BKFC Signs Acclaimed Italian Light-Heavyweight Alessio Sakara

Philadelphia, PA (February 14, 2023) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports’ Promotion, has announced the signing of Italian Light-Heavyweight Veteran Alessio ‘Legionarius’ Sakara of Miami, FL.

“We’re very excited to announce the signing of Alessio Sakara to BKFC,” said BKFC President David Feldman. “Alessio fits in perfectly with our talented light-heavyweight division highlighted by our highly anticipated world title fight this Friday at KnuckleMania 3 between Lorenzo Hunt and Mike Richman.”

Said Sakara about the signing, “I’ve been watching BKFC for a long time, both the events on the app and how the business has grown. Dave and his team have built a tremendous company which I’m excited to join. This is exactly the type of challenge I need and I can’t wait for my first fight.”

Competing in UFC and Bellator, Sakara holds an overall MMA record of 21 wins and 13 losses with 15 knockout victories. Included among the wins on his ledger are former BKFC heavyweight world champion Joey Beltran, Caanan Grigsby and Jamie Sloane. His victory over Joe Vedepo in the UFC earned him the ‘Knockout of the Night’ award. Sakara also holds a professional boxing record of 8-1 with six knockouts.

Sakara’s first fight under the BKFC banner will be announced shortly.

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BKFC Knucklemania 3 Preview: Hunt vs. Richman

February championships in the sports world have a sensational reputation to uphold. We just had Superbowl, and next week we have the Daytona 500, and Bare-Knuckle Boxing is no exception as BKFC gets ready for its own blockbuster event, Knucklemania, now in its 3rd year.

For bare-knuckle fans craving something super, BKFC’s Knucklemania 3 promises to deliver this Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. The sport’s “super-night” of matchups features a fierce rivalry in the main event and an explosive undercard to match.

At the top of the card, seasoned American light heavyweights, Lorenzo “The Juggernaut” Hunt (9-1-0, 185 lbs) and Mike “The Marine” Richman (5-0-0, 175 lbs), knuckle up with a championship belt on the line—and emotions are running high.

The History Behind Hunt vs. Richman

Bad blood between Hunt and Richman has been simmering since well before the matchup was first officially announced Dec. 30. While Richman prides himself on his stoic workmanship and low-key personality outside of the ring, Hunt is known for his super-human training regimen his and his unwavering focus.

A series of online exchanges in 2022 culminated with the two fighters verbally sparring behind the scenes at weigh-ins for BKFC 26, on June 23, 2022.

Recently, Hunt and Richman exchanged words before briefly coming to blows onstage at the Jan. 19, 2023, pre-fight press conference for Knucklemania 3. BKFC representatives intervened in the brawl, which ended with the fighters and several others falling off the back of the stage and out of view of cameras.

The Knucklemania 3 Main Event: How Hunt vs. Richman Stacks Up

Inside the SQUARED CIRCLE, Richman IS known for his aggressive style, while Hunt brings a balanced and impressive fighting skillset. The battle will ultimately come down to whether Hunt can avoid Richman’s heavy hand  AND counter the Marine’s relentless attack, and whether Richman can stay controlled in the face of Hunt’s precision.

Whatever the outcome, fans can expect fireworks.

The Co-Headline Event: Trout vs. Sanchez  (*have a poster)

Knucklemania 3 also features a co-headline welterweight event with 165-pounders veteran boxer Austin “No Doubt” Trout squaring off against UFC legend Diego “The Nightmare” Sanchez.

Austin, a former WBA light middleweight champ (36-5-1 in that sport), says he’s still entertaining ambitions of boxing titles at 37, even as he kicks off his official BKFC career against Sanchez.

But, Diego Sanchez has a lot of fighting experience. The 41-year-old former UFC star, who paired his wrestling expertise with fearless striking in his MMA battles leaving his UFC career at the elite level, says he is ready to do battle in the squared circle.

The Knucklemania 3 Undercard

Among rest of the evening’s stellar lineup, the Albuquerque crowd will be vocal in supporting local fan favorite—and another former UFC star—John “The Magician” Dodson (1-0) as he battles Florida’s Jarod “Kid Gatti”.

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Blake ‘Bad’ Davis Lands Picture Perfect Right Hand Knockout and Wants Mike Perry Next ~BKFC 34

Blake ‘Bad’ Davis Lands Picture Perfect Right Hand Knockout and Wants Mike Perry Next ~BKFC 34

Blake ‘BAD’ Davis, (2-0, 2 KO), of Davie, FL was on fire, with a first-round, one-punch right hand knockout of Will ‘The 208 Underdog” Dunkle, (0-2), of Idaho. Time of the stoppage was 1:43 of the opening stanza.

Davis Tells Bare Knuckle News Host Susan Cingari, he prepared for Dunkle who is a southpaw by sparring specifically with his team mates. Davis is no stranger to the game by the way fight fans he boasts a professional boxing record of 9-0 with five KOs. His amateur boxing record includes nearly 30 bouts. He was preparing at the Olympic Training Center to represent the United States in the Olympics before a hand injury motivated him to make his professional boxing debut sooner than expected.

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Florida’s Bryan ‘El Gallo’ Duran, (3-0, 3 KOs), Welcomes BKFC Debuting Fighter Kobe Brown

Florida’s Bryan ‘El Gallo’ Duran, (3-0, 3 KOs), Welcomes BKFC Debuting Fighter Kobe Brown

Florida’s Bryan ‘El Gallo’ Duran, (3-0, 3 KOs), welcomes BKFC debuting Kobe Brown, (0-1) in high style to the squared circle for a fight in the lightweight division. He made quick work of his opponent firing off four clean punches to the head right off the scratch. The fallen Bowen did not beat the count and Duran was awarded a first-round knockout (0:15).

Duran tells Bare Knuckle News Host, Susan Cingari his plan was to stick behind the jab but he saw an opening and he took it. Duran expects his next fights to get even better thanks to his amazing work ethic as he is always the first in the gym and the last to leave.

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BKFC 34 Hollywood Feature Interview Matt Russo

BKFC 34 Hollywood Feature Interview Matt Russo

Fighting in the flyweight division Florida Matt ‘Rambo’ Russo, (1-0, 1 KO), and Jakobi Lowry, (0-1), also of Florida had an explosive first round. Both fighters were making their debut.

Lowry dropped Russo early in the first round but before the round ended Russo returned the favor and the ringside physician stopped the bout at the end of the opening stanza with Lowery’s vision being impaired.

Russo told Bare Knuckle News he really likes fighting without gloves and knows he needs to pick up the momentum next time.

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Here’s Why Everyone Loves Underground Bare-Knuckle Legend & Fan Favorite Rene “White Boy’ Rodriguez

Here’s Why Everyone Loves Underground Bare-Knuckle Legend & Fan Favorite Rene “White Boy’ Rodriguez

Underground bare-knuckle legend and fan favorite Rene ‘White Boy’ Rodriguez, (1-0, 1 KO), of Miami, Florida looked smashing in his debut scoring a first-round knockout of Jake ‘The Goon’ Young.

A beautiful over hand right dropped Young early and followed by a big left hand giving a Rodriguez the TKO victory at the 1:57 mark.

Rodriguez spoke to Bare Knuckle News Host Susan Cingari after the fight and said he really liked fighting in the squared circle as it allowed him to showcase his talents and feel his opponent out.
While his opponent came in overweight, “White Boy” had studied him and was able to overcome his the reach advantage by looking for the gaps in his game.

For those that are not familiar with “WhiteBoy, Hialeah Champ” Rodriguez has been in the game for a long time having started with Dada 5000 and Kimbo Slice in the Backyard Fights. His record stands at 14-2 in the backyard and now has his first win at in a new weight class for him of 165 for BKFC.

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BKFC Bantamweight Powerhouse Alberto Blas ~ Post Fight Interview

BKFC Bantamweight Powerhouse Alberto Blas ~ Post Fight Interview

Bantamweight Battle of 2 warriors – BKFC 34. Bantamweight Alberto Blas, (1-0, 1 KO), of Miami, FL knocked out Jeremiah Potts, (0-1), in the first round (0:54). Blas overwhelmed Potts from the start of the fight with a barrage of power shots.

He told Bare Knuckle News that he is ready for a title fight and really enjoyed fighting in the clinch. He also says he was not affected by the weigh in antics before the fight. He credits his manager Aldo Espinosa owner of El Toro Loco MMA and celebrity Chef and Owner of El Toro Loco Churrascaria
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BKFC Bantamweight Powerhouse Alberto Blas ~ Post Fight Interview

BKFC Bantamweight Powerhouse Alberto Blas ~ Post Fight Interview

Bantamweight Battle of 2 warriors – BKFC 34. Bantamweight Alberto Blas, (1-0, 1 KO), of Miami, FL knocked out Jeremiah Potts, (0-1), in the first round (0:54). Blas overwhelmed Potts from the start of the fight with a barrage of power shots.

He told Bare Knuckle News that he is ready for a title fight and really enjoyed fighting in the clinch. He also says he was not affected by the weigh in antics before the fight. He credits his manager Aldo Espinosa owner of El Toro Loco MMA and celebrity Chef and Owner of El Toro Loco Churrascaria
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BKFC 34 Hollywood Feature Interview Matt Russo

Here’s Why Everyone Loves Underground Bare-Knuckle Legend & Fan Favorite Rene “White Boy’ Rodriguez

Underground bare-knuckle legend and fan favorite Rene ‘White Boy’ Rodriguez, (1-0, 1 KO), of Miami, Florida looked smashing in his debut scoring a first-round knockout of Jake ‘The Goon’ Young.

A beautiful over hand right dropped Young early and followed by a big left hand giving a Rodriguez the TKO victory at the 1:57 mark.

Rodriguez spoke to Bare Knuckle News Host Susan Cingari after the fight and said he really liked fighting in the squared circle as it allowed him to showcase his talents and feel his opponent out.
While his opponent came in overweight, “White Boy” had studied him and was able to overcome his the reach advantage by looking for the gaps in his game.

For those that are not familiar with “WhiteBoy, Hialeah Champ” Rodriguez has been in the game for a long time having started with Dada 5000 and Kimbo Slice in the Backyard Fights. His record stands at 14-2 in the backyard and now has his first win at in a new weight class for him of 165 for BKFC.

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Blake ‘Bad’ Davis Lands Picture Perfect Right Hand Knockout and Wants Mike Perry Next ~BKFC 34

Blake ‘BAD’ Davis, (2-0, 2 KO), of Davie, FL was on fire, with a first-round, one-punch right hand knockout of Will ‘The 208 Underdog” Dunkle, (0-2), of Idaho. Time of the stoppage was 1:43 of the opening stanza.

Davis Tells Bare Knuckle News Host Susan Cingari, he prepared for Dunkle who is a southpaw by sparring specifically with his team mates. Davis is no stranger to the game by the way fight fans he boasts a professional boxing record of 9-0 with five KOs. His amateur boxing record includes nearly 30 bouts. He was preparing at the Olympic Training Center to represent the United States in the Olympics before a hand injury motivated him to make his professional boxing debut sooner than expected.

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