Chad Mendes has an opponent for his bare-knuckle boxing debut.
The three-time UFC featherweight title challenger will fight Joshuah Alvarez a.k.a. “Famez” at the BKFC’s upcoming KnuckleMania 2 event, which takes place on Feb. 19 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Mendes’ debut opponent was announced by the BKFC on Friday following an initial report from MMA Junkie.