Sanctioned • Bare-Knuckle • Fresno, CA
No gloves. No problem.
BARE KNUCKLE BOXING IN FRESNO, CA
Sanctioned bare knuckle boxing in Fresno with Valley-born fighters, real title fights, and fight nights built for fans who want to be close to the action. Big Dawg Bare Knuckle Boxing operates from Fresno and brings professional bare-knuckle events to communities throughout Central California.
By the numbers
Fresno, CA
- 12
- Cards promoted
- 68
- Roster fighters
- 6
- Valley cities
- 100%
- Sanctioned
Since day one
Active contracts
Fresno
Every bout
Next event
BDBKB 8: Williams vs. Pittman
Big Dawg Bare Knuckle Boxing returns to Mono Wind Casino in Auberry on October 17. Carter Williams defends the heavyweight championship against Daniel Pittman, with Little Bear Johnson vs. James Osborne in the co-main. 21+, sanctioned by the International Fighting Council.
Announced
Williams vs. Pittman
October 17, 2026, Mono Wind Casino, Auberry, CA
- Doors
- 5:00 PM
- Fights
- 6:00 PM
The bill
The fight for the future
Raw. Real. Relentless.
Bare knuckle boxing is both the past and the future of combat sports, echoing the raw intensity of its origins while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the modern era. What began underground is now a regulated, rapidly growing global sport.
As the appetite for authentic, high-intensity competition grows across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, Big Dawg is ready to carry the next evolution of bare knuckle boxing to the international stage, where passion, precision, and power unite under one banner. Fighter safety stays at the core of everything we do.
From the floor
Shot on the Night, Not in a Studio.
Big Dawg's fight footage comes directly from the event environment, capturing the moments that happen around the ring. From fighter walkouts and wrapped hands to the crowd reacting to every exchange, these clips show what a live Big Dawg card actually feels like.
Why Big Dawg
Not the Biggest Promotion. The One You Come Back To.
Big Dawg focuses on building a long-term Fresno fight promotion around competitive matchmaking, sanctioned bouts, local fighters, and an atmosphere that keeps fans connected to the action.
01
Sanctioned & Regulated
Every bout operates under applicable commission rules with licensed officials and medical requirements in place for competition.
02
Valley-Born Fighters
The roster draws from gyms and fighters across Fresno, Lemoore, Bakersfield, and other Fresno communities, keeping the promotion connected to the regional combat sports scene.
03
Ten Feet of Truth
Big Dawg favors smaller rooms where fans can see and feel the action from close range rather than watching from a distant seat.
04
Real Title Fights
Championship belts are part of the card when title bouts are scheduled, giving fighters meaningful opportunities to compete for recognized titles.
05
Fighter First
Big Dawg's approach includes attention to fighter compensation, camp preparation, and the support fighters need around their bouts.
06
Family-Run Promotion
The promotion is built around a hands-on team that stays involved with fighters, fans, events, and day-to-day operations.
What fans say
Sold-out rooms, night after night.
“Best fight night I've been to in the Valley. Ringside seats were worth every dollar.”
Marcus D.
Fresno, CA
“Ran on schedule, stacked card, crowd was electric all night. We're already booked for the next one.”
Alicia R.
Visalia, CA
“My kid trains here now. These guys treat fighters and fans the same, straight up.”
Ray V.
Clovis, CA
Where we fight
Serving Fresno & 11 Valley Cities
Big Dawg provides fight nights, fitting consultations and camp evaluations across Fresno. Its service area includes Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Visalia, Bakersfield, Hanford, Tulare, Selma, Merced, Modesto, Stockton, and Sacramento.
Whether you're following a local fighter, looking for upcoming bare knuckle boxing in Fresno, or interested in becoming part of the promotion, Big Dawg connects fighters and fans across these Fresno communities.
Get in the Room
Want to experience the next Big Dawg card in person? Follow upcoming event announcements, ticket availability, and fight-night updates directly from the promotion.
Big Dawg is a Fresno-based bare knuckle boxing organization in Fresno focused on sanctioned events, Valley fighters, championship competition, and live fight-night experiences.
If you're researching a bare knuckle boxing promotion in Fresno or looking for a bare knuckle fighting championship in Fresno, follow Big Dawg for upcoming cards and event information.