Question 1

Who are UBKB?

Accepted Answer

Ultimate Bare Knuckle Boxing known as UBKB is the UK's premier

Bare Knuckle Boxing promotion with our main emphasis being the health

and safety of our fighters and giving the fans exciting and value for money

shows as seen on C4, Channel 5, Spike TV and Netflix

Question 2

Who runs UBKB?

Accepted Answer

UBKB is owned by Shaun and Amanda Smith and Stu Armstrong, you may know Shaun already as the 'UK's Scariest Debt Collector' from the viral videos from 'The Vice' and from the trending Netflix series, 'Bare Knuckle Fight Club'.

Question 3

Is Bare Knuckle Boxing Sanctioned?

Accepted Answer

At Ultimate Bare Knuckle Boxing the Health & Safety of our fighters are paramount, as well as always having an experienced and skilled team of ringside medics and a qualified doctor we are also sanctioned by WSBKB who are the world's foremost sanctioning body of Bare Knuckle Boxing.

Question 4

Is Bare Knuckle Boxing Safe?

Accepted Answer

It has been scientifically proven that getting punched off a glove does more concussive damage to the brain than getting hit off a bare or wrapped fist. Our motto is ‘You can fix broken bones but you can’t mend broken Brains’.

Question 5

Is Bare Knuckle Boxing Legal?

Accepted Answer

Despite what a lot of people think, BKB is legal providing you have permission from the local authority and relevant police force and the appropriate safety measures in place.

Question 6

What are the rules?

Accepted Answer

The rules of Bare Knuckle Boxing at the same as Professional Boxing with a few distinct differences. Obviously, the fighters do not wear gloves, however, they must wear hand wraps. In pro boxing there is a 10 count with a standing 8, in Bare Knuckle Boxing there is a 20 count with a standing 18.

Question 7

How Can i get Involved?

Accepted Answer

We are always looking for new talent, if you have a history in combat sports and want to mix it up without gloves in the purest form of all fighting sport then this is for you. We are also looking for raw talent new to any form of combat sports. Please see www.ubkb.uk for more information.

Question 8

Can anyone come to a UBKB show?

Accepted Answer

The short answer is YES, we welcome everyone at our shows, no matter what your background is or where you're from,  as long as you are aged 18 or over.

Question 9

Is there parking at the venue?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is free parking available based on a first come first served basis

Question 10

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

We operate a no-refund policy, the only exception to this would be in the event of a show cancellation or date change

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