Kris Moutinho signs with BKFC, set for August debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Kris Moutinho is joining Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) after departing the UFC. He will debut at a BKFC Fight Night event on August 21 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, opposing Michael Hernandez. Moutinho's exit from UFC followed a knockout loss and a unanimous decision defeat, marking his second unsuccessful stint in the promotion. Previously, he gained recognition for his durability during a short-notice fight against Sean O'Malley. Moutinho's pro MMA record stands at 15-8, bolstered recently by a victory in Portugal over Zebenzui Ruiz.
- •Kris Moutinho signs with BKFC after leaving UFC.
- •Debuts on August 21 against Michael Hernandez.
- •His UFC exit followed two losses.
- •Moutinho's MMA record is 15-8.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — BKFC signs Kris Moutinho
"After his second two-and-out in the UFC, Kris Moutinho takes the gloves off – but not in the retirement sense.
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