Much has changed since Chancey Wilson’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut in 2020.
BKFC is now established as a worldwide force in combat sports, consistently promoting bigger and better showcase events in new and exciting markets throughout the world. Conor McGregor’s partnership with the organization has poured (and ignited) rocket fuel on its expansion around the globe. BKFC’s new groundbreaking broadcast partnership with DAZN, the world’s leading sports and entertainment streaming platform, has the fight game buzzing for what the future holds for the world’s fastest growing combat sports promotion.
“BKFC has grown so much over the last few years. We’ve grown substantially since I started with the organization,” Wilson says.
“When you think about the Conor McGregor effect, massive upcoming events like Saturday in Spain and the new partnership with DAZN, it’s an extremely exciting time for BKFC.”
Hundreds of fighters have entered the Squared Circle over the past five years, with only a few select certified badasses standing the test of time.
Wilson is one of those OG fighters.
While marquee athletes like “Platinum” Mike Perry generate the most headlines for BKFC, the lifeblood of the organization truly is fighters like Wilson, who personify what bare knuckle fighting is all about.
Wilson, BKFC’s longest serving flyweight contender, has happily shared the Squared Circle with former BKFC World Flyweight Championship challengers Dagoberto Aguero and JR Ridge, as well as Tyler Randall, the No. 3 contender in the bustling weight class.
“I never say no to a fight; I just take what BKFC gives me, and I run with it,” he says. “I’ll fight anybody any time.”
True to his word, Wilson is preparing for battle at BKFC 67 on Oct. 25 with the fast-rising Andrew Strode, who’s looking to smash his way to 2-0 with a second straight stoppage victory, in Strode’s hometown of Denver.
Wilson, the No. 4 contender in the BFKC flyweight division, is eager to end 2024 with another big win in the Squared Circle – and tee up a golden 2025 campaign with the world’s fastest growing combat sports promotion.
“I think I’m going to lay this dude out. I don’t think he has the size, the mental strength or the technical ability to beat me,” Wilson says.
“It’s very possible I’ll have the belt in 2025,” he adds. “When I win this one, I’d like to fight for the belt or at least a No. 1 contender fight. I’m coming for that belt, that’s for sure.”
