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Tai Emery Exclusive – “You can’t f*** with Gods anointed” vs. Charisa Sigala at Super Rizin 3

tai emery vs. Charisa Sigala super rizin 3Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala for Super Rizin 3 has been made official as both athletes make weight. These…

tai emery vs. Charisa Sigala super rizin 3

Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala for Super Rizin 3 has been made official as both athletes make weight. These two strikers will meet in a bare-knuckle rules match at a catchweight of 57.2 kg on July 28.

Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala

Australia’s Emery has quite the background. An electrician and lingerie football player, today she is a bare-knuckle fighter. She may be best known for her impressive first-round knockout which was followed by a flash for the audience, this moment went viral all around the globe.

For Emery vs. Charisa Sigala, both are OnlyFans models and bare-knuckle fighters. Sigala is best known for her matches against the likes of Pearl Gonzalez, and Taylor Starling, among others, and being booked against Paige VanZant, the former UFC fighter.

Sigala spoke in an interview with Cage Side Press and said of her upcoming opponent Emery, “She gets somebody who’s ready to throw down just as much as her and is ready to go. We both want that bloody battle [laughs]. That’s what I love.”

In an exclusive interview with Tim Wheaton of Low Kick MMA, for her Super Rizin 3 fight, Tai Emery said: “I’m honored to represent and showcase the sport of bare knuckles here in Japan! Never quit chasing your dreams, every sacrifice you make builds you … And remember, you can’t f*** with Gods anointed x.x.x.”

For Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala at Super Rizin 3, both made weight earlier today.

Tai Emery vs. Charisa Sigala Super Rizin 3

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Dada 5000 will not be competing in Bare Knuckle Boxing due to heart attacks during Kimbo Slice fight

Dada 5000Dada 5000 will not be competing in his scheduled bare-knuckle boxing match. Following his showdown in Bellator against Kimbo Slice in 2016, Dada 5000, AKA Dhafir Harris, was transported to the hospital at the end of this bout due to suffering two heart attacks during the fight. Originally, it was a TKO win for Kimbo, […]

Dada 5000

Dada 5000 will not be competing in his scheduled bare-knuckle boxing match.

Following his showdown in Bellator against Kimbo Slice in 2016, Dada 5000, AKA Dhafir Harris, was transported to the hospital at the end of this bout due to suffering two heart attacks during the fight. Originally, it was a TKO win for Kimbo, but it was later changed to a No Contest due to Kimbo testing positive for nandrolone and an elevated testosterone level.

Since this 2016 fight, the Miami fighter Dada 5000 has not returned to action. However, he booked a date with a BYB Extreme Fighting Series for a bare-knuckle boxing bout. Florida State Fairgrounds on November 19 would host BYB 13: Tampa Brawl For It All featuring the Florida resident fighter against Matthew Stickland, who has a 0-1 record in bare-knuckle boxing. However, despite the announcement, it would not come to pass.

Florida State Athletic Commission Says No to Dada 5000

Dhafir Harris, AKA Dada 5000, was not approved by the Florida State Athletic Commission for this November boxing showdown. Due to his multiple heart attacks during the 2016 Kimbo fight, he is indefinitely suspended. The Florida Athletic Commission explained, “Dhafir Harris is currently indefinitely suspended by the Texas Athletic Commission. Mr. Harris will not be competing at the event in November.” Texas and Florida and different jurisdictions, but athletic commissions normally respect each other’s rulings with the objective to be in favor of fighters’ safety.

Dada 5000 says he still wants to compete. In an interview, he said:

“I have a lot left inside of me and can be a breath of fresh air to what has become a very stale fight game. I’m one of the last of that original breed of modern mixed martial artists. I’m recognizable, and people identify with what they are familiar with. I want to do this for the fans as much as for myself.”

On November 19, BYB 13: Tampa Brawl For It All will proceed as planned, but Dhafir Harris will not be participating.

Jimmie Rivera Reveals Biggest Worry About Bare Knuckle Boxing

Former UFC bantamweight contender Jimmie Rivera is pumped for his Bare-Knuckle FC debut, but he knows some of the risks that come with it. Rivera signed with BKFC following a long tenure with the UFC which featured wins over the likes of Urijah Faber, John Dodson, and Pedro Munhoz. He’s set to make his first…

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Former UFC bantamweight contender Jimmie Rivera is pumped for his Bare-Knuckle FC debut, but he knows some of the risks that come with it.

Rivera signed with BKFC following a long tenure with the UFC which featured wins over the likes of Urijah Faber, John Dodson, and Pedro Munhoz. He’s set to make his first walk to the BKFC cage on June 24th against the undefeated featherweight Howard Davis.

Rivera will follow in the footsteps of Mike Perry, Paige VanZant, and Chad Mendes among former UFC fighters who have signed with BKFC. Along with watching their fights, he’s paid close attention to how they’ve handled the physical toll that can come with the sport.

During an exclusive interview with MMA News, Rivera talked about the challenges that come with switching to bare-knuckle boxing.

“I think one of the biggest concerns with going to BKFC isn’t getting hit. Everyone’s like ‘are you worried about getting hit with a bare knuckle’ and I’ve been kicked in the face with a shin, what do you think hurts more? A shin to my face or the knuckles? I’m not worried about getting punched, I’m more worried about punching and hitting someone on the top of the head or something like that.

“Mike Perry’s last fight, he stopped throwing as much because his hands hurt so bad from throwing. When I was watching his fight, his hands just landed on that guy’s face the whole time. He never really threw a bad shot. So I can’t imagine what your hands go through for those ten minutes, two five-minute rounds and how your hands feel afterward.

“I saw Chad Mendes did an interview and his hands were still puffy after the fight. So it’s more about where to hit rather than worrying about getting hit.”

Rivera will look to replicate Perry and Mendes’ early success in the BKFC ring. Perry most recently earned a win over Julian Lane while Mendes won his debut over Joshuah Alvarez back in February.

BKFC and bare-knuckle boxing, in general, have been the target of criticism in recent years for the sheer brutality of the fights. A matchup between former UFC fighter Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi showcased the damage that fighters can take from hitting someone without padding.

Rivera also told MMA News that he’s being paid 50% more than what he earned during his UFC contract. He’s happy in his new home at BKFC and will look to make a statement in his debut on June 24th.

What are your thoughts on Jimmie Rivera making the switch from MMA to bare-knuckle boxing?

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Artem Lobov Slated For BKFC Bout Against Denys Berinchyk On July 24

Artem Lobov will be back in action and he’ll do so in bare-knuckle boxing.
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Artem Lobov will be back in action and he’ll do so in bare-knuckle boxing.

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Artem Lobov: Paulie Malignaggi Has “No Clue” What He’s In For

Throughout his rise to fan-favorite status in the UFC, Artem Lobov always took on big challenges, win or lose. You need only watch his bout with perennial contender Cub Swanson as proof. It’s a mindset he holds dear, and one he affirmed during a …

Throughout his rise to fan-favorite status in the UFC, Artem Lobov always took on big challenges, win or lose. You need only watch his bout with perennial contender Cub Swanson as proof. It’s a mindset he holds dear, and one he affirmed during a recent interview with The Mac Life’s John Balfe: “I always seek […]

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Paulie Malignaggi: Thank God MMA Fans Are So F***ing Stupid

This Saturday (June 22, 2019), Paulie Malignaggi will take on fan favorite Artem Lobov in the main event of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) 6 from Tampa, Florida. The bout will rate as the culmination of their bad blood-fueled rivalry. It&#82…

This Saturday (June 22, 2019), Paulie Malignaggi will take on fan favorite Artem Lobov in the main event of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) 6 from Tampa, Florida. The bout will rate as the culmination of their bad blood-fueled rivalry. It’s one that has been raging on for the past few months. Much of it, […]

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