The bare knuckles will fly later tonight (Fri., Feb. 5, 2021) at BKFC 16: “KnuckleMania” live on FITE.tv PPV from inside RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida, as former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) star Paige VanZant makes her promotional debut against Britain Hart in the main event.
VanZant, who was fighting under the UFC banner last summer, signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) back in August. While “12 Gauge” isn’t known to be a devastating puncher who’s going to take over the world of bare knuckle boxing she’s easily the biggest star to ever step foot inside of the BKFC ring. She will add legitimacy to the sport and open the door for more women looking to pursue a career in combat sports, but maybe not necessarily in MMA.
It’s a big debut to say the least and it all goes down later tonight on FITE.tv PPV. Details on how to watch BKFC 16: “KnuckleMania” can been seen HERE.
In advance to tonight’s knuckle-busting madness BKFC has released the final hype video for “KnuckleMania,” which can be seen in the above player. While most of the attention will be cast on VanZant as she makes her bare knuckle debut fight fans can’t forget about Hart, who has done this song and dance a few times now and has already proven to have worthy boxing.
Only time will tell if PVZ can make a smooth transition from the Octagon to the boxing ring and do so without gloves or protection for her hands. It’s going to be a serious change of direction, but one the 26-year-old seems ready to make.
MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire “KnuckleMania” fight card RIGHT HERE, starting with the YouTube “Prelims” matches at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the FITE TV PPV main card at 9 p.m. ET.
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