TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Bare knuckle fighting is a sport growing in popularity, drawing on a range of skills.
A Topekan is about to make his debut at the sport’s major professional level.
Blaine Warbritton visited Eye on NE Kansas to talk about his journey to the pro ranks, and what inspired him to pursue the sport.
Warbritton described bare knuckle fighting as what boxing was prior to the fighters using gloves. He said it was a way for him to channel his energy in a positive manner.
Warbritton is part of the card for Kansas City Fight Night staged by the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship group. The events starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City. You can find information and get tickets at bkfc.com.
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