BKFC news, written in our own words with every source linked. Founder David Feldman staged its first event in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 2018, after Wyoming became the first US state to sanction the sport.
New BKFC stories appear here as they are published.
What we cover on BKFC
BKFC is the largest bare-knuckle promotion. Founder David Feldman staged its first event in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 2018, after Wyoming became the first US state to sanction the sport. Conor McGregor became a part-owner in 2024. Its flagship event is KnuckleMania.
| Fact | BKFC |
|---|---|
| First event, Cheyenne, Wyoming | 2018 |
| Founder | David Feldman |
| Part-owner (2024) | Conor McGregor |
| Flagship event | KnuckleMania |
| Round format | 5 × 2 min |
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How we report BKFC news
Every BKFC story on Wrestling Headliner is written in our own words from the original source, which is linked at the foot of the story. Results stories go up the night of the event and are expanded into full results pages with tables and analysis. Rumors are kept separate and rated for credibility.
Coverage led by David Thompson, MMA & Boxing Editor. Fact-checked by John Miller, Editor-in-Chief.