BKFC Announces New Tournament; Revolutionary Fighter Equity Program

BKFC has made a major announcement with the new of their $25 Million “Baddest Man” tournament.  

The tournament will take place in March 2026, with a view to offering the champion a mammoth $15 million prize. 32 fighters will have the opportunity to compete for the prize. This will range from 185-225 pounds, giving a variety of fighters the chance to compete. There will also be a $1 million prize for the runner-up. It is a yearly tournament which will start in Los Angeles, with the final event held in the Middle East. Women’s BKFC will also benefit from the same tournament in 2026, as BKFC aligns itself as a serious player in the combat sports industry. 

Dave Feldman also opened up on their new Fighter Equity Program. The aim is to give fighters the chance to earn an equity share in the company based on their performance. Any champions who have ten title defenses could earn around $3 million in equity. Conor McGregor, while having not fought in the BKFC, has shown that equity can elevate a fighters’ brand further. McGregor also welcomed Mike Perry’s return for October as BKFC presented their big plans.

The Vision

“We’re going to start off with everyone one of our champions, whether they’re a U.K. champion or a world champion, or you’re a long-tenured fighter that has at least 10 fights with us, you’re all going to get equity, right here. I’m not talking about I’m going to do it next week, I’m going to do it tonight,” Feldman stated 

“Do you understand how incredible that is for our combatants to be rewarded in that way? To join this rise, truly be on the board with us as we rise up the ladder of combat sport. For me, I fought my heart and soul, I gave everything to the rise of a company, and I got nothing for it. Now, here we are, our company, my company, we give back to the fighters who bleed for us. So welcome to the owner’s table, our world champions and our U.K. champions! We are in this together! Let’s go Bare Knuckle familia.

“To have equity stake in a promotion at ground level — we are at ground zero here. You can all feel the excitement and the tension in this building. This is a multi-billion-dollar fight promotion, and we are giving it back to the men and women who shed blood in this ring for us, for our entertainment. And that is to be commended, and truly should be replicated across all fighting promotions. If you’re truly about the fighter and you’re truly with you’re fighter, share some of the pie, baby,” McGregor said