Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has signed 42-year-old UFC veteran Joe Lauzon to compete at its Fenway Park event in Boston on August 29. Lauzon, a one-time UFC bonus leader, will make his bare-knuckle debut at the show, with an opponent yet to be determined.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has added a recognizable name to its upcoming Fenway Park card, announcing the signing of UFC veteran Joe Lauzon for the Boston event scheduled for August 29.
Lauzon, 42, arrives at BKFC with a professional MMA record of 28-16. The Massachusetts native trains out of Lauzon MMA and competed in the UFC for the better part of two decades, earning a reputation as one of the promotion's most prolific bonus winners. Standing five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach, the orthodox fighter averaged 2.84 significant strikes landed per minute during his career, along with 2.39 takedowns and two submission attempts per 15 minutes — numbers that reflect the well-rounded, aggressive style that made him a fan favorite. The Fenway Park appearance will mark his bare-knuckle debut, and no opponent has been named yet.
Why it matters
- Lauzon is a hometown fighter making his bare-knuckle debut in front of a Boston crowd, giving BKFC a strong regional draw for the Fenway Park event.
- His background as a high-volume striker and submission threat raises questions about how his offensive style translates without gloves.
- The opponent announcement will determine the competitive stakes; the matchup could range from a fellow MMA veteran to an established BKFC name.
