UFC veteran Rachael Ostovich signs with Bare Knuckle FC

Bare Knuckle FC continues to add depth to its women’s roster with the signing of Rachael Ostovich.

Ostovich, a four-fight UFC veteran who parted ways with the organization in December following a three-fight losing skid, has inked a deal to step into the bare knuckle ring, the promotion announced on Tuesday (via Instagram):

SIGNED Welcome to the BKFC @rachaelostovich

A BKFC news release said she will make her promotional debut in JUly.

“We always are looking to sign fighters that can move the needle and fight, and that is exactly what Rachael brings to the table,” BKFC president Dave Feldman stated. “I am looking forward to her debut in July. I know she is training hard and working on her boxing every day and we expect very big things from Rachael.”

Ostovich, 30, signed with the UFC in 2017 after a stint on “The Ultimate Fighter 26.” In her UFC debut at the TUF 26 Finale, Ostovich defeated Karine Gevorgyan by first-round armbar.

In 2018, Ostovich picked up her first promotional loss when she was submitted by Montana De La Rosa at the TUF 27 Finale. In 2019, Ostovich, in her first fight back since a domestic violence case against her husband, returned to meet Paige VanZant. She was submitted by second-round armbar, and with VanZant also signed with BKFC, it’s possible a rematch could come to fruition.

“I am so excited to fight in the fastest growing sport in the world,” Ostovich stated. “I’m looking forward to my debut in July. I have seen and heard great things about BKFC, and am very happy to be a part of the team. Can’t wait to announce the opponent.”

In January 2020, Ostovich tested positive for using a tainted supplement and was suspended for eight months as a result.

After the conclusion of her suspension, Ostovich’s latest loss came Nov. 28 at UFC on ESPN 18 when she was finished with a body kick and punches by Mazany.