PHOTOS, QUOTES AND VIDEO BKFC ON DAZN FROM MARBELLA, SPAIN FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE
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Marbella, Spain (October 10, 2024) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, hosted the Final Press Conference today for BKFC on DAZN Marbella, Spain in front of a huge crowd of international media.
BKFC on DAZN Marbella, Spain is headlined by a World Title Triple-Header from the Marbella Arena this Saturday, October 12. Free Prelims start at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT with the Main Card Commencing exclusively and globally on DAZN at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT.
For BKFC fans in the United States, DAZN is offering an exclusive $12.99 per month offer to new customers! Go to DAZN.com/BKFC for more information.
Fighting in the main event for the vacant BKFC Lightweight World Title, #4 Ranked Franco Tenaglia, (3-0), a native of Argentina now residing in Spain battles #2 Ranked Tony ‘Loco’ Soto, (6-0), of Hickory, North Carolina.
Co-headlining BKFC Marbella, Spain, Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout, (2-0), of Las Cruces, New Mexico defends his BKFC Welterweight World Title for the first time against Rico ‘Bon Bon’ Franco,
(9-2), of Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.
In the sensational, can’t miss, feature fight of the evening, ‘Redneck’ David Mundell, (8-1), of Dunedin, FL will defend his BKFC Middleweight World Title against European fan favorite, #2 Ranked Danny ‘The Bastard’ Christie, (5-1), of Cumbria, United Kingdom.
Below are quotes from the participants;
David Feldman, BKFC Founder and President
“It’s been a crazy journey to get here. This is our entry point into mainland Europe, where we’re going to take over the fight world. It’s been a long, hard journey for us, but we’ve secured our spot in combat sports and have created an incredible legacy in combat sports. The baddest men and women in combat sports are here at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.”
“This is our inaugural appearance on DAZN. We’re doing a special price for BKFC fans, $12.99. If you can’t be here, watch it on DAZN on Saturday night.”
“This is going to be an unbelievable event. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be here in Spain.”
Franco Tenaglia (3-0), BKFC Lightweight World Title challenger
“I represent both Spain and Argentina, and all Hispanic people. I come from the streets, and that’s going to make the difference on Saturday. I’ll let my fists speak on Saturday.”
Tony “Loco” Soto (6-0), BKFC Lightweight World Title challenger
“This is a surreal moment, and I’m just ready to put on a show for the fans. I love it here, and I’m just here to put on a (expletive) show for these beautiful people. Let’s go!”
“I’m going to wear that man down like a cheap (expletive) tire. I can’t wait.”
Austin “No Doubt” Trout (2-0), defending BKFC Welterweight World Champion/Two-Time Boxing World Champion
“As a two-sport World Champion, this is the one that means the most to me. It confirms what I’ve always known in my mind – I’m a bad man in that ring and these fists are special. It takes a special person to get to the top of one game, and then come to this brutal game. Tough men ain’t got the balls to do this, so this confirms that I’m one of the baddest (expletives) in the game.”
Rico “Bon Bon” Franco (5-1), BKFC World Welterweight Title challenger
“This has been an incredible journey. On Saturday night, this right hand is going to crunch on his skull, he’s going to feel it. That’s what I’m here for.”
“You’re going to be punch drunk when this lands on you. You’ll understand Saturday.”
David “Redneck” Mundell (8-1), defending BKFC World Middleweight Champion/
BKFC #1 Pound-for-Pound Fighter
“I just put the work in. This is what I love to do. I’ve never been very good at talking (expletive), but I’ve been pretty good at whipping people’s (expletive).”
Danny “The Bastard” Christie (5-1), BKFC World Middleweight Title challenger
“I started this two years ago and I’m here. All glory to God. I’ve been on one hell of a journey. If somebody told me two years ago that I’d be on stage with the best bare-knuckle fighters in the world, I wouldn’t have believed them. But I’m right where I belong.”
Hannah “The Classical” Rankin, former WBA Women’s Boxing World Champion
“I’m super excited and I can’t wait to put on a show on Saturday. I’m looking forward to getting in there and showing what I can do. I’ve got this Celtic blood in me; I’m made to fight. That’s what I’m going to show on Saturday.’
Oscar Willis, The Mac Life journalist making his BKFC debut
“Usually I’m down there asking questions, so it’s a bit weird to be up here. As a media member I’ve tried to promote this as best as I can; I’ve had fighting figures like Dana White, Israel Adesanya and Joe Rogan talking about the fight. For Ben’s part, he’s brought in KSI. The odds make it look like I’m fighting a guy in a wheelchair, but it’s always a 50-50 fight in BKFC. Whoever has the most heart will walk away the winner. I’m ready to bring pain to ‘Bane’ in Spain.”
Ben “Bane” Davis, MMA journalist making his BKFC debut
“I’m really excited about this opportunity. It’s terrifying. Guys, this is bare knuckle. With a face like this, I don’t belong here. But I’d be more scared to turn it down. Win, lose or draw, I’m going to bring my best into this bullfighting arena. It’s going to be the lowest-quality fight in BKFC history (laughs). But we’ve trained really hard, and I hope you guys enjoy. Let’s kick this off the right way, baby!”
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About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. BKFC holds all of its bouts in a revolutionary circular four-rope ring, designed to encourage fast-paced and exciting bouts. The patented BKFC “Squared Circle” contains scratch lines, based on the Broughton Rules which governed bare knuckle fighting in the 19th century, and which requires fighters to “Toe the Line”: start every round face to face, and just inches apart.
In BKFC, only those fighters who are established professionals in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, or Muay Thai are allowed to compete. The referees and judges are required to have extensive professional combat sports experience. All fights are held under the auspices and control of an Athletic Commission. Unlike other fighting organizations and combat sports internationally which claim to be “bare knuckle”, but require wraps, tape, and gauze; BKFC is true to its word as fighters are not allowed to wrap their hands to within one inch of the knuckle. This makes BKFC unquestionably the truest form of bare knuckle fighting. BKFC is dedicated to not just creating the safest, most exciting, and highest-level bare-knuckle fighting organization in the world, it’s also leading the way for a new fully recognized professional combat sport. BKFC is truly the sport of the future, which fully respects its remarkable past.
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