BKFC

BKFC stands for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, an American professional combat sports promotion that stages bare-knuckle boxing matches. The organization was established in 2018 by promoter David Feldman and partners, with its first event, BKFC 1: The Beginning, held in June 2018 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Since then, BKFC has expanded across the United States and has pursued international opportunities, seeking to position itself as the leading promotion for bare-knuckle boxing.

The fights are conducted under a ruleset designed for bare-knuckle competition. Competitors typically wear small padded gloves (approximately 4 ounces) and compete in rounds that are shorter than traditional boxing bouts. Bout lengths vary, commonly up to five rounds for non-championship fights, with knockouts, technical knockouts, or decisions by judges determining outcomes. The sport emphasizes boxing techniques while addressing safety through medical screenings, refereeing, and weight classifications.

Regulation of BKFC events falls to state athletic commissions in jurisdictions that sanction bare-knuckle bouts, along with the organization's own safety protocols. The promotion has drawn attention for its high-profile signings of athletes with professional backgrounds in boxing and mixed martial arts, contributing to broader exposure for bare-knuckle competition. It has also faced scrutiny regarding injury risk and long-term health implications associated with bare-knuckle combat.