In this episode of the Anything Combat Podcast, Johnny K sits down with Lubomir Guedjev, the International Growth Director of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), to talk about the explosive rise of one of combat sports’ fastest-growing promotion.
Lubo shares how BKFC is expanding across the globe with upcoming events in Montenegro, Italy, Bulgaria, and Dubai, and reflects on the key moments that fueled the sport’s surge — from Artem Lobov vs. Paulie Malignaggi to the star power of Mike Perry and Conor McGregor
He gives an insider’s perspective on David Feldman’s fighter-first leadership, the organization’s approach to fighter pay, and why bare knuckle boxing delivers a raw, unmatched excitement compared to traditional MMA and boxing. Lubo also opens up about what it meant to bring BKFC to his home country of Bulgaria, the potential of new tournament structures, and what fans can expect from big names like Yoel Romero making their debut
