Bare Knuckle Fighters

Jamel "Semper Fi" Herring is a decorated combat sports veteran, former WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion, and the reigning BKFC Bantamweight World Champion. A former U.S. Marine Sergeant and 2012 U.S. Olympian, Herring has built a reputation for discipline, resilience, and elite-level boxing skills throughout his career.

Herring compiled a 24-5 professional boxing record with 12 knockouts, capturing the WBO world title in 2019 and successfully defending it against top contenders, including Carl Frampton. After competing at boxing's highest level, he transitioned to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he quickly rose to the top of the division and now holds the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.

Known for his technical precision, championship experience, and unwavering toughness, Jamel Herring continues to prove himself as one of combat sports' most respected veterans and accomplished world champions.

Dustin "The Disciple" Pague is a battle-tested combat sports veteran and the current BKFC Welterweight Champion. A former UFC fighter and competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller, Pague has competed at the highest levels of mixed martial arts and bare-knuckle fighting.

Before reaching the UFC, Pague captured the Ring of Combat Bantamweight Championship and built a reputation as a dangerous finisher. During The Ultimate Fighter, he advanced to the semifinals and earned Fight of the Season honors for his performance against Louis Gaudinot.

After transitioning to bare-knuckle competition, "The Disciple" established himself as one of BKFC's top welterweights. In January 2026, Pague defeated Julian Lane to capture the BKFC Welterweight Championship, bringing another major milestone to a career spanning more than a decade of professional combat sports.

Anthony "The Warrior of Christ" Garrett is a professional heavyweight combat sports athlete known for his devastating power, aggressive fighting style, and unapologetic faith. Standing 6'5" with an 84-inch reach, Garrett brings an imposing presence and extensive experience across bare-knuckle boxing, MMA, boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai.

Garrett made an immediate impact after entering Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), beginning his bare-knuckle career 3-0 with three consecutive first-round knockout victories. His explosive run included a stunning 16-second knockout of former UFC heavyweight Lavar Johnson, establishing Garrett as a serious threat in BKFC's heavyweight division.

Before transitioning to bare-knuckle competition, Garrett built years of professional MMA experience and competed for respected promotions including Bellator and Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA). All of his professional MMA victories have come by stoppage, further demonstrating the finishing ability that has defined his combat sports career. Garrett has also competed as a BKFC main event competitor and holds professional experience across MMA, boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai.

Known as "The Warrior of Christ," Garrett proudly represents his Christian faith both inside and outside the ring, making his beliefs an integral part of his identity as an athlete.

Brooke "Bare Knuckle Brooke" Evans is a rising professional combat sports athlete competing in the BKFC Women's Flyweight Division. Fighting out of Edgewood, Kentucky, Evans brings an aggressive, fan-friendly style backed by a strong boxing foundation and a reputation for toughness.

Before stepping into bare-knuckle competition, Evans built a 2-1-1 professional boxing record, showcasing her power, durability, and technical skill. She has never been stopped as a professional and has successfully transitioned those attributes into BKFC, where she currently holds a 1-0 bare-knuckle record.

Known for her relentless pressure and fearless mentality, "Bare Knuckle Brooke" continues to establish herself as one of the division's rising contenders, earning recognition through her grit, determination, and exciting fighting style inside the squared circle.

Jessica "The Black Widow" Borga is the reigning and inaugural BKFC Women's Featherweight World Champion. Fighting out of Lakeland, Florida, Borga has established herself as one of the most powerful punchers in women's bare-knuckle fighting, earning all three of her BKFC victories by first-round knockout.

Borga's journey into combat sports began as a way to learn self-defense and overcome difficult experiences from her childhood. Training became an outlet that allowed her to transform pain, anger, and adversity into strength and discipline. She eventually built a professional MMA career that included competing against high-level opponents in Bellator before transitioning to bare-knuckle fighting.

"The Black Widow" immediately made her presence felt in BKFC, scoring three consecutive first-round knockouts. Her rise culminated at BKFC 72 in Dubai, where she knocked out former boxing world champion Hannah Rankin to become the first women's featherweight champion in BKFC history.

Outside the squared circle, Jessica is a mother, entrepreneur, mental-health advocate, and supporter of domestic-violence survivors. She has used her platform to teach self-defense and help other women regain their confidence and strength. Her story of perseverance, transformation, and championship success makes her a powerful addition to the Armored Up roster.

Terryl "TAJ MAHAL" Johnson is a professional combat sports athlete bringing experience across boxing, MMA, and bare-knuckle fighting to the BKFC stage. A Detroit native fighting out of Nevada, Johnson has spent years developing his craft and has trained out of the renowned Mayweather Boxing Club.

Johnson began his combat sports journey in amateur MMA before transitioning to professional boxing. In his professional boxing debut, he showcased his power immediately, scoring a first-round TKO victory over Ramiro Rosales in 2021.

After several years away from competition, "TAJ MAHAL" made the transition to bare-knuckle fighting and joined Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), competing in the light heavyweight division. Standing 5'11" with a 73-inch reach, Johnson brings professional boxing experience, knockout power, and a diverse combat sports background every time he steps into the squared circle.