Joey"The Raging Warrior"Gambino

Joey Gambino is a professional combat athlete whose career is defined by toughness, discipline, and the willingness to test himself at the highest levels of competition. From Saugerties, NY to Myrtle Beach, SC, he built a perfect 9-0 record before earning a UFC contract in 2012.

After his UFC run and a career-halting injury, Joey stepped away, built two successful companies, raised a family, coached wrestling and cornered fighters, while never losing his edge.

In January 2026, after nearly 14 years, he returned to professional fighting in impressive fashion, with a second-round TKO of Kurtis Ellis at BKFC 86.

On August 21, 2026, Joey "The Raging Warrior" Gambino smashed his way to 2-0 under the BKFC banner with a second-round TKO at the expense of former BKFC World Featherweight Championship challenger Tommy "The Farmer" Strydom. Gambino floored Strydom three times before the fight was called 23 seconds into the second round.

His most recent win confirms it: Joey's return to the competitive combat arena is no longer called a come back. He's arrived.