Lewis “The Leprechaun” Garside is a bantamweight bare-knuckle fighter from England with a deep foundation in mixed martial arts. He began his amateur MMA career in 2009 and competed through 2017, building a strong record across nearly a decade of competition. His only reported amateur defeat came against future Cage Warriors standout Harry Hardwick, while his wins showed versatility—knockouts, submissions, and decisions. Garside made his professional MMA debut in 2018 and scored a first-round TKO of Andy Nunn.

Garside has translated that experience effectively to bare knuckle, where he is unbeaten at 3-0. He earned a dominant decision over Bartek Kanabey in his BKFC debut, then continued his winning run against Paul Chipchase and Kieron Sewell. At 5'5" with a 67-inch reach, Garside fights with the composure of an experienced MMA athlete: he is comfortable working at close range, using pressure, and forcing opponents into sustained exchanges rather than waiting for one big moment. His background in both striking and grappling gives him a durable, well-rounded approach, but in the Squared Circle his focus is on relentless forward movement, clean punches, and wearing down the man across from him.

Outside the fight game, Garside’s social media lists him in Bury, England, working in digital and social-media marketing. That work complements a growing public presence as a BKFC athlete, allowing him to bring an understanding of branding and online engagement to his combat-sports career.

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