Over the past few years, bare-knuckle boxing has taken over combat sports by storm. As the name suggests, fighters compete with their bare hands in this format of boxing, making it one of the most brutal forms of the sport. Moreover, this form of boxing has become popular among hardcore fans with many promotions, including bare-knuckle fights on their card.
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Top Dog fighting championship is one such promotion where bare-knuckle fighters can compete. The promotion began broadcasting fights in parking lots in early 2020, making it something akin to a real-life Fight Club. However, the organization now holds bouts in the Moscow arena, which attracts hundreds of spectators in the crowd and millions of fans around the world.
Moreover, fans got to witness another brutal KO in a bout from the promotion that left them stunned. The vicious nature of the knockout was a sight to witness after the fighter who got knocked out looked like he was paralyzed.
OUT COLD 🥶
via TopDogFC/FB pic.twitter.com/R6sdivSjkN
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) September 26, 2022
The fans weren’t shy to share their views on the brutal KO as they were quick to react to the video
Fans react to fighter getting brutally knocked out
One fan seemed shocked that people were willing to pay to see such a brutal form of boxing.
That’s bare knuckles ? Since when man people will pay to see blood that’s rough
— Chris (@christhegodson) September 27, 2022
Another fan hilariously compared the KO to MMA star Nate Diaz’s signature Stockton slap.
That “Stockton” 2 piece!
— jojo jimenez (@jimenezcv67) September 26, 2022
Moreover, one fan pointed out that the reason why the fighter got knocked out was that he didn’t have his guard raised.
SMH damn!!!!!!!! Got knocked out!! Dude dropped his right hand!!! SMH
— WiFye (@WiFye) September 27, 2022
However, a fan was in awe of the precision with which the punch landed. He stated that the fighter was knocked out as the punch connected.
Wow right on the button..soon as that right landed it was lights out immediately..
— Jsmooth D (@jrockd4sure) September 27, 2022
Moreover, one fan questioned the necessity of these competitions, claiming that there is no need for fighters to lay their bodies on the line.
What is the need for this
— Tommy ellison (@TEllipop91) September 27, 2022
Furthermore, one fan even went as far as stating that the Ko’d fighter should not compete again.
My dude should never fight again after that
— Jay (@Jay88436189) September 27, 2022
Another fan was mesmerized by the KO and referred to it as ‘ultra-violent.
that shot was ultra violent
oof…😬— Kennaldo Cokokinarto (@KennaldoC) September 27, 2022
Another fan stated that this must have caused him to leave on a stretcher.
bro outta leave ina stretcher if not ion know🤷♂️
— lowkey_ehkler (@its_ehkler) September 27, 2022
Moreover, one fan was surprised that he thought the fighter was dead.
@scottybgame24 is that guy dead 💀?
— FH3®️ (@FredHarshberger) September 27, 2022
Following this, one fan even questioned how a match like this was even sanctioned by the regulatory bodies.
Lastly, one fan made a hilarious reference to the much-anticipated bout between Errol Spence and Terence Crawford. He stated that this is what Spence would look like after Crawford connects with a counter right hook.
This what Errol Spence about to look like after Terence Crawford hit him with that counter right hand 🤣🤣🔥.. 🤦🏿♂️ #teamcrawford
— WiFye (@WiFye) September 27, 2022
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Despite its success, bare-knuckle boxing has been subject to a lot of criticism. However, the organizers of these bouts have mostly rejected any criticism thrown their way.
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