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Florida denies BKFC booking of Melvin Guillard over health concerns; ABC critical of ‘fighter recycling’

BAD MMA News — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:29:02 +0000

Melvin Guillard won’t be fighting at BKFC: Knuckle Mania 2 after all. The Florida Athletic Commission and executive director Patrick Cunningham have denied BKFC’s bout proposal for a Feb. 19 matchup between Guillard and Ulysses Diaz due to “serious health concern,” according to a news release issued by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) on Thursday.

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Florida denies BKFC booking of Melvin Guillard over health concerns; ABC critical of ‘fighter recycling’ – MMA Junkie

BKFC 18 results: Thiago Alves claims middleweight title with comeback TKO of Ulysses Diaz

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:39:31 +0000

Former UFC title challenger Thiago Alves claimed gold in BKFC on Saturday. In a bout between two incoming undefeated bareknuckle fighters, Alves (2-0 BKFC) pulled off an incredible comeback against Ulysses Diaz in the second of four title fights on Saturday evening. BKFC 18 took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., airing on FITE TV. The two men traded hard strikes throughout the first round, but Diaz (2-1 BKFC) had the upper hand at the conclusion of the opening frame. With blood flowing from both fighters in the second round, Diaz dropped Alves with a clean right hand with just over a minute remaining. Alves would get back to his feet and almost immediately began trading punches again.

BKFC 18 results: Thiago Alves claims middleweight title with comeback TKO of Ulysses Diaz – MMA Junkie

Hector Lombard vs. Joe Riggs set for BKFC 18 in June; Thiago Alves, Joey Beltran also on card

BAD MMA News — Sat, 01 May 2021 02:41:59 +0000

Bare Knuckle FC’s June event will feature a number of notables from the MMA world competing in championship fights. Friday, the promotion released the planned lineup for its summer event, which does not yet have an official date, but will take place in Miami. In the main event, BKFC heavyweight champion Joey Beltran looks to make his second title defense when he clashes with Sam Shewmaker . The co-headliner will see former Bellator champion Hector Lombard take on former UFC contender Joe Riggs for the vacant middleweight title. In the featured bout, super welterweight champion Luis Palomino will seek his second title defense when he welcomes challenger Tyler GoodJohn .

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BKFC 10 open workout video highlights: Hector Lombard, Jim Alers, and more

BAD MMA News — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:29:32 +0000

BKFC 10 is approaching. On Wednesday, the promotion held an open workout at 5th Street Gym in Miami. The workout featured four of the the Feb. 15 event’s most notable names.

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BKFC 10 open workout video highlights: Hector Lombard, Jim Alers, and more – MMA Junkie