Can You Bet on Bare Knuckle Fights?
Short answer: Yes, you can bet on bare knuckle fights through several licensed sportsbooks. DraftKings, BetUS, Bovada, and BetOnline have all offered odds on BKFC events. Availability depends on your state's sports betting laws and whether the specific sportsbook covers bare knuckle events. Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) contests for bare knuckle are more limited.
The Full Answer
Betting on bare knuckle fighting has grown alongside the sport itself. As BKFC gained sanctioning from state athletic commissions and established itself as a legitimate combat sports promotion, sportsbooks began recognizing it as a viable betting market. The major offshore sportsbooks were first to offer bare knuckle odds, with platforms like Bovada, BetUS, and BetOnline listing BKFC fight lines alongside UFC, boxing, and other combat sports. These offshore books are accessible to bettors in many US states, though their legal status varies by jurisdiction.
Regulated US sportsbooks have also entered the bare knuckle betting market. DraftKings has listed BKFC events for real-money wagering in states where sports betting is legal and where the book has received approval to offer combat sports markets. The availability of BKFC betting lines on DraftKings and similar platforms (FanDuel, BetMGM) is not universal -- it depends on the individual state's regulations and the sportsbook's decision to cover the event. Major BKFC cards featuring well-known fighters tend to receive wider sportsbook coverage than smaller regional events.
Betting options for bare knuckle fights typically include moneyline (picking the winner), method of victory (KO/TKO, decision), round betting, and over/under on total rounds. Prop bets are less common than for UFC or boxing events due to the smaller market size. Daily Fantasy Sports contests specifically for bare knuckle fighting are rare, though some DFS platforms have experimented with combat sports slates that include BKFC fighters alongside other promotions. As the sport continues to grow and gain more state sanctioning, betting availability is expected to expand.
Key Details
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Offshore sportsbooks | Bovada, BetUS, BetOnline |
| US regulated sportsbooks | DraftKings (select states) |
| Common bet types | Moneyline, method of victory, round betting |
| Availability factor | State sports betting laws |
| DFS availability | Limited |
| Most covered events | Major BKFC cards with notable fighters |
| Minimum age | 21+ in most states |
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Further Reading
- Bare Knuckle Betting Guide -- strategy tips and odds explained
- Sports Betting Laws by State -- where you can legally wager