BKFC signs two-time Bellator featherweight champion Daniel Straus
Debut date and opponent to be announced soon.
PHILADELPHIA – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has announced the signing of two-time Bellator featherweight champion Daniel Straus of Las Vegas to a multi-fight promotional contract.
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“We’re thrilled to announce the signing of Daniel Straus to BKFC,” said BKFC president David Feldman. “Daniel’s had a wealth of success in Bellator, and we believe his skillset will translate very well in bare knuckle. Our featherweight division is very deep, and rapidly growing and we have a number of great matchups for Daniel.
“This is our first big signing announcement of the new year, but we’ve got much more to come in the near future.”
Said Straus about the signing, “I’m all about excitement in my fights, and that’s what BKFC has brought to the combat sports world in the last four years. Dave and his team have built the fastest growing combat sports promotion in the world, and I’m grateful for this opportunity. I can’t wait for my first bare-knuckle fight.”
Straus holds an overall MMA record of 26 wins and 10 losses, including victories over Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Henry Corrales, Marlon Sandro and Pat Curran. His title victory over Patricio “Pitbull” on November 6, 2015 was voted MMA Junkie’s “Fight of the Month.”
Straus’ first fight under the BKFC banner will be announced shortly.
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