Derik Fay goes from bare knuckle to major breakthrough

.Redefines growth at BKFC, Transcend

In the evolving arena of combat sports and healthcare innovation, one name has emerged with growing gravity: Derik Fay.

Best known for his long-standing success as a private equity mogul and founder of 3F Management, Fay is now expanding his influence across two strikingly different—yet equally dynamic—industries. With newly confirmed roles as owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and Chief Growth Officer of Transcend, Fay is orchestrating a rare business symphony: aligning raw entertainment and refined wellness into a single growth strategy.

BKFC: Scaling an Underground Empire
Fay’s acquisition stake in BKFC, the fastest-growing combat sport globally, reflects his sharp ability to identify rising market tides before they peak. BKFC, once seen as niche and brutal, is now commanding prime-time slots, streaming deals, and a surging global fanbase. Its raw authenticity resonates with an audience tired of overproduced showmanship—and Fay is helping amplify that momentum.

Rather than simply investing, Fay steps in as a strategic operator. Insiders report he is building infrastructure, talent pipelines, and expansion blueprints that stretch beyond the ring. Pay-per-view optimizations, brand partnerships, and athlete equity models are all reportedly in development under his guidance.

While BKFC’s ascension is aggressive, it’s not reckless. “We’re not chasing flash,” Fay has said. “We’re building something sustainable that earns its place in mainstream culture.”

Transcend: Health Innovation with Soul
On the other side of the spectrum lies Transcend—a telehealth and longevity company poised to transform how wellness is accessed and optimized. As Chief Growth Officer, Fay brings to Transcend his trademark operational discipline. The goal: expand service delivery while maintaining medical excellence.

What unites both ventures—despite their industry distance—is a shared theme: accessibility through innovation.

At BKFC, it’s about giving fighters a platform to earn without compromise. At Transcend, it’s about helping individuals access proactive healthcare solutions through digital channels.

A Track Record That Backs It Up
Though Fay rarely discusses finances, analysts estimate his net worth conservatively above $100 million, with some placing it well over $250 million based on real estate deals, company exits, and long-term holdings across 40+ entities. His previous ventures—Around the Clock Fitness, Tycoon Payments, BIGG Pharma, FayMs Films, and more—showcase a blueprint that blends hustle with systems thinking.

But it’s not just the scale of his portfolio that stands out. It’s the intentionality.

Fay is deeply involved in his daughters’ lives—Sophia Elena Fay and Isabella Roslyn Fay—and has been with his partner Shandra Phillips since 2021. He leverages social media not for vanity, but for mentorship, often replying directly to startup founders and young visionaries.

The Mogul Next Chapter
The combination of BKFC’s expansion and Transcend’s medical mission reveals something deeper about Fay’s trajectory: he’s not just growing wealth—he’s growing reach and relevance in industries that shape culture and health.

Whether streaming live fights or launching next-gen longevity protocols, Derik Fay is creating access at scale. Not loudly, but consistently—and with a playbook that others are now racing to copy.