Britain Hart Crashes Cecy Ulloa's BKB Title Win

Britain Hart confronted newly crowned BKB super flyweight champion Cecy Ulloa inside the Mighty Trigon moments after Ulloa's title-winning performance at BKB 59 on September 19 in Tijuana, setting up a heated exchange between titleholders from two rival bare-knuckle promotions.

Ulloa, fighting in front of a hometown-adjacent crowd at BKB's first show in Mexico, stopped Andy Nguyen at the end of round three after Nguyen suffered damage to her eye. Cecy Ulloa became the new BKB super flyweight champion in the co-main event, capturing a title with a lineage BKB traces back roughly 150 years. Nguyen is a longtime friend and training partner of Hart's, and the two have cornered each other for years, including on the Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall boxing undercard.

That relationship is why Hart, the reigning BKFC strawweight champion, was working Nguyen's corner in the first place. But once Ulloa's hand was raised, Hart moved past the corner role and stepped into the ring during Ulloa's post-fight interview. Britain Hart said, "You know nothing about the best in the world. But one day, you might."

What Did Cecy Ulloa Say Back to Britain Hart?

Cecy Ulloa did not back down, firing back through BKB broadcaster and translator Gareth A. Davies. Ulloa stated, "I would happily fight you in the next event in Mexico." Davies then pressed Hart directly on camera, asking if she wanted the fight as well. Hart sidestepped a direct answer in the moment, but Ulloa kept going, telling Hart "I am Mexican. Don't forget. Don't forget. Hey, come on" while waving Hart back toward her. Hart closed the exchange with "I'm Mexico. I'm Mexico. I'm anywhere. I'm anywhere. I'm everywhere."

Why This Matters for BKFC and BKB

Hart is not some undercard name looking for a spotlight. She is the five-time defending BKFC strawweight champion, who recently defended her 115-pound crown in July, where she bested Sarah Shell on points at BKFC Liberty Brawl. A champion from BKFC, the sport's dominant bare-knuckle promotion, publicly calling out a champion from BKB, a rival organization making its Mexico debut, is a rare cross-promotional flashpoint in a sport that rarely sees its top titleholders interact at all, let alone in the ring seconds after a finish.

Whether this actually gets made is another question. Hart competes at 115 pounds in BKFC while Ulloa just won BKB gold at super flyweight, so a cross-promotional deal would need weight and contract issues sorted before anyone lays money on it. Still, Ulloa's open invitation to fight in Mexico again gives bettors something to watch. If BKFC and BKB ever agree to terms, expect Hart to open as a solid favorite given her unbeaten run atop the BKFC strawweight division, but until a bout agreement surfaces, this stays a legitimate grudge with no fixed date or promotion attached.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened between Britain Hart and Cecy Ulloa?

BKFC strawweight champion Britain Hart confronted newly crowned BKB super flyweight champion Cecy Ulloa inside the ring right after Ulloa won her title at BKB 59 in Tijuana on September 19, leading to a heated verbal exchange between the two champions.

Why was Britain Hart at BKB 59?

Britain Hart was cornering her longtime friend Andy Nguyen, who lost the BKB super flyweight title fight to Cecy Ulloa by stoppage at the end of round three due to eye damage.

Did Cecy Ulloa agree to fight Britain Hart?

Yes, Cecy Ulloa said through translator Gareth A. Davies that she would happily fight Britain Hart at BKB's next event in Mexico, though no bout has been officially arranged.