Last night in Albuquerque (USA) the BKFC Knucklemania 3 bare-knuckle fighting tournament took place, in the main event of which the promotion’s light heavyweight champion Lorenzo Hunt successfully defended his title in a duel against MMA veteran Mike Richman, knocking him out in the first round.
Lorenzo Hunt instantly turns off the lights on Mike Richman after rising to his feet!#KnuckleMania3 pic.twitter.com/EWhiTc2DOz
— FITE (@FiteTV) February 18, 2023
In the second most important event, the former world champion in profiboxing Austin Trout made his debut in fisticuffs with an early victory over the seasoned MMA fighter Diego Sanchez and won an early victory after the bloody Sanchez was not allowed to continue in the 4th round by the doctor.
ROUND 1!!! #KnuckleMania3 pic.twitter.com/O4n3hEDP7V
— FITE (@FiteTV) February 18, 2023
Diego is leaking blood! #KnuckleMania3 pic.twitter.com/etH6WT4Gc3
— FITE (@FiteTV) February 18, 2023
Also, former UFC flyweight title contender John Dodson stopped Jarod Grant in the first round.
And the main surprise, perhaps, happened in the fight between former UFC heavyweight Greg Hardy and Josh Watson. Hardy, who last November beat Hasim Rahman Jr. in a boxing match, this time was himself in a heavy knockout during the second round.
Down goes Greg Hardy!! #KnuckleMania3 pic.twitter.com/JHF5evpoNg
— FITE (@FiteTV) February 18, 2023
Greg Hardy got to sleep. #KnuckleMania3 pic.twitter.com/1BpFwLTOLW
— Edwin (@Simeoneball) February 18, 2023