For the first time, the world’s leading bareknuckle boxing organization touched down in New England on Saturday. BKFC 61 took place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., and streamed on Triller TV with prelims live and free on MMA Junkie. In the main event, former UFC bantamweight contender Jimmie Rivera (2-1-1) out-battled former Bellator featherweight champion Daniel Straus (0-2). Rivera picked up his second bareknuckle win with a unanimous decision (50-45, 48-47, 50-45) victory over Straus, who still seeks his first
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