Bare Knuckle Fighter Won His Toughest Fight—After Losing His Brother | Dan Vinni BKFC

Dan Vinni—MMA, Muay Thai, boxing, and bare knuckle fighter—joins Kayne Masters for a brutally honest look at the highs and lows of a global combat sports career.

Dan opens up about fighting through personal tragedy, the mental side of competition, and what it takes to survive in the world’s toughest rings.

Hear stories of training with stars like Conor McGregor, Dan Hardy, and Tom Hardy, navigating unregulated fights, and building a brand beyond the cage.

The conversation dives into the evolution of MMA, the spectacle of influencer fights, brain health, and the realities of fighting for a living across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

If you’re curious about the mindset, risks, and rewards of a true fighting nomad, this episode delivers raw insight and hard-won wisdom.

Keywords: Dan Vinni, MMA, bare knuckle boxing, Muay Thai, combat sports, mental health, Conor McGregor, Tom Hardy, Dan Hardy, influencer fights, brain injury, fighting mindset, social media, Kayne Masters, Mastered Podcast.

Chapters (Clickable Timestamps)

(00:00) Fighting Through Loss: Dan’s Biggest Career Moment
(00:37) Introducing Dan Vinni: Global Combat Sports Athlete
(01:27) Life Beyond the Ring: Family, Passports, and Birthdays
(04:04) From WWE Dreams to MMA Reality
(06:01) First Fights and Early Lessons
(08:19) Risk, Experience, and the Mental Game
(09:59) MMA vs. Bare Knuckle: Which Is More Dangerous?
(13:39) Brain Injury in Combat Sports
(16:12) Boxing Culture vs. MMA and Muay Thai
(18:35) Pre-Fight Rituals and Mental Preparation
(20:12) Self-Sabotage and Learning From Regret
(21:36) The Twilight of a Fighter’s Career
(22:49) Visualization, Sports Psychology, and Performance
(24:30) Overcoming Adversity: The Russia Fight
(27:16) The Chaos and Randomness of Bare Knuckle
(29:03) Experimenting With Old-School Techniques
(30:01) The World of Unregulated Fights
(33:26) Spectacle vs. Sport: The Evolution of Combat Events
(35:36) Dream Fights and No-Rule MMA
(39:16) Embracing Nomadic Life: Fighting and Training Abroad
(42:23) Best Places to Fight and Train Globally
(45:48) Hostility and Acceptance in Different Countries
(48:59) Training With Celebrities: Tom Hardy, Conor McGregor
(51:56) The Future of Combat Sports: Gimmicks and Spectacle
(57:43) Personal Goals and the Fighter’s Journey
(1:02:03) Memorable Training Partners and UFC Stories
(1:02:48) Building a Brand: Social Media’s Role in Fighting
(1:04:35) Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Sharing Online
(1:06:31) Documentary Offers and Opening Up
(1:08:53) Upcoming Fights and Making Career Choices
(1:12:37) Advice for Aspiring Fighters: Build Your Brand
(1:13:44) Final Thoughts and Farewell

 

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