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Joe Lauzon prepares for BKFC debut against Braeden Kuykendall in Boston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:37 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Joe Lauzon prepares for BKFC debut against Braeden Kuykendall in Boston

Summary

Joe Lauzon is set to make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut against Braeden Kuykendall at BKFC 92 on August 29, 2026, at Fenway Park in Boston. Lauzon, a veteran known for his jiu-jitsu skills, has not fought since 2019 after several cancellations in his planned return to UFC. He expressed uncertainty about his bare-knuckle future, indicating that his performance on Saturday will influence his decision on competing again. Lauzon signed a multi-fight deal but emphasizes he is not fully committed beyond this event.

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By the Numbers

•Lauzon has not fought since August 2019.
•His last planned fights in UFC were canceled due to injuries and illness.
•Kuykendall enters the match with an 0-2 record in BKFC.
•The fight takes place at historic Fenway Park.
•Lauzon trained with a reduced focus on grappling for this bout.

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10:37 PMYahoo Sports — BKFC 92’s Joe Lauzon unsure about bare-knuckle future — ‘Maybe I like it, maybe I don’t’

What they're saying

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“J-Lau” is back! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) violence legend Joe Lauzon returns to combat sports this weekend, making his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debut against Braeden “Stash” Kuykendall at BKFC 92 on Sat., Aug. 29, 2026, inside iconic Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Lauzon, 42, has not competed since destroying Jonathan Pearce in just […]
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