BKFC ANNOUNCES FIRST SIX FIGHTERS FOR BKFSEA –THE BRUISE CRUISE
Miami, FL (September 18, 2026) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, today announced the first six fighters and five special guests for BKFSea: The Bruise Cruise, a three-night round-trip voyage aboard the Norwegian Jewel sailing Jan. 22-25, 2027, from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas.
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The first wave of fighters scheduled to compete includes Cruiserweight Contender Julio ‘The Cuban Horse’ Perez, (4-2), Undefeated Flyweight Prospect Gustavo ‘El Gladiator’ Balart, (1-0), Bantamweight Veteran Justyn Martinez, Rising Featherweight Nathan ‘The Reaper’ Rivera, (5-1), Featherweight Prospect Joey ‘The Raging Warrior’ Gambino, (2-0), and Lightweight Veteran Cole Ferrell, (2-1). Opponents, additional bouts and the main event will be announced shortly.
Special guests on the voyage include BKFC Ironweight World Champion and #1 Pound-for-Pound Fighter, Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt, BKFC Featherweight World Champion ‘King’ Kai Stewart, #1 Ranked Heavyweight Leonardo ‘El Zambo’ Perdomo, #2 Ranked Featherweight Bryan ‘El Gallo’ Duran and BKFC Fighting Legend Luis ‘The Emperor’ Palomino. Fans can look forward to opportunities to meet BKFC talent through photos and autograph sessions, workouts in addition to other onboard experiences.
The centerpiece is Saturday night’s BKFC fight card on the pool deck. Across the three-night voyage, the experience extends to press conferences, weigh-ins, fan competitions, a private Nassau event and late-night celebrations throughout the ship.
“We want fans to go home with remarkable stories from the entire weekend,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “They can meet our fighters, take part in an array of exciting activities, enjoy Nassau and then watch an outstanding BKFC fight card on the pool deck. We’re bringing our BKFC community together for three nights at sea for this can’t miss event.”
The Weekend Aboard BKFSea
Friday, January 22 – Welcome aboard. Boarding-day programming includes a pool party, fighter meet-and-greets, Ring Card Girl photo opportunities, merchandise drops and experience sign-ups at the Netspend Concierge. A sail-away celebration leads into the official press conference and weigh-ins, followed by DJs, lounge takeovers, the first Rainbet Casino Tournament qualifier and the Notorious Cigars Welcome Smoke.
Saturday, January 23 – Nassau and fight night. Morning plans include fighter-led workouts, Ring Card Girl yoga and a fighter-and-fan breakfast. The private BKFSea Nassau Takeover will bring together music, fighters and a beach-party setting before guests return to Norwegian Jewel for the evening’s fight card. ALP hospitality at Vibe Beach Club and a shipboard simulcast are planned, followed by the post-fight press conference, victory celebrations, after-parties and a second Rainbet qualifier.
Sunday, January 24 – A full day at sea. Fans can join morning fitness sessions, Coffee and Fighters meet-and-greets, Fighters vs. Fans three-on-three basketball, a pool party and BKFC’s Next Top Ring Card Girl competition. The day also features a Q&A with David Feldman and BKFC partner pop-ups, game shows, tastings and cigar experiences. An NFL playoff watch party, the Rainbet Casino Championship, weekend awards and a closing party round out the final night.
Monday, January 25 – Return to Miami. Guests disembark following the ship’s morning arrival.
Additional planned experiences include the Johnnie Walker Experience at Sea, mojito tasting, margarita making, Connoisseurs Club presented by Notorious Cigars, a Fighters and Founders cigar session, and BKFSea editions of Deal or No Deal and Wheel of Fortune. Detailed schedules and participation information will be available at BKFSea.com and through onboard guest services.
Programming, fighter appearances, venues and schedules are subject to change. Experience access, inclusions and promotional eligibility are governed by the applicable booking terms.
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