Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

What Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship does

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), founded in 2018 by David Feldman, is the first legal and regulated bare-knuckle fighting promotion in the United States since 1889. The company operates a vertically integrated combat sports platform centered on live event production, proprietary streaming distribution, and athlete management. BKFC has produced 92+ numbered events across the United States (Pennsylvania, Florida, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Indiana, Colorado, California, Hawaii), the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Uruguay, and India, including a scheduled August 2026 stadium event at Fenway Park with 37,000+ seat capacity. The roster comprises 16 world champions across weight divisions, with high-profile signings from former UFC fighters (Darren Till) and Conor McGregor's involvement as co-owner and global partner.

The product stack combines the BKFC App (Bare Knuckle TV) for iOS and Android, the BKFC+ subscription service priced at $7.99/month, watch.bkfc.com streaming, and a video-on-demand library exceeding 200 hours. Live events are distributed through Ticketmaster, DAZN (international), FuboTV (US broadcast partner and strategic investor since January 2024), and over 200 licensed bar/gym venues registered via G&G Licensing. Adjacent products include The Bare Knuckle Show podcast, the BKFSEA Bruise Cruise experience, and the Blood4Blood music-plus-fighting crossover series launched in partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents in May 2026.

Revenue is generated through live event ticketing (one-time sales via Ticketmaster and box office), streaming subscriptions (BKFC+ monthly recurring), broadcast licensing (DAZN, FuboTV), commercial bar/gym licensing (G&G Licensing), and merchandise sales through Bare Knuckle Shop (operated by Grunt Style LLC). The company filed a $15 million SEC exempt securities offering in August 2024 ($250,000 sold at that time), received a strategic investment from FuboTV in January 2024, and was acquired by Triller Group in October 2024 before being deconsolidated from Triller's financial statements in January 2026 due to loss of control despite Triller's majority equity interest.

Name

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Legal name

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Inc.

Website

https://bkfc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first legal, regulated bare-knuckle fighting promotion in the United States, operating a vertically integrated platform combining live events, proprietary streaming (BKFC+), fighter rankings, and licensed commercial distribution across 90+ events globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Broomall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Live Event Ticketing: BKFC generates primary revenue through ticket sales for live events held at venues across the US and internationally. Events range from arena-sized fight nights (Mohegan Sun, Hard Rock Live, Xfinity Mobile Arena) to landmark stadium events (Fenway Park, with 37,000+ seat capacity). Tickets are sold via Ticketmaster and direct box office.
2. Streaming Subscriptions (BKFC+): The company offers a subscription streaming service (BKFC+) at $7.99/month providing live event streams and an on-demand fight library. Some content is available free (free fights), with premium events behind a subscription or pay-per-view paywall. DAZN serves as a distribution partner for certain events.
3. Broadcast Rights: BKFC sells broadcasting and streaming rights to third-party platforms. FuboTV made a strategic investment in BKFC that includes broadcasting rights. DAZN also carries BKFC events internationally. Revenue is derived from licensing content to these platforms.
4. Bar & Gym Licensing (G&G Licensing): Bars, restaurants, and gyms can license the right to broadcast live BKFC events by registering through G&G Licensing (888-756-5601). This generates licensing fees and expands the reach of live event viewership commercially.
5. Merchandise Sales: An official merchandise store (bareknuckleshop.com) sells branded apparel and gear. Operated by Grunt Style LLC, it generates e-commerce revenue from apparel, accessories, and fan merchandise.
6. Securities Offerings: BKFC Inc filed a Form D with the SEC for an exempt securities offering of $15 million (minimum investment $50,000, with $250,000 already sold), indicating an active capital raise from accredited investors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) promotes, produces, and distributes live professional bare-knuckle fighting events as the first legally sanctioned and regulated bare-knuckle promotion in the United States since 1889. The company sells tickets to live events held at venues across the US and internationally, distributes event content through its proprietary BKFC App, watch.bkfc.com streaming platform, and BKFC+ subscription ($7.99/month), and licenses broadcast rights to partners including DAZN and FuboTV.

Product overview

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) operates as a combat sports promotion offering live bare-knuckle fighting events and digital content distribution. The company operates a platform-plus-services model centered on the BKFC App (Bare Knuckle TV) for streaming live events and on-demand fight content, supplemented by BKFC+ subscription, The Bare Knuckle Show podcast series, the BKFC Bar and Gym Registry for venue licensing, the Bare Knuckle Shop merchandise store, and BKFCsea themed cruise events. Events range from regular Fight Nights to major tentpole events (Knucklemania, BKFC 92) held at venues globally. The company was acquired by Triller Group in October 2024 but has since been deconsolidated from their financial statements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BKFC+: Subscription service offering live streams of BKFC events and fight library access.
• Blood4Blood
• BKFC Bar and Gym Registry

Products and services

• BKFC Live Events (Fight Nights and numbered BKFC events) Live bare-knuckle fighting events held at venues across the US (Hammond Casino, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood FL, Mohegan Sun, Xfinity Mobile Arena Philadelphia, The Pinnacle Nashville, Fenway Park Boston) and internationally (UK, Italy, Australia, Hawaii, Uruguay, India). Events include regular Fight Nights and tentpole numbered events such as BKFC 92 at Fenway Park; tickets sold via Ticketmaster.
• BKFC+ Subscription Premium subscription service providing access to live streams of BKFC events and the full 200+ hour on-demand fight library. Priced at $7.99/month for app access.
• BKFC App (Bare Knuckle TV) Primary mobile application for streaming live BKFC events and accessing the 200+ hour fight library. Available on iOS and Android with subscription (BKFC+) and free content options.
• The Bare Knuckle Show Podcast/video series featuring fighter interviews, event promotion, and behind-the-scenes content. Hosted at venues including Stateside Live in Philadelphia and distributed via watch.bkfc.com and the BKFC App.
• BKFCsea (Bruise Cruise) Themed cruise experience combining BKFC live fights with Caribbean travel and fan entertainment. A unique experiential event product targeting dedicated fans.
• Blood4Blood Event Series Co-branded event series combining bare-knuckle fighting with heavy metal music festivals, created in partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP). Launched as the opening act for Welcome to Rockville.
• BKFC Bar and Gym Registry Registry platform allowing bars, restaurants, and gyms to license the right to broadcast live BKFC events commercially. Enables fans to find venues showing fights; managed by G&G Licensing (888-756-5601).
• Bare Knuckle Shop (Merchandise) Official BKFC merchandise store selling branded apparel and gear; operated by Grunt Style LLC under a licensing/fulfillment arrangement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lower concussion rates in bare-knuckle boxing (4.76–5%) compared to gloved boxing (12%) and MMA (14.7%) per 2025 Association of Ringside Physicians study
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Danny Wimmer PresentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026BKFC partnered with Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) to launch Blood4Blood, a new event series combining bare-knuckle fighting with heavy metal music. The inaugural Blood4Blood event was held May 6 at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, as the opening act for the Welcome to Rockville festival.
• Tiger ShroffcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff joined Conor McGregor as a co-founder of BKFC's expansion into India. Tiger Shroff is involved alongside Conor McGregor in launching both BKFC and BKFL (Bare Knuckle Fight League) in the India market.
• World League of Fighters (WLF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026WLF is the global partner backing the launch of BKFC and BKFL in India, providing international infrastructure and operational expertise for the India expansion of bare-knuckle fighting.
• SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)minorOthers · 14 August 2024BKFC Inc filed a Form D notice with the SEC for an exempt securities offering of $15 million, with $250,000 already sold. This is a regulatory filing rather than a commercial partnership, indicating an active capital raise from accredited investors under SEC regulations.
• G&G LicensingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorG&G Licensing handles the commercial licensing program for BKFC bars and gyms, managing the registration and licensing of establishments that screen live BKFC events commercially. Contact: [email protected] or (888) 756-5601.
• Grunt Style LLCminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGrunt Style LLC operates the official BKFC online merchandise store (bareknuckleshop.com), handling fulfillment and shipment of all BKFC merchandise. BKFC receives licensing revenue from merchandise sales.
• DAZNminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAZN carries select BKFC events internationally as a broadcast and streaming distribution partner, making BKFC content available to DAZN subscribers in the UK and other markets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Broad incumbents

• Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC): UFC is the dominant global MMA promotion and the most relevant broad incumbent for BKFC. It competes for the same combat-sports fan dollars, broadcast slots, and crossover athletes (BKFC actively signs UFC veterans like Darren Till) but operates at vastly greater scale across gloved MMA rather than bare-knuckle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bareknucklefc
• Instagraminstagram.com/bkfc
• Xx.com/bareknucklefc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BareKnuckleTV
• TikToktiktok.com/@bkfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bareknucklefc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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