BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI (October 1, 2026) – BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world’s largest professional bare knuckle boxing organization, today announced the complete fight card for Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi, which returns to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Friday, October 23. Tickets are on sale now via https://bkbtickets.com/biloxi.
The event will feature a 12-fight card, including the highly-anticipated return of undefeated super featherweight Amado Vargas (1-0, 1 KO), who takes on Colin Huntington (0-0) in the co-main event. One of the sons of the legendary Fernando Vargas, Amado went undefeated inside the boxing ring, and has carried that dominance over to bare knuckle boxing, winning by first-round KO in his debut at BKB 57 back in July.
“I had a great debut, but I’m not satisfied with just one win. I want to keep building my name in BKB and show people what I’m capable of every time I step into the Trigon. I’m coming to Biloxi looking for another big performance, and Colin is going to find out very quickly what this sport is all about,”said Amado Vargas.
The night’s headlining bout also saw a change, as Pantera Guerrero (1-1, 1 KO) steps in to replace Bekhzod “The Lion” Usmonov, who was initially scheduled to compete in the main event. Guerrero will now test himself against former BKB Lightweight World Champion Jarod “Kid Gatti” Grant (8-3, 6 KOs), who’s hungry and motivated to get back to the top of the lightweight division.
Also on the card, reigning BKB Light Heavyweight World Champion Cub “The Savage” Hawkins (10-1, 9 KOs) drops down to the middleweight division to take on the undefeated Rowdy Montgomery (2-0, 1 KO). Already a two-division BKB champion at just 28 years old, Hawkins will try to extend his record for the most wins inside the Trigon. Standing in his way is Montgomery, who looks to score the biggest win in his BKB career.
In the heavyweight division, another former titleholder returns to action, as former BKB Heavyweight World Champion “Hurricane” Ike Villanueva (5-3, 4 KOs) takes on Cody “Bullet Train” East (2-1, 2 KOs). A pair of former UFC veterans, Villanueva and East get set to collide in what’s sure to be an exciting heavyweight matchup.
Also on the card, Biloxi’s own former BKB Lightweight World Champion Monica “Phenomamom” Medina (3-4) returns home to battle Claudia “Phoenix” Zamora (1-0, 1 KO), while Louisiana’s Brandon “The Shredder” Shavers (5-1, 5 KOs) heads to Mississippi to take on German Ramos (1-0, 1 KO). Tunica’s Jeff Denton (2-0, 2 KOs) will also look to remain unbeaten when he meets Cody Jenkins (2-6, 2 KOs).
BKB’s fully-integrated, 360-degree partnership with Bally’s brings the sport to new audiences through live events at Bally’s properties across the United States. Bally’s Fightnight by BKB combines Bally’s venues, proprietary ForceIQTM punch sensor technology and exclusive broadcast distribution to create an integrated combat entertainment experience, with sensors capturing punch volume, type and impact force in real time. The Dover fight card will be broadcast exclusively on Bally’s digital platforms, including Bally Sports Live apps on phones and TVs, ballysports.com and Stadium free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel.
The partnership launched successfully with the first Bally’s Fightnight by BKB event in January at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, and is set to return for another exciting night of fights on Friday, October 23. The inaugural Dover event continues the partnership’s expansion to Bally’s properties across the United States.
Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi Main Card
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
October 23 | 8PM ET | 7PM CT
Bally Sports Live
Super Lightweight Main Event:Jarod Grant vs. Pantera Guerrero
Super Featherweight Co-Main Event:Amado Vargas vs. Colin Huntington
Middleweight: Cub Hawkins vs. Rowdy Montgomery
Super Middleweight: Brandon Shavers vs. German Ramos
Lightweight: Monica Medina vs. Claudia Zamora
Super Welterweight:Jeff Denton vs. Cody Jenkins
Lightweight: Caleb Austin vs. Jorge Bargallo
Bridgerweight: Ike Villanueva vs. Cody East
Cruiserweight:Dillon Winemiller vs. Terrell Glynn
Light Heavyweight:Doug Freeman vs. Adam Nash
Welterweight:Aquasha Rapley vs. Miranda Barber
Bridgerweight:Devin Wallace vs. Jerry Dutchover
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, located at 777 Beach Blvd., is owned and operated by Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC, a subsidiary of Bally’s Corporation. The resort features a dynamic casino with more than 900 slot machines, 55 table games and a state-of-the-art sportsbook equipped with over 30 flat-screen TVs and betting windows for live wagering. The property offers 479 hotel rooms and suites, a full-service spa and salon, and a fitness center. Guests can enjoy 10 diverse dining options, including Sugar Factory American Brasserie, Tequila’s on the Gulf, Half Shell Oyster House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Hard Rock Café. Entertainment takes center stage at Hard Rock Live®?, a 9,000-square-foot theater that hosts headline acts for up to 2,000 guests. Additional amenities include multiple bars and lounges, a dance club, a country bar, retail shops, a beach pool, and a VIP lounge. For more information, visit www.hrhcbiloxi.com.