The BKB 50 weigh-ins in Miami delivered extra than simply pre-fight theatrics on Friday night. Erisnelsy “Nelsy” Castillo made waves throughout social media after stepping onto the scales in a cheekless outfit that had fight sports activities followers buzzing on-line. The Cuban naked knuckle fighter, making ready for her title shot towards Cecilia Ulloa, turned the focal point as viewers praised the occasion’s cameraman for his skilled dealing with of the ceremonial weigh-ins on the James L. Knight Middle.
BKB Cameraman Praised as Nelsy Castillo Turns Heads at Weigh-Ins Forward of Title Struggle
Torres Castillo, who goes by Nelsy, weighed in for the vacant BKB Tremendous Flyweight Championship bout scheduled for January 31, 2026. The 28-year-old fighter from Las Vegas by the use of Havana, Cuba, introduced her trademark confidence to the dimensions, carrying an outfit that left little to the creativeness. Social media platforms rapidly crammed with reactions from followers who recommended each the fighter’s physique and the digicam crew’s dealing with of the spectacle.
Born in Cuba, Torres Castillo worked as a powerlifter in her youth and held records in her weight class before transitioning to boxing. Her journey to professional fighting was marked by challenges, as Cuba did not permit girls to box during her formative years. The fighter eventually moved to America with her family to pursue her dream of becoming a world champion. She made her bare knuckle debut at BYB 34 in December 2024, losing a unanimous decision to veteran Shelby Cannon in a hard-fought five-round contest. Since then, Torres has shown improvement, earning a unanimous decision victory over Andy Nguyen at BKB 39 in April 2025.
The weigh-ins took an unexpected turn when Ulloa failed to make weight, altering the stakes for Saturday’s fight. BKB officials announced that only Torres Castillo would be eligible to win the title if she defeats Ulloa, adding extra motivation for the Cuban fighter. Despite the weight miss, both fighters engaged in a heated face-off that suggested fireworks were ahead.
The event, hosted as part of BKB‘s historic fiftieth show celebration, featured ceremonial weigh-ins streamed stay on YouTube, Vice, and Telemundo platforms.
Torres Castillo at the moment holds a 1-1 naked knuckle file and fights out of the tremendous flyweight division at roughly 115 kilos. Her boxing background and technical abilities have impressed observers, although she has been working to adapt to the aggressive, close-quarters model demanded by naked knuckle combating inside BKB’s patented Mighty Trigon. The triangular combating floor, smaller than conventional boxing rings, produces 70% quicker outcomes and forces fixed motion.
BKB 50 represents a milestone for the Miami-based promotion, which was founded in 2014 as the first sanctioned bare knuckle league in the United States. The organization evolved from backyard fighting culture popularized through viral videos into a global combat sports entity now broadcast in over 60 countries. Saturday’s event returns BKB to its original home of Miami with a stacked card featuring multiple championship bouts.
