Glasgow, Scotland (August 19, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion has announced their first highly anticipated event in Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday, November 7 at the OVO Hydro.
Fighting in the main event at BKFC Fight Night Glasgow, Conor ‘Da Crook’ Cooke, (6-1), of Antrim, Ireland defends his BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Title against The Fighting Pride of Scotland, Sean ‘The Butcher’ Weir, (3-0).
Tickets for BKFC Fight Night Glasgow are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The OVO Hydro is located at Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW.
“We’re beyond thrilled to promote our first event in Glasgow, Scotland at the OVO Hydro on November 6,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Cooke versus Weir is a true high-stakes title battle between two arch-rivals.”
“This will be our 16th country to promote in and truly speaks to BKFC’s extraordinary global expansion. I’ve heard a great deal about the incredible fight crowd in Scotland and we’re also putting together a phenomenal undercard for this can’t miss event. Tickets just went on-sale and they’re moving very fast.”
Said Conor Cooke, “I’m real excited for my upcoming fight with Sean Weir. Once again, I have accepted to travel to my opponent’s backyard, even as the champion, but I know the Hydro will be electric. I’m looking forward to putting on a great performance on such a tremendous show. This fight is one not to be missed. Two men at the top of the game, both willing to leave everything in the ring. This will NOT go the distance!”
“BKFC is where greatness happens!!”
Stated Sean Weir, “Glasgow is going to be a special night. This is more than just another fight for me. I’ve put everything into getting to this position. I respect what Conor Cooke has achieved and I know the level of fighter I’m stepping in with, but I’ve asked for the best because I want to prove I belong at the top. On fight night, in front of a Scottish crowd, I’m coming to leave absolutely everything in there. Expect a war.”
Conor Cooke commenced his title reign with a dominant decision victory over Matt Hodgson at BKFC-68 on November 2, 2024, in Newcastle. In 2005, the hard-hitting fan favorite defended his title twice with knockout victories: Stevie Taylor (KO-1 on March 29, 2025) and Anthony Holmes (KO-3 on December 13, 2025.
Thrilling BKFC fans over the last year, Sean Weir knocked out Joe Lister in the second round on September 27, 2025, in Manchester. Following up on March 14, 2026, the Glasgow King stopped Matt Hodgson in the opening stanza in Newcastle.
More exciting bare-knuckle fights for this sensational event will be announced shortly.
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