2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
The year 2023 is the 6th year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.
2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship | ||||
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First date | January 27, 2023 | |||
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Chronology | ||||
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Background
2023 season is expected to start with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35 on January 27, 2023.[1] BKFC is available on PPV all over the world and on FITE TV.[2]
List of events
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | January 27, 2023 |
Venue | John T. Rhodes Sports Center |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 27, 2023, at the John T. Rhodes Sports Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.
Background
The event featured a welterweight title eliminator bout between Yosdenis Cedeno and Gorjan Slaveski.[1]
The event was expected to have a rematch between BKFC Bantamweight Champion Johnny Bedford and former champion Dat Nguyen; however, the bout was cancelled after Bedford retired from combat sports just a few days into the camp.[3]
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 35: Cedeno vs. Slaveski | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (punches) | 4 | 1:53 | BKFC Welterweight Championship title eliminator.[1] |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
W. Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1:02 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1:10 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 1:41 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4 | 0:31 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Light Heavyweight | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
DQ (illegal grounded punch) | 2 | 0:57 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:40 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 0:53 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | February 17, 2023 |
Venue | Tingley Coliseum |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 17, 2023, at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Background
The event was headlined by the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship unification bout between the reigning champion Lorenzo Hunt and the interim champion Mike Richman[4]
The event also featured the bare-knuckle debut of former WBA (Regular) Light Middleweight champion Austin Trout as he faced UFC Hall of Famer Diego Sanchez.[5]
Also, former NFL defensive end and mixed martial artist Greg Hardy made his bare-knuckle debut on the card against Josh Watson.[6] Additionally, the Albuquerque native, The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner and two-time UFC title challenger John Dodson and his brother Eric appeared on the card.[7]
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: KnuckleMania 3 | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
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KO (punch) | 1 | 1:50 | For the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.[4] |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4 | 1:44 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 1 | 1:41 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punch) | 2 | 0:19 | |
W. Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (leg injury) | 1 | 0:38 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 1:26 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (uppercut) | 2 | 1:02 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 1 | 1:11 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1:32 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 0:41 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | February 24, 2023 |
Venue | Pontchartrain Center |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 24, 2023, at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, Louisiana, USA.
Background
The event was headlined by the heavyweight contender Alan Belcher challenging the reigning champion Arnold Adams.[8]
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 36: Adams vs. Belcher | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
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KO (punch) | 3 | 0:55 | For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Catchweight 77 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 0:39 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1:24 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (referee stoppage) | 3 | 1:25 | |
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def. | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 1:53 | ||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
vs. | ![]() |
Draw (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1:32 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (corner stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
vs. | ![]() |
Draw (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 0:25 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | March 4, 2023 |
Venue | Crystal Palace National Sports Centre |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 4, 2023, at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London, England.
Background
The event was headlined by a bout between Connor Tierney and Jake Lindsey.[9]
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 37: Tierney vs. Lindsey | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() |
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KO | 5 | 1:02 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
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KO | 2 | 0:49 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 1:28 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 0:58 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1:35 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 1:16 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 0:35 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
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TKO | 3 | 0:54 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai (cancelled)
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | TBA |
Venue | TBA |
City | TBA |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai was scheduled to be a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 18, 2023.
Background
The event was scheduled to be headlined by a special rules bare-knuckle Muay Thai bout between Muay Thai legends Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai.[10] However, In mid-February it was announced that due to legal implications regarding the use of name muay thai in marketing, the bout was indefinitely postponed.[11] Being the only published bout, the event was removed from the organization's event schedule altogether.[11]
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Buakaw vs. Saenchai | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
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vs. | ![]() |
Muay Thai rules. |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | March 24, 2023 |
Venue | Norfolk Scope |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Alvarez was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 24, 2023.[12]
Background
The event was initially scheduled to be headlined by the BKFC Bantamweight Championship bout between Reggie Barnett Jr. and Gustaf Cedermalm.[13] However, Cedermalm withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Daniel Alvarez.
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 39: Barnett vs. Cedermalm | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship. |
W.Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship. |
Catchweight 73 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1:10 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 4 | 1:47 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 1:32 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1:59 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 3 | 1:18 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO (punches) | 2 | 0:49 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 0:59 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Delray Beach
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 21, 2023 |
Venue | Delray Beach Tennis Center |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: Nguyen vs. Straus was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 21, 2023.[14] The event was initially scheduled to take place on March 17, but due to undisclosed reasons it was postponed on the day of the event.[15]
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 38: Nguyen vs. Straus | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 2:00 | The first five rounds went into a draw. |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
vs. | ![]() |
Draw (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 0:54 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 0:50 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 2:00 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TKO (corner stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() |
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KO | 3 | 0:27 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 22, 2023 |
Venue | Planet Ice Leeds |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Holmes vs. Christie was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 22, 2023.[16]
Background
The event was initially scheduled to be headlined by welterweight bout between Elvin Brito and Jamie Cox, but the bout was cancelled after Cox withdrew.
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 40: Brito vs. Cox | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
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KO | 4 | For the BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Championship. | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 4 | ||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1:07 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 1:56 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 1:44 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1:33 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Catchweight 73 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 0:23 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1:04 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1:03 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 0:50 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 29, 2023 |
Venue | 1stBank Center |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 29, 2023.[17] This event featured the debut of former UFC Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, former UFC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and former UFC Featherweight title contender Chad Mendes.
Former UFC Lightweight and Featherweight champion Conor McGregor was in attendance for this sold-out event.
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 41: Colorado | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (retirement) | 2 | 1:15 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-46, 46-47, 47-46 |
W.Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship. |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() |
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TKO (corner stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() |
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KO | 1 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 80 kg | ![]() |
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KO | 1 | 1:10 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
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KO | 2 | 2:00 | |
W.Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() |
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Decision (majority draw) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-46, 47-47, 47-47 |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
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KO | 1 | 2:00 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 0:07 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1:23 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | May 12, 2023 |
Venue | Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville will be a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 12, 2023.[18]
Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 42: Greenville | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() |
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See also
References
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- "Who is ready for the bareknucklefc debut of paige vanzant?". twitter.com/FiteTV/.
- BKFC Holiday Giveaway: $15,000 Cash & Prizes | LIVE!. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. December 21, 2022 – via YouTube.
- Damon Martin (December 21, 2022). "Lorenzo Hunt vs. Mike Richman set as main event for BKFC KnuckleMania 3 on Feb. 17". mmafighting.com.
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- Danny Segura (January 19, 2023). "Greg Hardy to make BKFC debut on Feb. 17 at KnuckleMania 3". MMAjunkie.com.
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- Damon Martin (January 4, 2023). "Alan Belcher fights for the BKFC heavyweight title against Arnold Adams on Feb. 24". mmafighting.com.
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- Damon Martin (October 26, 2022). "Muay Thai legends Buakaw and Saenchai scheduled to meet in bare-knuckle 'special rules' fight at BKFC event in March". mmafighting.com.
- "Bare knuckle bout between Buakaw and Saenchai is off!". asianmma.com. March 3, 2023.
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