UFC Veterans Fight Week
The bells are tolling once again, and this time, it’s not just for glorybut for a second shot at combat sports relevance. Buckle up, because UFC Veterans Fight Week is charging full steam ahead, packing a punch and a whole lot of nostalgia from April 3–6 across four action-filled nights. If you thought retirement meant beach loungers and golf clubs, think again. This week is about bareknuckle brawls, MMA comebacks, and a heavy dose of grit from the names that once lit up the UFC’s Octagon.
Fists Fly in Multiple Arenas
Spread across a collection of fight promotions, fans can enjoy a stacked slate of cards. Whether it’s the ropeless circle of Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA, the unforgiving pace of BKFC, or your classic walk-back-through-memory-lane MMA cards, fight enthusiasts won’t leave hungry for action. Each night offers something different, bound by the common thread of UFC alumni stepping back into the fire.
Here’s what’s on deck during Fight Week:
- Wednesday, April 3: Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7, headlined by Justin Scoggins vs. Cody Pfister in Jacksonville, Fla.
- Friday, April 5: Tuff-N-Uff 135 drops in Las Vegas with a title fight and veterans like Tywan Claxton adding depth.
- Friday, April 5: Unified MMA 57 in Toronto, featuring a title bout between ex-UFCers Shane Campbell and Jake Lindsey.
- Saturday, April 6: BKFC 59, where Alan Belcher faces Lorenzo Hunt for the light heavyweight crown in Florida.
Let’s be honestthis isn’t just some walk-through for these guys. Forget exhibitions. These are fights with pride, rankings, and in some cases, titles on the line.
Gamebred Brings the Heat
Promoting his brand of bareknuckle MMA like only he could, Jorge Masvidal continues to shake up the fight game. Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 promises bone-on-bone brutality without gloves, ropes, or time to second-guess yourself.
Justin Scoggins, a name once etched into UFC’s flyweight roster, steps in against fellow veteran Cody Pfister. If you’ve been craving controlled chaos with raw intensity, this main event’s tailor-made for you. Also on the card, forgotten warriors like Shaun West and Charles Bennett look to stir the echoes of their glory days.
The Hook?
No cages, no ropes, no mercyjust raw, visceral combat fueled by legacy and redemption.
Vegas and Toronto Light Up Friday
On April 5, Tuff-N-Uff 135 returns to the amateur-rich sands of Las Vegas with a mix of promising prospects and seasoned standouts. Former Bellator talent Tywan Claxton headlines, reminding everyone why the featherweight division feared his explosiveness.
Meanwhile up north, Unified MMA 57 in Toronto cranks up the wattage with a welterweight title fight between Shane Campbell and Jake Lindsey. Both men know the terrain of both UFC and regional wars, and now, they’ll look to put one more belt around their waist before the lights dim on their careers.
“This is more than just another fight. It’s about writing that one last bold paragraph in our story,” Campbell told Canadian media.
Whatever side of the border you’re on, Friday night’s got something that speaks to old-guard fans and thrill-seekers alike.
Bareknuckle Kings Return
Saturday night settles in with a bangor more likely, multiple open knuckles to the jaw. BKFC 59 delivers another wild lineup of blood-and-guts brawling in Hollywood, Florida.
At the top, Lorenzo Hunt tries to fend off former UFC standout Alan Belcher for the light heavyweight strap. Hunt’s unorthodox style and iron chin have made him a tough puzzle to solve, but Belcher, fighting like a man who turned back time, believes he still has a few rounds of magic left in him.
Also on the main card, expect fireworks from the likes of Evgeniy Kurdanov and Crystal Pittman, reminding fans that bareknuckle isn’t just a gimmickit’s an evolution.
Why This Matters
UFC Veterans Fight Week isn’t simply a blast from the past. It’s a vivid reminder of how deep the combat pool runs. These fighters may not be in the UFC’s current rankings anymore, but don’t mistake experience for erosion. What you get is a week of authentic, passionate fights from athletes who refuse to fade quietly into the night.
From Florida sunshine to Canadian grit, from the bright lights of Vegas to the scars under BKFC’s spotlight, there’s one truth:
Fighters fight. Titles change. But heart? That never retires.
And if you’re a fight fan, this week belongs on your calendar. History is being rewritten, one punch at a time.
