It’s tough to stand out in combat sports for the right reasons. Yet, with so much going on, Franco Tenaglia left his mark on 2024. Tenaglia, along with Tony Soto , put on one of the wildest fights of the year as they went toe to toe for the vacant lightweight title in the BKFC Marbella main event in Spain. After a thrilling and destructive affair, Tenaglia got his hand raised to be crowned champion. “It’s almost like a religious experience,” Tenaglia told MMA Junkie in Spanish