Bec Rawlings Released By UFC, Books Bare Knuckle Boxing Fight In Three Weeks

Seven fight UFC veteran “Rowdy” Bec Rawlings has been released from her UFC contract, following her close decision loss to Ashlee Evans-Smith at UFC 223.

Rawlings was introduced into the UFC as part of the initial wave of female strawweights, who entered the promotion through the Ultimate Fighter reality series. Prior to her signing with the UFC, she was one of Invicta’s top stars.

Bec leaves the UFC after suffering close defeats to fighters the likes of Tecia Torres and Paige VanZant.

Despite having just been released by the UFC, Bec has already booked a bare knuckle boxing match in just three weeks. She will head to Cheyenne Wyoming for the bout, and has released a statement on what’s next.

Here’s Bec’s official statement:

IT’S OFFICIAL I’m fighting on Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship !! Yeah you heard me.. I get to punch people in the face with these hands, BARE.

History will be made on Saturday, June 2nd at the Cheyenne Events Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Legalized for the first time in the United States since 1889, The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is the first legal, regulated and officially sanctioned professional bare knuckle fighting league. BKFC will usher a new area of professional combat sports.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 1: The Beginning will feature an action packed 12 bout card & will An all-star list of some of the best fighters from across the globe!!

BKFC 1: The Beginning will be broadcasted LIVE across the US and Canada on Pay Per View Television.

Tickets
– Watch history in the making live by purchasing tickets here: www.bareknuckle.tv/

Cheyenne Events Center
1530 W Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
www.cheyenneevents.org/

*yes this means I’m no longer with UFC, but I’ll still be fighting MMA so get excited people*