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  • BKFC Knucklemania 2 Results & Highlights: Perry & Mendes Both Win

    BKFC Knucklemania 2 took place tonight, and the card featured four premier bouts on the lineup.

    First, we saw Mike Perry make his BKFC debut against Julian “Let Me Bang, Bro” Lane. The two were involved in a confrontation during a BKFC event last December and fired barbs at one another prior to that incident.

    The card also featured former UFC veteran Chad Mendes making his boxing debut against Joshuah Alvarez, who came into the bout at 1-1. Additionally, Britain Beltran, who holds a BKFC victory over Paige VanZant, took on Christine Ferea for the inaugural women’s flyweight championship. And of course, there was the lightweight championship bout between champion Luis Palomino and challenger Martin Brown.

    The event was available on the Bare Knuckle TV app with a $4.99 monthly subscription. You can catch the highlights from Mike Perry’s and Chad Mendes’ victories below followed by the quick results!

    Chad Mendes def. Joshuah Alvarez

    Mike Perry def. Julian Lane

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    BKFC Knucklemania 2 Quick Results

    • Luis Palomino def. Martin Brown via unanimous decision (49-46×2, 50-45) 
    • Mike Perry def. Julian Lane via unanimous decision (48-46×3)
    • Chad Mendes def. Joshuah Alvarez via TKO (punches): R4, 1:34
    • Christine Ferea def. Britain Hart via unanimous decision (48-47×2, 49-46) to become inaugural women’s flyweight champion.
    • Gustavo Trujillo def. Stephen Townsel via knockout: R1, 1:41
    • Christine Vicens def. Jade Masson-Wong via TKO (doctor’s stoppage): R3, 0:49
    • Francesco Ricchi def. Jake Bostwich via unanimous decision (48-44×3)
    • Ulysses Diaz def. Sawyer Depee via knockout: R2, 1:00
    • Edgard Plazaola def. Chevvy Bridges via TKO (punches): R3, 1:09
    • Yosdenis Cedeno def. Mario Vargas via unanimous decision (48-45, 49-44, 47-46)
    • Jomi Escoboza def. Zion Tomlinson via knockout: R4, 1:16

  • Chad Mendes Says BKFC Debut Will Out-Pay Ngannou’s UFC 270 Purse

    Former UFC featherweight title challenger Chad Mendes is getting paid big money for his bare-knuckle boxing debut.

    Mendes is slated to return to combat sports after a lengthy hiatus. He’ll fight Joshuah Alvarez at BKFC’s upcoming Knucklemania II event on Feb. 19.

    Mendes hasn’t fought since his UFC finale against Alexander Volkanovski in 2018. After falling to Conor McGregor for the interim featherweight title at UFC 189, he would go on to lose two of his next three against Volkanovski and Frankie Edgar.

    Mendes excited his fans when he announced his return to fighting during a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. During an interview with MMA Junkie, he admitted that BKFC is giving him a big paycheck for his return, and he’s slated to make more than UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou did at UFC 270.

    “I’ll put it this way: I just saw what the UFC heavyweight champion of the world just got paid, and it’s gonna be more than that,” Mendes said. “It’s pretty crazy. I feel blessed for sure.”

    Mendes, one of the biggest standouts from the famous Team Alpha Male gym under Urijah Faber, had a very memorable run in the UFC’s featherweight division. He earned wins over the likes of Ricardo Lamas, Myles Jury, and Clay Guida during his time in the Octagon.

    While Mendes never earned a UFC featherweight title, he fought in an epic battle against José Aldo at UFC 179 in which some believed he was robbed of the decision. He would go on to get knocked out by McGregor in his last shot at a title a couple of fights later.

    McGregor's winning streak continues as he defeats Mendes

    Ngannou has been outspoken about how he feels he’s been treated by the UFC brass over the past few years. Ngannou wants flexibility with the UFC to pursue potential boxing fights with the likes of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and others, along with better pay.

    If Mendes’ claims about his upcoming paycheck are true, it certainly puts gas on the fire concerning Ngannou’s stance regarding fighter treatment in the UFC.

    What are your thoughts on Chad Mendes’ claim?

  • Chad Mendes Set To Make Bare Knuckle Debut On Feb. 19

    Former UFC featherweight title challenger Chad Mendes will make his combat sports return in Bare Knuckle FC next month.

    News of Mendes’ promotional debut was first reported by MMA Junkie.

    Mendes signed a multi-fight deal with BKFC despite still being technically under contract with the UFC. Shortly after signing with BKFC, he praised the UFC for allowing him to continue this new chapter in his fight career.

    Mendes is expected to face Joshuah Alvarez in a 155-pound bout on Feb. 19 in Hollywood, FL. BKFC has yet to make an official announcement of the booking and Mendes’ opponent for his debut.

    Alvarez fell in his BKFC debut last November to Arthur Walcott-Ceesay.

    Chad Mendes Makes His Fighting Return After Lengthy Absence

    Mendes had a bit of a rocky exit from the UFC after losing multiple featherweight title shots. Following his loss to Frankie Edgar in late 2015, he was served with a two-year USADA suspension after an out-of-competition test found growth hormone in Mendes’ system.

    Mendes would eventually return in July 2018 to earn a first-round knockout over Myles Jury. He would then go on to lose to current featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 232.

    After his loss to Volkanovski, Mendes announced his retirement from MMA. During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, he announced his return to fighting in bare-knuckle, with an eventual return to MMA still on the table.

    At 36 years old, Mendes still has the opportunity to fight at an elite level. He’ll look to silence the doubters next month in the BKFC ring.

    How do you think Chad Mendes will do in bare knuckle?