Fans Praise The Cameraman as Nelsy Castillo Turns Heads at BKB Weigh-Ins
The BKB 50 weigh-ins in Miami delivered more than just pre-fight theatrics on Friday evening. Erisnelsy “Nelsy” Castillo made waves across social media after stepping onto the scales in a cheekless outfit that had combat sports fans buzzing online. The Cuban bare knuckle 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 Weigh-Ins Ahead of Title Fight
Torres Castillo, who goes by Nelsy, weighed in for the vacant BKB Super Flyweight Championship bout scheduled for January 31, 2026. The 28-year-old fighter from Las Vegas by way of Havana, Cuba, brought her trademark confidence to the scale, wearing an outfit that left little to the imagination. Social media platforms quickly filled with reactions from fans who commended both the fighter’s physique and the camera crew’s handling of the spectacle.
Born in Cuba, Torres Castillo worked as a powerlifter in her youth and held records in her weight class before transitioning to boxing. Her journey to professional fighting was marked by challenges, as Cuba did not permit 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 contest. Since then, Torres has shown improvement, earning 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, altering 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 miss, both fighters engaged in a heated face-off that suggested fireworks were ahead.
The event, hosted as part of BKB‘s historic 50th show celebration, featured ceremonial weigh-ins streamed live on YouTube, Vice, and Telemundo platforms.
Torres Castillo currently holds a 1-1 bare knuckle record and fights out of the super flyweight division at approximately 115 pounds. Her boxing background and technical skills have impressed observers, though she has been working to adapt to the aggressive, close-quarters style demanded by bare knuckle fighting inside BKB’s patented Mighty Trigon. The triangular fighting surface, smaller than traditional boxing rings, produces 70% faster outcomes 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 backyard fighting culture popularized through viral videos into a global combat sports entity now broadcast in over 60 countries. Saturday’s event returns BKB to its original home of Miami with a stacked card featuring multiple championship bouts.
