live and free on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube page. Additional platforms carrying the event live include DAZN, Fubo Sports Network (available on Fubo, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV, and Tablo TV), Bally Sports Live, Stadium, TrillerTV, and FOX Deportes in Spanish—delivering global access to one of the most anticipated combat sports events of the year.

“Combat sports fans are getting hit hard with streaming fees and pay-per-view prices,” said David Feldman. “We’ve put together an extraordinary event for KnuckleMania VI and we want the world to see what bare-knuckle fighting is and why it’s the most relatable, most exciting sport and why we’re the fastest growing combat sports promotion in the world.”

“Five two-minute rounds featuring the baddest men and women on the planet.”

Headlining KnuckleMania VI, ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell defends his BKFC Heavyweight World Title against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei ‘The Pitbull’ Arlovski. Co-headlining BKFC Fighting Legend and Current Light Heavyweight Champion Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt battles BKFC Pound-for-Pound #1 Ranked Fighter and Current Middleweight Champion David ‘The Redneck’ Mundell. The just announced co-headliner is a match-up of the two-best pound-for-pound fighters in BKFC.

In the feature fight at KnuckleMania VI, arch-rivals clash in a heated rivalry, immediate rematch with #2 Ranked Lightweight Ben ‘The Bomber’ Bonner facing #3 Ranked Tony ‘Loco’ Soto. Their first fight on June 21, 2025 was a Sure-Fire Candidate for Fight of the Year. Top lightweight female fighter’s face-off in a long-awaited rematch with #1 Ranked Jade Masson-Wong battling Crystal ‘The Rugged Beauty’ Pittman.

Local Philly favorites fighting on the KnuckleMania VI undercard include; Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino Jr., Pat Brady, Pat Sullivan and Lex Ludlow.

On January 25, 2025, BKFC’s KnuckleMania V event in Philadelphia set a local, modern day combat sports attendance record of 17,762. Remaining tickets for KnuckleMania VI can be purchased online at BKFC.com.

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Philadelphia, PA (January 27, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced a new co-main event for

KnuckleMania VI with BKFC Fighting Legend and Light Heavyweight World Champion Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt, (12-2), of Jacksonville, FL now facing BKFC Pound-for-Pound #1 Ranked and Middleweight World Champion David ‘The Redneck’ Mundell, (10-1), of Dunedin, FL in a non-title catchweight battle at 199lbs.

Due to his falling ill, Yoel Romero will not be competing at KnuckleMania VI in his previously announced fight with Lorenzo Hunt.

The highly anticipated KnuckleMania VI event is set for Saturday, February 7, 2026 emanating from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

On January 25, 2025, BKFC’s KnuckleMania V event set a local, modern day combat sports attendance record of 17,762. Remaining tickets for KnuckleMania VI can be purchased online at BKFC.com.

“It’s unfortunate that Yoel Romero has taken ill and is unable to compete at KnuckleMania VI,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “However, Lorenzo Hunt versus David Mundell is an iconic clash between two of the very best bare-knuckle fighters in the world and two of the most accomplished in our company. Fans should expect an explosive battle with fireworks from the opening bell.”

Said Lorenzo Hunt about the new matchup, “I’m pissed that Yoel Romero chickened out of the fight at the last minute. But in honesty, he was a fool to accept the fight with me in the first place in his golden years. I heard somewhere that Cuba has free medical care. He was gonna need it. I honestly don’t care who they put in there with me. It’s my time. I am the best bare-knuckle fighter in the world, anyone who stands across from me at this point in my life will be hospitalized, I guarantee it.”

“Lorenzo Hunt has made a career out of talking, I’ve made a career out of stopping people,” said David Mundell. “KnuckleMania VI is the perfect stage to remind everyone why I’m the Middleweight Champion and the pound-for-pound best in BKFC. Expect violence!

Stated Yoel Romero, “Unfortunately I have to withdraw from my scheduled fight against Lorenzo Hunt at KnuckleMania VI due to a very strong strain of the flu. During my weight cut for RAF I felt my immune system was low and I was feeling very weak.  A few days after my January 10th RAF match I started to experience severe flu symptoms. I am extremely disappointed but I’ve been unable to train and I need to make my health a priority. I look forward to returning to action to face Lorenzo Hunt at a later date.”

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Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt, (12-2), of Jacksonville, FL. won his third BKFC World Title, recapturing the light-heavyweight title in remarkable fashion against champion Josh Dyer on November 15, 2025. Hunt, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest bare-knuckle fighters of all time, picked himself up off the canvas twice and rallied for the jaw-dropping knockout with just one second remaining in the opening round of his highly anticipated rematch with Dyer. Hunt and Dyer first met at BKFC 17 in 2021, with Hunt winning by technical knockout in the fifth round.

Click Here for Remarkable First Round Stoppage by Lorenzo Hunt vs. Josh Dyer/ BKFC

Additional victories for Hunt in his illustrious BKFC career include Chris Camozzi (cruiserweight title at BKFC-50), Mike Richman (KnuckleMania III), Quentin Henry (BKFC-30), Joe Riggs (BKFC-30) and Hector Lombard (BKFC-22).

David Mundell most recently dominated Donald Sanchez at BKFC-75 in Albuquerque, NM on June 6, 2025, his fourth defense of the middleweight crown.

Click Here for Full David Mundell vs. Donald Sanchez Fight / BKFC

Prior to that Mundell traveled to Spain on October 12, 2024 stopping England’s finest, Danny Christie. His previous world title defenses have come against Doug Coltrane at BKFC-53 and Mike Richman at BKFC-47.

Mundell’s title reign started at BKFC-34 when he knocked out interim champion Francesco Ricchi.

Headlining KnuckleMania VI, ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell defends his BKFC Heavyweight World Title against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei ‘The Pitbull’ Arlovski.

In the feature fight at KnuckleMania VI, arch-rivals clash in a heated rivalry, immediate rematch with #2 Ranked Lightweight Ben ‘The Bomber’ Bonner facing #3 Ranked Tony ‘Loco’ Soto. Their first fight on June 21, 2025 was a Sure-Fire Candidate for Fight of the Year. Top lightweight female fighters face-off in a long-awaited rematch with #1 Ranked Jade Masson-Wong battling Crystal ‘The Rugged Beauty’ Pittman.

Local Philly favorites fighting on the KnuckleMania VI undercard include; Johnny Garbarino Jr., Pat Brady, Pat Sullivan and Lex Ludlow.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Los Angeles, Calif. — January 26, 2026 — Paramount+ today announced a standout debut for UFC 324 held Saturday, January 24, delivering nearly five million streaming views and over seven million households, the platform’s largest exclusive live event to date.  UFC 324  also reached more homes than any other live UFC event in nearly a decade across linear, broadcast and streaming (source: Adobe Analytics and Nielsen Media).  With distribution in the U.S. and Latin America, viewers enjoyed  seamless access to UFC 324, now made available as part of their Paramount+ subscription without an additional ‘pay-per-view’ cost.

At a stage set at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday’s event delivered nonstop action, capped by a thrilling main event. UFC veteran Justin Gaethje earned a unanimous decision over rising U.K. star Paddy Pimblett in a back-and-forth battle already being hailed as a contender for Fight of the Year. The victory earned Gaethje the Interim Lightweight title and set the stage for a potential showdown with reigning, undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria.  

Viewership Highlights*:

*Source: Adobe Analytics and Channel Partner Data

• Live Average Minute Audience/Streaming Views (Main Card): 4.96M 
• Global HHs: 7.18M [Does not account for co-viewing]
• Peak Concurrent Streams: 5.93M [Does not account for co-viewing]

   

  Social Highlights*: 

  *Source: Social Content Ratings, 1/24/26, Live, Linear Window; Talkwalker 1/24-1/25/26 #UFC324 vs 12/6-12/7/25 #UFC232; Source: https://trends24.in/, 1/24/26, Worldwide

• #1 Most Social event of the night across all Broadcast, Cable, and Streaming totaling 5.5M social interactions for the main event alone.

  1. Most Social P+ Exclusive Telecast Ever

• Trended on X: #1 for 6 consecutive hours worldwide
• Mentions: 186K, up +127% vs UFC 323

   

  In promoting UFC 324, Paramount deployed the full breadth and power of the Paramount Skydance portfolio – dubbed “Paramount One” – to reach audiences in a variety of ways including cross promotion with hit series Landman, CBS integrations, and more. 

  The UFC offering on Paramount+ in U.S. and Latin America, provides subscribers with access to all marquee Numbered Events without the pay-per-view charge as well as 30 UFC Fight Night events per year, exclusive programs including Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter, and behind-the-scenes content designed to enrich the fight-night experience for subscribers 

  Up Next: This Saturday, Jan. 31, from Sydney, Australia, UFC 325: VOLKANOVSKI vs. LOPES II streams live with the main card beginning at 9p ET / 6p PT.  Fans can follow @ParamountPlus and @ParamountUFC for updates on future events and highlights.

  Source: Paramount+ Metrics via Adobe Analytics Data and Distribution Channel Partner Data.

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Justin Gaethje won a unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett in a back and forth brawl to win the UFC Interim Lightweight title in the headline bout at UFC 324 at The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

In what was an early Fight of the Year Candidate, the two waged war with Gaethje rocking Pimblettt several times. Pimblett showed his mettle by coming to buckle Gaethje

Gaethje, 155 lbs of Denver won by scores of 49-46 and 48047 twice and is now 27-5. Pimblett, 154 lbs of Liverpool, ENG is 23-34.

Sean O’Malley Decisions Yadong

Former world champion Sean O’Malley won a unanimous decision over Song Yadong in a bantamweight fight.

In round three, Yadong was bleeding badly from his mouth.

O’Malley, 135.5 lbs of Peoria, AZ win by scores of 29-28 on all cards and is now 19-3. Yadong, 136 lbs of China is 22-9-1.

Waldo Cortes Acosta Stops Derrick Lewis in 2

Waldo Cortes Acosta stopped former world title challenger Derrick Lewis in the second round of their heavyweight fight.

In round two, Acosta landed a right hand that had Lewis slipping to the canvas. Acosta landed 15 hammer shots on the ground and the fight was stopped at 3:14.

Acosta, 262 lbs of Phoenix is now 17-2 with nine knockouts. Lewis, 263.5 lbs pf Houston is 29-13-1.

Natalia Silva Decisions Rose Namajunas

Natalia Silva won a unanimous decision over former world champion Rose Namajunas in a flyweight bout.

Silva, 126 lbs of Pinto D’Agua BRA won by scores of 29-28 on all cards and is now 20-5-1. Namajunas, 125.5 lbs of Denver is 15-8.

Jean Silva Decisions Arnold Allen

In the opening bout of the main card, Jean Silva won a unanimous decision over Arnold Allen lightweight bout.

ilva, 146 lbs of Brazil won by scores 30-27 and 29-28 twice of and is now 17-3. Allen, 145.5 lbs of Ipswich, ENG is 20-4.

Umar Nurmagamedov won a unanimous decision over former world champion Deivson Figuerdo in a bantamweight fight.

Nurmgamedov, 136 lbs of Russia won by scores of 30-27 on all cards and is now 20-1. Figueredo, 138.5 of Soure, BRA is 25-6-1.

Ateba Gautier won a unanimous decision over Andrey Pulaev in a middleweight bout.

Pulyaev got decked early in the first round when Gautier landed a powerful right to the head. Pulyaev was bleeding for the nose in the opening round. in round two Gautier dropped hurt Pulyaev a few times with right hands.

Gautier, 186 lbs of Cameroon won by scores of 30-27 and 29-28 twice and is now 10-1. Pulyaev, 186 lbs of Russia is 10-4.

Nikita Krylov stopped Modestes Bukausas just before the bell sounded at end of the third and final round of their light heavyweight bout.

Late in round three, Krylov labded a perfect right on the chin the put Bukausas down. Krylov landed severl shots n the ground the fight was stopped at 4:57.

Krylov, 205.5 lbs of Russia is 31-11 with 13 knockouts. Bukausas is 19-7.

Alex Perez stopped Charles Johnson in the opening round of theor featherweight bout.

Perez decked Johnson in the opening round with a left to the head. Perez hurt Johnson several more times and the finished him off by landing another left that wiobbled Johnson to the ground and the fight was stopped at 3:16.

Perez, 128.5 lbs of Lemoore, CA is 26-10 with seven knockouts. Johnson, 126 lbs of Orlando is 18-8

Josh Hokit stopped Denzel Freeman in the opening round of his heavyweight bout.

Hokitt dominated the bout as he battered Freeman all over the Octagon. Hokitt then landed a knee to the body that forced Freeman down in a squatting position along the cage and the fight was stopped at 4:59.

Hokitt, 234.5 lbs of Albuquerque, NM is 8-0 with five knockouts. Freeman, 252.5 lbs of Denver is 7-2.

Ty Miller stopped Adam Fugitt just before the end of the opening round of their welterweight bout.

In round one, Miller was bleeding from the nose. At the end of the round, Miller put Fugitt down with a straight right. Fugitt then ate a huge right then a knee to the head the fight was over at 4:59.

Miller, 170 lbs of Albuquerque is now 7-0 with three stoppages. Fugitt, 171 lbs of Eugene, OR is 10-6.