Mike Heckert broke onto the bare-knuckle scene in late 2023 where he faced a big power-puncher in Scott Lampert and outclassed him. Heckert was an amateur MMA champion in the promotion, Blackout FC based out of his home state of Kansas. He has a great frame for middleweight at 6’0” and he tends to use his reach and speed advantage to overwhelm his opposition.

Check out his instagram for a ll kinds of technique tips and pointers for different styles of striking. Striking, defense, power, agility, it’s all in the bag of skills of the up and comer. Heckert’s fundamentals are solid and being under 30 years old in a growing sport bodes well for the Florida resident’s future.