19-year-old Tyler Sammis eyes 2nd straight KO at BKFC 36

19-year-old Tyler Sammis eyes 2nd straight KO at BKFC 36

Monday, Feb 20 2023 by BKFC Staff

Tyler Sammis is wise beyond his years.

At 19, Sammis is the youngest fighter on the BKFC roster. He knows the notoriety that comes with having that status is a double-edged sword. More fans and media are interested in seeing him fight – and more of his peers in the stacked BKFC featherweight division are eager to add his name to their resume and steal his spotlight.

“I do feel like there’s a bit of a target on my back. Me being the youngest definitely draws some eyes and extra attention,” the Navarre, FL featherweight says.

“Some guys may not like that. Well, fair is fair. If they want a shot at it, they can come get it.”

Sammis returns to the BKFC Squared Circle to take on the debuting Cody “Lightning” Schieve at BKFC 36 on Friday in New Orleans, LIVE on The BKFC App. Sammis looks to improve to 2-0 with a second straight, first-round knockout.

The 27-year-old Schieve is eight years older than Sammis and brings a wealth of professional MMA experience to his BKFC debut. But the fast-rising Sammis sees his opponent as a stepping stone to a breakout campaign in the Squared Circle.

If everything goes according to plan, Sammis sees himself atop the BKFC rankings for the better part of the next two decades.

“Absolutely,” he says when asked if he can hang with the best featherweights in the BKFC. “Absolutely.” 

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