How to Watch Underground Fights: The Complete Streaming Guide
One of the most common questions from people discovering the underground fighting world is straightforward: where do I actually watch this? The answer is more complicated than it should be, because underground fighting content is distributed across a fragmented landscape of YouTube channels, pay-per-view platforms, dedicated apps, social media accounts, encrypted messaging services, and alternative video hosts.
Some organizations put everything on YouTube for free. Others charge for pay-per-view events. Some distribute through Telegram channels to avoid content moderation. A few have built their own streaming platforms. And the most secretive organizations release footage through channels that require knowing where to look.
This guide covers every major platform and every major organization, organized so you can find exactly what you want to watch and know what it will cost.
Platform Overview
Before diving into individual organizations, here is a high-level overview of the platforms where underground fighting content lives.
YouTube
YouTube is the primary platform for the majority of underground fighting organizations. It offers free distribution to a global audience, and its recommendation algorithm has been one of the most important drivers of underground fighting's growth. However, YouTube's content moderation policies create ongoing tension with violent fight content, and some organizations have had videos removed or channels demonetized.
Advantages: Free to watch, massive audience, recommendation algorithm drives discovery Disadvantages: Content moderation risk, demonetization, videos may be removed or age-restricted
Pay-Per-View (PPV)
Several organizations use pay-per-view for their flagship events, either through dedicated platforms or through general-purpose PPV services. PPV events typically feature higher production quality and more significant matchups than free YouTube content.
Advantages: Higher production quality, exclusive content, revenue model supports better events Disadvantages: Cost per event, some platforms are unreliable
Organization-Specific Apps and Websites
Some organizations have built their own streaming platforms. BKFC has its own app, and other organizations stream through their websites. These platforms offer the most direct relationship between the organization and its audience.
Advantages: Dedicated content library, direct support of the organization, exclusive content Disadvantages: Another app/subscription to manage, smaller content libraries
Telegram
Telegram has become an important distribution channel for underground fighting content, particularly for European organizations operating illegally. The platform's encryption and limited content moderation make it attractive for organizations that cannot distribute through mainstream platforms without legal risk.
Advantages: Encrypted, limited content moderation, real-time updates Disadvantages: Harder to find channels, variable quality, content may be ephemeral
Alternative Video Platforms
BitChute, Rumble, and other alternative video platforms host underground fighting content that has been removed from or is too extreme for YouTube. These platforms have less restrictive content moderation policies.
Advantages: Less content moderation, content persists when removed from YouTube Disadvantages: Smaller audiences, lower video quality, less reliable platforms
Social Media
Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, and Facebook are used by most organizations for promotion, clips, and short-form content. These platforms rarely host full fights but are important for following organizations and discovering new content.
Organization-by-Organization Streaming Guide
King of the Streets (KOTS)
KOTS distributes content through a combination of YouTube, pay-per-view, and social media.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Selected fights, highlights, compilations | Free |
| PPV | Full events, exclusive fights | Varies per event |
| Telegram | Updates, behind-the-scenes, some fight footage | Free |
| Clips, announcements, fighter profiles | Free |
How to find it: Search "King of the Streets" or "KOTS" on YouTube. The organization's main channel features selected fights, while full events are often behind a pay-per-view wall. KOTS's social media accounts (Instagram, Twitter/X) post announcements about upcoming events and links to purchase PPV access.
What to watch first: KOTS's most-viewed YouTube videos are a good starting point. The organization's no-rules format is unlike anything else in combat sports, and the early fights from the 2013-2016 era capture the raw, unpolished origins of the movement.
Streetbeefs
Streetbeefs is the most accessible underground fighting organization to watch. Nearly all content is available for free on YouTube.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube (Main Channel) | Full fights, compilations, behind-the-scenes | Free |
| YouTube (West Coast) | Las Vegas branch fights | Free |
| Clips, announcements | Free | |
| TikTok | Short clips, highlights | Free |
How to find it: Search "Streetbeefs" on YouTube. The main channel has over 4.2 million subscribers and thousands of fight videos spanning more than 15 years.
What to watch first: Streetbeefs' most popular videos (sorted by view count) feature the organization's most dramatic fights and knockouts. The channel's catalog is deep enough that you could watch for months without running out of content.
Subscriber Count: 4.2 million+ (main channel)
Top Dog FC
Top Dog FC has one of the largest YouTube presences of any fighting organization in the world, underground or otherwise.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube (Main Channel) | Full fights, full events, highlights | Free (most content) |
| YouTube (Russian Language) | Russian-language commentary | Free |
| PPV | Premium events | Varies |
| Clips, fighter profiles | Free |
How to find it: Search "Top Dog FC" on YouTube. The main channel has over 6 million subscribers. Much of the content is in Russian, but the fights speak for themselves regardless of language.
What to watch first: Top Dog's most-viewed fights are an excellent introduction. The early hay-bale ring fights from the parking lot era have a raw, authentic atmosphere that captures the organization's underground origins. The more recent arena events showcase the organization's evolution into a polished production.
Subscriber Count: 6 million+
Strelka
Strelka distributes primarily through YouTube, with content featuring both one-on-one fights and the organization's signature mass brawl format.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Full fights, mass brawls, tournament footage | Free |
| Clips, announcements | Free |
How to find it: Search "Strelka" on YouTube. The channel has over 2 million subscribers. Content is primarily in Russian.
What to watch first: Strelka's mass brawl videos are the organization's most distinctive content. The sight of dozens of men fighting simultaneously in organized formations in outdoor locations is unlike anything else in the fighting world. One-on-one fights offer a more conventional viewing experience.
Subscriber Count: 2 million+
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)
BKFC has the most sophisticated streaming infrastructure of any organization on this list, reflecting its position as a sanctioned, professional promotion.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| BKFC App | Live events, full fight library, exclusive content | Subscription + PPV |
| YouTube | Highlights, free prelims, promotional content | Free |
| PPV | Main card events | ~$29.99-$49.99 per event |
| Social Media | Clips, promotions, fighter content | Free |
How to find it: Download the BKFC app (available on iOS and Android) or visit the BKFC website. The app provides access to the full fight library and live event streaming. Major events are also available through general-purpose PPV platforms.
What to watch first: BKFC's biggest events feature recognizable names from the MMA and boxing worlds. Mike Perry's BKFC fights are a popular entry point for MMA fans. The organization's early events from 2018 are historically significant as the first legally sanctioned bare knuckle events in modern American history.
Pricing: Individual PPV events range from approximately $29.99 to $49.99. The BKFC app offers subscription access to the fight library.
Mahatch FC
Mahatch FC distributes primarily through YouTube, with content featuring its distinctive sandbag ring format.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Full fights, highlights | Free |
| Clips, announcements | Free | |
| Telegram | Updates, additional content | Free |
How to find it: Search "Mahatch" on YouTube. Content is primarily in Ukrainian/Russian.
What to watch first: The organization's most-viewed fights are a good starting point. The sandbag ring and mandatory sneakers create a visual style that is immediately recognizable and distinct from other bare knuckle organizations.
Subscriber Count: 500,000+
The Scrapyard
The Scrapyard has built a massive social media presence across multiple platforms.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Full fights, highlights, behind-the-scenes | Free |
| Clips, announcements, lifestyle content | Free | |
| TikTok | Short clips, highlights | Free |
How to find it: Search "The Scrapyard" on YouTube or Instagram. The organization has 900,000+ YouTube subscribers and 1.5 million+ Instagram followers.
What to watch first: The Scrapyard's most popular videos feature dramatic knockouts and competitive matchups. The Pacific Northwest setting and the Johnson family's hosting give the content a distinctive feel.
Subscriber Count: 900,000+ (YouTube), 1.5 million+ (Instagram)
Backyard Squabbles
Backyard Squabbles distributes through YouTube and social media.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Full fights, highlights | Free |
| Clips, announcements | Free |
How to find it: Search "Backyard Squabbles" on YouTube.
What to watch first: The organization's most-viewed fights provide a good introduction to the LA backyard fighting scene.
Subscriber Count: 500,000+
Full Backyard Squabbles Profile
Rough N' Rowdy
Rough N' Rowdy events are distributed primarily through Barstool Sports' pay-per-view infrastructure.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Barstool Sports PPV | Full events, all fights | ~$19.99-$29.99 per event |
| YouTube | Highlights, promotional content, selected free fights | Free |
| Barstool Sports Website/App | Event promotion, fighter profiles | Free |
How to find it: Visit the Rough N' Rowdy section of the Barstool Sports website or app. Events are promoted heavily through Barstool's social media channels.
What to watch first: Rough N' Rowdy events are as much entertainment as sport. The best introduction is a full event, which showcases the unique atmosphere of untrained fighters, themed walkouts, and crowd energy.
Pricing: PPV events are typically $19.99 to $29.99.
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA
Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA distributes through pay-per-view.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| PPV | Full events | Varies |
| YouTube | Highlights, promotional content | Free |
| Social Media | Clips, fighter content, Jorge Masvidal content | Free |
How to find it: Follow Jorge Masvidal and Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA on social media for event announcements and PPV links.
What to watch first: The tournament format means that each event tells a complete story, with fighters battling through a bracket in a single night. Any full event is a good starting point.
Full Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA Profile
BKB / BYB Extreme
BKB/BYB Extreme has distributed through various platforms over the years.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Previous: VICE TV | Early events (may still be available on VICE's platforms) | Varies |
| PPV / Streaming | Current events | Varies |
| YouTube | Selected fights, highlights | Free |
How to find it: Search "BKB" or "BYB Extreme" on YouTube for available content. Check the organization's social media for current streaming information.
FPVS
FPVS distributes through online channels that are more difficult to find due to the organization's illegal status in France.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Some fight footage (subject to removal) | Free |
| Telegram | Fight footage, event updates | Free |
| Alternative Platforms | Content removed from YouTube | Free |
How to find it: FPVS content surfaces on YouTube but may be removed due to content moderation. Telegram channels and alternative video platforms are more reliable sources for FPVS footage.
UUF (Denmark)
UUF has limited online distribution due to its illegal status in Denmark.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Limited footage | Free |
| Telegram | Some fight footage | Free |
How to find it: UUF content is sparse and difficult to find. The organization's illegal status limits its ability to distribute content through mainstream platforms.
Our Way FC
Our Way FC distributes through YouTube.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | Full fights, highlights | Free |
How to find it: Search "Our Way FC" on YouTube.
East Bay Rats
East Bay Rats fight nights are primarily in-person events with minimal online distribution.
| Platform | Content | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| In-person | Attend fight nights in Oakland, CA | Varies |
| YouTube | Extremely limited footage | Free |
How to find it: The East Bay Rats represent the true old-school underground. Finding their events requires local knowledge or following the motorcycle club's social media presence. This is not a streaming experience; it is an in-person one.
Viewing Guide by Cost
Free (YouTube)
The following organizations offer substantial free content on YouTube:
- Streetbeefs -- 4.2M+ subscribers, thousands of fights
- Top Dog FC -- 6M+ subscribers, full fights and events
- Strelka -- 2M+ subscribers, one-on-one and mass brawl content
- The Scrapyard -- 900K+ subscribers
- Backyard Squabbles -- 500K+ subscribers
- Mahatch FC -- 500K+ subscribers
- KOTS -- Selected fights (full events behind PPV)
- BKFC -- Highlights and selected prelims (main events behind PPV)
If you want to explore the underground fighting world without spending any money, YouTube provides hundreds of hours of content from these organizations alone.
Pay-Per-View ($19.99-$49.99 per event)
| Organization | Typical PPV Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| BKFC | $29.99-$49.99 | BKFC App, PPV platforms |
| Rough N' Rowdy | $19.99-$29.99 | Barstool Sports |
| Gamebred BK MMA | Varies | PPV platforms |
| KOTS | Varies | Organization website |
Subscription
| Organization | Subscription Details | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| BKFC | BKFC App subscription | Fight library access, some live events |
How to Stay Updated
The underground fighting world moves quickly. Events are announced on short notice, channels change, and new organizations appear regularly. Here is how to stay current:
Follow on Social Media
Every major organization maintains active Instagram, Twitter/X, and sometimes TikTok accounts. Following these accounts ensures you see event announcements, fight results, and new content notifications.
Subscribe on YouTube
YouTube subscriptions with notifications turned on are the most reliable way to catch new content from free-to-watch organizations. The platform's notification system ensures you know when new fights are uploaded.
Join Telegram Channels
For European organizations, particularly those operating illegally, Telegram is the most reliable communication channel. Joining an organization's Telegram channel provides real-time updates and access to content that may not appear on mainstream platforms.
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Content Moderation and Availability
Underground fighting content exists in constant tension with platform content moderation policies. YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok all have policies that restrict violent content, and underground fighting videos are frequently flagged, age-restricted, demonetized, or removed entirely.
This means:
- Videos disappear. A fight video that was available yesterday may be removed today. If you find content you want to revisit, consider that it may not be available permanently.
- Channels are at risk. Some organizations have had YouTube channels demonetized or suspended. Channel names and URLs may change.
- Content migrates. When content is removed from one platform, it often appears on another. A fight removed from YouTube may surface on BitChute, Rumble, or Telegram.
- Age restrictions limit discovery. Many underground fighting videos are age-restricted on YouTube, meaning they do not appear in search results for non-logged-in users and cannot be embedded on other websites.
The organizations most affected by content moderation are those with the most extreme content. KOTS and FPVS face the greatest platform risk due to the severity of their no-rules format. Organizations with gloves, referees, and less extreme violence, like Streetbeefs, have faced fewer content moderation issues.
Recommended Viewing Order for Newcomers
If you are new to underground fighting and want a structured introduction to the scene, here is a recommended viewing order:
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Start with Streetbeefs. Streetbeefs is the most accessible entry point. The format is familiar (boxing and MMA rules with gloves), the production is clean, and the community aspect is appealing. Watch 5-10 of the most-viewed fights on the main channel.
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Move to Top Dog FC. Top Dog FC introduces bare knuckle fighting with high production quality. The hay-bale ring era fights are fascinating, and the more recent arena events showcase the format at its most polished.
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Watch Strelka for a Russian perspective. Strelka's mass brawl format is unlike anything else. Even if you do not understand Russian, the format speaks for itself.
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Try BKFC for the sanctioned experience. A BKFC event shows what bare knuckle fighting looks like with full professional production, licensed referees, and mainstream distribution.
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Graduate to KOTS. Once you have seen everything else, KOTS represents the most extreme end of the spectrum. The no-rules, concrete format is not for everyone, but it is the most intense organized fighting you will find anywhere.
For background on the scene's history before you start watching, see our History of Underground Fighting: From Kimbo Slice to KOTS.
Conclusion
The underground fighting world has never been more accessible to viewers. Between free YouTube content from organizations like Streetbeefs and Top Dog FC, pay-per-view events from BKFC and Rough N' Rowdy, and encrypted distribution from European no-rules organizations, there are hundreds of hours of content available across every format and every level of intensity.
The landscape is fragmented, and content moderation means that availability can change quickly. But for anyone willing to invest a little time in finding the right channels and platforms, the underground fighting world is open for viewing.
For a comprehensive overview of the entire scene, visit our Ultimate Guide to Underground Fighting.