Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is back and bringing its biggest event in the history of the promotion to the 1stBank center in Broomfield, Colorado as former UFC contender Chad Mendes takes on former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and in the main event former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold faces former UFC talent Mike Perry.
Rizin did not disappoint when it came to star power for Rizin Landmark 5. They booked some of their most popular fighters for their second show of the year. In the main event, Mikuru Asakura will take on former featherweight champion Juntaro Ushiku. In the co-main event, former K-1 kickboxer Ren Hiramoto will take on the returning Yutaka Saito. There is also the return of Rena, Kanna Asakura, Roque Martinez, and much more to look forward to.
The U.S. Midwest has seen an exponential amount of growth of interest in combat sports throughout the last few years. Since 2022, major MMA promotions like Legacy Fighting Alliance and Bellator have held events throughout the region and regional combat sports promotions seemingly hold an event each month.
A lightweight champion will be crowned in the newly founded Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship on April 23rd. Midwest MMA staple Josh Rohler will step into the cage against the highly touted Johnny Hopper for the 155-lb. strap. MMASucka was able to get an inside look into the career, faith, and fight ahead for Ohio's "Rockin" Rohler.
