Felice Herrig has retired from MMA, but her career as a combat sports fighter has yet to come to a close. News broke Tuesday that Herrig signed a contract with bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC. This news comes only weeks after she announced her retirement from MMA. Herrig, 37, fought in MMA from 2009 to 2022, … Continue reading Felice Herrig Signs With Bare-Knuckle Boxing Promotion Following MMA Retirement
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Former UFC Title Challenger John Dodson Signs Contract With BKFC
UFC vet John Dodson is the latest high-profile name to sign onto bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC. The former flyweight title challenger's signing with the promotion was announced last week via social media. Dodson, 37, is now one of the many former UFC names to join BKFC. Notable names Ben Rothwell and Chad Mendes also recently … Continue reading Former UFC Title Challenger John Dodson Signs Contract With BKFC
15-Fight UFC Vet Mike Perry Signs Bare-Knuckle Boxing Deal With BKFC
Mike Perry has signed a deal with bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC recently, marking the end of a 15-fight UFC run. Perry's signing was first reported by Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. Perry, 30, joins a roster of many notable MMA fighters that have crossed over into bare-knuckle boxing. This includes Paige VanZant, Jonny … Continue reading 15-Fight UFC Vet Mike Perry Signs Bare-Knuckle Boxing Deal With BKFC
Former UFC Fighter Chad Mendes Signs Contract With Bare-Knuckle Promotion
Three-time UFC title challenger Chad Mendes will cross over to another combat sport soon, as he has signed a deal with bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC. BKFC announced the new signing on Wednesday. Damon Martin of MMA Fighting was able to confirm that it is a multi-fight deal between Mendes and the promotion. "I’m super excited … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter Chad Mendes Signs Contract With Bare-Knuckle Promotion
Rachael Ostovich Avenges UFC Loss Against Paige VanZant In Bare-Knuckle Boxing
Rachael Ostovich got back a loss on Friday night against fellow former UFC fighter Paige VanZant, although it came in a completely different sport and promotion. Ostovich was given a unanimous decision nod over VanZant on Friday after a five-round bare-knuckle boxing fight (48-47, 48-47 & 49-46). The fight avenged a submission loss that Ostovich … Continue reading Rachael Ostovich Avenges UFC Loss Against Paige VanZant In Bare-Knuckle Boxing
Former UFC Flyweights Rachael Ostovich and Pearl Gonzalez Sign Bare-Knuckle Boxing Deals With BKFC
Bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC has continued their pursuit of MMA fighters willing to try out the sport with two new signings. The promotion recently unveiled the signing of Rachael Ostovich and Pearl Gonzalez, two flyweights who previously competed in the UFC. Ostovich has been inactive from combat sports after finishing up her contract with the … Continue reading Former UFC Flyweights Rachael Ostovich and Pearl Gonzalez Sign Bare-Knuckle Boxing Deals With BKFC
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