Tag: BKFC: KnuckleMania 2

BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 results: Luis Palomino too fast, outstrikes Martin Brown to retain title

Luis Palomino continues to shine as the BKFC lightweight champion, making it six wins in a row after defeating Martin Brown.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – [autotag]Luis Palomino[/autotag] looked sharp as ever in his title defense on Saturday evening.

At BKFC: KnuckleMania 2, Palomino sought to defend his title against Martin Brown, and behind his speedy striking and slick defense, emerged victorious in the main event to keep his lightweight championship.

The first round saw a calculated approach from both fighters. There were a few intense exchanges that saw Brown touch the canvas twice, but not as a result of punches from Palomino. After slipping and falling to the ground after both men swung and missed, Martin also touched the canvas after a clinch got rough, and Palomino dumped him to the mat.

The intensity ramped up in the second round, but the defense of both fighters shined early as they caused each other to miss. However, towards the end of the frame, Palomino put together a crisp combination for the best moment of the round.

Brown looked to control the pace of the third round, but Palomino continued to be more effective. Towards the end of the round, a short right counter from Brown caused Palomino’s knee to hit the canvas as he charged in, but the moment was not ruled a knockdown by the referee.

Palomino worked behind a left jab in the fourth round as Brown stalked him around the circular BKFC ring. The speed of Palomino continued to cause issues for Brown, who just missed on a couple of big punches, although he found a home for a crisp left hand towards the end of the round.

The final round of the championship bout started off with a quick combination from Palomino, who was light on his feet as he moved around the ring. Brown looked to slow his opponent down by powering forward to initiate a clinch and look for punches on the inside. Palomino got back to sticking with the left hand and moving out of danger before Brown could answer with anything significant.

The judges were unanimous in their decision, seeing the fight for Palomino. One judge scored every round for the champ, while the other two only found one round to give to Brown.

Palomino’s victory marked his sixth-straight win in bareknuckle competition as the lightweight champion continues to shine under the BKFC banner.

Full results of BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 include:

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BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 results: Mike Perry out-slugs Julian Lane to win unanimous decision in BKFC debut

Mike Perry defeats Julian Lane to win a unanimous decision in BKFC debut at Saturday’s KnuckleMania 2.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – [autotag]Mike Perry[/autotag]’s post-UFC career continues to shine.

The former UFC welterweight defeated [autotag]Julian Lane[/autotag] in his bare-knuckle boxing debut at Saturday’s BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event. Perry outpointed Lane to win 48-46 on all three judges’ scorecards. The event took place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

The bout was as advertised, as both fighters put on a wild show.

It was fireworks right off the bat. Perry and Lane went at it as soon as the bell rang. Early in the first, Lane was caught and dropped to the canvas. However, he got up and stunned Perry with a couple of shots and split him open. Perry fired back and conned with several hooks, turning Lane into a bloody mess.

The second round was just as wild as the first. Both fighters went toe-to-toe. Lane connected cleanly on Perry multiple times, but Perry’s shots seemed to be doing the most damage. It was a close two minutes.

Perry came out firing in all cylinders in the third. He connected with a big left hook to start and walked down Lane. Perry pressured Lane plenty, but got caught with a couple of counters. Although Lane had some moments, Perry seemed to be in control.

Round four started favoring Perry, but it had a big ending for Lane. Perry walked down Lane for the majority of the round. Although it was even, he did seem to be in control. In the last sequence, Lane connected on Perry and stunned him. It was the most significant moment of the round.

Lane turned it up big time in the final two minutes. He connected on Perry several times and forced him to be on his back foot. Perry hung in tough, but Lane was all over him. It was Lane’s best round of the fight.

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With this result, Perry is now 2-0 in combat sports since his departure from the UFC in 2021. Prior to his BKFC debut, Perry defeated boxer Michael Seals in a decision at Triller’s inaugural Triad combat event – a new striking style and rules set designed to “level the playing field” between MMA fighters and boxers.

Perry is most notably known for his stint in the UFC where he went 7-8 competing at welterweight. His UFC run extended from 2016 to 2021. Perry won two Performance of the Night and two Fight of the Night bonuses during his UFC tenure.

Meanwhile, Lane is now 3-5 fighting in bareknuckle boxing. He was coming off a unanimous decision loss to former Bellator fighter David Rickels back in October. Lane competed in MMA from 2011 to 2018. He’s most notably known for his infamous “Let me bang” scene during season 16 of TUF.

Up-to-the-minute results of BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 include:

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BKFC KnuckleMania 2 results: Chad Mendes scores TKO stoppage of Joshua Alvarez in BKFC debut

Chad Mendes impressed in his BKFC debut, finishing Joshuah Alvarez by TKO at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – [autotag]Chad Mendes[/autotag] is back.

The former UFC title challenger was successful in his return to competition, as he picked up a fourth TKO victory over [autotag]Joshua Alvarez[/autotag] at Saturday’s BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event. Mendes, who made his name during his impressive UFC run, retired from fighting in late 2018. This was his bare-knuckle boxing debut and his first fight back since retirement from MMA.

The fight started as a competitive contest. Both fighters had their moments and showcased plenty of skill. However, things quickly shifted towards Mendes’ corner, as he got knockdowns in the second and third rounds. Mendes was landing the better and cleaner shots for most of the fight.

In the fourth, Mendes poured it on Alvarez. He got three knockdowns and the referee was forced to wave off the fight after Mendes’ opponent hit the canvas one last time. It was largely a dominant showing by Mendes.

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Mendes last competed at UFC 232 back in late 2018. He was stopped by current UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the second round of their Fight of the Night bout. It was his last UFC fight before stepping away from the sport.

Mendes revealed to MMA Junkie earlier in the week that he still has three fights left with the UFC. He said he won’t rule out a return to the octagon, but “no chance” it’s under his current deal.

“Money” fought for the UFC from 2012 to 2018. He competed in two featherweight title fights – one in 2012 and the other in 2014 – both times coming up short against then-champion Jose Aldo. Mendes also fought for the interim UFC belt in 2015, losing to Conor McGregor in a second-round TKO.

Mendes hold many notable wins over opposition such as Cub Swanson, Clay Guida, Ricardo Lamas, Myles Jury, Rani Yahya, and more.

Up-to-the-minute results of BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 include:

  • Chad Mendes def. Joshuah Alvarez via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 1:34
  • Christine Ferea def. Britain Beltran via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – for vacant flyweight title
  • Gustavo Trujillo def. Stephen Townsel via knockout – Round 1, 1:41
  • Christine Vicens def. Jade Masson-Wong via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 3, 0:49
  • Francesco Ricchi def. Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44)
  • Ulysses Diaz def. Sawyer Depee via knockout – Round 2, 1:00
  • Edgard Plazaola def. Chevvy Bridges via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:09
  • Yosdenis Cedeno def. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46)
  • Jomi Escoboza def. Zion Tomlinson via knockout – Round 4, 1:16

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BKFC KnuckleMania 2 results: Christine Ferea batters Britain Beltran, wins inaugural women’s flyweight title

Christine Ferea took care of business on Saturday to become the inaugural BKFC women’s flyweight champion.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – [autotag]Christine Ferea[/autotag] did it again.

The former MMA fighter turned BKFC flyweight defeated [autotag]Britain Beltran[/autotag] once again at Saturday’s BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 event. Ferea outpointed Beltran 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 to win a unanimous decision. With the victory, Ferea is now the first-ever BKFC women’s flyweight champion.

It was a high-paced fight that showcased Ferea’s power and volume.

In the first round, Beltran effectively stayed on the outside and was able to pull off a stick-and-move strategy, often connecting on Ferea while avoiding her power.

The second round was similar in terms of strategy, but Ferea did more damage and busted open Beltran’s right eye cheek. Ferea was quick with her combinations and did plenty of damage.

From there, the momentum shifted vastly on Ferea’s favor. She managed to find her rage on Beltran and did visible damage to Beltran’s face while keeping her’s clean. The third, fourth and fifth round were strong rounds for Ferea. Her punches and combinations landed more ofter than Beltran’s and clearly did more damage.

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Ferea, 39, fought under the Invicta banner three times before making the switch to bareknuckle boxing. Her lone victory with the promotion was a third-round stoppage over UFC veteran Rachael Ostovich at Invicta FC 21 in 2017. Since changing combat sports disciplines, Ferea has found her home as she picked up her fifth victory with BKFC.

Up-to-the-minute results of BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 include:

  • Christine Ferea def. Britain Beltran via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – for vacant flyweight title
  • Gustavo Trujillo def. Stephen Townsel via knockout – Round 1, 1:41
  • Christine Vicens def. Jade Masson-Wong via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 3, 0:49
  • Francesco Ricchi def. Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44)
  • Ulysses Diaz def. Sawyer Depee via knockout – Round 2, 1:00
  • Edgard Plazaola def. Chevvy Bridges via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:09
  • Yosdenis Cedeno def. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46)
  • Jomi Escoboza def. Zion Tomlinson via knockout – Round 4, 1:16

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BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 faceoff highlights: Chad Mendes looks shredded ahead of return

Check out the video highlights from the BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 weigh-ins and faceoffs from Hollywood, Fla.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is set to roll on Saturday after all fighters hit the scales for KnuckleMania 2.

After stepping on the scale, the fighters faced off with their opponent one final time before they step inside the ring on Saturday evening.

The event features two title fights and is headlined by [autotag]Luis Palomino[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Martin Brown[/autotag] for the lightweight championship. The co-main event will see UFC veteran [autotag]Mike Perry[/autotag] compete in bare-knuckle competition for the first time as he takes on TUF veteran [autotag]Julian Lane[/autotag]. Also, the first women’s BKFC champion will be crowned as [autotag]Britain Beltran[/autotag] faces [autotag]Christine Ferea[/autotag] for the inaugural flyweight title.

In addition, former UFC title challenger [autotag]Chad Mendes[/autotag] makes his long-awaited return to combat sports in his first bout since 2018, as he will face Joshuah “Famez” Alvarez on the main card.

The event takes place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. The main card airs live on the BKTV App at 8 p.m. ET following prelims at 6:30 p.m.

Check out the highlights in the video above.

The full lineup of BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 includes:

  • Champion Luis Palomino vs. Martin Brown – for lightweight title
  • Mike Perry vs. Julian Lane
  • Joshuah Alvarez vs. Chad Mendes
  • Britain Beltran vs. Christine Ferea – for inaugural women’s flyweight title
  • Stephen Townsel vs. Gustavo Trujillo
  • Jade Masson-Wong vs. Christine Vicens
  • Jake Bostwich vs. Francesco Ricchi
  • Sawyer Depee vs. Ulysses Diaz
  • Chevvy Bridges vs. Edgard Plazaola
  • John Escoboza vs. Zion Tomlinson
  • Yosdenis Cedeno vs. Mario Vargas
  • Howard Davis vs. Dillard Pegg

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BKFC KnuckleMania 2 press conference video: Mike Perry threatens to hit Julian Lane with baseball bat

Check out the altercation between Mike Perry and Julian Lane during Thursday’s BKFC KnuckleMania 2 press conference in Florida.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships returns to action on Saturday and hosted a pre-fight press conference to hear from the top athletes on the card.

The main event of Saturday’s event will see UFC veteran [autotag]Mike Perry[/autotag] and The Ultimate Fighter alum [autotag]Julian Lane[/autotag] settle their differences inside the bareknuckle ring. During their heated verbal back-and-forth, things nearly escalated to a physical confrontation as Perry pulled out what appeared to be a plastic baseball bat, prompting security to keep the two men separated.

Check out the video of their exchanges above.

BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 takes place at Seminole Hard Rocke Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. The main card airs live on the BKTV App at 8:00 p.m. ET following prelims at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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