BKB LIGHWEIGHT CHAMPION JON BARNARD

This was an interview between Todd Atkins and Jon Bernard, a BKB Lightweight Champion from Hawaii discussing his combat sports career and recent title victory. Jon reflected on how the current generation of fighters lacks the discipline and technique of older fighters, noting that modern fighters often focus on social media and clout rather than building legitimate fighting skills. He discussed his recent fight against Jared Grant, explaining how he focused on fighting his natural style rather than trying to counter specific opponents' strategies. The conversation covered the future of bare-knuckle fighting, with Jon suggesting that promotions need to focus more on building fighter brands and stories rather than competing with each other. They also discussed the decline of traditional combat sports, comparing current UFC fighters to the legendary fighters of previous eras, and John shared his plans to continue fighting while mentoring younger fighters in his community.