BKB and BKFC have been battling it out for hierarchical placement in the bare-knuckle boxing world, with both set to showcase big cards on the same day near month's end. BKB, formerly known as BYB Extreme, acquired the older BKB-based regime in the UK years, a league that first began making waves in the world of gloveless combat within the modern era of the sport before BKFC even had their first show.

While BKB has shined in terms of more conventional broadcasting models, as evidenced by multiple TV rights deals with outlets like Vice TV and NBCUniversal's Telemundo Deportes Ahora and talkSport to name but a few, the surging promotion also blazed unique trails in terms of social media-related broadcasting. Their efforts breaking ground with TikTok saw BKB record the highest watch time for any combat sport in the platform's history.

Their BKB 55 broadcast in June, headlined by standout ex-boxing champion Lee Selby, got the jump on Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, with MVP making claims regarding their historic efforts on TikTok, with many fact-checking that BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing had already carved out its place live streaming on that app. While BKFC has strong cache in the space with big names like Darren Till and Mike Perry making headlines, it seems like BKB is making longer-term structure minded considerations for a sustainable future in the game.

BKB and BKFC's August 29th cards under the spotlight

BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing is touching down in Miami near the end of the month with a monumental matchup as their main event. Someone many see as the sport's top fighter today, Gustavo Trujillo, will defend his heavyweight crown against a hungry Mark O'Neill who looks to tilt the bare-knuckle world off its axis.

Plus, Olympic gold medalist Yuriorkis Gamboa will drop the gloves for his first foray into gloveless combat set for BKB 58. Gamboa will battle Yesner Talavera in the former's bare-knuckle debut set to emanate from Florida. Also on August 29th, Aspen Ladd will make her BKB debut after a successful debut in BKFC when Ladd battles ex-welterweight title challenger Bianca Daimoni.

For BKFC, they will take over Boston for BKFC 92 with a featherweight title clash set for the vaunted venue, Fenway Park. Dominant champ Kai Stewart will defend his 145-pound crown against partisan favorite/ former BKB champion Harry Gigliotti for their marquee topping attraction. Also of note, the top pound-for-pound woman in the sport, Christine Ferea, also returns to clash with Sofia Landi. Plus, former UFC stalwart Joe Lauzon will also knuckle up and toe the line on this Massachusetts-based night of fistic fireworks.

Regardless of which card is piquing your attention the most, the evident truth is that bare-knuckle fans will have a lovely night of high-octane action to whet their appetites on August 29th.

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The mixed martial arts world is mourning the sudden death of
Allan
Nascimento.

Nascimento (22-7) was reportedly found unresponsive on Monday, Aug.
3. The
Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight suffered a heart
attack in his sleep and was pronounced deceased at the scene by
medical responders.

UFC and Chute Boxe pay tribute after flyweight Allan Nascimento
dies at age 34

The UFC posted a condolence message on social media.

“This morning, Monday, Aug. 3, our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan
Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent
heart attack in his sleep. Despite the efforts of the responding
medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Our thoughts
and deepest condolences are with Allan’s family, friends,
teammates, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult
time.â€

His team,
Chute Boxe, also took to social media to share a message.

“Today, our team loses much more than an athlete; we have lost a
warrior, a friend, a dedicated competitor, and an extraordinary
human being who earned the respect and admiration of all who had
the privilege of knowing him. Allan inspired on and off the mats
with his determination, humility, respect and fighting spirit.â€

Nascimento originally started competing in muay thai in 2008. Due
to his skinny frame, he earned the nickname “Puro Osso,†meaning
skin and bones. Nascimento transitioned to MMA soon after and paid
his dues on the regional circuit for a decade before making his UFC
debut in 2021. The 34-year-old went 4-2 in the UFC and was coming
off a narrow split decision loss against Mitch
Raposo in June.

This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our
beloved flyweight fighter, Allan
Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent
heart attack in his sleep. Despite the efforts of the responding
medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Our thoughts and deepest… pic.twitter.com/vlaBaBOyJr

— UFC (@ufc) August
3, 2026

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