Every Bare Knuckle Fighting Organization in the World (2026 List)
The bare knuckle fighting landscape has expanded dramatically. What was once dominated by a handful of UK promotions and BKFC has grown into a global industry with organizations on six continents. This is the definitive list of every active bare knuckle fighting organization in 2026.
For an overview of the industry's health, read our state of bare knuckle fighting 2026 report.
North America
United States
| Organization | Founded | Base | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKFC | 2018 | Philadelphia, PA | Bare knuckle boxing | Active (market leader) |
| Gamebred BKMMA | 2022 | Miami, FL | Bare knuckle MMA | Active |
| Valor Bare Knuckle | 2021 | Midwest | Bare knuckle boxing | Active |
| BYB Extreme | 2020 | Florida | Bare knuckle (Trigon pit) | Active |
| IBA Bare Knuckle | 2022 | Nevada | Bare knuckle boxing | Active |
Full viewing guides: BKFC, Valor
Canada
| Organization | Founded | Base | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC (Bare Truth Combat) | 2023 | Ontario | Active |
| Northern BK | 2024 | Alberta | Active |
United Kingdom & Ireland
The UK has the deepest bare knuckle tradition and the most organizations per capita. See our detailed British bare knuckle scene comparison.
| Organization | Founded | Base | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKB (Bare Knuckle Boxing) | 2011 | London | Active |
| BTTB (Born to be Tough) | 2014 | UK | Active |
| Spartan BK | 2019 | UK | Active |
| UBKB (Ultimate Bare Knuckle Boxing) | 2012 | UK | Active |
| BKFC UK | 2024 | London | Active (BKFC expansion) |
| Knuckle Kings | 2023 | Manchester | Active |
| Irish Bare Knuckle | 2022 | Dublin | Active |
Europe
| Organization | Founded | Base | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahatch FC | 2019 | Kyiv | Ukraine | Active |
| Top Dog FC | 2019 | Moscow | Russia | Active |
| Strelka | 2012 | Russia | Russia | Semi-active |
| BKFC Europe | 2025 | Various | Multi-country | Active |
| Nordic BK | 2024 | Stockholm | Sweden | Active |
| Polish BK Federation | 2023 | Warsaw | Poland | Active |
| Bare Knuckle Italia | 2024 | Milan | Italy | Active |
Asia & Oceania
| Organization | Founded | Base | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKFC Thailand | 2022 | Bangkok | Thailand | Active |
| BKFC India | 2025 | Mumbai | India | Launching |
| Lethwei FC | 2023 | Yangon | Myanmar | Active |
| World Lethwei Championship | 2016 | Myanmar | Myanmar | Active |
| Dambe Warriors | 2018 | Nigeria/Global | Multi-country | Active |
| BKFC Australia | 2025 | Sydney | Australia | Active |
Latin America
| Organization | Founded | Base | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKFC Mexico | 2024 | Mexico City | Mexico | Active |
| Gamebred BKMMA (DR) | 2026 | Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | Launching |
| BK Brazil | 2024 | Sao Paulo | Brazil | Active |
| Vale Tudo Revival | 2023 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Semi-active |
Africa
| Organization | Founded | Base | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dambe Warriors | 2018 | Lagos | Nigeria | Active |
| African BK Championship | 2024 | Johannesburg | South Africa | Active |
| Musangwe Promotions | 2023 | Limpopo | South Africa | Active |
For more on African fighting traditions, see our guide on Musangwe.
Total Count by Region
| Region | Active Orgs | Semi-Active | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| UK & Ireland | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Europe | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Asia & Oceania | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Latin America | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Africa | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 34 | 1 | 35 |
Market Dynamics
BKFC dominates through its franchise model, with regional branches in the UK, Thailand, India, Mexico, and Australia operating under the BKFC brand. This mirrors the UFC's approach and gives BKFC a global footprint unmatched by any competitor.
Independent organizations thrive in regions where BKFC has not yet expanded or where local fighting traditions (Dambe, Lethwei, Musangwe) provide a cultural foundation that foreign brands cannot replicate.
The new organizations to watch in 2026 list covers the most promising emerging promotions.
Watch These Organizations
YouTube Channels:
- BKFC -- the global market leader
- Top Dog FC -- Eastern Europe's premier promotion
- BKB -- British bare knuckle
- Mahatch FC -- Ukrainian bare knuckle
- Strelka -- the original Russian format
- Gamebred BKMMA -- bare knuckle MMA
Official Sites:
- BKFC: bkfc.com / watch.bkfc.com
- Strelka/TronMMA: tronmma.com
Featured Videos:
- Perry vs Rockhold -- BKFC at the highest level
- Top Dog Knockouts -- the hay bale ring experience
- BKB at the O2 Arena -- British bare knuckle at scale
Related Reading
- Top 10 Underground Fighting Organizations
- The State of Bare Knuckle Fighting: 2026
- British Bare Knuckle Scene: BKB vs BTTB vs Spartan BK vs UBKB
- New Organizations to Watch in 2026 -- the emerging promotions
- BKFC 2026 Year in Review -- the market leader's progress
- Power Slap vs BKFC vs Gamebred -- promotion comparison
