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BKFC 26 live and official results

Check out the official results from BKFC 26.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Two title fights headline BKFC 26.

In the main event, BKFC lightweight champion [autotag]Luis Palomino[/autotag] moves up a weight class to challenge welterweight champ [autotag]Elvin Brito[/autotag] in an effort to become the promotion’s first two-division champion. And in the co-main event, [autotag]Uly Diaz[/autotag] and [autotag]Francesco Ricchi[/autotag] battle for the interim middleweight title.

Additionally, the two former UFC veterans are featured on the card.

[autotag]Bec Rawlings[/autotag] returns to bare-knuckle boxing to take on BKFC star [autotag]Britain Beltran[/autotag] in a women’s flyweight bout. Rawlings, a former BKFC champion, hasn’t competed in the sport since 2019. She’s 3-0 in the company.

Also, former UFC bantamweight contender [autotag]Jimmie Rivera[/autotag] makes his debut against [autotag]Howard Davis[/autotag]. It will be Rivera’s first fight since his UFC departure in August 2021.

Below are the full results of BKFC 26:

  • Elvin Brito vs. Luis Palomino – for the BKFC welterweight title
  • Uly Diaz vs. Francesco Ricchi – for the BKFC interim middleweight title
  • Bec Rawlings vs. Britain Beltran
  • Jimmie Rivera vs. Howard Davis
  • [autotag]Bryan Duran[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Braeden Tovey[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Blake Davis[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Cody Beierle[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Gorjan Slaveski[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Juston Stills[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Tyler Randall[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Cary Caprio[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Idrees Wasi[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Steven Townsel[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Freddy Masabo[/autotag] def. [autotag]Will Shutt[/autotag] via KO – Round 2, 1:21

BKFC 26 weigh-in results: Ex-UFC fighters Bec Rawlings, Jimmie Rivera on weight

Check out the full weigh-in results for BKFC 26.

The two title fights headlining BKFC 26 are official.

[autotag]Elvin Brito[/autotag] and [autotag]Luis Palomino[/autotag], and [autotag]Uly Diaz[/autotag] and [autotag]Francesco Ricchi[/autotag] all made weight on Thursday for their respective title bouts taking place in the main and co-main event of Friday’s BKFC 26. The event is set to go down at the HardRock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla.

Additionally, the two former UFC veterans that will be featured on the card also were on weight.

[autotag]Bec Rawlings[/autotag] returns to bare-knuckle boxing to take on BKFC star [autotag]Britain Beltran[/autotag] in a women’s flyweight bout. Rawlings, a former BKFC champion, hasn’t competed in the sport since 2019. She’s 3-0 in the company.

Also, former UFC bantamweight contender [autotag]Jimmie Rivera[/autotag] makes his debut against [autotag]Howard Davis[/autotag]. It will be Rivera’s first fight since his UFC departure in August 2021.

Below are the full results for the BKFC 26 official weigh-ins.

  • Elvin Brito (163.2) vs. Luis Palomino (164.2) – for the BKFC welterweight title
  • Uly Diaz (174) vs. Francesco Ricchi (175) – for the BKFC interim middleweight title
  • Bec Rawlings (125.6) vs. Britain Beltran (124.1)
  • Jimmie Rivera (145.9) vs. Howard Davis (144.7)
  • [autotag]Bryan Duran[/autotag] (158.9) vs. [autotag]Braeden Tovey[/autotag] (160.2)
  • [autotag]Blake Davis[/autotag] (179.2) vs. [autotag]Cody Beierle[/autotag] (182.5)
  • [autotag]Gorjan Slaveski[/autotag] (165.7) vs. [autotag]Juston Stills[/autotag] (165.4)
  • [autotag]Tyler Randall[/autotag] (125.4) vs. [autotag]Cary Caprio[/autotag] (125.3)
  • [autotag]Idrees Wasi[/autotag] (211) vs. [autotag]Steven Townsel[/autotag] (209.2)
  • [autotag]Will Shutt[/autotag] (145.8) vs. [autotag]Freddy Masabo[/autotag] (145.3)

Luis Palomino: ‘1,000 percent, I am the GOAT’ of bareknuckle boxing

Luis Palomino seeks to cement himself as the GOAT of bareknuckle boxing by becoming two-division champion at BKFC 26.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – It’s undeniable that longtime MMA fighter [autotag]Luis Palomino[/autotag] has found a calling in bareknuckle boxing.

The undefeated BKFC lightweight champion will attempt to become the first two-division champ in the history of the company Friday. Palomino moves up a division to challenge welterweight champion Elvin Brito in the BKFC 26 main event.

It’s an ambitious goal for Palomino, who seeks to leave no doubt he’s the greatest of all time in the sport.

“One thousand percent, I am the GOAT,” Palomino told MMA Junkie. “One thousand percent, and I get to prove it June 24, Friday night. I’m already considered by the organization as the No. 1 pound-for-pound, but taking this title and being the first two-weight division champion in bareknuckle history, that’s the stamp right there. I am the GOAT. I’m the best bare-knuckle fighter in the world today.”

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Palomino will faces Brito for a second time. The two clashed in 2020 at BKFC 10, when Palomino got a unanimous decision win. Since then, Brito has gone on a four-fight wining streak that saw him capture the promotion’s welterweight belt earlier this year.

Palomino has seen improvement in Brito’s game, but still remains confident he’ll be victorious once again. Unlike many two-division champions in combat sports, Palomino is determined to defend both belts if successful Friday.

“The responsibility of defending the title in my head, it’s No. 1. I will defend the title. I’ll defend at 155, but I’ll come back at 165 and defend the belt there – or else you’re not a real champion.”

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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 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 22 live and official results

Keep up with the live and official results of BKFC 22, which takes place at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Fla.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returns on Friday evening for BKFC 22 and MMA Junkie will keep you updated with live and official results throughout the event.

The bareknuckle event filled with MMA veterans takes place at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Fla., and airs on BKFC TV and FITE TV. Two title belts are on the line as [autotag]Hector Lombard[/autotag] looks to defend his cruiserweight title for the first time against [autotag]Lorenzo Hunt[/autotag] and [autotag]Luis Palomino[/autotag] defends his lightweight title against [autotag]Dat Nguyen[/autotag].

Lombard (3-0 BKFC) and Hunt (5-1 BKFC) will finally settle the score after their heated rivalry began with a brawl after BKFC 18. Undefeated under the BKFC banner, Lombard defeated Joe Riggs to become BKFC cruiserweight champion.

His opponent, Hunt, enters Friday’s championship bout on an all-stoppage, four-fight winning streak. Victories over Erick Lozano, Davian Green, Rob Morrow, and Josh Dyer propelled him into this main event title fight.

The co-main event will see lightweight champ Palomino (4-0 BKFC) attempt to make it five wins in a row, as he returns to action following hospitalization due to a serious bout with COVID-19.

Nguyen (3-0 BKFC), like Palomino, is undefeated in bareknuckle competition. With three wins under the BKFC banner, Nguyen will attempt to build off his unanimous decision win over Johnny Bedford in February to become champion.

The official results of BKFC 22 include:

MAIN CARD (BKFC TV/FITE 9 p.m. ET)

  • Hector Lombard vs. Lorenzo Hunt – for cruiserweight title
  • Luis Palomino vs. Dat Nguyen – for lightweight title
  • Britain Hart vs. Pearl Gonzalez
  • Mike Kyle vs. Gustavo Trujillo
  • Marcus Brimage vs. Will Shutt
  • Rusty Crowder vs. Howard Davis
  • Enoch Adonai vs. Francesco Ricci
  • Joshuah Alvarez vs. Arthur Walcott-Ceesay
  • Montaser Aboughaly vs. Cage Noah

PRELIMINARY CARD (BKFC TV/FITE 8 p.m. ET)

  • Brian Maxwell vs. James Rodriguez
  • Chris Cornerlius vs. Peter Peraza
  • Darwin Bonilla vs. Tyler Randall

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‘This thing nearly got me’: Hospitalized Luis Palomino urges vaccinations as he fights COVID-19 Delta variant

MMA veteran and BKFC champion Luis Palomino is hospitalized, dealing with the harsh effects of the COVID-19 Delta variant.

The COVID-19 Delta variant has hospitalized a BKFC champion.

[autotag]Luis Palomino[/autotag], a fighter with 43 professional mixed martial arts bouts and bareknuckle boxing champion, is now in the hospital dealing with the harsh effects of the virus, including being unable to eat food for 12 days.

Palomino, 40, recently transitioned well into the bareknuckle boxing world. In just his second bout, he won the BKFC lightweight title and has gone undefeated through four fights with the promotion. His most recent outing was against Tyler Goodjohn at BKFC 18 on June 27, a fight he won by unanimous decision to defend his title for the second time.

Just days after a successful surprise proposal to fiancé Karen, Palomino finds himself fighting again, but this time in the hospital against the COVID-19 Delta variant.

Currently, he is in no condition to worry about his next contest as he’s battling through the Delta variant. On Wednesday, Palomino shared a video from his hospital bed via Instagram describing his current situation:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTASFqogJOB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Fighting covid variant Delta

12 days no food, sips of water, massive headaches, body aches, fevers from day one still going today, shiver attacks, no sleeps longer then 2/3 hours, inflammation of the pancreas, diarrhea pure water just started to calm down with medication. Diabetes just popped up from all the steroids their pumping me with and took my first ever insulin shots.
The list goes on THIS IS NOT A JOKE GET VACCINATED ASAP.
I’m a mothaf*cking champion and this will not beat me. I will be back very soon, thank you all for your endless love and support. You give me strength thank you 🙏🏾 God bless you and yours 🙏🏾

“I spent the last five years of my life without getting sick by simply taking care of my body and my immune system,” Palomino said through labored breath. “After my engagement, I did a lot of celebrating, a lot of drinking, and I let my immune system drop. So, Delta (variant) caught me slipping.”

I just want to let you guys know, this thing is very serious. I was completely against the vaccine, except for the elders and kids that are young and still have a weak immune system. That, I was never against.”

“Now, I encourage you all to take it,” Palomino continued. “You’ve got the Pfizer FDA approved. As soon as I’m out of here, my entire family in my home, my fiancé, my son, and I, we will be taking it. At least it will keep you from dying. …This thing nearly got me.”

Palomino stated he was sick at home for 12 days before his fiancé forced him to go to the hospital, and is now starting to feel better, 15 days into his illness. Hopefully, his condition continues to improve.

Like the rest of the world, the combat sports realm has been turned upside down since the global pandemic began raging in 2020, causing multiple cancellations of fights and entire events. Not only have numerous fighters contracted the virus, but most importantly, lives have been lost. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of retired former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, lost his battle with COVID-19 in July 2020 and Texas coaching legend Saul Soliz passed away due to the virus earlier this month.

“Don’t play with this stuff, guys,” Palomino said.

“Get vaccinated.”

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BKFC 18 live and official results (9 p.m. ET)

Check out the official results of Saturday’s BKFC 18 beginning at 9 p.m. ET

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returns on Saturday evening with an exciting lineup of fights featuring a host of former MMA competitors.

The event begins at 9 p.m. ET on FITE TV.

The main event of the evening features BKFC heavyweight champion Joey Beltran (4-1-1 BKFC) looking to record his second title defense as he faces squares up against Sam Shewmaker (4-1-1 BKFC).

The main card is filled with names familiar to MMA fans. Hector Lombard (2-0 BKFC), Joe Riggs (2-0-1 BKFC), Luis Palomino (3-0 BKFC), Thiago Alves (1-0 BKFC), Pearl Gonzalez (0-0 BKFC), and Charisa Sigala (0-1 BKFC) will all put their fists to the test with the gloves off.

Official BKFC 18 results include:

MAIN CARD (FITE TV, 9 p.m. ET)

  • Joey Beltran vs. Sam Shewmaker
  • Hector Lombard vs. Joe Riggs
  • Luis Palomino vs. Tyler Goodjohn
  • Thiago Alves vs. Ulysses Diaz
  • Pearl Gonzalez vs. Charisa Sigala

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

Bare Knuckle FC’s June event will feature a number of notables from the MMA world competing in championship fights.

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 [autotag]Joey Beltran[/autotag] looks to make his second title defense when he clashes with [autotag]Sam Shewmaker[/autotag].

The co-headliner will see former Bellator champion [autotag]Hector Lombard[/autotag] take on former UFC contender [autotag]Joe Riggs[/autotag] for the vacant middleweight title.

In the featured bout, super welterweight champion [autotag]Luis Palomino[/autotag] will seek his second title defense when he welcomes challenger [autotag]Tyler GoodJohn[/autotag].

Lastly, former UFC title challenger [autotag]Thiago Alves[/autotag] will look to claim the vacant welterweight title when he meets [autotag]Ulysses Diaz[/autotag].

Additional details about BKFC 18 are forthcoming, promotion officials told MMA Junkie, but it’s already shaping up to be one of the most loaded cards in company history.

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