The BKB 50 weigh-ins in Miami provided more than just pre-fight theater Friday night. Erisnelsy ‘Nelsy’ Castillo made waves on social media after stepping on the scale in a cheeky outfit that had martial arts fans buzzing online. The bare-knuckle Cuban fighter, preparing for her title shot against Cecilia Ulloa, became the center of attention as viewers praised the event’s cameraman for his professional handling of the ceremonial weigh-ins at the James L. Knight Center.
BKB cameraman praised as Nelsy Castillo turns heads at the pre-title fight weigh-ins
Castle towerswho goes by Nelsy, was competing in the vacant BKB Super Flyweight Championship fight scheduled for January 31, 2026. The 28-year-old fighter from Las Vegas via Havana, Cuba, brought her signature confidence to the scale and wore an outfit that left little to the imagination. Social media platforms quickly filled with comments from fans praising both the fighter’s physique and the way the camera crew handled the spectacle.
Born in Cuba, Torres Castillo worked as a powerlifter in her youth and set records in her weight class before switching to boxing. Her journey into professional fighting was marked by challenges, as Cuba did not allow girls to box during her formative years. The fighter eventually moved to America with her family to pursue her dream of becoming a world champion. She made her bare-knuckle debut at BYB 34 in December 2024, losing a unanimous decision to veteran Shelby Cannon in a hard-fought five-round match. Since then, Torres has shown improvement, scoring a unanimous decision victory over Andy Nguyen at BKB 39 in April 2025.
The weigh-ins took an unexpected turn when Ulloa failed to make weight, changing the stakes for Saturday’s fight. BKB officials announced that only Torres Castillo would be eligible to win the title if she defeats Ulloa, adding extra motivation for the Cuban fighter. Despite the weight loss, both fighters found themselves in a heated confrontation that suggested fireworks were in store.
The event, organized as part of BKB’s historic 50th show partywith ceremonial weigh-ins streamed live on YouTube, Vice and Telemundo platforms.
Torres Castillo currently has a record of 1-1 and fights outside the super flyweight division at approximately 115 pounds. Her boxing background and technical skills have impressed observers, though she has worked to adapt to the aggressive, close-quarters style required by bare-knuckle fighting in BKB’s patented Mighty Trigon. The triangular fighting surface, smaller than traditional boxing rings, produces 70% faster results and forces constant action.
BKB 50 represents a milestone for the Miami-based promotion, which was founded in 2014 as the first sanctioned bare-knuckle league in the United States. The organization evolved from a backyard fighting culture popularized through viral videos to a global martial arts entity now broadcast in more than 60 countries. Saturday’s event brings BKB back to its original home base of Miami with a stacked card featuring multiple championship fights.
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