Weigh-In Results

Julian Lane, 165.2lbs. vs. Bryce Henry, 161.4lbs.

Gorjan Slaveski, 165.6 vs. Jonny Tello, 165.6

Steve Townsel, 206 vs. Michael Jones, 205.2

Gee Perez, 139.4 vs. Mike Hansen, 142.2

Gustavo Balart, 125.6 vs. Alexander Gutierrez, 124

Peter Peraza, 155 vs. Ashton Caniglia, 153.4

Julio Perez Rodriguez, 205.8 vs. Lamont Stafford, 205

Eduardo Suarez, 144.6 vs. Romain Courcier, 146

Brandon Alfano, 249 vs. Alex Govea, 248

Leo Acanda, 180 vs. James Rodriguez, 180.6

Rohan Prado, 154. 2 vs. Carlo Ricci, 154

Adyam Devillafuerte, 164.6 vs. Brian Kelb, 164.8

Venue

Hard Rock Live

Hollywood, FL

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Hollywood, FL (June 4, 2026) The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) celebrated its 8th Anniversary in style on Thursday evening with a night of explosive action at the sold-out Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL.

Undefeated Broward County, FL welterweight contender Bryce “Baba Yaga” Henry kept his spotless record intact in Thursday’s Main Event after Julian “Let Me Bang” Lane was disqualified in the fourth round of their heated matchup. The referee called a stop to the fight 35 seconds into the penultimate round after Lane wrestled Henry to the canvas. The bout was previously paused due to repeated strikes to the back of Henry’s head from the Mansfield, OH product Lane. Henry is now 7-0 and yet to enter the fifth round in his BKFC career. Lane entered fight night as the #2 Ranked Contender in BKFC’s welterweight division.

“Look at his face. I (expletive) his face totally up. Nobody can (expletive) with me. It was easy. He had to cheat to try and win,” Henry said in his post-fight interview. Former Welterweight World Champion Lane moves to 9-10 with the loss.

Thursday’s action aired LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App.

Former BKFC Welterweight World Champion Gorjan “GoGo” Slaveski earned a hard-fought, unanimous decision over upset minded warrior Jonny “El Toro” Tello in Thursday’s Co-Main Event. Slaveski sent Tello to the canvas twice, leading to the sensational victory across all three judge’s cards (47-46×2, 48-45). The Macedonia-born Miami, FL product upped his record to 8-1 with the win. The Canadian-born Pattaya, Thailand fighter Tello is now 3-3 in his bare knuckle fighting career.

Slaveski called out Darren “The Gorilla” Till in his post-fight interview: “Give me that guy!”

Here are some highlights from BKFC Founder and President David Feldman at the post-event press conference.

“I thought it was a phenomenal night. This is one of the best all-around fight cards we’ve had at Hard Rock. We had another sellout here. This is our 16th straight sellout here. Thank you to the fans and fighters because that was an amazing night.”

“Obviously, the ending wasn’t what we wanted in the main event. A frustrated Julian Lane took down Bryce Henry and he got disqualified, which he should have. I don’t like that at all. It was heating up to be a great fight.”

Knockout of the Night: Julio Perez.

Fights of the Night: Gorjan Slaveski def. Jonny Tello, Leonardo Acanda def. James Rodriguez.

Salt Lake City, UT cruiserweight Mike Jones smashed his way to 3-1 under the BKFC banner with a first-round knockout over Stephen “Tomahawk” Townsel in Thursday’s Featured Fight. The stoppage came just 56 seconds into the opening frame. That’s now three straight wins for Jones, while the Fort Pierce, FL product Townsel is now 6-5 in his bare knuckle fighting career. Townsel had finished his last three opponents heading into fight night.

#1 Ranked Gee “The Cutman” Perez only needed 44 seconds to stop the previously unbeaten Mike “Mighty Mouse” Hansen in their featherweight bout. The Cuban-born Pahokee, FL fighter logged three knockdowns in the victory, climbing to 7-1 with the win — his second straight victory in the Squared Circle. Hansen, who hails from Anaheim, CA, is now 2-1 under the BKFC banner.

Cuban-born Miami, FL fighter Gustavo “El Gladiador” Balart was victorious in his BKFC debut, edging out Alexander “Prince” Gutierrez for the split-decision victory in their flyweight matchup. Two judges scored the fight 49-46 for Balart, and one judge scored it 48-47 for the Lake Elsinore, CA product Gutierrez, who fell to 1-2 in defeat.

Miami, FL lightweight Peter “D2G” Peraza smashed his way to 5-1 under the BKFC banner with a fourth straight stoppage victory at the expense of Ashton “No Chance” Caniglia. Peraza recorded five knockdowns before the fight was called to a stop with 14 seconds left in the second stanza. The Omaha, NE fighter Caniglia is now 1-2 in his BKFC career.

Cuban-born Miami, FL product Julio “The Cuban Horse” Perez picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for a 44-second knockout victory over Lamont “The KO King” Stafford in cruiserweight action. Perez logged a pair of knockdowns after being dropped early in the fight. Perez is now 4-2 under the BKFC banner. Stafford, who hails from Hobart, OK, is now 1-2.

Romain “Frenchie” Courcier defeated Eduardo “Las Manos Benditas” Suarez in their meeting of debuting BKFC featherweights. The French-born Miami, FL product Courcier recorded a pair of knockdowns before the fight was stopped with 12 seconds left in the opening round. The Cuban-born Miami, FL product Suarez was also making his BKFC debut.

Miami, FL light-heavyweight Leonardo “Block” Acanda was victorious in his BKFC debut, defeating James “Murda” Rodriguez via unanimous decision. Acanda scored the sole knockdown of the night, ultimately leading to the 29-27 verdict among all three judges. Rodriguez, who also represents Miami, FL, is now 1-1.

Oakland Park, FL heavyweight Brandon “Rhino” Alfano needed just 36 seconds to steamroll Alexander “The Ghost” Govea in his BKFC debut. Govea, who hails from San Fernando Valley, CA, was also making his debut.

Rohan “Headline Ro” Prado and Carlo “El Bambino” Ricci fought to a draw in their action-packed lightweight matchup. Ricci dropped Prado in the sole knockdown of the contest, but couldn’t convince the judges, who agreed on the 28-28 verdict across the board. Prado, who represents Hialeah, FL, is now 1-0-1, while the Caracas, Venezuela product Ricci is now 0-1.

Adyam “Pulga” Devillafuerte beat Brian “The Hammer” Kleb via technical knockout in their battle of debuting Miami, FL welterweights in the opening bout of the night. Devillafuerte sent Kleb to the canvas three times before the fight was called to a stop at 1:36 of the second round.

BKFC Fight Night Hollywood Results

Bryce Henry def. (2) Julian Lane via Disqualification in Round 4 (0:35)

Gorjan Slaveski def. Jonny Tello via Unanimous Decision (47-46×2, 48-45)

Mike Jones def. Stephen Townsel via KO in Round 1 (0:56)

Gee Perez def. Mike Hansen via KO in Round 1 (0:44) 

Gustavo Balart def. Alexander Gutierrez via Split Decision (49-46×2, 47-48)

Peter Peraza def. Ashton Caniglia via TKO in Round 2 (1:46)

Julio Perez def. Lamont Stafford via KO in Round 1 (0:44)

Romain Courcier def. Eduardo Suarez via KO in Round 1 (1:48)

Leonardo Acanda def. James Rodriguez via Unanimous Decision (29-27×3)

Brandon Alfano def. Alex Govea via KO in Round 1 (0:36)

Rohan Prado vs. Carlo Ricci declared a Unanimous Draw (28-28×3)

Adyam Devillafuerte def. Brian Kleb via TKO in Round 2 (1:36)

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Birmingham, U.K. (May 30, 2026) Rico “Bon Bon” Franco won the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Interim Welterweight World Title and Combat Sports Superstar Darren “The Gorilla” Till was stellar in his highly anticipated bare knuckle fighting premiere on Saturday night at BKFC 90 at the sold-out Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England.

Rico “Bon Bon” Franco, BKFC’s European Welterweight Champion, defeated BKFC U.K. Welterweight Champion Connor “The Brumtown Bomber” Tierney to claim the BKFC Interim  Welterweight World Title in Saturday’s Main Event. The Gainsborough, England product sent Tierney to the canvas five times en route to the knockout at 1:18 of the second stanza.

“My mindset now is invincible,” Franco said in his post-fight interview. “Dustin Pague, come to England and I’ll take the belt off you and take your (expletive) teeth out of your mouth. Let’s go!”

Franco now boasts an overall bare-knuckle fighting record of 11-3, while the Birmingham, England product Tierney saw his record move to 9-3 in defeat.

Former UFC title contender Darren “The Gorilla” Till defeated the previously unbeaten Aaron “The Joker” Chalmers in Saturday’s Co-Main Event. The Liverpool, England light-heavyweight picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the show-stopping second-round knockout over Chalmers, who rose to fame as a cast member on MTV’s iconic Geordie Shore reality TV program. The stoppage came 22 seconds into the second round.

In Till’s post-fight interview, the polarizing combat sports star left no doubt that he will be back in the BKFC Squared Circle soon: “I was made for this! I’m a maniac; I’m built for bare-knuckle …   I want everyone and anyone! I don’t care! I’m not scared of anyone!”

Chalmers, who hails from Manchester, England, is now 2-1 under the BKFC banner.

Saturday’s event aired LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App.

Below are quotes from David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC at the post-event

press conference.

On BKFC 90: “Hope you had fun tonight. It was a great night for us in Birmingham.”

On BKFC’s future in the United Kingdom: “We’re going to bring guys over for big fights (in the United States) and bring some big fights over here. I’m going to be here a lot more because I want to make sure we’ve got our foot on the gas pedal. I want this sport to be as big as it can be in the U.K.”

On Darren Till’s BKFC premiere: “I was very, very pleased with his performance. It was refreshing to see him get dropped and get back up. We don’t know how you’ll react when you get hit with a bare knuckle punch. He got dropped, he got back up, and he responded with a knockout finish.”

Attendance: 7,492 

Knockout of the Night: Rico Franco.

Fight of the Night: George Thorpe defeated Leigh Cohoon.

Swansea, Wales’ John “The White Mike Tyson” Phillips needed just 63 seconds to steamroll Ryan “The Cockroach” Barrett in the cruiserweight division in Saturday’s Feature Fight. Phillips, a six-time UFC vet, is now 2-0 with back-to-back stoppage victories under the BKFC banner. Barrett, who represents Belfast, Ireland, was making his highly anticipated BKFC premiere after competing 11 times on the bare knuckle fighting regional scene.

Glasgow, Scotland bantamweight Brian “Fortified” Hyslop earned his first BKFC victory on Saturday by defeating Jonno “JCB” Chipchase via unanimous decision. Hyslop recorded a pair of knockdowns en route to the win. Two judges agreed on the 50-43 verdict and one judge scored the bout 49-45. Chipchase, who hails from Manchester, England, is now 3-3 in his BKFC career.

Birmingham, England’s “Gorgeous” George Thorpe upped his BKFC record to 3-1-1 with a hard-fought, unanimous decision victory at the expense of the previously unbeaten Leigh “The Boom” Cohoon in middleweight action. Two judges scored the fight 49-46 and one had it 50-45, all in favor of Thorpe. Cohoon, who represents Manchester, England, is now 3-1 in the Squared Circle.

Wa?brzych, Poland featherweight Michael Lesniak was victorious in his hotly anticipated BKFC premiere, stopping Martin “Mr. Pink” McDonough in the fourth round of their bout. Lesniak recorded four knockdowns before the fight was stopped 57 seconds into the fourth stanza. Lesniak has a professional gloved boxing record of 19-3-1. McDonough, who hails from Abertillery, Wales, was also making his BKFC debut.

Peterlee, England’s Liam Hutchinson upped his BKFC record to 2-1 with a second straight victory over Simeon “Mr. Miyagi” Ottley in the middleweight division. Two judges scored the contest 50-45 and one had it 48-47, all in favor of Hutchinson. The Leeds, England product Ottley’s BKFC record moved to 2-2 in defeat.

Burton upon Trent, England middleweight Paul “The One Man Army” O’Sullivan was dominant on Saturday, earning a unanimous decision victory at the expense of Paul “Soul Snatcher” Hilz. All three judges scored the fight 50-45. O’Sullivan is now 1-1 under the BKFC banner. Hilz, who represents Essex, England, was making his BKFC debut after competing 19 times as a professional on the regional bare knuckle fighting circuit.

Bradford, England’s Tommy Hawthorn sent “Wild” Will Smith to the canvas three times en route to the third-round victory in lightweight action. Smith’s corner stopped the fight at 1:42 of the third frame. Hawthorn smashed his way to 2-0 with the win, while the London, England fighter Smith is now 1-1.

Birmingham, England’s Kris Trezise won by knockout in his highly anticipated BKFC premiere, stopping Luke “Sledgehammer” Brassfield in the fourth round of their welterweight matchup. The bout was called to a stop with seven seconds remaining in the penultimate round. Trezise brought an overall bare-knuckle fighting record of 6-1-1 into his BKFC debut, while the Nottingham, England product Brassfield fell to 0-2 with the loss.

Mr?gowo, Poland heavyweight Lucasz “The Goat” Parobiec was victorious in his long-awaited BKFC premiere, defeating Kaseem Saleem in the fourth round of their back-and-forth battle. Entering Saturday’s action with a body of work that included 16 professional bare knuckle bouts, Parobiec earned the stoppage 47 seconds into the fourth round. Saleem, who hails from Dumfries, Scotland, is now 1-2 overall in bare knuckle action. Saleem was cornered by former BKFC World Heavyweight Champion Mick Terrill. 

Northampton, England’s Nathan “Too Slick” Leeson turned heads in his hotly anticipated BKFC premiere, stopping the previously unbeaten Stevie Davenport in the third round of their lightweight clash in the opening bout of the night. Leeson picked himself up off the canvas before rallying for the stoppage 89 seconds into the third stanza. Leeson now boasts a

9-1-2 overall record in his bare-knuckle fighting career. Davenport, who represents Portsmouth, England, was also making his highly anticipated BKFC debut after racking up a spotless 4-0 record on the regional bare knuckle fighting scene.

BKFC 90 RESULTS

Rico Franco def. Connor Tierney via KO in Round 2 (1:18)

Wins BKFC Interim World Welterweight Title 

Darren Till def. Aaron Chalmers via TKO in Round 2 (0:22)

Brian Hyslop def. Jonno Chipchase via Unanimous Decision (50-43×2, 49-45)

George Thorpe def. Leigh Cohoon via Unanimous Decision (49-46×2, 50-45)

Michael Lesniak def. Martin McDonough via TKO in Round 4 (0:57)

Liam Hutchinson def. Simeon Ottley via Unanimous Decision (50-45×2, 48-47)

Paul O’Sullivan def. Paul Hilz via Unanimous Decision (50-45×3)

Tommy Hawthorn def. Will Smith via TKO in Round 3 (1:42)

Kris Trezise def. Luke Brassfield via TKO in Round 4 (1:53)

Lucasz Parobiec def. Kaseem Saleem via TKO in Round 4 (0:47)

Nathan Leeson def. Stevie Davenport via TKO in Round 3 (1:29)

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Main Card

Connor Tierney, 164.8lbs. vs. Rico Franco, 164.4lbs

BKFC Interim Welterweight World Title

Darren Till, 188.8 vs. Aaron Chalmers, 187.7

John Phillips, 205.4 vs. Ryan Barrett, 205

Jonno Chipchase, 137.4 vs. Brian Hyslop, 136.8

George Thorpe, 175.6 vs. Leigh Cohoon, 175.2

Michael Lesniak, 145.4 vs. Martin McDonough, 145

Liam Hutchinson, 175.6 vs. Simeon Ottley, 172.6

Paul O’Sullivan, 173.6 vs. Paul Hilz, 169.8

Tommy Hawthorn, 155.6 vs. Will Smith, 155.6

Prelims

Kris Trezise, 165.8 vs. Luke Brassfield, 162.4

Lucasz Parobiec, 264.5 vs. Kaseem Saleem, 274

Nathan Leeson, 154.6 vs. Stevie Davenport, 154.4

Venue

Utilita Arena

Birmingham, UK

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Philadelphia, PA (May 28, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced the Feature Fight at Liberty Brawl, a Middleweight Rivalry Clash between Undefeated Philly Sports Fan Favorite Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino, (4-0, 4 KOs) and Former Two-Time BKFC World Champion and #5 Ranked Mike ‘The Marine’ Richman, (8-3), of Rosemount, MN.

Liberty Brawl, Philadelphia’s 250th Anniversary Celebration of America, is set for Friday, July 3 emanating from the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tickets are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. Liberty Brawl marks the third BKFC event at the Xfinity Mobile Arena; the previous two historical record setting sellouts taking place at Knuckle Mania VI on January 25, 2025 (Attendance 17,762) and Knuckle Mania VI on February 7, 2026 (Attendance 18, 217).

“Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino has become one of the most popular professional athletes in Philly with his exciting victories along with his fan friendly style and charisma,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “However, Mike Richman is one of the most accomplished and baddest men we’ve had in BKFC. This is an explosive matchup and one that truly belongs on this monumental card celebrating the 250th Anniversary of our country.”

“Our last two events at Xfinity Mobile Arena have sold-out and I strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance for this can’t miss Philly event.”

Said Johnny Garbarino, “BKFC’s Liberty Brawl in Philadelphia is going to be special for me. Fighting a veteran like Mike Richman on one of the biggest stages of my career is exactly the type of challenge I asked for. I always said that in order to be the best you have to beat the best. I’m fighting to prove that I belong amongst the top names in BKFC.”

“On July 3rd, in historic South Philadelphia at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, I plan on making history. Not just Philadelphia sports history, but world combat sports history. I believe the fireworks are going to come a day early this year, and cannoli’s are gonna fly.”

“This isn’t just another venue to me, this is my backyard. I grew up blocks from this arena. I played here as a kid, fought here as a man, and built my name in this city. These aren’t just fans to me. These are my people. We come from the same blood. The blood of Italian Americans. Nobody comes into South Philadelphia expecting to take my place in front of my people. July 3 is going to be my night, and a memorable night for the fans. I promise.”

Stated Mike Richman, “This kid will be a star one day just not against me! I’m not the star gate keeper. I’m still fighting for gold! Let’s F*cking go!”

Among the most popular stars in the sport’s rich city of Philadelphia, the hard-hitting Johnny Garbarino burst onto the BKFC scene with a first-round stoppage against Apostle Spencer at KnuckleMania V. Following the victory, Garbarino proposed to his future wife Gianna to the roar of the crowd inside the sold-out Xfinity Mobile Arena. Additional knockout victories in front of his massive local fan base have come against Rayne Wells (KO-1), Erik Lopez (KO-2) and most recently against Kaine Tomlinson Jr. at KnuckleMania VI. A longtime chef specializing in Italian cooking, Garbarino has also impressed fans and media with the ‘distributing’ of cannoli’s at press events resulting in numerous viral moments.

Mike Richman first attained world title glory at BKFC-31 stopping fellow contender Isaac Doolittle in the third round garnering the BKFC Light Heavyweight World Title. He reclaimed the title with a stunning first round knockout of Jared Warren on December 21, 2024. In his Philly debut at KnuckleMania VI, Richman won a dominant decision over battle-tested veteran Joe Elmore. Among the world champions and top contenders Richman has fought in memorable battles include; Lorenzo Hunt, David Mundell, Josh Dyer, Erick Lozano, David Rickels and Dakota Cochrane.

                                                            —————————————–

Previously announced and fighting in the Main Event at Liberty Brawl for the vacant BKFC Lightweight World Title, Undefeated and #2 Ranked Pound-for-Pound Fighter Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout, (5-0), of Las Cruces, NM faces #1 Divisionally Ranked Lightweight and Former World Champion Ben ‘The Bomber’ Bonner, (5-2), of Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Co-headlining, BKFC Female Fighting Legend, Britain Hart, (10-3), of Bedford, VA defends her BKFC Strawweight World Title against #1 Divisionally Ranked and Undefeated Challenger Sarah ‘TNT’ Shell, (3-0), of Chandler, AZ.

Additional fight announcements for Liberty Brawl will be forthcoming.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Birmingham, UK (May 28, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, held the Final Press Conference for BKFC-90 today in Birmingham, UK just two days ahead of the highly anticipated event this Saturday night, May 30 at the Utilita Arena.

BKFC-90 is headlined by the eagerly awaiting rivalry showdown between Connor ‘The Brumtown Bomber’ Tierney, (9-2), and Rico ‘Bon Bon’ Franco, (10-3), for the BKFC Interim Welterweight World Title. Co-headlining Combat Sports Superstar Darren Till makes his can’t miss BKFC debut against Geordie Shore Reality TV Star and BKFC Veteran Aaron ‘The Joker’ Chalmers, (2-0).  

Remaining tickets for BKFC-90 may be purchased in advance online at BKFC.com.

Below are quotes from the participants;

David Feldman – BKFC Founder/President.

“It’s going to be an amazing night. I can’t wait. We’ve heard so much about Birmingham, and we’re going to see what the fans are going to do.”

“I’m looking forward to each and every fight. On the way over here, Conor McGregor called and asked me to add an extra knockout bonus on Saturday night, so each fight is going to have a knockout bonus thanks to Conor.”

“This is the first all-Brit World Championship that we’ve done for BKFC, and I’m very excited about it.”

“We’re going to take over the U.K. We’re going all over. We’re making a big splash here, and we’re going all over the world. BKFC is in position to be the biggest combat sports promotion in the world.”

Connor Tierney – #4 Ranked Former BKFC Welterweight World Champion, (9-2)

“This is the toughest fight of my career, but I’ve put the work in like never before. There’s a different energy here, a different fire in me, and I can’t see myself leaving with anything less than the win.”

“It’s either going to end quick, or it’s going five or six rounds and it’ll be one of the best fights in BKFC history. Two of the best welterweights in the world are ready to put on a show.”

Rico Franco — #2 Ranked BKFC World Title Challenger, (10-3)

“Truly blessed to be alive and healthy and grateful for this opportunity to headline this card here in Birmingham. Stacked card full of killers. You’re all going to be entertained. Let’s go.”

Darren Till – BKFC Debuting, Combat Sports Superstar

“I’m coming in here to wipe the whole BKFC roster out. I’m going to wipe everyone out. (Mike Perry, Lorenzo Hunt and John Phillips) are all punch-drunk mongoloids.”

“I’ve left no stone unturned. I’m ready to do a demolition job on Aaron. I’m ready for anything or anybody, but I’m only focused on Aaron.”

“Thank you for the easy money, David (Feldman)!”

Aaron Chalmers – Geordie Shore Reality TV Star, Light Heavyweight Veteran, (2-0)

“I think I’m a -650 underdog. That’s not a bad bet (laughs). I know how good Darren is. He’s a very, very good fighter. I know what’s ahead, but I’m looking forward to it. I can’t wait to get in there. I know how good he is, so it will show me what level I’m at.”

“I’m prepared for the very best. I know he’s in great shape, and so am I. It’s his first fight, and it’s the last one on my contract, so it’s a big one.”

“I see pure violence. That’s what I see. There’s going to be blood everywhere.”

                                                ——————————————

Below are details for the Ceremonial Weigh-In and BKFC-90 Fight Night in Birmingham, UK.

Friday, May 29, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. BST ( Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. BST)

Ceremonial Weigh-In

Fan Park, St. Andrews at Knighthead Park, Cattell Road,

Birmingham B9 4RL

–       Streaming LIVE on The BKFC App and YouTube Page (6:30 p.m. BST / 1:30 p.m. EST)

BKFC Fans Click Here to Reserve Entry / Ceremonial Weigh-In

Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. BST (Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. BST)

BKFC-90 Fight Night

Utilita Arena Birmingham

King Edwards Road

Birmingham, B1 2AA

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Philadelphia, PA (May 22, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced two explosive world title fights for Liberty Brawl, Philadelphia’s 250th Anniversary Celebration of America in the Philly promotions’ highly anticipated return to the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, July 3.

Fighting in the Main Event at Liberty Brawl for the vacant BKFC Lightweight World Title, Undefeated and #2 Ranked Pound-for-Pound Fighter Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout, (5-0), of Las Cruces, NM faces #1 Divisionally Ranked Lightweight and Former World Champion Ben ‘The Bomber’ Bonner, (5-2), of Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Co-headlining, BKFC Female Fighting Legend, Britain Hart, (10-3), of Bedford, VA defends her BKFC Strawweight World Title against #1 Divisionally Ranked and Undefeated Challenger Sarah ‘TNT’ Shell, (3-0), of Omaha, NE.

Also fighting at Liberty Brawl, Undefeated Contender and Philly Sports Fan Favorite Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino, (4-0, 4 KOs), makes his eagerly anticipated return to the Xfinity Mobile Arena against opposition to be announced.

“We’re thrilled to honor our country’s 250th Anniversary with this tremendous event at the Xfinity Mobile Arena,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “It’s a privilege to work with the City of Philadelphia, in our hometown for the Celebration of America on this truly historic occasion.”

“Over the last 18 months we’ve promoted two record setting sellouts at the Xfinity Mobile Arena and we look forward to another packed house on Friday, July 3.”

“Austin Trout is one of the most talented combat sports fighters in the world with world title reigns in bare-knuckle fighting and professional boxing including victories over true legends; Luis Palomino and Miguel Cotto. However, Ben Bonner is coming from the UK looking to capitalize on his remarkable wins over Tony Soto to become a two-time world champion in this all-action main event.”

“Britain Hart is a true OG in BKFC, she’s been fighting and dominating for eight years with a massive legion of supporters who will be present as she makes her fifth world title defense. Sarah Shell has been talking about winning the world title since her BKFC debut and now she has the opportunity to manifest her dream.”

“Johnny Garbarino has become one of Philly’s most popular professional athletes and we are very excited to bring him back to the Xfinity Mobile Arena where two of his all-action victories have taken place.”

Tickets for Liberty Brawl are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The Xfinity Mobile Arena is located at 3601 Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149.

Liberty Brawl marks the third BKFC event at the Xfinity Mobile Arena; the previous two historical record setting sellouts taking place at Knuckle Mania VI on January 25, 2025 (Attendance 17,762) and Knuckle Mania VI on February 7, 2026 (Attendance 18, 217).

Ranked #2 in the Lightweight Division, Austin Trout won the BKFC Welterweight World Title by defeating longtime BKFC Icon, Luis Palomino at BKFC-57. Rematching Palomino most recently the former professional boxing world champion earned the victory at BKFC-85 with a ferocious third-round stoppage. With additional world title defenses against Rico Franco and Carlos Trinidad-Snake, Trout will be looking to become a two-division world champion against Bonner. The exciting southpaw is the only professional athlete in combat sports to attain world champion success in bare knuckle fighting and boxing, where he holds a victory over Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto and fought in a hotly contested distance clash with Mexican legend, Canelo Alvarez.

Over the last 12 months, Ben Bonner has fought in two of The Fight of the Year candidates with remarkable victories over longtime BKFC warrior Tony Soto. Bonner earned the BKFC Lightweight World Title with a sensational distance win over Soto at BKFC-76. After relinquishing the title to Franco Tenaglia in a hotly contested split decision at BKFC-83, Bonner would defeat Tony Soto again at KnuckleMania IV. The charismatic Brit also holds knockout victories over Lewis Keen (BKFC-68), Ray Putterill (BKFC-60) and Jamie Oldfield, (BKFC-37).

Britain Hart makes the fifth defense of her BKFC Strawweight Title at Liberty Brawl having previously defeated Melanie Shah (BKFC-51), Taylor Starling (BKFC-63), Tai Emery (BKFC-71) and Jenny Clausius (BKFC-30). Hart’s illustrious world title reign began by defeating Charisa Sigala on September 10, 2022. Her unprecedented career also includes outstanding victories over Paige VanZant, Bec Rawlings and Pearl Gonzalez.

Sarah Shell quickly impressed BKFC fans with an exciting second round knockout of Audra Cummings at BKFC-33. Following up with distance, hometown victories over Crystal Van Wyk on May 17, 2024 and Valerie Mejia on April 18, 2025, the highly regarded contender is fully prepared for her first world title opportunity.

Among the most popular stars in the sport’s rich city of Philadelphia, the hard-hitting Johnny Garbarino burst onto the BKFC scene with a first-round stoppage against Apostle Spencer at KnuckleMania V. Following the victory, Garbarino proposed to his future wife Gianna to the roar of the crowd inside the sold-out Xfinity Mobile Arena. Additional knockout victories in front of his massive local fan base came against Rayne Wells (KO-1), Erik Lopez (KO-2) and Kaine Tomlinson Jr. at KnuckleMania VI. A longtime chef specializing in Italian cooking, Garbarino has also impressed fans and media with cannoli’s at press events resulting in numerous viral moments

Additional fight announcements for Liberty Brawl will be forthcoming.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Weigh-In Results

Jamel Herring, 133.6lbs. vs. Michael Larrimore, 135lbs.

Vacant BKFC Bantamweight World Title

Cody Vidal, 184.2 vs. John Michael Escoboza, 184.6

Chase Gormley, 257.4 vs. Levi Costa, 248.6

Eric Soto, 246 vs. Pernell Stevens, 230.6

David Diaz, 135.8 vs. Anthony Sanchez, 134.8

Ryan Petersen, 164.8 vs. Daniel Keepers, 165.6

Evgenii Kurdanov, 165.4 vs. Erik Lopez, 165.2

Keith Richardson, 205.4 vs. Devon Schwan, 204

Iman Williams, 204 vs. Cody Kerr, 198

Ricardo Talavera Jr., 133.6 vs. Victor Flor, 134.8

Venue

Acrisure Arena

Palm Desert, CA

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Palm Desert, CA (May 18, 2025) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced a new Main Event and the Explosive Full Fight Card for BKFC-89 at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA this Friday, May 22.

Remaining tickets for BKFC-89 can be purchased at BKFC.com and the Ticketmaster Box Office at Acrisure Arena. The Acrisure Arena is located at 75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, CA 92211. Purchase parking in advance HERE. More venue information can be found at www.AcrisureArena.com. First bell on the night of the event is at 6:00 p.m. PT.

The Open to the Public Ceremonial Weigh-in will take place this Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. PT at The Big Rock Pub, 79940 Westward Ho Drive, Indio, CA 92201.

Prelims for BKFC-89 will be broadcast on The BKFC App starting at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT with the Main Card being broadcast exclusively on DAZN, 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT.

The new main event for the vacant BKFC Bantamweight World Title spotlights former boxing world champion Jamel ‘Semper Fi’ Herring, (1-0),  of Coram, NY facing knockout artist Michael ‘Papa G’ Larrimore, (3-1), of Gulf Breeze, FL. Previously announced as competing in the headlining bout, Nick Maness has been ruled out due to a training injury.

Co-headlining in an outstanding light heavyweight battle, Cody Vidal, (3-1-1), of Temecula, CA hits the squared circle against #3 Ranked Jomi ‘The ArchAngel’ Escoboza, (10-2), of Tamarac, FL.

Heavyweights will clash in the feature fight at BKFC-89, as Chase Gormley, (1-1), of Los Angeles, CA faces Brazilian Levi ‘Pitbull’ Costa, (2-3).

Following an outstanding professional boxing career highlighted by four world title defenses and a record of 24-5, Jamel Herring burst into the BKFC promotion with a dominant unanimous decision over Matt Guymon on January 17, 2026 at the Mohegan Sun Arena. With a world title victory over Michael Larrimore, Herring would join Austin Trout as the only two fighters to attain world title status in bare-knuckle fighting and professional boxing.

The hard-hitting Michael Larrimore has been victorious in show-stopping fashion with all three of his wins coming by first round knockout; Samuel Samples (BKFC Fight Night Clearwater), Justin Wilson (BKFC-53) and Daniel Gary, (BKFC-47). Larrimore’s only loss came against former world champion Keith Richardson at BKFC-69.

Heavy handed Cody Vidal holds stoppage victories over David Simpson (BKFC-84), Maurice Horne (BKFC Fight Night Philly) and Kevin Sims, (BKFC Fight Night Los Angeles). Battle tested BKFC veteran Jomi Escoboza has climbed in the light heavyweight rankings following a show-stopping knockout over Jay Jackson at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater on May 2, 2025. He also holds victories over current world champion Esteban Rodriguez (BKFC-49) in addition to top rated veteran Isaac Doolittle (BKFC-57).

Victorious in his BKFC debut against Tylor Sijohn with a second-round knockout at BKFC Fight Night Los Angeles, Chase Gormley looks for a return to the win column after a hotly contested clash with world ranked Parker Porter on February 1, 1025.

Highlighting the undercard, popular Southern California bantamweight David ‘El Perro Necio’ Diaz, (3-1-1), battles Anthony Sanchez, (1-3), of Midland, TX. Also fighting in the bantamweight division, San Diego’s Daniel Alvarez, (2-2), clashes with Jared Lennon, (1-1-1), of Massachusetts. Cruiserweights face-off with Keith Richardson, (2-2), of Lancaster, CA facing Kansas native Devon ‘The Savage’ Schwan, (1-0).

Welterweight Ryan ‘RYU’ Petersen, (2-2), of Humboldt County, CA clashes with BKFC debuting Daniel Keepers of Las Vegas, NV. Russian welterweight Evgenii ‘The Sailor’ Kurdanov, (5-3), battles Eric Lopez, (3-4), of Dillon, MT. Rounding out the main card undefeated Iman “Stross’ Williams, (2-0), of Riverside, CA faces Omaha, NE native Cody Kerr, (1-0).

Headlining the prelims, California native Eric Soto and Las Vegas, NV native Pernell “P Dub” Stevens fight for the first time under the BKFC banner in the heavyweight division. Fighting in the welterweight division, Steven ‘Savage’ Sainsbury, (1-0), faces BKFC debuting Ernie “Young Titan” Juarez.

—————————————-

Acrisure Arena invites fans to enhance their BKFC experience by upgrading to the Compound, an exclusive outdoor VIP premium space just steps from the stage. The Compound offers a hosted full-service bar (spirits for purchase), a generous buffet, and unique amenities such as cozy fire pits, mini golf, bocce ball, and more. Learn more HERE!

                                    —————————————————————

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Nashville, TN (May 15, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, makes their highly anticipated debut in Nashville, TN on Friday, June 19 at The Pinnacle.

Advance tickets for BKFC Fight Night Nashville are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The Pinnacle is located at Nashville Yards, 910 Exchange Lane, Nashville, TN 37203.

Doors will open on the night of the event at 7:00 p.m. The event will also be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on The BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports.

Headlining BKFC Fight Night Nashville is an explosive welterweight clash between Former World Title Challenger and #3 Ranked Tony ‘Loco’ Soto, (6-3), of Hickory, NC and Upset Minded, Battle Tested Veteran JC ‘Corazon’ Deleon, (2-1), of Fort Worth, TX.  

Fighting in the co-main event in the featherweight division, Fast-Rising Star and #2 Ranked Nathan ‘The Reaper’ Rivera, (5-0), of Marietta, GA battles All-Action Tray ‘Big Dogg’ Martin, (1-0), of Moberly, MO.

“This is our first event in Nashville and we’re very thrilled to promote the most exciting, most relatable and most aggressive sport at The Pinnacle in the Music City on Friday, June 19,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “We’re promoting sold-out shows all over the country this year and I strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance.”

“With their always attacking styles, Tony Soto vs. JC Deleon is an outstanding matchup in our deep welterweight division.”

“Nathan Rivera is one of our young, homegrown stars, rising in the rankings but Tray Martin is his toughest test in a must-see featherweight matchup.”

With five years of fighting under the BKFC banner, Tony Soto, a native of Brooklyn, NY is among the most popular bare-knuckle fighters in the world. Fighting in front of a record setting, sold-out crowd of over 18,000 at KnuckleMania IV on February 7, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Soto battled in a hotly contested distance clash with the United Kingdom’s Ben Bonner, losing a very close decision.

Competing in his hometown on June 21, 2025, JC DeLeon stopped veteran Ruben Warr with a sensational third round knockout in front of a sold-out crowd at Dickies Arena.

Since his BKFC debut in November 2023, fan-favorite Nathan Rivera has consistently impressed with each exciting victory. Included among his triumphs are; former world title challenger Tommy Strydom, (KO-3 at BKFC Fight Night Michigan), Alex Castro, (KO-4 at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater), Justin Street, (UD at BKFC-69), Dustin Garrett, (KO-1 at BKFC Prospect Series) and Jaymes Hader, (KO-1 at BKFC-53.)

With an extensive professional boxing background, Tray Martin impressed in his BKFC debut with a dominant distance victory over Nathan Ghareeb on January 17, 2026 at BKFC-86.

Fighting in the feature fight at BKFC Fight Night Nashville, heavyweights will make their debut with Prince McLean of Pori, Finland battling Jeramy Karshner of Circleville, OH. Light heavyweights will see action with Ravon ‘Big Shot’ Baxter, (1-1-1), of Dayton, OH facing Junior ‘The Joker’ Hicks, (0-1), of Lamoni, Iowa. Also making their heavyweight debuts, Jabori Murphy of Clarksville, TN clashes with Rosedale, IN native Damien Black.

Fighting in the welterweight division, Joshua ‘Jigsaw’ Whiteside, (1-0), faces BKFC debuting Caleb Harvey. Debuting in the light heavyweight division, Zach ‘The Ripper’ Russ of Fort Thomas, KY battles Phoenix, AZ native Yancarlos Beltran. Bantamweight Devon ‘Hardhitta’ Hostler of Brandon, MO clashes with Joby ‘Jobywankenobi’ Steffensmeier, (0-1), of Davenport IA.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Daytona Beach, FL (May 6, 2026) The worlds of combat sports and heavy metal music collided with a bang on Wednesday night at the historic Blood4Blood event from the sold-out Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Blood4Blood featured an electric mix of four must-see Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) fights and epic performances from four of heavy metal’s most popular acts, all broadcast LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App.

Blood4Blood was promoted in partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents and kicked off the world-famous Welcome To Rockville four-day festival, one of the country’s biggest rock, metal and punk festivals, this week celebrating its 15th anniversary at the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL.

Professional Bull Riders’ star Cameron “The Bull” Delano smashed his way to 2-0 under the BKFC banner in Wednesday’s highly anticipated Main Event, taking out Aleksandr “Alex The Terrible” Shikolai in the third round of their back-and-forth, light-heavyweight matchup. Delano logged three knockdowns and Shikolai sent Delano to the canvas once before their bout was stopped 29 seconds into the third stanza. Shikolai opened the night with an incredible performance from the iconic Slaughter To Prevail, the band that he heads up as lead singer.

Delano, who hails from Liberty, SC, showed love to Shikolai and took aim at John “Johnny Cannoli” Garbarino in his post-fight interview: “Alex is a tough son of a (expletive). I knew we were going to go at it. I love it. I’m a huge fan. I want (expletive) Garbarino next! Stop (expletive) hiding! Come out and play!”

The fan-favorite Shikolai, who represents Yekaterinburg, Russia, added: “I lost. It sucks. But sometimes (expletive) happens. I feel sad, but at the same time I’m so (expletive) happy because we made this amazing event happen!”

Blood4Blood also included incredible musical performances between fights from Black Label Society, Crowbar and Malevolence.

Celebrities in attendance Wednesday night included BKFC Interim Cruiserweight Champion Esteban “Mohawk” Rodriguez, professional wrestling standout Braun Strowman, as well as UFC Star Anthony “Lionheart” Smith and former UFC heavyweight champion Josh “The Warmaster” Barnett, who joined the BKFC broadcast booth with Sean Wheelock and Chris Lytle for a number of fights.

“Brutal” Jake Bostwick also shined on Wednesday night, earning his second straight victory at the expense of Roderick “Ice Water” Stewart in the Blood4Blood Co-Main Event. The time of the stoppage was 1:25 in the second round. The Miami-based Southeast London, England product is now 5-2-1 in the BKFC Squared Circle. Stewart, who hails from Abilene, TX, is now 2-3 in his BKFC career. 

Two-time BKFC World Title Challenger Taylor “Killa Bee” Starling climbed to 6-4 under the BKFC banner with a second straight victory over the game Sydney “Sundance” Smith in women’s strawweight action. The referee called a stop to the fight at 1:32 of the second round for the winner out of Rock Hill, SC. With her win, Starling becomes just the third female combatant in BKFC history to record 10 or more fights (Britain Hart – 13 bouts,  Christine “Misfit” Ferea – 12). The Charlottesville, VA product Smith is now 1-4 in her BKFC career after accepting this fight as a short-notice replacement earlier this week.

Yekaterinburg, Russia’s Sergey “Kratos” Kalinin made an epic first impression in his hotly anticipated BKFC premiere in the opening matchup of the night, stopping Brock “Alpha Dawg” Walker in just 66 seconds. Following his lightning-fast knockout victory, Kalinin now holds an overall bare knuckle fighting record of 7-4, while the Big Stone Gap, VA product Walker moves to 2-2 overall.

Blood4Blood Results

Cameron Delano def. Aleksandr Shikolay via TKO in Round 3 (0:29)

Jake Bostwick def. Roderick Stewart via KO in Round 2 (1:25)

Taylor Starling def. Sydney Smith via TKO in Round 2 (1:32)

Sergey Kalinin def. Brock Walker via TKO in Round 1 (1:06)

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Philadelphia, PA (May 4, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, partnering with the City of Philadelphia has announced Liberty Brawl, their highly anticipated return to the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, July 3.

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, marking the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and with Philadelphia playing host to six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, BKFC will present another stellar card at Philly’s premier sports and entertainment venue.

Tickets for Liberty Brawl will go on-sale this Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. EDT and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The Xfinity Mobile Arena is located at 3601 Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149.

Liberty Brawl marks the third BKFC event at the Xfinity Mobile Arena; the previous two historical record setting sellouts taking place at KnuckleMania VI on January 25, 2025 (Attendance 17,762) and KnuckleMania VI on February 7, 2026 (Attendance 18, 217).

A full action-packed fight card for Liberty Brawl will be announced shortly.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Hammond, IN (April 27, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, makes their highly anticipated return to the Chicagoland area

on Friday, June 26 at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino.

Ticket information for BKFC Fight Night Hammond 2 can be found at BKFC.com. The Venue at Horseshoe Casino is located at 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN 46320, just 20 minutes from Downtown Chicago. First bell is at 7:00 p.m. CT. The event will also be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on The BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports.

“Our first event this past October at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino was a tremendous sold-out success and we’re thrilled to promote another action-packed BKFC card there on June 26,” said David Feldman, Founder and President. “We strongly encourage fans to purchase in advance as we’re selling out every one of our events this year across the United States.”

Headlining BKFC Fight Night Hammond 2 is a welterweight clash between Cameron ‘Jumpman’ VanCamp, (3-2), of Lebanon, IN and Ecuador native Gregoris Cisneros, now fighting out of Chicago, IL. Co-headlining, Two-Time BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Arnold ‘Bomaye’ Adams, (7-5), of Evanston, IL clashes with battle-tested veteran Steve ‘The Panda’ Banks (4-3), of South Carolina.

The all-action Cameron VanCamp enters the squared circle on June 26 following a second-round knockout of Derrick Findley fighting on BKFC’s debut event at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino on October 18. He also holds exciting victories over Brandon Girtz and Micah Terrill.

Gregoris Cisneros makes his eagerly awaited debut in BKFC sporting a record of 3-2 in regional bare-knuckle fights including two show-stopping first round knockouts. The clash with VanCamp is Cisneros’ first in his adopted hometown of Chicago.

Looking to regain heavyweight glory, Arnold Adams seeks a return to the win column following a heated battle with undefeated Cuban Leonardo Perdomo on September 12, 2025. His BKFC record includes two stellar wins over former BKFC World Champion Joey Beltran in addition to victories over former BKFC World Champion Mick Terrill along with contenders Bobo O’Bannon and Sam Shewmaker. Adams made his BKFC debut on the promotion’s first event, BKFC-1, on June 2, 2018.

Fighting at KnuckleMania V on January 25, 2025 in front of the sold-out crowd at the Wells Fargo Center, Steve Banks impressively stopped local favorite and world ranked professional boxing contender Joey Dawejko in the third round.

Additional battles for BKFC Fight Night Hammond 2 will be announced shortly. Events at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino are 21 and Over with a valid photo ID.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Clearwater, FL (April 24, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, hosted its third annual must-see event in Clearwater, FL on Friday night with BKFC Fight Night Clearwater 3 at the sold-out OCC Roadhouse.

An exciting new featherweight contender emerged in Friday’s Main Event as Quentin “QG” Gaskins of St. Petersburg, FL ran through Matt “The Silencer” Guymon in the 145-pound division. Gaskins sent Guymon to the canvas three times before their fight was stopped with just one second remaining in the second round.

Gaskins is now 3-1 in BKFC action, with all of his wins coming by stoppage.

“I’m one of the hardest hitting guys in this league, regardless of weight classes,” the fan-favorite Gaskins said in his post-fight interview. “I’m not coming out here just to win; I’m coming out here to walk a dog on that boy!”

The Wichita, KS product Guymon is now 2-3 in his bare-knuckle fighting career.

Former BKFC Bantamweight World Title challenger “Royal” Ryan Reber rose to the occasion in his 10th BKFC fight in Friday’s Co-Main Event, defeating Joshua “The Preacherman” Oxendine in a back-and-forth, five-round battle. The Clearwater, FL product Reber dropped Oxendine twice en route to the unanimous decision victory (49-44×2, 48-45). Reber is now 8-2 in the Squared Circle, with four of those wins coming by stoppage.

Reber entered fight night as the #2 ranked contender in the stacked BKFC bantamweight division and called out the winner of Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring‘s and Nate “Mayhem” Maness‘ battle for the vacant BKFC Bantamweight World Title in the Main Event of BKFC 89 on May 22 at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA.

“Hello! 135? I’m back,” Reber told the rocking OCC Roadhouse.

Oxendine, who hails from Pembroke, NC, is now 4-4, 1 NC in his bare-knuckle fighting career.

Denver’s Kat Paprocki improved to 2-1 under the BKFC banner by defeating Crystal “The Lovely” Van Wyk in a hard-fought, five-round battle in Friday’s Featured Fight. Two judges scored the strawweight bout 49-46 and one had it 50-45, all in favor of Paprocki. The South African-born Hudson FL fighter Van Wyk, who entered fight night as the #4 ranked contender in the strawweight division, is now 2-3 in her BKFC career.

Clearwater, FL’s Tony “TMURPH” Murphy upped his spotless record to 3-0 with a third straight stoppage victory over Skyler “The Phoenix” Mauller in the middleweight division. Murphy floored Mauller three times in the opening round, eventually leading to the standing technical knockout finish 39 seconds into the second stanza. The New Lexington, OH product Mauller is now 1-3.

St. Petersburg, FL’s Mike Heckert sent Justin Walters to the canvas four times en route to the 78-second stoppage victory in their welterweight matchup. Heckert is now 2-1 with both of his wins coming by stoppage. Walters, who hails from Powell County, KY moves to 0-2.

In his first fight in more than a year, St. Petersburg, FL’s Brandon “Superman” Allen reaffirmed his status as a top contender in the stacked BKFC featherweight division by cruising to 6-2 at the expense of Lukas “Clown” Jones. Allen scored a pair of knockdowns before the fight was called to a stop with two seconds left in the opening round. Allen is now 6-1 in his last seven fights, with all but one of those victories coming by stoppage. The Zephyrhills, FL fighter Jones was making his BKFC premiere.

Tampa, FL’s Frankie “Mr. Fundamentalz” Solomon Jr. was victorious in his BKFC debut, defeating Rickie “Crimson King” McConnico via unanimous decision. Two judges agreed on the 50-45 verdict while one scored it 49-46, all in favor of Solomon Jr. McConnico, who represents Birmingham, AL, was also making his BKFC debut.

Greensboro, NC’s Quintan “The Hitman” Foye earned his second BKFC victory with a unanimous decision over Jason “Spook” Dinunzio. Foye scored the lone knockdown of the night, leading to the nod from all three judges (49-44×2, 48-44). Foye is now 2-4, while the Hudson, FL product Dinunzio is now 0-2.

Tampa, FL’s Terry “Neph” Williams was impressive in his BKFC debut, knocking out Bolo Carthon in the third round of their bout in the heavyweight division. Time of the stoppage was 1:23 in the third stanza. Carthon, who hails from Atlanta, GA, is now 1-2 in his bare-knuckle fighting career.

Clearwater, FL’s Gabriel “The Wolfman” Hernandez turned heads in his BKFC debut by knocking out Chachi Versace in the third round of their flyweight tilt. Hernandez logged a pair of knockdowns before the fight was stopped at 1:14 in the third frame. Versace, a product of Hudson, FL, is now 0-2-1.

Clearwater, FL’s Anthony “God Given” Grubbs was victorious in his BKFC debut, knocking out Tommy “Showtime” Jungles 25 seconds into the third round of their lightweight fight in the opening matchup of the night. Jungles, who represents New Port Richey, FL, was also fighting under the BKFC banner for the first time.

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater Results

Quentin Gaskins def. Matt Guymon via KO in Round 2 (1:59)

(2) Ryan Reber def. Joshua Oxendine via Unanimous Decision (49-44×2, 48-45)

Kat Paprocki def. (4) Crystal Van Wyk via Unanimous Decision (49-46×2, 50-45)

Tony Murphy def. Skyler Mauller via TKO in Round 2 (0:39) 

Mike Hecker def. Justin Walters via TKO in Round 1 (1:18) 

Brandon Allen def. Lukas Jones via KO in Round 1 (1:58)

Frankie Solomon Jr. def. Rickie McConnico via Unanimous Decision (50-45×2, 49-46)

Quintan Foye def. Jason Dinunzio via Unanimous Decision (49-44×2, 48-44)

Terry Williams def. Bolo Carthon via KO in Round 3 (1:23)

Gabriel Hernandez def. Chachi Versace via KO in Round 3 (1:14)

Anthony Grubbs def. Thomas Jungles via KO in Round 3 (0:25)

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Quentin Gaskins, 145.4lbs. vs Matt Guymon, 141lbs.

Ryan Reber 135.6 vs Joshua Oxendine, 135.4

Crystal Van Wyk, 114.6 vs Kat Paprocki, 115.6

Tony Murphy, 175.4 vs Skyler Mauller, 174.2

Mike Heckert, 166 vs Justin Walters, 166.2

Brandon Allen, 145.8 vs Lukas Jones, 146

Frankie Solomon, 170.4 vs Rickie McConnico, 169.8

Jason DiNunzio, 155.4 vs Quentin Foye, 152.8

Terry Williams, 264.4 vs. Bolo Carthon, 252.8

Chachi Versace, 124.8 vs. Gabriel Hernandez, 124.8

Thomas Jungles, 154.6 vs Anthony Grubbs, 152.8

Venue

OCC Roadhouse and Museum

Clearwater, FL

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Main Card

Chris Camozzi, 205lbs. vs. Esteban Rodriguez, 204.6lbs.

BKFC Interim Cruiserweight Title

Ramiro Figueroa, 154.8 vs. Elvin Brito, 155

Jose Copeland, 265 vs. Corey Willis, 254.8

Josh Fremd, 204.4 vs. Jared Torgenson, 211.4

Andrew Yates, 164.4 vs. Rodney Hinton, 165

Deron Winn, 201.6 vs. Erick Lozano, 205.6

Octavin Turner, 124.8 vs. Joby Steffensmeier, 124.8

Prelims

Angelo Trujillo, 121.2 vs. Anthony Yost, 126.2

Matthew Maestra, 154.8 vs. Ruben Arroyo, 153.6

Venue

National Western Center

Denver, CO

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Hollywood, FL (April 15, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, celebrates their 8th Year Promotional Anniversary, returning to Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL for their 15th can’t miss venue event on Thursday, June 4.

Bare Knuckle Fight Night Hollywood is headlined by a sensational, welterweight clash between Former BKFC Welterweight World Champion, Julian ‘Let Me Bang’ Lane, (9-9), of Mansfield, OH and undefeated, fast-rising, all-action attraction Bryce ‘Baby Yaga’ Henry, (6-0, 6 KOs), of Broward County, FL.

Ticket information for BKFC Fight Night Hollywood can be found at BKFC.com. Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL is located in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314. The event will also be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports.

“We’re thrilled to return to our second home, Hard Rock Live for our 15th event,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “We’ve had an incredible eight years promoting the baddest men and women in the world and the fans in South Florida have been incredibly supportive since day one. We expect to continue our sell-out streak at this premiere sports and entertainment venue.”

“Julian Lane has been with us since the beginning and is a true BKFC fighting legend however Bryce Henry has been on an unprecedented winning streak, all by knockout. Both guys want a shot at the world title and this is a true BKFC crossroads battle. The former champ versus the fast-rising star – expect fireworks from the opening bell.”

Longtime fan favorite and #1 Ranked Julian Lane returns to the ring following a hotly contested world title clash with Dustin Pague on January 17, 2026 at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Prior to the ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate against Pague, Lane was on a remarkable five-fight winning streak, running through a gauntlet of Gorjan Slaveski, Cameron VanCamp, Mexican Boxing Legend Alfredo Angulo, Evgeny Kurdanov and Murat Kazgan.

Lane also battled arch-rival Mike Perry at KnuckleMania II, fighting in one of the very best bare-knuckle fights over the last decade.

Fighting in huge BKFC events across the country, the 25-year-old Bryce Henry has continued to impress in every fight defeating Roderick Stewart, Derrick Findley, Robbie Peralta, Tom Shoaff, Brandon Shavers and Billy Wagner with all of his wins coming by show-stopping knockout.

Henry is also 7-1 as a professional boxer.

Additional fights on the action-packed card will be announced shortly.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Honolulu, HI (April 11, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, made a smashing first impression in its highly anticipated Hawaiian state debut on Saturday night with BKFC Fight Night Honolulu at the sold-out Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, HI.

Former BKFC Middleweight World Title challenger Doug “ColdRed’ Coltrane smashed his way back into the win column at the expense of Honolulu’s Maki “Coconut Bombz” Pitolo in Pitolo’s hotly anticipated BKFC premiere in Saturday’s Main Event. The bout was stopped with just one second left in the opening round, with Coltrane winning by knockout over the UFC vet. Coltrane improved to 4-2 with the victory.

The Smithfield, NC product Coltrane called out Marcus “Bad Intentions” Edwards in his post-fight interview: “I said yes to a Top 5 guy but he didn’t show up. Talking all that trash on the internet. Marcus Edwards, where you at, baby?!”

BKFC Fight Night Honolulu aired LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App.

Columbus, GA’s Joseph “The Dark Knight” Creer earned his third straight stoppage victory in Saturday’s Co-Main Event, defeating Keali’i “The Saint” Kanekoa in their light-heavyweight matchup. The ringside doctor called a stop to the fight at the conclusion of the third round. Creer is now 6-3 under the BKFC banner; the Pahoa, HI product Kanekoa was stepping into the Squared Circle for the first time.

In Saturday’s Featured Fight, Hilo, HI’s Toby “2 Quick” Misech overcame a pair of first-round knockdowns to beat “Felony” Charles Bennett via decision in featherweight action. Making his BKFC debut, Misech answered Bennett’s two knockdowns with two knockdowns of his own, paving the way for all three judges to score the fight 47-44. Bennett, who represents Las Vegas, is now 1-4.

Jackson, CA’s Justin Cornell won big in his BKFC debut as he stopped Zach Zane in the second round of their welterweight bout. The stoppage came at 1:01 in the second frame. Zane, a product of Maui, HI, is now 0-2.

Philippines-born San Andreas, CA product Chris Inocencio needed only 75 seconds to reign supreme in his BKFC debut over Jovan Alayon in their lightweight bout. Alayon, who represents Aiea, HI, was also making his BKFC debut.

Molokai, HI’s Namakana Pakala edged out Chris Cisneros for the razor-close victory in the light-heavyweight division. All three judges scored the fight 45-44 for Pakala. Six knockdowns took place in this fight (four for Pakala, two for Cisneros). Both fighters were stepping were fighting for the first time under the BKFC banner.

Kailua, HI’s Randy Kamaiopili Jr. was dominant in his BKFC premiere, dropping Shiro Hitto six times en route to the second-round stoppage in middleweight action. The stoppage came 27 seconds into the second stanza. Hitto, who hails from Palolo, HI, was also making his BKFC debut.

Hazel Naheinaena defeated Kat Rabellizsa in their battle of Waianae, HI fighters. Two judges scored the fight 29-28 and one had it 30-27, all in favor of the winner Naheinaena.

Maika Samson of Kapolei, HI stopped Nalu Cenal in the second round of their matchup of bantamweight fighters. Samson logged a pair of knockdowns to the knockout finish 32 seconds into the second round. Cenal represents Hilo, HI.

Kaneohe, HI lightweight Nick Saragosa picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the second-round knockout at the expense of Kaylan Gorospe. The stoppage came at 1:30 of the second stanza. Gorospe represents Wailu, HI.

Waiahae, HI’s Joseph Calarruda was victorious, dropping Fatu Tuitasi twice en route to the unanimous decision victory in their welterweight matchup. All three judges agreed on the 30-25 verdict, all in favor of Calarruda. The Kapaa, HI product Tuitasi was stepping into the Squared Circle for the first time.

Ewa Beach, HI’s Jerome Macalino picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for a stunning first-round knockout over Pono Enos in welterweight action. Time of the stoppage was 1:54. Macalino and Enos, who hails from Puna, HI, were both making their BKFC debut.

In the first ever BKFC fight in Hawaii, Ewa Beach, HI cruiserweight Vince Aragona made a smashing first impression, needing just 36 seconds to steamroll Simeon Crawford. Aragona, an active member of the United States Armed Forces, sent Crawford to the canvas twice. Crawford, who represents Lakeside, HI, was also making his BKFC debut.

BKFC Fight Night Honolulu Results

Doug Coltrane def. Maki Pitolo via KO in Round 1 (1:59)

Joseph Creer def. Keali’i Kanekoa via TKO in Round 3 (2:00)

Toby Misech def. Felony Charles Bennett via Unanimous Decision (47-44×3)

Justin Cornell def. Zach Zane via TKO in Round 2 (1:01)

Chris Inocencio def. Jovan Alayon via TKO in Round 1 (1:15)

Namakana Pakala def. Chris Cisneros via Unanimous Decision (45-44×3)

Randy Kamaiopili Jr. def. Shiro Hitto via TKO in Round 2 (0:27)

Hazel Naheinaena def. Kat Rabellizsa via Unanimous Decision (29-28×2, 30-27)

Maika Samson def. Nalu Cenal via KO in Round 2 (0:32)

Nick Saragosa def. Kaylan Gorospe via KO in Round 2 (1:30)

Joseph Calarruda def. Fatu Tuitasi via Unanimous Decision (30-25×3)

Jerome Macalino def. Pono Enos via KO in Round 1 (1:54)

Vince Aragona def. Simeon Crawford via KO in Round 1 (0:36)

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Birmingham, UK (April 8, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has signed Combat Sports Superstar Darren Till to a multi-fight promotional contract with his debut set for Saturday, May 30 at BKFC-90 in Birmingham, UK at the Utilita Arena.

“Darren and I have been talking and the timing is perfect for him to make his BKFC debut,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “I’ve watched Darren compete for the last few years and he’s a tremendous and exciting addition to our team.”

“We’re expanding rapidly in the United Kingdom; BKFC-90 is a huge event and the perfect place for Darren to make his BKFC debut.”

Said an elated Darren Till, “I am very pleased to be signing with the BKFC. It’s an amazing promotion! F*** everyone on this roster, I’m coming to be the face of violence. No one can beat me.”

The middleweight fight on May 30th will be against an opponent to be announced.

A native of Liverpool, UK, the 33-year-old Till has compiled a professional MMA record of 18-5 with 10 knockouts in addition to three ‘Fight of the Night’ performances in the UFC. On August 30, 2025, Till knocked out former BKFC fighter Luke Rockhold in a professional boxing match. He also holds boxing victories over Darren Stewart and Anthony Taylor.

BKFC-90 is headlined by a previously announced, highly anticipated clash for the BKFC Interim Welterweight World Title between cross-country rivals, popular Connor ‘Brum Town Bomber’ Tierney, (9-2), and Rico ‘Bon Bon’ Franco, (10-3).

Ticket information for BKFC-90 is available at BKFC.com. The Utilita Arena is located at King Edwards Rd., Birmingham, B1 2AA United Kingdom. The action-packed event will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Daytona Beach, FL (April 2, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion and Danny Wimmer Presents, The Largest Independent Producer of Destination Music Festivals in America, have announced exciting final fight card details for the inaugural Blood4Blood, set for Wednesday, May 6 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. 

Blood4Blood at Ocean Center kicks off the festivities for the highly anticipated Welcome To Rockville – Florida’s Largest Rock, Metal and Punk Festival, which celebratesits 15th Anniversary May 7-10 at the World Famous Daytona International Speedway. Tickets for the premiere Blood4Blood event can be purchased at Blood4Blood.com and BKFC.com.

Two-Time BKFC Women’s World Title Challenger Taylor ‘Killa Bee’ Starling, (5-4) of Rock Hill, SC makes her highly anticipated return in the Squared Circle against Popular Bare-Knuckle Warrior Marisol Ruelas, of Woodridge, IL.

Among the most popular fighters on the BKFC roster, the strikingly attractive Starling returns to action following a dominant victory over Shelby Cannon on August 2, 2025 at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The beautiful and bad-ass Ruelas challenges Starling following a heated clash and hotly contested split-decision against Brooke Evans at BKFC Fight Night Hammond on October 18, 2025.

Previously announced and headlining Blood4Blood, Slaughter to Prevail frontman Alex Terrible, 1-1 in bare knuckle fighting, will fight in the main event against middleweight and PBR star, Cameron ‘The Bull’ Delano, (1-0) on May 6. Alex Terrible will also perform with his internationally acclaimed heavy metal band at Blood4Blood.

Also fighting at Blood4Blood, ‘Brutal’ Jake Bostwick, (4-2-1), of Coconut Creek, FL battles arch-rival Roderick ‘Ice Water’ Stewart, (2-3), of Abilene, TX and MMA Standout Sergey ‘Kratos’ Kalinin, (1-0), of Ekaterinburg, Russia makes his BKFC debut against Brock ‘Alpha Dawg’ Walker, (2-2), of Big Stone, Virginia in the heavyweight division.

Blood4Blood will also host sets from heavy music icons Black Label Society, Crowbar and Malevolence throughout this one of a kind event, merging the intensity of combat sports and hard rock into one immersive experience.

The Ocean Center is located at 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the event starting at 7:00 p.m. local time. The action-packed event will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports.

Social Media

Instagram: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFC, @DannyWimmerPresents, 

Twitter: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFC, @DannyWimmerPres

Facebook: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFC, @DannyWimmerPresents

YouTube: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship, @DannyWimmerPresents

TikTok: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFC, @DWPresents

Website: www.Blood4Blood.com, www.BKFC.com, www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

Honolulu, Hawaii (April 1, 2026) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion debuts in Hawaii on Saturday, April 11 at the iconic Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu.

BKFC Fight Night Honolulu is headlined by a middleweight clash between MMA Star Maki ‘Coconut Bombz’ Pitolo of Nanakuli, Hawaii and BKFC World Title Challenger Doug ‘Coldred’ Coltrane, (3-2), of North Carolina.  

“BKFC is thrilled to debut in the beautiful state of Hawaii, home to a wealth of bare-knuckle fighters and fans,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “We’re putting together a fantastic evening of action-packed fights featuring many of the toughest and most talented fighters in Hawaii.”

Tickets for BKFC Fight Night Honolulu can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The Blaisdell Arena is located at 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96814. Doors will open on the night of the event at 5:00 p.m. local time. The action-packed event will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports with the first bell at 11:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 p.m. PST.

Co-featured at BKFC Fight Night Honolulu in the light heavyweight division, slap fighting conqueror Kealii ‘The Saint’ Kanekoa of Pahoa, Hawaii faces BKFC contender Joseph ‘The Dark Knight’ Creer, (5-3), of Columbus, GA.

Fighting in the feature bout at BKFC Fight Night Honolulu, Hilo, HI native Toby ‘2 Quick’ Misech makes his BKFC debut against bare-knuckle fan favorite ‘Felony’ Charles Bennett, (1-3) of Ocala, FL.

Maki Pitolo compiled a professional MMA record of 16-12 with eight knockouts and four submissions competing in the UFC, Bellator and Victory FC. Doug Coltrane looks to regain another world title opportunity after losing a hard-fought clash with BKFC Middleweight World Champion David Mundell at BKFC-53. He holds exciting victories over Blake LaCaze (KO-2 at BKFC-43), Brian Johnson (KO-2 at BKFC-35) and Eduardo Concepcion (UD at BKFC Fight Night Fort Lauderdale).

Kealil Kanekoa brings a slap fighting record of 3-3 into his BKFC debut and holds a 1-0 record in bare-knuckle fighting. Joseph Creer enters the squared circle in Hawaii with stoppage victories in his last two fights; Taylor Bull (KO-2 at BKFC Fight Night Michigan) and Kayden Giroux (KO-4 at BKFC Fight Night Edmonton).

Toby Misech sports a professional MMA record of 14-13 heading into his bare-knuckle debut. Charles Bennett stopped hometown favorite Pat Sullivan in the second round on February 7, 2026 at KnuckleMania VI.

Welterweights will see action with Zach ‘Dub Z’ Zane, (0-1), of Wailuku, Hawaii facing BKFC debuting Justin Cornell of Jackson, CA. Fighting in the light heavyweight division, Hilo, HI native Chris ‘The Maverick’ Cisneros, (1-0), faces an opponent to be announced. BKFC lightweight newcomers clash with Jovan Alayon of Alea, HI squaring off with Christopher Inocencio of Toyanza, CA.

Debuting in the light heavyweight division, Namakana ‘Nama’ Pakala of Hawaii facesan opponent to be announced. Middleweight newcomers will square off with Randy Kamaiopili Jr. battling Shiro Hitto of Hawaii. Welterweight Fatu Tuitasi of Hawaii makes his BKFC debut against an opponent to be determined.

Bantamweight newcomers square off with Hawaii’s Maika Samson clashing with Nalu Cenal also of Hawaii. Women will face off in the lightweight division with Hazel Nahienaena facing Kat Rabellizsa in their BKFC debuts. Lightweight newcomer Nicholas ‘One Shot’ Saragosa of Kaneohe, HI battles an opponent to be determined.

Lightweights face-off in their debut with Jerome ‘The Phenom’ Macalino of Ewa Beach, HI battling Pono Enos also of Hawaii. Hawaiian cruiserweight newcomers will clash with Vincent Aragona squaring off against Simeon Crawford.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Uncasville, CT (March 28, 2026) In one of the most memorable heavyweight clashes in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) history, the surging Parker Porter smashed his way to 4-0 with a fourth straight stoppage against Haze “The Hooligan” Wilson in the Main Event of BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun 3 on Saturday night in front of a sold-out Mohegan Sun Arena filled with New England combat sports fans.

The New Britain, CT product Porter picked himself up off the canvas before the ringside doctor called a stop to the fight at the conclusion of the third round. 

Porter entered Saturday’s action as the #4 ranked contender in the stacked BKFC heavyweight division.

“I want that belt,” Porter told the jam-packed Mohegan Sun Arena in his post-fight interview. “I didn’t come here to (expletive) play around. I’m here to get that strap and bring it home to all these great people that have supported me since Day 1. I’m going to put on for my city, put on for my state, and put on for the whole region of New England.”

Wilson, who represents Tulsa, OK, is now 4-2 in his bare-knuckle fighting career.

The BKFC main event headlined one of the most exciting cards in the promotion’s seven-year history. BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun 3 aired LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App and is available to watch via replay. BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun 3 marked the organization’s sixth event at the legendary venue since premiering at Mohegan Sun Arena in 2024.

In Saturday’s Co-Main Event, Springfield, MA’s Pat “The Gorilla Ninja” Casey defeated Zeb “CWB” Vincent via unanimous decision in their thrilling middleweight matchup. Casey logged four knockdowns in the fight, paving the way to all three judges scoring him the winner (50-41×2, 49-42). Casey is now 4-2 on the strength of three straight victories.

“I believe I belong in the Top 5, and I want to fight somebody that will let me prove that,” Casey said in his post-fight interview. “I’m ready to fight the best guys in the world.”

Vincent, who hails from Kansas City, KS, is now 3-4 under the BKFC banner.

BKFC Founder and President David Feldman announced before the Co-Main Event started that all 22 fighters competing at Saturday’s event will receive a Performance Bonus.

“I talked to the fighters before this event, and I said that you can be taught to fight, but you can’t be taught heart and you can’t be taught balls. These guys have the biggest balls in the world, so I’m bonusing every fighter on the card tonight. Every fighter on the card tonight is getting a bonus!”

Undefeated Peabody, MA product Rico DiSciullo sent Elijah “The Buffalo Soldier” Harris to the canvas seven times en route to the fifth-round finish in their lightweight matchup in Saturday’s Feature Fight. DiSciullo, in a star-making performance, is now 4-0 with four stoppage victories. The time of the stoppage was 1:07 in the fifth round. Harris, who hails from Greencastle, PA, is now 2-2.

DiSciullo called out undisputed BKFC Featherweight World Champion “King” Kai Stewart in his post-fight interview: “He calls himself ‘The King’ but he hasn’t finished a fight in five years. He’s the ‘King of Cringe,’ if anything. Nobody finishes fights like me, and I’m coming for that belt!”

Unbeaten Lawrence, MA featherweight Harry “The Hitman” Gigliotti upped his overall bare-knuckle fighting record to 6-0 with a devastating second-round stoppage in his highly anticipated BKFC premiere against Timmy Mason. Gigliotti rallied after being dropped in the opening round for a pair of knockdowns to the finish. The stoppage came at the 47-second mark in the second frame. Mason, who represents Helena, MA, is now 2-4.

Undefeated Cranston, RI middleweight Gary “Batman” Balletto Jr., picked himself up the canvas and rallied for the second-round stoppage over Adam “Castle” De Freitas. The fight was stopped with 14 seconds left in the second stanza. The popular Balletto Jr., is now 3-0, with all of his wins coming by stoppage. De Freitas, who hails from Mississauga, ON, Canada, moves to 1-3.

Milford, CT’s Alexandra “The Great” Ballou and “Ruthless” Taylor Dagner of Senatobia, MS fought to a unanimous draw in their bloody, high octane women’s flyweight matchup. All three judges agreed on the 28-28 verdict. Ballou registered the sole knockdown of the fight. 

Broward County, FL heavyweight Joe “The Punisher” White smashed his way to 3-2 in the Squared Circle with a 34-second stoppage at the expense of the previously unbeaten Guilherme Viana. All of White’s wins have come by stoppage. The Brazilian-born Waterbury, CT product Viana is now 2-1.

Tewksbury, MA’s Joseph “Bam Bam” Peters pounded his way to 3-0 with a third-round stoppage over the game Maurice “God of War” Horne. The stoppage came with four seconds left in the third frame. All of Peters’ wins have come by stoppage. Horne, who represents Philadelphia, moves to 1-2.

Memphis, TN welterweight Josh “Jigsaw” Whiteside was the winner in his BKFC premiere. He fearlessly picked himself up off the canvas twice and rallied for the second-round knockout over Isaiah “Profound” Williams. The stoppage came at 1:11 of Round 2. Williams, a product of Lawrence, MA, was also making his BKFC debut.

Somersworth, NH light-heavyweight David Burke needed just 30 seconds to earn his first BKFC victory at the expense of David “The Sandman” Sanchez. Burke is now 1-1. The Hurricane, UT product Sanchez is now 2-2 under the BKFC banner.

Amarillo, TX’s Nadia “007” Moreno was victorious in her BKFC premiere, earning a unanimous decision victory over Sophia Hayes in exciting women’s bantamweight action. Two judges agreed on the 30-27 verdict and one had it 29-28, all in favor of Moreno. Hayes, who represents Graniteville, VT, was also making her BKFC debut.

BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun 3 Results

(4) Parker Porter def. Haze Wilson via TKO in Round 3 (2:00)

Pat Casey def. Zeb Vincent via Unanimous Decision (50-41×2, 49-42)

Rico DiSciullo def. Elijah Harris via TKO in Round 5 (1:07)

Harry Gigliotti def. Timmy Mason via TKO in Round 2 (0:47)

Gary Balletto Jr. def. Adam Castle De Freitas via TKO in Round 2 (1:46)

Alexandra Ballou vs. Taylor Dagner declared a Unanimous Draw (28-28×3)

Joseph White def. Guilherme Viana via TKO in Round 1 (0:34)

Joseph Peters def. Maurice Horne via TKO in Round 3 (1:56)

Joshua Whiteside def. Isaiah Williams via TKO in Round 2 (1:11)

David Burke def. David Sanchez via KO in Round 1 (0:30)

Nadia Moreno def. Sophia Hayes via Unanimous Decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Parker Porter, 251lbs. vs Haze Wilson, 258.2lbs.

Pat Casey, 174.7 vs Zeb Vincent, 172.2

Rico DiSciullo, 151 vs Elijah Harris, 150.7

Harry Gigliotti, 144.5 vs Timmy Mason, 146

Gary Balletto III, 175.2 vs Adam De Freitas, 174.5

Alexandra Ballou, 124.7 vs Taylor Dagner, 125.2

Guilherme Viana, 257 vs Joseph White, 263.2

Joseph Peters, 189.7 vs Maurice Horne, 187.7

Joshua Whiteside, 164.7 vs. Isaiah Williams, 164.7

David Sanchez, 188.5 vs. David Burke,188.5

Sophia Hayes, 134.5 vs Nadia Moreno, 134.7

Venue

Mohegan Sun Arena

Uncasville, CT

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Hollywood, FL (March 20, 2026) “King” Kai Stewart defended his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) World Featherweight Title for a record-tying sixth time in the Main Event of BKFC 87 on Friday night at the sold-out Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL.

The Great Falls, MT product defended his crown with a hard-fought, unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Nico “The Iron” Gaffie, the #3 ranked contender in the BKFC featherweight division. Two judges scored the fight 49-46 and one had it 48-47, all in favor of the undisputed World Champion.

“I am the King of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship,” Stewart proclaimed in his post-fight interview. “I’m the best bare knuckle fighter in the world. I’m going to continue to get better, I’m going to continue to grow, and I’m going to continue repping the most exciting sport in the world as the (expletive) King!”

Stewart is now 9-0 in the Squared Circle. Gaffie, the inaugural BKFC European Featherweight Champion from Marbella, Spain, is now 3-1 under the BKFC banner.

Only Stewart, Christine “Misfit” Ferea and Luis “Baboon” Palomino have defended a BKFC World Title six times.

BKFC 87 aired LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App and was BKFC’s 15th straight sold-out event at the legendary Hard Rock Live.

Undefeated Cuban heavyweight sensation Leonardo “El Zambo” Perdomo continued his unprecedented path of destruction in Friday’s Co-Main Event, cruising to 11-0 with his 10th first-round finish at the expense of UFC vet Rashad “Daywalker” Coulter. The Miami fighter only needed 67 seconds to roll through Coulter, who entered fight night with a bare-knuckle fighting record of 2-1.

Perdomo, the #1 ranked contender in the BKFC heavyweight division, took aim at BKFC World Heavyweight Champion Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski before the two undefeated heavyweights faced off in the middle of the ring. “Arlovski, where are you? Come at me, boy! Don’t be scared. Come on, papi. (The belt) is mine. It’s mine, and everybody knows it!”

Cuban-born Miami fighter Bryan “El Gallo” Duran needed just 19 seconds to steamroll Derek “Rage” Perez in Friday’s Featured Fight. The former BKFC World Featherweight Title challenger is no

8-1-1 and entered fight night as the #5 ranked contender in the BKFC featherweight division. Perez, who hails from Belem, NM, is now 4-5.

Duran reinforced his BKFC World Featherweight Title aspirations in his post-fight interview: “I apologize for letting you guys down (in my first BKFC title fight against Stewart). But I promise you that when I fight for the belt again, I’m bringing it home to Miami!” 

Here are some highlights from BKFC Founder/President David Feldman’s post-event press conference.

Fight of the Night: Kai Stewart vs. Nico Gaffie

Knockout of the Night: Bryan Duran

Performance of the Night: Jancarlos Rivera

On BKFC 87: “We asked the guys to come fight, and they came to fight tonight. This was the liveliest crowd we’ve had in a long time. The energy out there was amazing. It was a great night; I’m very, very happy with the event.”

On Kai Stewart’s next fight: “We have to think about what’s next. What do the fans want? I’m always with what the fans want. It’s not always about the rankings. If the fans don’t want it and don’t enjoy it … I’ve got to give the fans what they want.”

On Leonardo Perdomo’s performance: “He came in in great shape and got the first-round knockout. I think this was the most devastating he’s looked. His punches were shorter and he came out and scored a really, really great knockout against a tough veteran.”

Anderson, IN strawweight Shelby “Boom Boom” Cannon earned the biggest win of her career as she defeated the previously unbeaten Rosalinda “Venom” Rodriguez via split decision. Two judges scored the bout in favor of Cannon (48-46, 49-45) and one judge had it 49-46 for Rodriguez. Cannon is now 2-1, while the Fort Lauderdale, FL product Rodriguez falls to 3-1 with the loss. Rodriguez entered fight night as the #4 ranked contender in the BKFC women’s flyweight division.

Miami’s Leo “Lionheart” Carrera won his light-heavyweight fight with UFC vet Sabah “Sleek Sheik” Homasi after Homasi was disqualified in the second round for landing an illegal spinning back fist. Time of the stoppage was 1:06 in the second stanza. Carrera improved to 3-2 with the victory, while the Coconut Creek, FL fighter Homasi is now 1-2.

Johannesburg, South African cruiserweight Jeremy “Pitbull” Smith dug deep to earn a split-decision victory at the expense of former BKFC World Middleweight Title challenger Donald Sanchez in their hotly anticipated rematch. Smith improved to 4-3 with the victory, and 2-0 against Sanchez. The Albuquerque, NM fighter Sanchez dropped to 4-3 with the loss and announced his retirement shortly after his fight.

Charleston, SC’s Roberto “El Gallo Negro” Armas rose to the occasion in his 10th BKFC bout, halting the rise of the previously undefeated AJ “The Biggest” Rodriguez in bantamweight action. Rodriguez’s corner called a stop to the bout at the conclusion of the third round. Armas is now 5-5 following his stoppage victory. The Venezuelan-born Miami product Rodriguez is now 3-1.

Unbeaten Fort Myers, FL bantamweight Jancarlos “Baby Hulk” Rivera smashed his way to 3-0 with a first-round stoppage over Samuel “Ace O’ Spades” Samples in their bantamweight showdown. Rivera picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the stoppage with just one second left in the opening round. That’s now back-to-back, first-round finishes for Rivera, while the Madison County, GA fighter Samples is now 3-5.

Clewiston, FL product Chris “Dynamite” Garcia cruised to 6-1 with a second-round stoppage over Chancey “Supaflyy” Wilson — his second straight stoppage victory. Garcia logged a pair of knockdowns before the contest was stopped 19 seconds into the second stanza. Wilson, who represents Wichita, KS, is now 3-6 under the BKFC banner.

With BKFC Women’s World Strawweight Champion Britain Hart in his corner,  Broward County, FL’s Chino Blume edged out Alex “The Rhino” Davis for a hard-fought, split-decision victory in heavyweight action. Two judges scored the fight 30-27 for Blume, and one judge scored the contest 30-27 for Davis. Blume is now 2-2 on the strength of back-to-back wins. Davis, who hails from Coal Mountain, WV, is now 1-3.

Cuban-born Miami product Ernesto “Las Manos Benditas” Suarez cruised to 2-0 under the BKFC banner after sending “Slick” Vic Flor to the canvas three times in the opening round of their bantamweight matchup. The fight was stopped with four seconds left in the first round. Both of Suarez’s wins have come by first-round finish. The Broward County, FL fighter Flor was making his BKFC debut.

BKFC 87 Main Card

(C) Kai Stewart def. Nico Gaffie via Unanimous Decision (49-46×2, 48-47) 

Defends BKFC World Featherweight Title

Leonardo Perdomo def. Rashad Coulter via TKO in Round 1 (1:07) 

Bryan Duran def. Derek Perez via TKO in Round 1 (0:19)

Shelby Cannon def. Rosalinda Venom Rodriguez via Split Decision (48-46, 46-49, 49-45)

Leo Carrera def. Sabah Homasi via Disqualification in Round 2 (1:06) 

Jeremy Smith def. Donald Sanchez via Split Decision (48-47×2, 47-48)

Roberto Armas def. AJ Rodriguez via TKO in Round 3 (2:00)

Jancarlos Rivera def. Samuel Samples via TKO in Round 1 (1:59) . 

Chris Garcia def. Chancey Wilson via TKO in Round 2 (0:19)

Chino Blume def. Alex Davis via Split Decision (30x27x2, 27-30)

Ernesto Suarez def. Vic Flor via TKO in Round 1 (1:56)

Denver, CO (March 13, 2026) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, returns to the Mile-High Fighting City of Denver, CO for their sixth event on Friday, April 17 at the National Western Center.

BKFC-88 is headlined by The Fighting Pride of Denver and Former BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion, Chris Camozzi, (4-2) facing arch-rival and knockout artist Esteban ‘Mohawk’ Rodriguez, 

(5-1, 5 KOs), of Grand Rapids, MI for the BKFC Interim Cruiserweight Title.

Tickets for BKFC-88 are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The National Western Center is located at 4850 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216.

“Some of our best nights and largest crowds have taken place in Denver, CO and we’re very excited to return on April 17 with another tremendous card,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Chris Camozzi against Esteban Rodriguez, #1 versus #2 ranked in the cruiserweight division, promises fireworks from the opening bell and we have a sensational undercard with many of Colorado’s top bare-knuckle fighters.”

“Tickets are now on-sale and I encourage fans to buy in advance, we sell out all over the world and this event will be packed on fight night.”

Chris Camozzi started his world title reign with a first-round knockout of Sawyer DePee on October 25, 2024 in Denver at BKFC-67. Following up at BKFC-73 on April 26, 2025, he defended his title by defeating Andrea Bicchi over the distance in Florence, Italy.

Most recently Camozzi dropped a hotly contested unanimous decision to Alessio Sakara at BKFC-83 on October 25, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

Fast rising Esteban ‘Mohawk’ Rodriguez is currently riding a three-fight winning streak, victorious in each fight by knockout; Zac Cavender (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Michigan), Julio Perez Rodriguez (KO-1 at BKFC-78) and Keegan Vandermeer (KO-2 at BKFC-56). He also holds knockout wins over Jaquis Williams (KO-1 at BKFC-43) and Erick Murray Jr (KO-2 at BKFC Fight Night Omaha).

Fighting in the lightweight division at BKFC-88, former BKFC World Champion Elvin ‘El Bandido’ Brito, (7-6), of Gulf Breeze, FL battles Ramiro Figueroa, (4-1), of Commerce City, CO. Brito returns to action following a fourth-round stoppage of Brandon Meyer at BKFC-79 on August 2, 2025. Figueroa has impressed recently with two big wins over Dalvin Blair (UD at BKFC-86) and Howard Davis 

(KO-2 at BKFC-85). He is also 7-4-1 with three knockouts as a professional boxer.

Heavyweight veterans will clash at BKFC-88 with local favorite Josh ‘Cuddly Bear’ Copeland, (2-2), facing Corey ‘WhatYouTalkingBout’ Willis, (2-1), of Billings, MT. Copeland’s last appearance in the squared circle came against current BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Andrei Arlovski at BKFC-78, a fight halted in the fourth round due to cuts sustained by the Denver native. Willis looks to return to the win column following a heated contest with current top-rated heavyweight Leonardo Perdomo at BKFC-85.

Cruiserweight newcomers will face-off with Josh Fremd of Englewood, CO facing Jared Torgeson of Moses Lake, WA. Competing in the welterweight division, Andrew ‘The Golden Boy’ Yates,

(3-1), of Las Vegas, NV battles Rodney ‘The Animal’ Hinton, (1-0), of Orlando, FL. Flyweight Angelo Trujillo, (0-1), of Grand Junction, CO battles Pensacola, FL native Anthony ‘The Devil’s Advocate’ Yost, (1-2).

Fighting in the men’s flyweight division Octavin ‘Smash’ Turner, (1-0), of Houston, TX battles BKFC debuting Davenport, IA native Joby ‘Jobywankenobi’ Steffensmeier. Light heavyweight veteran Tyler ‘Redbird’ Sijohn, (0-3), of Worley, ID looks for his first victory over newcomer JoJo Chillizzi of Williamston, NC. Lightweights will clash with Denver, CO native Matt Maestas, (0-3), battling Ruben Arroyo, (0-3), of Westminster, CO. Also competing in the lightweight division, Sergio ‘The Savage’ Lopez, (1-1), of Montrose, CO faces Brett Hudson, (0-2).

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Townsville, Australia (March 12, 2026) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced their eagerly awaited debut in Australia on Saturday, April 18 at the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre.

BKFC Fight Night Australia is headlined by a highly anticipated rematch between heavyweight rivals, Haze ‘The Huntsman’ Hepi, (3-1), of Gold Coast, Queensland and Poland’s Krzysztof ‘The Big Man’ Wisniewski, (3-0), now residing in Coventry, England. In a hotly contested battle, Wisniewski stopped Hepi at BKFC-83 on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. The ringside physician called a halt to the fight after the third round due to a severe cut suffered by Hepi.

Also announced for BKFC Fight Night Australia, former Australian boxing champion Mark ‘Bam Bam’ Flanagan of Brisbane, Queensland will make his bare-knuckle debut against a challenger to be announced. Compiling a pro boxing record of 24-7 with seventeen knockouts, Flanagan valiantly fought WBA Cruiserweight World Champion Denis Lebedev, losing a heated clash over twelve rounds.

Additional bouts for BKFC Fight Night Australia will be announced shortly.

“We’re thrilled to announce our first show in the fighting rich country of Australia,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Our team has worked hard to bring a world class card featuring some of the best bare-knuckle fighters internationally and from Australia for this can’t miss event.”

“Haze Hepi and Krzysztof Wisniewski had a sudden and disappointing ending in their exciting first fight and both wanted to run it back which makes for a tremendous main event for April 18.”

“Our tickets will go on-sale shortly and given the excitement over the last year for BKFC in Australia, I urge fans to purchase tickets in advance for our first event in the country.”

Tickets information for BKFC Fight Night Australia can be found at BKFC.com. The Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre is located at Entertainment Dr., Townsville City QLD 4810 Australia.

Prior to his BKFC debut at BKFC-73, Haze Hepi had compiled a professional boxing record of 7-4-1. Impressing quickly, Hepi knocked out BKFC veteran Steven Banks in the first round on April 26, 2025 in Florence, Italy.

Krzysztof Wisniewski entered the BKFC squared circle for his debut on June 28, 2025 at BKFC-77, stopping Thai Tettley in the third round fighting in Birmingham, England.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Palm Desert, CA (March 5, 2025) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, makes their highly anticipated return to the

Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA on Friday, May 22.

Tickets for BKFC Fight Night Palm Desert will go On-Sale This Monday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. PDT and can be purchased at BKFC.com and the Ticketmaster Box Office at Acrisure Arena. The Acrisure Arena is located at 75702 Varner Rd., Palm Desert, CA 92211. Purchase parking in advance HERE. More venue information can be found at www.AcrisureArena.com.

“BKFC is excited to announce our sixth event in Southern California and our second at the beautiful Acrisure Arena on May 22.” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Our first event in Palm Desert, CA on November 15th was a tremendous success and we’re putting together another outstanding card featuring some of the best bare-knuckle fighters in the world along with the top talent in Southern California.”

“Tickets go on-sale this Monday, March 9 and we’ll be announcing the fights shortly. As tickets sold quickly for our last event, I strongly encourage fans to purchase well in advance.”

Additionally, Acrisure Arena invites fans to enhance their BKFC experience by upgrading to the Compound, an exclusive outdoor VIP premium space just steps from the stage. The Compound offers a hosted full-service bar (spirits for purchase), a generous buffet, and unique amenities such as cozy fire pits, mini golf, bocce ball, and more. Learn more HERE!

                                    —————————————————————

On November 15, 2025 at the Acrisure Arena, Lorenzo “The Juggernaut” Hunt reclaimed his BKFC Light-Heavyweight World Title with a stunning, come-from-behind victory over Josh “D-Day” Dyer in the main event of BKFC-84.

Hunt, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest bare-knuckle fighters of all time, picked himself up off the canvas twice and rallied for the jaw-dropping knockout with just one second remaining in the opening round of his highly anticipated rematch with Dyer.

Click Here for Remarkable First Round Stoppage by Lorenzo Hunt / BKFC

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Daytona Beach, FL (March 3, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has partnered with Danny Wimmer Presents, The Largest Independent Producer of Destination Music Festivals in America, to announce Blood4Blood, created by Alex Terrible of Slaughter to Prevail on Wednesday, May 6 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL.

The inaugural Blood4Blood opens the highly anticipated Welcome To Rockville hard-rock and metal festival celebrating its 15th Anniversary May 7-10 at the World Famous Daytona International Speedway.

Alex Terrible, 1-1 in bare knuckle fighting, will fight in the main event against middleweight and PBR star, Cameron ‘The Bull’ Delano, (1-0) on May 6 as well as headline the night’s musical performances as the electrifying frontman of Slaughter to Prevail.

Blood4Blood will also host sets from heavy music icons Black Label Society, Crowbar and Malevolence throughout this one of a kind event, merging the intensity of combat sports and hard rock into one immersive experience.

Pre-Sale Tickets for the premiere Blood4Blood event will go on-sale Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Sign up at Blood4Blood.com to secure your priority access code and find full event details including premium and VIP options. Public on sale will begin Friday, March 6 at 10:00am. The Ocean Center is located at 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118.

“It is a big honour for me to finally bring Blood4Blood to life,” said Alex Terrible of Slaughter to Prevail. “From the beginning I wanted to create something that shows who I really am. Fighting and heavy music have always been my world, my passion, my lifestyle. To have the first Blood4Blood hosted by the biggest bare-knuckle promotion in the world and to work with the biggest live promoter in North America to build this event with me means a lot. We have four real fights and four powerful bands, Black Label Society, Crowbar, Malevolence and Slaughter to Prevail. I will step into the ring and on the stage. I give everything. This is my heart. This is Blood4Blood.”

“I’ve been deeply passionate about martial arts, training in jiu-jitsu and MMA for years, so when Alex and 5B brought me this concept, it immediately resonated,” said Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “They laid out a vision that felt bold and authentic, and I’m proud we’re now partnering with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, who bring tremendous value and energy to this one-of-a-kind event. Alongside Alex Terrible of Slaughter To Prevail, we’re building something truly groundbreaking: four fights and four bands on the Wednesday before Welcome To Rockville. Stepping into fight promotion is new territory for me, and blending rock’s energy with the raw thrill of bare knuckle action feels like a natural evolution. I’m grateful Alex and his team trusted me with the vision, and I can’t wait to step into this new arena…literally.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Danny Wimmer Presents and Alex Terrible to present Blood4Blood,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “They both share our vision for BKFC and this will be a groundbreaking event for bare-knuckle and hard rock music fans heading into the Welcome To Rockville festival.”

“This is the kind of fight that forces greatness out of both men. We’re wired the same! Relentless, forward pressure, no quit in us,” said Cameron Delano. “When two fighters refuse to give an inch, it turns into a war…and I am coming to win this blood bath.”

Social Media

Instagram: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFC, @DannyWimmerPresents, 

Twitter: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFC, @DannyWimmerPres

Facebook: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFC, @DannyWimmerPresents

YouTube: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship, @DannyWimmerPresents

TikTok: @blood4bloodfl, @BareKnuckleFC, @DWPresents

Website: www.Blood4Blood.com, www.BKFC.com, www.DannyWimmerPresents.com

Clearwater, FL (February 25, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced their highly anticipated return to the Tampa- St. Petersburg FL area with Bare Knuckle Fight Night Clearwater 3 on Friday, April 24 from the famed OCC Road House and Museum.

Tickets are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com The OCC Road House and Museum is located at 10575 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762.

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater 3 will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports with the first bell at 8:00 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m. PST.

Headlining the action-packed event, former BKFC Light Heavyweight World Champion and Popular Local Favorite Jaren ‘Captain Deadpool’ Warren, (8-3), battles heavy-handed, BKFC U.K. Light Heavyweight Champion Conor ‘Da Crook’ Cooke, (6-1) of Ireland.

Co-featured in the bantamweight division Two-time world title challenger ‘Royal’ Ryan Reber, (7-2), clashes with exciting newcomer Joshua Oxendine, (1-0).

Hard-hitting southpaw Warren defeated top contender JoMi Escoboza for the second time on June 21, 2024 earning the BKFC Light Heavyweight World Title. Among his other victories against top competition include Danny Christie, (KO-1 at BKFC-55), Joseph Creer, (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater II) and Jay Jackson, (KO-2 at BKFC-32).

Cooke makes his United States debut following two knockout victories in 2025; Stevie Taylor, (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Manchester) and Anthony Holmes, (KO-3 at BKFC Fight Night Derby), winning the BKFC U.K. Light Heavyweight Title.

Fighting out of Pinellas Park, FL, Reber looks to bounce back into the win column following a hotly contested BKFC Bantamweight World Title battle against Justin Ibarrola on December 5, 2025. Previous entertaining wins for the fan favorite include; Matt Guymon, (SD at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater II), Anthony Foye, (UD at BKFC-61) and Derek Perez, (KO-4 at BKFC-57).

Fighting out of Pembroke, NC, Oxendine quickly impressed in his BKFC debut with a unanimous decision over veteran Travis Thompson at KnuckleMania VI. He also holds an undefeated professional boxing record of 4-0 with two knockouts.

Additional fights on the action-packed undercard will be announced shortly.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Newcastle, United Kingdom (February 23, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced further details of their highly anticipated return to Newcastle, UK on Saturday, March 14 at the Utilita Arena.

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – The Best Value in Combat Sports with the first bell at 3:00 p.m. EST / 12:00 p.m. PST. The Utilita Arena is located at Arena Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 7NA. Tickets for the live event can be purchased online at BKFC.com.

“This is our sixth event in Newcastle and we’re thrilled to present this outstanding card topped by two UK Title Fights,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Former heavyweight world champion Mick Terrill is returning to the squared circle against fearless newcomer Jay ‘The Ghost’ McFarlane. Gary Fox versus James Lilley is one of the best bare-knuckle fights that can be made anywhere in the world and WWE Superstar ‘Rezar’ promises to make his debut in BKFC a can’t miss performance.”

“Our undercard is filled with the toughest bare-knuckle fighters in the United Kingdom for a full evening of action-packed fights at the Utilita Arena. We’ve sold out our past shows in Newcastle and I strongly encourage our great fans in the area to purchase tickets in advance.”

Fighting in the main event, former BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Mick Terrill, (9-2), of North Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK faces former professional boxer Jay ‘The Ghost’ McFarlane, (1-0), of Glasgow, Scotland for the BKFC UK Heavyweight Title. Terrill looks to regain heavyweight glory following his loss to Ben Rothwell at KnuckleMania V. Among his victories under the BKFC banner include pound-for-pound great Lorenzo Hunt, two wins over Arnold Adams, Sam Shewmaker, Josh Burns and Steven Banks.

Having compiled a professional boxing record of 16-8 with six knockouts, the hard-hitting McFarlane made his bare-knuckle debut with a first-round stoppage of Vladislav Ivashchenko on July 5, 2025.  

Co-headlining in a clash of the country’s popular rivals, Gary Fox, (4-3), of Billingham, England battles BKFC Former World Title Challenger James ‘Lights Out’ Lilley, (9-3), of Wales, for the BKFC UK Featherweight Title. Fighting out of Fishburn, County Durham, Fox looks to jump back into the world title picture following a very hotly contested fight against Edgard Plazaola at BKFC-80 in Hollywood, FL. Lilley lost a very close distance fight to then champion Luis Palomino at BKFC-45. Rebounding against top rated Franco Tenaglia at BKFC-60, he would come just short by majority decision.

Fighting in the feature clash at BKFC Fight Night Newcastle, WWE Superstar Gzim’ Rezar’ Selmani of Albania makes his lauded bare-knuckle debut against fellow newcomer Daniel Curtin of the United Kingdom in the heavyweight division.

Undefeated bantamweights will see action with fan favorite Lewis Garside, (2-0), of Sunderland, England facing Kieron Sewell, (2-0). Competing in the light heavyweight division, Matty ‘The Hammer’ Hodgson, (7-4), battles Scotland’s Sean Weir, (2-0). Middleweight Jack Cullen, (1-0), of Little Lever, Great Britain looks to stay undefeated against Marley Churcher, (3-4), of Thatcham, England.

Popular lightweight Lewis Keen, (4-1) faces off against Scotland’s Jon Telfer, (1-0). Cruiserweight Mason Shaw, (8-7-1), battles undefeated Dec Spelman, (2-0), of Scunthorpe, England. Middleweight will clash as Joe Lister, (1-0), hits the squared circle against BKFC debuting Danny Wall. Undefeated welterweight newcomers see action with Liam Dooley, (1-0), of Stockport, England knuckling up against Mikey Henderson, (2-0).

Fighting in the heavyweight division, James Walker, (1-0), faces Rowan Gregory, (0-2). Featherweight Bartek Kanabey, (4-2), battles BKFC debuting Jeff Saunders of Sedgefield, England. Lightweight debuters squared with Stew Martin clashing against Jordan Burnett.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Hollywood FL (February 11, 2026) Tickets are Now On-Sale as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, returns to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL on Friday, March 20 headlined by BKFC Featherweight World Champion ‘King’ Kai Stewart, (8-0), returning to South Florida and defending his title for the fifth time against BKFC Featherweight European Champion Nico Gaffie, (3-0).

Tickets for BKFC-87 are Now On-Sale and can be purchased at BKFC.com. Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL is located in the beautiful Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314.

“This is our 14th event at Hard Rock Live and we’re thrilled to return for our first show in 2026,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Kai Stewart is one of our most exciting, homegrown young stars who has been victorious in every fight, however Nico Gaffie has impressively stopped all three of his opponents and presents a very tough challenge at BKFC-87. Two undefeated champions at the top of their game, this one will be fireworks from the opening bell.”

“I strongly encourage fans to purchase their tickets in advance as every event we’ve promoted at Hard Rock Live has sold-out.”

Fighting out of Great Falls, MT, the 25-year-old Kai Stewart thrilled the sold-out Hard Rock Live crowd in his South Florida debut with a dominant decision over highly ranked and previously undefeated world title challenger Bryan Duran on June 21, 2024. Following up, the BKFC homegrown champion defeated top rivals Jimmie Rivera in front of a huge hometown crowd on November 9, 2024 and Tommy Strydom on April 5, 2025 in Dubai.

A native of Marbella, Spain, and making his U.S. debut on March 20, Nico Gaffie has quickly impressed bare-knuckle fans with all three of his fights ending by knockout. Premiering under the BKFC banner on October 12, 2024 in his hometown, Gaffie stopped Radek Stadler in the second round. Following up, the 29-year-old knocked out Brandon Allen in the fourth round on April 5, 2025 in Dubai. Most recently fighting in Rome, Italy, Gaffie stopped Jelle Zeegers in the opening stanza on October 25, 2025, earning the BKFC Featherweight European Title.

Additional fights for BKFC-87 will be announced shortly.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

PHILADELPHIA ––Andrei Arlovski won the BKFC Heavyweight titke when Ben Rothwell was deemed unable to continue in round three in front of over 18,000 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

In round two Rothwell began to bleed badlly under his left eye. The eye worsened in round three and the fight was halted.

Lorenzo Hunt retained the Light Heavyweight title with a one-punch destruction of David Mundell in thr fourth round.

In round four, Hunt landed a devastating right that put Mundell down and out.

Hunt, 199 lbs of Saint ugustine, FL is 13-2 with 11 knockouts. Mundell, 196.2 ;bs of Port Richey, FL is 10-2.

Local favorite John Garbarino stopped Kaine Tomlinson the fifth riound.

In round two, Garbarino was credited with a knockdown after landing a right on the inside. Garbarino scored a second knockdown from a left on th inside. Just before the bell sounded, Harbarino chased and connected with a left that put Tomlinson down for a third time inthe round. In round three, Tomlinson kept flopping to the canvas. Garbarino was credited with a knockdown as he snuck in a little right and Tomlinson fell to the canvas. Early in round four, Garbarino landed a left that put Tomlinson on the canvas. Garbarino mercifully ended the bout in round five when he landed a big right hand that pit Tomlinson down and the fight was stopped at 49 seconds.

Garbarino, 176 lbs of Philadelphia is 4-0 with four knockouts. Tomlinson, 176 lbs of Roanoke, VA us 2-4

Benjamin Bonner won a unanimous over Antonio Soto III

In round three, Soto began to bleed from the nose.

Bonner, 155 lbs of Yorkshire, ENG won by scores of 49-46 and 48-47 twice and is now 5-2. Soto, 157.8 lbs of Hickory, NC is 6-3.

Patrick Brady won a unanimous decision over Shelby Hill in a battle of undefeated heavyweights.

In round two, Brady scored a knockdown when he landed a right hand to the head in an exchange. Brady scored another knockdown in round three when he dumped Hill with another right. In round four, Hill bloodied the nose of Brady after he landed a series of haymaker right hands. That was to his detriment as he punched himself out and went down again for another knockdown.

Brady, 244 lbs of Sewell, NJ won by scores of 50-42, 50-41 and 49-43 and is now 3-0. Hill, 266.4 lbs of Ardmore, ARK is 2-1.

Because of the non-stop action, BKFC President David Feldman doubled each fighters purse. Brady donated his whole purse and retired in the ring.

Jade Hassan Wong defeated Crystal Pittman for the second time in four-years. This time it was via unanimous decision.

In round three, Pittman started to bleed around the left eye.

Hasan Wong, 129.8 lbs of Quevec City won by scores of 50-45 on all cards and is now 4-2. Pittman, 128 lbs of Tampa is 3-4.

Mike Richman won a majority decision over Joseph Elmore

In round two, Ruchman dropped Elmore with a straight left to the bod.

Richman of Fort Worth, Texas won by scores of 49-45, 48-46 and 4 and is now 8-3. Elmore 175.8 lbs of Athens, GA is 2-5.

Charles Bennett stopped Patrick Sullivan in round two.

In round one, Bennett dropped a charging Sullivan with a counter right. In round two, Bennett landed another counter that knocked Sullivan over the ropes. He got to his feet, but the fight was waved off at 1:56.

Bennett of Pensacola, FL is 1-3, Sullivan of Philadelphia is 1-2.

Cody Russell stopped Harrison AIken in the second round.

Ruseel dropped Aiken in the second round and he deemed unable to continue at 1:16

Russell, 178.8 lbs of Philadelphia is 2-0 with two knockouts. Aiken, 174 lbs of Atlanta is 3-5.

Zedejiah Montanez stopped Brandon Meyer in the second round.

Towards the end of round one, Montanez laned a perfect 1-2 that put Meyer on the deck. In round two, Montanez landex six unanswered blows which included four body shots for a second knockdown, Montanez ended things when he landed a right uppercut on the ropes for another knockdown and the fight was stopped at 1:59

Montanez, 156.8 lbs of Philadelphia is 1-1 with one knockout. Meyer, 155.4 lbs of Omaha, NE is 3-4.

Lex Ludlow won a three round unanimous decision over Zachary Calmus.

Ludlow scored a knockdown in the opening round.

Ludlow, 204 1/2 lbs of Levittown, PA won by scores of 30-26 on all cards and is now 3-0. Calmus, 202 lbs of Gloucester, MA is 5-5.

In a battle of debuters, Christian Payne won a unanimous decision over Brett Schoenfeld.

In round three Payne dropped Schoenfeld with a right to the jaw. Payne sealed the fight with a vicious right to the head that put Schoenfeld spawling on his back.

Payne, 171 lbs of Camden NJ won on all cards 30-25 and is 1-0. Schoenfeld, 176.6 lbs of Holiday, PA is 0-1.

Joshua Oxendine won a three round unanimous decision over Travis Thompson.

Oxendine, 137 lbs of Monroe, NC won by scores of 30-27 on all cards and is now 4-3. Thompson, 136 lbs of Pottstown, PA id 6-8.

Main Card

Ben Rothwell (C), 293.2lbs. vs. Andrei Arlovski, 266.8lbs.

BKFC Heavyweight World Championship

Lorenzo Hunt, 199lbs. vs. Dave Mundell, 196.2

Johnny Garbarino, 176 vs. Kaine Tomlinson Jr., 176

Ben Bonner, 155 vs. Tony Soto,156.8

BKFC Lightweight Title Eliminator

Patrick Brady, 244 vs. Bear Hill, 266.4

Jade Masson-Wong, 129.8 vs. Crystal Pittman, 128

Mike Richman, 175.4 vs. Joe Elmore, 175.8

Pat Sullivan, 150 vs. Charles Bennett, 143.6

Cody Russell, 178.8 vs. Harrison Aiken, 174

Zedekiah Montanez, 156.8 vs. Brandon Meyer, 155.4

Prelims

Lex Ludlow, 204.6 vs. Zach Calmus, 202

Prince Nyseam, 171 vs. Brett Shoenfelt, 176.6

Travis Thompson, 136 vs. Joshua Oxedine, 138

Venue

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Philadelphia, PA

KnuckleMania VI will be broadcast LIVE and FREE starting at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT globally on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube page. Additional platforms carrying the event live free include DAZN, Fubo Sports Network (available on Fubo, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV, and Tablo TV), Bally Sports Live, Stadium, TrillerTV, and FOX Deportes in Spanish.

Philadelphia, PA (February 5, 2026) Fists and Cannolis were flying as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, held their Final Press Conference Thursday afternoon at Live! Casino in Philadelphia, PA for KnuckleMania VI.

Among the fighters on the dais were arch-rivals Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbaraino Jr. and Kaine Tomlinson Jr. who wasted no time throwing fists and cannolis at their first face-off of the week.

Click Here for Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino Jr. – Kaine Tomlinson Jr. Confrontation

The Final Press Conference was hosted by BKFC Founder and President David Feldman before a huge crowd of local media two days before KnuckleMania VI on Saturday, February 7 from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, The event will take place before a sold out, record setting combat sports crowd. Doors open on the night of the event at 6:00 p.m. ET with the first bell at 7:00 p.m. ET.

On January 25, 2025, BKFC’s KnuckleMania V event in Philadelphia set a local, modern day combat sports attendance record of 17,762 at the then named Wells Fargo Arena.

KnuckleMania VI will be broadcast LIVE and FREE  starting at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT, globally on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube page. Additional platforms carrying the event live free include DAZN, Fubo Sports Network (available on Fubo, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV, and Tablo TV), Bally Sports Live, Stadium, TrillerTV, and FOX Deportes in Spanish.

Below are quotes from the participants;

David Feldman, BKFC Founder/President

“It’s great to be back here again. Last year we blew the roof off of Wells Fargo Arena, and we’re going to do it again at Xfinity Mobile Arena. We’re going to break the (local, modern day combat sports) record and it’s going to be an unbelievable event.”

“I guarantee you this is the best card we’ve had from top to bottom. I’m very excited for every fight on this card. So many OGs, so many guys that have helped us build BKFC to where it is today. Thank you very much to all the fighters.”

“Big” Ben Rothwell, BKFC Heavyweight World Champion

“The mission is always the same; go out and deliver the most exciting fight possible for the fans. Because of the fans, I get to be out here doing this. When I’m on the card, everyone knows what they’re going to get. I only fight at one speed, and that’s beating your (expletive), and you’re going to see that on Saturday night.”

Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski, BKFC Heavyweight World Title Challenger

“Thank you very much for this great opportunity. I’m very excited to be a part of this event on Saturday, and I’m going to do everything I can to bring home the belt.”

Lorenzo “The Juggernaut” Hunt, BKFC Light-Heavyweight World Champion

“I’d like to give the Biggest (expletive) Award to Yoel Romero.”

“David Mundell, your card has been pulled. Your number is up.”

David “Redneck” Mundell, BKFC Middleweight World Champion

“Opportunity came calling and I answered. That’s all it comes down to.”

“Size don’t win fights. Skills do, and I’m way better than he is.”

Johnny “Cannoli” Garbarino Jr.

“I’m going to go right through you, bro. I’m going to smash your face. Put all your money on me, because he’s getting knocked the (expletive) out.”

Kaine “Kaine 9” Tomlinson Jr.

“(Expletive) Philly, like I’ve been saying.”

“I’m going to beat the (expletive) out of you. You don’t stand a chance.”

Ben “The Bomber” Bonner, former BKFC Lightweight World Champion

“Everybody knows that I’m the best lightweight on the planet. I still should be the World Champion. I was robbed. As we sit here today, I am the best lightweight on the planet. If I have to beat Tony Soto again to go take what’s rightfully mine, then that’s exactly what’s going to happen.”

“I battered him all over Texas, and the same thing is going to happen on Saturday.”

Tony “Loco” Soto, former BKFC Lightweight World Title challenger

“There’s not a lot of people that put on fights like I do, straight up. Saturday, I’m going to pick you apart. Whether you want to believe it or not, this is the first time in my career that I’m actually healthy, and that’s dangerous.”

Mike “The Marine” Richman, former BKFC Light-Heavyweight World Champion

“Welcome to the big leagues, Joe. I came back because I like to fight. He’s talking, but when I hit you, you go down. You’re not going to get back up, and I’m going to (expletive) you up.”

Joe “Hitman” Elmore

“I’ve got nothing to lose. I’m two stupid judges from being a BKFC World Champion. I’ve got a Champion that has everything to lose. He has two World Championships, and I’m just a savage jumping up a weight class. He’s beaten the (expletive) out of everyone, but I’m not scared one bit. I’m excited.”

Jade “Evil Smile” Masson-Wong, former BKFC Women’s Flyweight Title challenger

“It’s been five years, so we’ve both improved a lot since then. It’s going to be a war because we both love to go to war. We’re not scared.”

Crystal “Rugged Beauty” Pittman

“Five years was a very long time ago. We both like to go to war, and we’re going to do it again. It’s going to be very exciting.”

Patrick “The Brick” Brady

“My hands turn into bricks, and I plan on busting a brick on Bear Hill’s head on Saturday night. Knuckles to head.”

Pat “The Irishman” Sullivan

“It’s an honor to fight him. I’m going to punch his teeth in, and I’ll buy him new teeth after.”

“Felony” Charles Bennett

“I’ve been doing this for 25 years and nobody has taken these pretty gold teeth yet.”

“Don’t overextend; I’m touching that chin.”

Cody Russell

“Everyone in this sport is dangerous. I respect my opponent, but I asked for this fight. I asked for it because I want to make my mark in this division. Last year I showed that I belong on this stage, and this year I’m going to start taking names, and I’m going to show that on Saturday night.”

Lex “The Grizzly Bear” Ludlow

“On Saturday night, I’m going to knock Zach Calmus out and put him back where he belongs, on the streets of Boston.”

Zedekiah “King” Montanez

“Last fight I winged it with my MMA training, but I’ve been locked in the boxing gym, so I’m just excited to right my wrong and come out Saturday night and be victorious.”

Prince Nyseam 

“I appreciate this opportunity to put on a show, man. Coming from where I come from, I’m just excited to put on a show. Every single time I’m coming for Fight of the Night.”

—————————————————————-

Headlining KnuckleMania VI, ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell defends his BKFC Heavyweight World Title against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei ‘The Pitbull’ Arlovski. Co-headlining BKFC Fighting Legend and Current Light Heavyweight Champion Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt battles BKFC Pound-for-Pound #1 Ranked Fighter and Current Middleweight Champion David ‘The Redneck’ Mundell. The just announced co-headliner is a match-up of the two-best pound-for-pound fighters in BKFC.

In the feature fight at KnuckleMania VI, arch-rivals clash in a heated rivalry, immediate rematch with #2 Ranked Lightweight Ben ‘The Bomber’ Bonner facing #3 Ranked Tony ‘Loco’ Soto. Their first fight on June 21, 2025 was a Sure-Fire Candidate for Fight of the Year. Top lightweight female fighter’s face-off in a long-awaited rematch with #1 Ranked Jade Masson-Wong battling Crystal ‘The Rugged Beauty’ Pittman.

Local Philly favorites fighting on the KnuckleMania VI undercard include; Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino Jr., Pat Brady, Pat Sullivan and Lex Ludlow.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com

Philadelphia, PA (February 4, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced details of the streaming schedule for all

KnuckleMania VI fight week events including the Final Press Conference, Ceremonial Weigh-In, Fight Night and the Post Fight Press Conference.

KnuckleMania VI is set for this Saturday, February 7 from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA before an expected sold out combat sports crowd. On January 25, 2025, BKFC’s

KnuckleMania V event in Philadelphia set a local, modern day combat sports attendance record of 17,762. Remaining tickets for KnuckleMania VI can be purchased online at BKFC.com.

Below is the streaming schedule of all fight week events for KnuckleMania VI.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. PST

Final Press Conference / Open to the Public

Live! Casino Philadelphia

900 Packer Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19148

–       Streaming LIVE on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube Page

Friday, February 6, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST

Ceremonial Weigh-In / Open to the Public

Stateside Live!

1100 Pattison Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19148

–       Streaming LIVE on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube Page

Saturday, February 7, 2026 — 7:00 p.m. EST / 4:00 p.m. PST

KnuckleMania VI

Xfinity Mobile Arena

3601 S. Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19145

–       Broadcast live and free on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube page. Additional platforms carrying the event live include DAZN, Fubo Sports Network (available on Fubo, Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, The Roku Channel, VIZIO WatchFree+, Plex, TCL Channels, TCL Live TV, and Tablo TV), Bally Sports Live, Stadium, TrillerTV, and FOX Deportes in Spanish.

Post-Fight Press Conference – Immediately Following KnuckleMania VI

–       Streaming LIVE on The BKFC App and BKFC YouTube Page

—————————————————————-

Headlining KnuckleMania VI, ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell defends his BKFC Heavyweight World Title against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei ‘The Pitbull’ Arlovski. Co-headlining BKFC Fighting Legend and Current Light Heavyweight Champion Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt battles BKFC Pound-for-Pound #1 Ranked Fighter and Current Middleweight Champion David ‘The Redneck’ Mundell. The just announced co-headliner is a match-up of the two-best pound-for-pound fighters in BKFC.

In the feature fight at KnuckleMania VI, arch-rivals clash in a heated rivalry, immediate rematch with #2 Ranked Lightweight Ben ‘The Bomber’ Bonner facing #3 Ranked Tony ‘Loco’ Soto. Their first fight on June 21, 2025 was a Sure-Fire Candidate for Fight of the Year. Top lightweight female fighter’s face-off in a long-awaited rematch with #1 Ranked Jade Masson-Wong battling Crystal ‘The Rugged Beauty’ Pittman.

Local Philly favorites fighting on the KnuckleMania VI undercard include; Johnny ‘Cannoli’ Garbarino Jr., Pat Brady, Pat Sullivan and Lex Ludlow.

Social Media

Instagram: @BareKnuckleFC

Twitter: @BareKnuckleFC

Facebook: @BareKnuckleFC

YouTube: @BareKnuckleFightingChampionship

TikTok: @BareKnuckleFC

Website: www.BKFC.com