Joe Lauzon leaves UFC to join Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Joe Lauzon, a veteran of the UFC since 2006, has signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and is set to compete at Fenway Park in Boston on August 29. Lauzon's departure from the UFC comes after he was unable to engage in a planned match with Donald Cerrone due to health issues for both fighters. Over the years, Lauzon has earned a total of 15 bonus awards in his UFC career, recognized for his exciting fighting style. His signing with BKFC marks a new chapter as he aims to continue his competitive career in a different format.
- •Joe Lauzon has signed with BKFC after leaving the UFC.
- •He will compete at BKFC 92 in Boston on August 29.
- •Lauzon has earned 15 fight bonuses over his UFC career.
- •He was unable to fight Donald Cerrone due to health issues.
- •Lauzon aims to continue competing in bare-knuckle boxing.
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — 27-UFC fight vet, bonus magnet signs with BKFC to compete at Fenway Park
"A member of the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster since 2006 is moving on.
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