The Ken Shamrock model of naked knuckle will make its lengthy awaited return as the corporate eyes the month of October to host VBK 2. Jacksonville, Florida, is to host the night time of fights.
Ken Shamrock’s Valor BK is Again, Eyes October for Date
The MMA legend and co-owner of Valor BK hosted his first and only event in September of 2021. Shamrock’s model of naked knuckle lends a singular twist to the gloveless boxing setting because the fighters have interaction in fight on a ropeless, cageless mat referred to as the Bout Circle. Valor BK says the Bout Circle, “. . .is designed to advertise engagement whereas leaving sufficient area for good footwork” and due to the Bout Circle’s design, “. . .the viewers will get a transparent and unobstructed view of every VBK Athlete as they compete to win every spherical!”
Not like its BKFC counterpart, Valor BK makes use of zero hand safety in any way, opting to go away their fighters with out wraps. Fighters put on crimson and blue tape on their wrists to point their respective corners.
Valor BK Faces Main Roadblock
After an immensely profitable first occasion, Valor BK would look to enhance upon its platform, however would additionally face some roadblocks, of which the best was the COVID-19 pandemic. Forcing to halt all operations, Shamrock would hop on to the Dan and Don’s Toxic Masculinity Podcast in July of 2021 and would element the relaunch of Valor BK.
Valor BK Tryouts, Gymnasium Tour, and Return
In April, Valor BK launched fighter tryouts for a potential upcoming occasion. The “Street to VBK 2” was introduced and a fitness center tour of fight sports activities gyms was set. Struggle followers can watch the highlights from this tour on Valor BK’s YouTube.