Witness history as Canada hosts its first ever sanctioned bare knuckle MMA fight. Rumble in the Cage presents a groundbreaking event that will showcase the skills and toughness of local fighters. Get ready for an unforgettable night of intense MMA action.
| Fighters in Canada are about to witness history as Rumble in the Cage hosts the country’s first ever sanctioned bare knuckle MMA fight.
| Tim Tamaki and Lenny Wheeler will face off in the debut bare knuckle MMA fight for the professional lightweight division.
| Tamaki, a local fighter from Lethbridge, has been training for over 20 years and eagerly accepted the invitation to participate in the event.
| The fight will follow the same rules as classic MMA, but without padded gloves, making it more dangerous for cuts and more exciting for chokes.
| Bare knuckle boxing was approved a few years ago, and the Lethbridge commission has been instrumental in making Bare Knuckle MMA a reality in Canada.
| The sold-out event on April 20 will feature 17 MMA fights, with a significant number of fighters coming from Lethbridge.
Mixed Martial Arts fighters in Canada are about to witness a historic event. Rumble in the Cage, the country’s longest-running MMA show, is set to host the first ever sanctioned bare knuckle MMA fight in Canada. This groundbreaking event is a proud moment for Lee Mein, the owner of Rumble in the Cage. While bare knuckle fights have taken place in the United States, this will be the first time it happens in Canada.
The main event will feature Tim Tamaki, a local fighter from Lethbridge, and Lenny Wheeler from P.E.I. These two warriors will face off in the country’s debut bare knuckle MMA fight for the professional lightweight division.
Tamaki, who has been training at CMCMMA with Mein for over 20 years, expressed his excitement when he received the invitation to participate in the event. He eagerly accepted the opportunity to fight in a bare knuckle MMA match, showcasing his skills and toughness.
Tamaki has dedicated long hours to prepare for this fight, training five to six nights a week and maintaining a strict diet. Since the weight category for this fight is 155 pounds, Tamaki didn’t have to cut as much weight as he usually does when fighting at 145 pounds. He feels confident and ready for the challenge.
In terms of rules, bare knuckle MMA follows the same guidelines as classic MMA fights, with one major difference – the athletes do not wear padded gloves. They are only allowed to have tape on their wrists and part of their hands, but their knuckles cannot be taped. This adds an element of danger, as the fighters are more susceptible to cuts. However, it also provides an advantage when applying chokes, as there is no glove obstructing the grip.
Lee Mein explains that bare knuckle boxing was approved a few years ago, and they have been working diligently to obtain the necessary permissions for Bare Knuckle MMA. The Lethbridge commission has been supportive, understanding the sport and its global trends. Their cooperation has made it possible for Canada to take a leading role in this evolving combat sport.
The highly anticipated event, taking place on April 20, is already sold out. Fans can expect a thrilling night of 17 MMA fights, featuring both amateur and professional fighters. Out of the 13 fighters participating, an impressive number of them hail from Lethbridge.
