BKB Strengthens Executive Leadership Team

With the Addition of Former DAZN and IMG Executive Michael Ridout as Managing Director, UK!

(November 8th) BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world’s largest professional bare knuckle boxing organization, today announced the appointment of Michael Ridout as Managing Director, UK.

Ridout joins BKB with an extensive background in sports media, commercial strategy and international business development, having most recently served as Executive Vice President, Combat Sports & New Business at DAZN. Prior to that, he spent more than 17 years at IMG, where he held a range of senior commercial positions, including Vice President, Media.

Throughout his career, Ridout has worked with some of the biggest names in combat sports, including the UFC and renowned boxing promoter Frank Warren. His experience across sports media rights, broadcast distribution and commercial development will support BKB’s efforts to expand its international reach and strengthen its position in the global combat sports market.

In his new role, Ridout will lead BKB’s operations in the United Kingdom while taking on wider operational and business responsibilities across the company. He will work closely with BKB’s executive leadership team to strengthen the organization’s commercial platform, develop strategic partnerships and support its continued growth across established and emerging markets.

“Michael brings an exceptional combination of experience, industry relationships and commercial expertise to BKB. His work with DAZN and IMG, particularly across sports media, broadcast distribution and global boxing, makes him a tremendous addition to our executive leadership team. As we continue to grow our international footprint and strengthen the business, his leadership will be instrumental in helping us capitalize on the opportunities ahead. We are delighted to welcome him to BKB,” said David Tetreault, CEO of BKB.

“BKB has built an exciting platform in the global combat sports landscape, with significant opportunities to grow its audience, expand its international reach and develop new commercial partnerships. I’m delighted to be joining the executive leadership team at such an important stage in the company’s development. I look forward to working closely with the team in the UK and across the wider organization, drawing on my experience in sports media and combat sports to help drive BKB’s continued growth and build on the strong foundations already in place,” said Michael Ridout.

Ridout’s appointment represents another important step in BKB’s continued development as a global sports property. Over the last few years, the organization has continued to expand its international presence, broadcast reach and commercial partnerships, reinforcing its position at the forefront of the rapidly growing bare knuckle boxing landscape.

ABOUT BKB BARE KNUCKLE BOXING

BKB is the world’s leading bare knuckle boxing organization, hosting premier events across the U.S. and internationally, featuring elite fighters from around the world.

BKB is broadcast and streamed globally to over 100 countries. In 2026, BKB became the most-viewed live sport on TikTok.

Complete Bally’s Fightnight By BKB Biloxi Results: Guerrero, Montgomery Score Stunning Upset Wins!

(October 24th) BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world's largest professional bare knuckle boxing organization, in partnership with Bally’s Corporation, put on another great night of fights at Bally’s Fightnight by BKB, which took place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi.

The fans in Biloxi were treated to a thrilling main event, as Pantera Guerrero (2-1, 1 KO) scored the biggest win of his bare knuckle boxing career, defeating former BKB Lightweight World Champion Jarod “Kid Gatti” Grant (8-4, 6 KOs) by unanimous decision. The two super lightweight sluggers traded knockdowns in an action-packed five-round battle, but Guerrero ultimately outworked Grant to secure the biggest victory of his career against one of the sport’s most decorated fighters.

In the middleweight co-main event, Rowdy Montgomery (3-0, 1 KO) scored a massive upset by defeating two-division world champion and reigning BKB Light Heavyweight World Champion Cub “The Savage” Hawkins (10-2, 9 KOs) by unanimous decision. In an instant classic, Montgomery and Hawkins went back-and-forth for all five rounds. Montgomery looked to be seconds away from a stoppage win after scoring a knockdown in the fourth round, but Hawkins responded with a knockdown of his own in the final seconds of the fight. In the end, it was Montgomery who did enough on the judges’ scorecards to earn the biggest win of his young career.

Knockout artist Brandon “The Shredder” Shavers (6-1, 6 KOs) needed just 10 seconds to dispatch German Ramos (1-1, 1 KO). Shavers unleashed a series of powerful uppercuts in the clinch, forcing Ramos backward before dropping him to the canvas to secure a lightning-fast knockout victory.

Claudia “Phoenix” Zamora (2-0, 2 KOs) handed former BKB Lightweight World Champion Monica “Phenomamom” Medina (3-5) a second-round TKO defeat in what marked a bitter end to the women’s bare knuckle boxing pioneer’s career. After weathering a strong opening round from Medina, Zamora turned up the pressure in the second, unleashing a vicious flurry to secure the stoppage victory.

Jeff Denton (3-0, 3 KOs) continued his winning ways with a second-round TKO victory over Cody “Jenks” Jenkins (2-7, 2 KOs) in their super welterweight showdown. Denton scored a knockdown early in the opening round and kept the pressure on Jenkins before dropping him again in the second to secure the stoppage.

Cody “Freight Train” East (3-1, 3 KOs) spoiled the retirement fight of “Hurricane” Ike Villanueva (5-4, 4 KOs) by sending the former BKB Heavyweight World Champion off with a TKO loss in the first round of their bridgerweight contest. East rocked Villanueva with a right hand and finished things off with vicious uppercuts in the clinch.

In a cruiserweight clash, Terrell “Rocket” Glynn (1-0, 1 KO) made a successful BKB debut, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Dillon “The Dog” Winemiller (2-3, 2 KOs). Glynn dropped Winemiller with a solid straight right, but Winemiller managed to get back to his feet. After being examined by the ringside doctor, however, Winemiller was ruled unable to continue, handing Glynn the stoppage win.

In a light heavyweight bout, Doug Freeman (2-0, 2 KOs) put his left hooks to good use as he battered Adam Nash (1-1, 1 KO) en route to a second-round TKO. Freeman picked Nash apart before dropping him with a stiff straight left in round two. A still-wobbly Nash barely beat the count, prompting the official to call the match off.

Former BKB World Championship challenger Miranda “She-Hulk” Barber (3-3, 1 KO) returned to the win column with a unanimous decision victory over Aquasha “The Beast” Rapley (0-2). Barber put her experience to good use, outworking the hard-hitting Rapley across all five rounds to earn a convincing win.

Kicking off the night, Jerry “Dutch-Man” Dutchover (1-0, 1 KO) scored a second-round TKO victory over Devin “The Reaper” Wallace (0-1, 1 NC). Dutchover unleashed a barrage of combinations, knocking Wallace down twice in the second round to secure an impressive victory in his BKB debut and first bare knuckle boxing appearance.

Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi Official Results

Super Lightweight Main Event: Pantera Guerrero (2-1, 1 KO) defeated Jarod Grant (8-4, 6 KOs) via Unanimous Decision (46-45, 46-45, 48-46)

Middleweight Co-Main Event: Rowdy Montgomery (3-0, 1 KO) defeated Cub Hawkins (10-2, 9 KOs) via Unanimous Decision (47-46, 47-46, 47-46)

Light Heavyweight: Brandon Shavers (6-1, 6 KOs) defeated German Ramos (1-1, 1 KO) via KO at 0:10 of Round 1

Lightweight: Claudia Zamora (2-0, 2 KOs) defeated Monica Medina (3-5) via TKO at 1:59 of Round 2

Super Welterweight: Jeff Denton (3-0, 3 KOs) defeated Cody Jenkins (2-7, 2 KOs) via TKO at 2:45 of Round 2

Bridgerweight: Cody East (3-1, 3 KOs) defeated Ike Villanueva (5-4, 4 KOs) via TKO at 1:02 of Round 1

Cruiserweight: Terrell Glynn (1-0, 1 KO) defeated Dillon Winemiller (2-3, 2 KOs) via TKO at 0:50 of Round 2

Light Heavyweight: Doug Freeman (2-0, 2 KOs) defeated Adam Nash (1-1, 1 KO) via TKO at 1:20 of Round 2

Welterweight: Miranda Barber (3-3, 1 KO) defeated Aquasha Rapley (0-2) via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)

Bridgerweight: Jerry Dutchover (1-0, 1 KO) defeated Devin Wallace (0-1, 1 NC) via TKO at 2:25 of Round 2

ABOUT BKB BARE KNUCKLE BOXING

BKB is the world’s leading bare knuckle boxing organization, hosting premier events across the U.S. and internationally, featuring elite fighters from around the world.

BKB is broadcast and streamed globally to over 100 countries. ​ In 2026, BKB is the most-viewed live sport on TikTok.

For more information, visit BKBBareKnuckle.com and follow BKB on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube.

ABOUT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO BILOXI

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, located at 777 Beach Blvd., is owned and operated by Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC, a subsidiary of Bally’s Corporation. The resort features a dynamic casino with more than 900 slot machines, 55 table games and a state-of-the-art sportsbook equipped with over 30 flat-screen TVs and betting windows for live wagering. The property offers 479 hotel rooms and suites, a full-service spa and salon, and a fitness center. Guests can enjoy 10 diverse dining options, including Sugar Factory American Brasserie, Tequila’s on the Gulf, Half Shell Oyster House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Hard Rock Café. Entertainment takes center stage at Hard Rock Live®️, a 9,000-square-foot theater that hosts headline acts for up to 2,000 guests. Additional amenities include multiple bars and lounges, a dance club, a country bar, retail shops, a beach pool, and a VIP lounge. For more information, visit www.hrhcbiloxi.com.

ABOUT BALLY’S CORPORATION

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) is a fast-growing global entertainment brand with 20 casinos across 11 U.S. states and one casino in Newcastle, UK, along with a golf course in New York and horse racetracks in Colorado and forthcoming in Wyoming. Bally’s also owns Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting and igaming platform licensed in 16 jurisdictions in North America. Bally’s holds a majority interest in Bally’s Intralot S.A. (ATSE: BYLOT), a leading lottery solutions supplier and gaming operator active in 39 jurisdictions worldwide. Bally's casino operations include approximately 17,700 slot machines, 630 table games, and 3,950 hotel rooms. Bally’s also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas at the site of the former Tropicana Las Vegas, has been awarded a license to build a full-scale casino and resort in The Bronx, New York, and an integrated destination resort in Chicago, Illinois. Bally’s is the first publicly traded gaming company to achieve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Bally’s has over 12,000 employees across the world, recognized for their innovation, energy, and dedication to creating thrilling gaming experiences.