Short answer: Yes. Streetbeefs still runs cards in 2026, led by founder Chris "Scarface" Wilmore. Its home yard has been in Winchester, Virginia, since January 2024, and regional branches and affiliated channels also run fights under the Streetbeefs name and upload to YouTube.
The Full Answer
Streetbeefs was founded by Chris "Scarface" Wilmore in Harrisonburg, Virginia, as a way to settle disputes without guns or street violence. The concept was simple but revolutionary in the backyard fighting world: give people a structured, refereed environment with gloves and basic rules to resolve their conflicts through consensual combat rather than uncontrolled street fights. Wilmore's YouTube channel grew into one of the most popular fighting channels on the platform, accumulating hundreds of millions of views across thousands of videos.
Wilmore is still running it. His own Threads account (@scarface_streetbeefs) was posting about upcoming fights at the Winchester yard in May 2025, and OG Yard cards have been held in Winchester since January 2024. Streetbeefs has also grown beyond one backyard. Regional chapters operate semi-independently under the Streetbeefs banner, hosting events, recruiting fighters and uploading content, and the main YouTube channel remains active.
The Streetbeefs model has also inspired numerous imitators and spin-off channels on YouTube and other platforms. The operation that started in Harrisonburg now runs from Winchester, and the broader Streetbeefs ecosystem remains active. Fighters still reach out to local chapters seeking matches, and events are held regularly in backyards and private properties where they comply with local laws. The community still follows Wilmore's original idea of a safer alternative to street violence, even as the content has diversified to include more structured amateur competition alongside the original dispute-settlement format.
Key Details
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founder | Chris "Scarface" Wilmore |
| Founded | Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Home yard | Winchester, Virginia (since January 2024) |
| Platform | YouTube (primary) |
| Current status | Active through regional branches |
| Total YouTube views | Hundreds of millions |
| Mission | Settle disputes without guns or street violence |
Related Questions
- What Happened to Rough N' Rowdy? -- another grassroots fight series
- What Happened to King of the Streets? -- status of KOTS
- How Old Do You Have to Be to Watch Underground Fights? -- viewing age requirements
Further Reading
- The Legacy of Chris "Scarface" Wilmore -- the man behind Streetbeefs
- Backyard Fighting Culture in America -- the broader movement
