Ryan McCarthy is a Welsh bare-knuckle fighter having had four fights under his belt before stepping into the BKFC’s Squared Circle. He debuted against Alec Connelly in August 2024, and the two had a five round war between themselves. 

Mixing the clinch and a bullying style along with technical boxing from distance, McCarthy surely seems well-rounded enough to make a run in his lightweight division. Also, keep an eye on the footwork and sheer toughness from the Newport fighter who seems to be able to push himself even after getting tired.