BKFC-99: BEN BONNER DEFENDS LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST RICO FRANCO ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 IN SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND! JIMMY SWEENEY VS. JAMES LILLY CO-FEATURED

Sheffield, England (Nov. 10, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced another monumental event, BKFC-99 set for Saturday, February 13 at the Utilita Arena, in Sheffield, England.

Fighting in the main event at BKFC-99, Two-Time World Champion Ben ‘The Bomber’ Bonner, (6-2), of Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, UK defends his BKFC Lightweight World Title against long-time Bare-Knuckle Warrior Rico ‘Bon Bon’ Franco’, (11-3), of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, UK. Co-featured Bare-Knuckle Fighting Legend, Jimmy ‘The Celtic Warrior’ Sweeney, (30-6), of Dublin, Ireland battles Former World Title Challenger James ‘Lights Out Lilly, (10-3-1), of Swansea, Wales for the Vacant BKFC European Lightweight Title.

Tickets for BKFC-99 are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The Utilita Arena is located at Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2DF. BKFC-99 will also be streamed live internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFCApp.

“Over the last four years we’ve promoted outstanding sold-out events all over the continent and we’re thrilled to bring an explosive card headlined by these two can’t miss fights to the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on February 13,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “These two title fights feature four of the toughest bare-knuckle warriors in the world and promise intense action from the opening bell.”

“We just sold-out in Manchester with almost 16,000 in attendance and last Saturday night we sold-out Glasgow with over 10,000 so I strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance for our first event in Sheffield.”

In his last fight, Ben Bonner earned world title glory, traveling to Philadelphia, PA and stopping Undefeated Two-Division BKFC World Champion Austin Trout in the second round of the Liberty Brawl main event on July 3, 2026, at the sold-out Xfinity Mobile Arena. Bonner also holds two epic Fight of the Year candidate victories over Tony Soto on June 21, 2025, and February 7, 2026, the first victory earning him the Interim BKFC Lightweight World Title.

The hard-hitting Bonner also holds knockout victories over Lewis Keen (KO1 at BKFC-68), Ray Putterill (KO-1 at BKFC-60) and Jamie Oldfield (KO-1 at BKFC-60). Bonner’s only loss over the last four years came against Franco Tenaglia at BKFC-83, losing a hotly contested split decision.

Rico Franco returns to the Squared Circle following his most impressive victory; a blistering second round stoppage of hometown favorite Conor Tierney on May 30, 2026, in Birmingham, UK. Prior to that win, Franco defeated Jimmy Sweeney in a sensational performance which included a sixth and deciding round. Franco also holds knockout victories over Kaleb Harris (KO-5 at BKFC-48), Axel Birbes (KO-2 at BKFC-40) and Darren Godfrey (KO-2 at BKFC-37).

Among the most accomplished international bare-knuckle fighters, Jimmy Sweeney returns following a second-round knockout of Nicholas Vescio at BKFC-91 on July 18, 2026. Sweeney and Rico Franco met in a memorable six round clash at BKFC-73 on April 26, 2025.

James Lilley enters the clash with Jimmy Sweeney after a second-round stoppage of Fran Suarez at BKFC-77. Challenging for the BKFC Lightweight World Title, Lilley lost a closely contested fight against champion Luis Palomino on June 23, 2023, in Hollywood, FL. Lilley also holds impressive victories over Bobby Taylor (BKFC-36), Tyler Goodjohn (BKFC-27) and Adam Pellarano (BKFC Fight Night Fort Lauderdale).

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BKFC MAKES SMASHING FIRST IMPRESSION AT SCOTTISH PREMIERE IN FRONT OF OVER 10,000 FANS! CONOR MCGREGOR FRONT AND CENTER FOR VICTORIES BY SEAN WEIR, DANNY CHRISTIE AND GZIM SELMANI!

Glasgow, Scotland (Nov. 7, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, made a smashing first impression with a night of knockouts in its highly anticipated Scottish premiere with BKFC-96 on Saturday night at the Sold-Out OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.

With combat sports legend and BKFC Partner Conor McGregor front and center, Scotland is now the 14th country to host a BKFC event after Saturday’s historic debut in Glasgow.

Undefeated Scottish sensation Sean “The Butcher” Weir won the vacant BKFC U.K. Light-Heavyweight Title in Saturday’s Main Event, needing just 101 seconds to strike gold and cruise to 4-0 at the expense of Leigh “The Boom” Cohoon. The unbeaten Wishaw, Scotland product sent Cohoon to the canvas three times en route to the first-round technical knockout victory. Cohoon, who hails from Manchester, England, is now 4-2.

“I want the 185-title and I want it right now,” Weir said to the uproarious approval of his hometown crowd in his post-fight interview.

Former BKFC U.K. Light-Heavyweight Champion Danny “The Bastard” Christie was victorious in Saturday’s Co-Main Event, stopping former mixed martial arts (MMA) standout Stevie “Braveheart” Ray in the second round of their hotly anticipated middleweight showdown. Christie floored Ray twice before their fight was called to a halt with just one second left in the second stanza. Christie, who hails from Carlisle, England, is now 6-3. The Kirkcaldy, Scotland product Ray, an 11-fight UFC veteran, was making his BKFC premiere.

The former champ Christie was asked about his future fights in his post-fight interview. “That’s up to Mr. Feldman and Mr. McGregor,” he replied. “I just want to go over and hug my kids. I’ve got five kids and I love all of you. I’m a grandad now. Let’s (expletive) go!”

In the BKFC-96 Featured Fight, former WWE superstar, Gzim “The Albanian Psycho” Selmani climbed to 2-0 with a hard-fought decision against Reece “The Giant Slayer” Heer in heavyweight action. Selmani, known as “Rezar” during his professional wrestling days, recorded a pair of knockdowns in the fight, leading all three judges to score the contest 50-43 in his favor. The Blackpool, England fighter Heer was making his BKFC debut.

“I’m on my way to the most prestigious championship in combat sports — the BKFC Heavyweight World Title,” Selmani yelled in his post-fight interview. “This is just the start. I’ll take out all of you (expletives) one by one.”

Here are some highlights from the BKFC -96 Post-Event Press Conference, featuring BKFC Founder and President David Feldman and combat sports legend and BKFC Partner Conor McGregor.

Fight of the Night: Scott Malone def. Kieron Sewell.

Knockout of the Night: Cory Chapman, Barry Boyle.

Performance of the Night: Danny Christie.

Feldman on BKFC-96: “We had an unbelievable show tonight. A star was born tonight with Sean Weir. We had an attendance tonight of just over 10,000 people. The Scottish fans brought it; probably the loudest crowd that we’ve had at BKFC so far.”

McGregor on BKFC-96: “What an evening. I’m not surprised. As a McGregor, you know about the McGregors in this land. To be on Scottish soil, I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

McGregor on Sean Weir: “I’m blown away. The man is a star. When you can command an audience like that, in a victory like that, you’re a seven-figure BKFC fighter.”

McGregor on his possible fighting future with BKFC: “It’s a guarantee.”

Feldman also announced on the broadcast that BKFC-99 will take place at the legendary Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England on Feb. 13. Ben “The Bomber” Bonner will defend his BKFC Lightweight World Title for the first time against Rico “Bon Bon” Franco in the headliner.

Dundee, Scotland’s Scott “Boom Boom” Malone shined in his BKFC debut, overcoming a pair of knockdowns to edge out Kieron “The Scumbag” Sewell for the decision victory in the sudden-death overtime round of their back-and-forth bantamweight battle. All three judges agreed on the 10-9 verdict for the winner, Malone, who logged one knockdown on the night. Sewell, who represents Carlisle, England, is now 1-2.

Glasgow, Scotland’s Barry “The Pitbull” Boyle earned his first victory after knocking out Kaseem Saleem in the second round of their heavyweight clash. Boyle, now 1-1, floored Saleem twice before the fight was stopped 44 seconds into the second round. The Dumfries, Scotland product Saleem is now 1-3.

Unbeaten Northumberland, England fighter KJ Metcalfe cruised to 3-0 by stopping Doalty “Roadhouse” Torrance in the second round of their welterweight matchup. Metcalfe recorded a pair of knockdowns before the fight was stopped 74 seconds into the second round. Torrance, who hails from Glasgow, Scotland, is now 1-1.

Middlesbrough, England’s Cory “El Chapo” Chapman needed just 40 seconds to surge to 3-0 with a one-punch knockout over Lewis “Dynamite” Dixon in the bantamweight division. Chapman from Carlisle, England, is now 1-1.

Undefeated Wishaw, Scotland featherweight Dan “The Man” Morel climbed to 3-0 with a come-from-behind stoppage victory over Owen “Bam Bam” Webster. Morel picked himself up off the canvas and notched five knockdowns of his own en route to the technical knockout finish at 1:17 of the fourth round. Webster, who represents Rochdale, England, is now 0-2.

Edinburgh, Scotland’s Lewis “The Leith Warrior” Knox climbed to 6-2 with a fourth-round stoppage at the expense of Tommy “Chaos” Carus in the featherweight division. Knox logged three knockdowns before Carus’ corner called a stop to the fight at 1:27 of the penultimate round. Carus, who represents Liverpool, England, is now 0-2.

Ayrshire, Scotland’s Rhys “Crazy Horse” Pagan smashed his way to 2-0 by taking out Danny “The Destroyer” Moir in the opening round of their light-heavyweight matchup. Pagan previously fought for a WBO European championship in his gloved boxing career. The Scarborough, England fighter Moir is now 8-3-1.

Carlisle, England’s Charlie “The Hitman” Thomson climbed to 5-1 in his bare knuckle fighting career with a fourth-round knockout over Ian “Jock” Mulroy in middleweight action. Thomson picked himself up off the canvas and floored Mulroy six times before the fight was stopped at 1:26 of Round 4. Mulroy, who hails from Inverness, Scotland, was making his BKFC debut.

BKFC 96 Results

Sean Weir def. Leigh Cohoon via TKO in Round 1 (1:41)

Wins vacant BKFC U.K. Light-Heavyweight Title

Danny Christie def. Stevie Ray via TKO in Round 2 (1:59)

Gzim Selmani def. Reece Heer via Unanimous Decision (50-43×3)

Scott Malone def. Kieron Sewell via Unanimous Decision in Overtime Round (10-9×3)

Barry Boyle def. Kaseem Saleem via KO in Round 2 (0:44)

KJ Metcalfe def. Doalty Torrance via TKO in Round 2 (1:14)

Cory Chapman def. Lewis Dixon via KO in Round 1 (0:40)

Dan Morel def. Owen Webster via TKO in Round 4 (1:17)

Lewis Knox def. Tommy Carus via TKO in Round 4 (1:27)

Rhys Pagan def. Danny Moir via TKO in Round 1 (1:22)

Charlie Thomson def. Ian Mulroy via TKO in Round 4 (1:26)

BKFC-96 GLASGOW, SCOTLAND WEIGH-IN PHOTOS, VIDEO AND RESULTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026

Weigh-In Results

Sean Weir,183.4lbs. vs. Leigh Cohoon, 183.8lbs.

BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Championship

Stevie Ray, 175.2 vs. Danny Christie, 174.6

Gzim Selmani, 261.2 vs. Reece Herr, 263.8

Scott Malone, 135.8 vs. Kieron Sewell, 135.8

Barry Boyle, 272.6 vs. Kasseem Saleem, 263

Doalty Torrance, 165.6 vs. KJ Metcalfe, 163.4

Cory Chapman, 134.6 vs. Lewis Dixon, 133.2

Dan Morel, 146.4 vs. Owen Webster, 144

Lewis Knox, 145.4 vs. Tommy Caurus, 143.8

Rhys Pagan, 182.2 vs. Danny Moir, 182

Ian Mulroy, 174.6 vs. Charlie Thomson, 174

Venue

OVO Hydro

Glasgow, Scotland

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BKFC-96: HEATED FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND

Glasgow, Scotland (November 5, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, held a heated Final Press Conference in front of a huge international media turnout for BKFC-96 Glasgow this Saturday, November 7.

With over 9,000 tickets already sold for Saturday night at the OVO Hydro, an expected sell-out crowd of 10,000 bare-knuckle fans will be in attendance.

The Final Press Conference was hosted by David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. BKFC-96 Glasgow will also be streamed live internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFCApp with the prelims starting at 6:00 p.m. GMT / 1:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 a.m. PST and the main card at 7:00 p.m. GMT / 2:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. PST.

BKFC-96 Glasgow is headlined by the highly anticipated BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Title Clash Between Scotland’s Sean ‘The Butcher’ Weir, (3-0), and Manchester’s Leigh ‘The Boom’ Cohoon, (4-1).

Co-featured at BKFC-96 Glasgow in the middleweight division, MMA Star Stevie ‘Braveheart’ Ray, of Glasgow, Scotland makes his eagerly awaited bare-knuckle debut against BKFC fighting warrior Danny ‘The Bastard’ Christie, (5-3), of Carlisle, Cumbria, UK.

In a much talked about heavyweight clash, Former MMA Superstar, ‘The Albanian Psycho’ Gzim Selmani, (1-0) battles Reece ‘Big Beefer’ Herr, (1-1), of the United Kingdom.

Below are quotes from the participants at the Final Press Conference;

David Feldman – Founder and President of BKFC

“They say Glasgow is one of the hardest cities in the world and, judging by the fans and the fighters we have on Saturday night, I can see what they’re talking about! Bare knuckle was made for Glasgow and Glasgow was made for bare knuckle. I can’t wait for Saturday night.”

Sean “The Butcher” Weir – (3-0) – BKFC U.K. Light-Heavyweight Title Challenger

“It’s going to be good, it’s going to be violent, and I’m coming for that Championship.”

“It’ll be a first-round knockout.”

Leigh “The Boom” Cohoon – (4-1) – BKFC U.K. Light-Heavyweight Title Challenger

“This is the chance of a lifetime. If anyone can pull off the impossible, it’s me. I’m ready to go, man. Let’s go!”

“Blood, action, and plenty of violence. I respect Sean, he’s a big, powerful man. But he’s just a human being. Anything can happen in a fight; it’s there for the taking. I’m unfazed by this. Let’s (expletive) go.”

Stevie “Braveheart” Ray – (BKFC Debut) – Former UFC Star

“I had my last MMA event here a couple years ago. I wasn’t sure if I was done, and this is what is meant to be. BKFC came here and it made sense for me to make my debut.”

“From the minute the bell goes, I’m coming to knock him out.”

Danny “The Bastard” Christie – (5-3) – BKFC Middleweight Contender

“I’m going to take him to bare knuckle school, simple as that. I’m sick of the hype, I’m sick of the talk. The public seems to think I’m going to get beat, and I can’t wait to get out there and smash him to bits.”

“You’re a crotch-sniffer, mate; that’s who you are.”

“I’m going to annihilate you.”

Gzim “The Albanian Psycho” Selmani – (1-0) – BKFC Heavyweight Prospect, Former WWE Superstar

“I’m very excited to be a part of this organization; I believe it will be the biggest combat sports organization over the next couple years. I’ve been around the combat scene for a long time. At the end of the day, I don’t care where I am or who I’m fighting. I’m excited to smash this guy’s head on Saturday, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do.”

Reece “Big Beefer” Heer – (1-1) – BKFC Heavyweight Prospect

“We’re going to (expletive) fight and that’s how it’s going to be. I don’t have any more words for it.”

The Ceremonial Weigh-In on Friday, November 6 will also take place at the Edmiston House starting at 6:00 p.m. GMT with a media arrival at 5:15 p.m. GMT.

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BKFC-96: LEIGH COHOON STEPS IN TO FACE SEAN WEIR FOR UK LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE IN GLASGOW AS TICKET SALES HIT 9,000

Glasgow, Scotland, (November 2, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has confirmed a change to the main event of BKFC-96 this Saturday night November 7 at the OVO Hydro Glasgow, Scotland with Manchester’s Leigh Cohoon stepping in to face Scotland’s undefeated Sean Weir for the BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Title after Conor Cooke withdrew and relinquished the UK Championship.

Sean Weir, a perfect 3-0 under the BKFC banner, now has the chance to claim the UK title in front of his home crowd as he looks to extend his unbeaten run on the biggest stage of his career. Scottish fight fans have responded to the promotion’s first ever event north of the border in remarkable fashion, with ticket sales hitting 9,000 with days still to go until fight night. The extraordinary demand demonstrates the huge appetite for bare knuckle boxing in Scotland and the pulling power of hometown favorite Weir, with the OVO Hydro now set for one of the loudest and most passionate atmospheres in BKFC’s UK history. Remaining tickets may be purchased in advance online at BKFC.com.

Leigh Cohoon arrives in Glasgow with a 4-1 BKFC record and a reputation as one of the most dangerous finishers in the UK, with all four of his wins coming by stoppage inside three rounds. His only defeat came on the scorecards against hot prospect George Thorpe. After contesting his first two BKFC bouts at light heavyweight and his last three at middleweight, Cohoon now moves back up with a title on the line against Weir, who is coming off a first-round knockout of Matty Hodgson in Newcastle in March.

BKFC-96 will be streamed live internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFCApp with the prelims starting at 6:00 p.m. GMT / 1:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 a.m. PST and the main card at 7:00 p.m. GMT / 2:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. PST.

The Final Press Conference hosted by BKFC Founder and President, David Feldman, will take place this Thursday, November 5 in the Edmiston House (100 Edmiston Drive, Glasgow G51 2YX) at 6:00 p.m. GMT with a media arrival at 5:15 p.m. GMT

The Ceremonial Weigh-In on Friday, November 6 will also take place at the Edmiston House starting at 6:00 p.m. GMT with a media arrival at 5:15 p.m. GMT. Both events will be broadcast on the BKFC App.

Co-featured at BKFC-96 in the middleweight division, MMA Star Stevie ‘Braveheart’ Ray, of Glasgow, Scotland makes his highly anticipated bare-knuckle debut against BKFC fighting warrior Danny ‘The Bastard’ Christie, (5-3), of Carlisle, Cumbria, UK.

In a much talked about heavyweight clash, Former MMA Superstar, ‘The Albanian Psycho’ Gzim Selmani, (1-0) battles Reece ‘Big Beefer’ Herr, (1-1), of the United Kingdom.

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BKFC FIGHT NIGHT HERSHEY: DUSTIN PAGUE VS. MIKE RICHMAN HEADLINES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT GIANT CENTER! PLUS SAM ALVEY MAKES HIS BKFC DEBUT

Hershey, PA (October 29, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced an outstanding main event for their debut in Hershey, PA at the Giant Center on Friday, December 4.

Headlining BKFC Fight Night Hershey, The Fighting Pride of Harrisburg, PA, BKFC Welterweight World Champion Dustin ‘The Disciple’ Pague, (6-2), battles Former Two-Time Light Heavyweight World Champion, Mike ‘The Marine’ Richman,

(8-4), of Rosemount, MN in a non-title middleweight clash of bare-knuckle titans.

Tickets for BKFC Fight Night Hershey will go On-Sale Tomorrow, October 30 at BKFC.com. The Giant Center is located at 550 Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. More information can be found at www.HersheyEntertainment.com.

“We’re very excited to promote our first event in Hershey, PA at the Giant Center,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Dustin Pague and Mike Richman are two of the toughest bare-knuckle fighters in the world and fans can expect fireworks throughout the main event of this all-action card.”

“Our undercard features Sam Alvey making his BKFC debut along with many top, local bare-knuckle fighters and I strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance for this can’t miss event.”

Dustin Pague defeated bare-knuckle fighting legend Julian Lane on January 17, 2026, at BKFC-86 to capture the BKFC Welterweight World Title. The hotly contested ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate was decided by a rarely fought sixth overtime round to decide the battle on the judge’s scorecards.

Additional exciting victories for Pague in the squared circle have come against top rated contenders; Ryan Petersen, Andrew Angelcor, Joe Elmore, Wade Johnson and Eddie Hoch. Four of the contests were stopped in the first two rounds by the hard-hitting Pague.

Mike Richman earned his first world title crown by knocking out Isaac Doolittle in the third round at BKFC-31, garnering the BKFC Interim Light Heavyweight Title. Stopping Jaren Warren in the first round on December 21, 2024, Richman re-captured the world title. The victory over Warren was also Awarded ‘Knockout of the Night.”

Richman has also defeated Dakota Cochrane, David Rickels, Erick Lozano, Joe Elmore and Marcel Stamps over his eight years fighting under the BKFC banner.

Also featured at BKFC Fight Night Hershey, Combat Sports Standout, ‘SmileN Sam Alvey makes his highly anticipated BKFC debut in the Ironweight Division against Johnathan ‘Big Baby’ Miller of Pensacola, FL. Fighting extensively in the UFC and Bellator, Alvey, of Murrieta, CA compiled a record of 34-18. He is a two-time Karate Combat Champion.

Middleweight Matt ‘Semi the Jedi’ Semelsberger, of Frederick, MD makes his eagerly awaited BKFC debut against Michael Manno, (2-2), of Shreveport, LA in the middleweight division.

Fighting in the heavyweight division, Pat Carroll, (2-0), of Shirley, New York, looks to stay undefeated against Knoxville, OH native Nelson ‘The Nightmare’ Best. Carroll has won his first two BKFC battles by early stoppage while Best carries a professional MMA record of 4-0 into his first bare-knuckle fight.

Featherweight Elijah ‘Buffalo Soldier’ Harris, (2-3) of Shippensburg, PA faces Stevo ‘The Blessed’ Morris, (3-3), of Tampa, FL.

Also announced in the featherweight division, Jay Haas, (0-1), of York, PA clashes with battle-tested veteran, Dodge City, KS native Eduardo Peralta, (2-4).

Featherweight Colin ‘Cpat’ Reeser, (0-1), of New Jersey looks for his first victory against BKFC newcomer Fabricio Berrun of Harrisburg, PA.

Additional fights for BKFC Fight Night Hershey will be announced shortly.

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BKFC RETURNS TO ICONIC OCC ROAD HOUSE WITH NIGHT OF FIREWORKS AT SOLD-OUT FIGHT NIGHT CLEARWATER!

Clearwater, FL (Oct. 23, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, returned to the iconic OCC Road House in Clearwater, FL on Friday night with the sold-out BKFC Fight Night Clearwater, streamed live worldwide on The BKFC App.

Former BKFC Bantamweight World Title challenger “Royal” Ryan Reber was impressive in victory in Friday’s Main Event, defeating Justin “The Nightmare” Street via unanimous decision in bantamweight action. Two judges scored the fight 49-46 and one judge scored the contest 48-47. The Clearwater, FL product Reber is now 9-2 on the strength of back-to-back wins. He entered fight night as the #2 Ranked Contender in the BKFC bantamweight division. Street, who represents Westland, MI, is now 5-3.

Reber called for the next shot at BKFC Bantamweight World Champion Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring in his post-fight interview: “Mr. Feldman, I’m here for a good time, not a long time — let’s make it happen!”

Competing in his hometown, Clearwater, FL’s Michael “Papa G” Larrimore similarly solidified his status as a top contender in BKFC’s bantamweight division in Friday’s Co-Main Event by stopping the previously unbeaten Nate “The Bad Man” Morrow in the second round of their 135-pound matchup. Larrimore logged a pair of knockdowns before the fight was stopped at 1:31 of the second stanza. Larrimore entered fight night as the #3 Ranked Contender in the bantamweight division, he is now 4-2, with his only losses coming against Herring and former BKFC Bantamweight World Champion Keith “The Rockstar” Richardson.

Larrimore called for his shot at the winner of Friday’s Main Event in his post-fight interview: “Ryan Reber, Justin Street, you better fight your (expletive) asses off, because I’m coming for the winner of that fight, boys!”

In the BKFC Fight Night Clearwater Feature Fight, Smithville, NC’s Doug “ColdRed” Coltrane surged to 5-2 by knocking out the previously undefeated Tony “TMurph” Murphy in middleweight action. The fight was stopped 53 seconds into the second round. All but one of Coltrane’s victories have come by stoppage. Murphy, who represents Clearwater, FL, is now 3-1.

Coltrane called out undefeated BKFC Middleweight World Champion Jack “Little Lever’s Meat Cleaver” Cullen in his post-fight interview: “Let me get the title shot! I’m knocking people out with both hands!”

Birmingham, AL welterweight Rickie “Crimson King” McConnico earned his first BKFC victory with a third-round technical knockout over Mike Heckert. McConnico picked himself up off the canvas and rallied with two knockdowns of his own before the fight was stopped 47 seconds into the third stanza. Heckert, who hails from Clearwater, FL, is now 2-2.

Hudson, FL’s Chachi Versace upped his record to 1-2-1 with a hard-fought majority decision over Angelo “The Phenomenal Fighter” Trujillo in flyweight action. Versace scored the sole knockdown of the fight, leading two judges to score the fight 48-46 while one judge scored the contest 47-47. Trujillo, a product of Grand Junction, CO, is now 0-3.

Debuting Columbus, OH fighter Donny “The Destroyer” Korbel sent Jadon “The Prince of Puerto Rico” Lee to the canvas three times before their bantamweight fight was called to a stop at the conclusion of the second round. The Spring Hill, FL fighter Lee was also making his BKFC debut.

Tampa FL’s Sam “Sicario” Delao was victorious in his BKFC debut, earning a decision win at the expense of Chris “Coco Bear” Keirn in light-heavyweight action. Two judges scored the fight 30-27 and one scored the contest 29-28, all in favor of Delao. Keirn, who represents New Port Richey, FL, was also stepping into the Squared Circle for the first time.

Lakeland, FL middleweight Tyler “Boom Boom” Baker needed only 43 seconds to make a successful BKFC premiere in the opening fight of the night. Baker dropped Yari “Bash Bro” Kaganovsky once before the fight was stopped via standing technical knockout. Kaganovsky, who hails from Round Lake, IL by way of Ukraine, was also making his BKFC debut.

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater Results

(2) Ryan Reber def. Justin Street via Unanimous Decision (49-46×2, 48-47)

(3) Michael Larrimore def. Nate Morrow via KO in Round 2 (1:31)

Doug Coltrane def. Tony Murphy via KO in Round 2 (0:53)

Rickie McConnico def. Mike Heckert via TKO in Round 3 (0:47)

Chachi Versace def. Angelo Trujillo via Majority Decision (48-46×2, 47-47)

Donny Korbel def. Jadon Lee via KO in Round 2 (2:00)

Sam Delao def. Chris Keirn via Unanimous Decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

Tyler Baker def. Yari Kaganovsky via TKO in Round 1 (0:43)

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BKFC FIGHT NIGHT CLEARWATER WEIGH-IN RESULTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026

Main Card

Ryan Reber, 135.4lbs. vs. Justin Street, 134.6lbs.

Michael Larrimore, 138.2 vs. Nate Morrow, 135.4

Tony Murphy, 175.8 vs. Doug Coltrane, 174.8

Mike Heckert, 165.6 vs. Rickie McConnico, 164.8

Chachi Versace, 124 vs. Angelo Trujillo, 122

Prelims

Jadon Lee, 135.4 vs. Donny Korbel, 135.4

Sam Delao, 184.8 vs. Chris Keirn, 183.6

Tyler Baker, 175.2 vs Yari Kaganovsky, 173

Venue

OCC Roadhouse and Museum

Clearwater, FL

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BKFSEA CRUISE: KAI STEWART VS. BRYAN DURAN WORLD TITLE FIGHT HEADLINES

Philadelphia, PA (October 20, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced a stellar fight card for its groundbreaking BKFSea Cruise event, Miami, FL to the Bahamas from January 22 to January 25, 2027. A limited number of cabins are still available for this once-in-a-lifetime “Bruise Cruise” at www.BKFSEA.com.

Fighting in the main event of the nine-fight card, BKFC Featherweight World Champion, ‘King’ Kai Stewart, (10-0), of Great Falls, MT will defend his title for the sixth time in a highly anticipated rivalry rematch against #2 Ranked Bryan ‘El Gallo’ Duran, (9-1-1), of Miami, FL.

In addition to the BKFC event taking place Saturday night on the Norwegian Jewel, fans can look forward to opportunities to meet BKFC Superstars through photos and autograph sessions, workouts in addition to other onboard experiences. Across the three-night voyage, the experience extends to press conferences, weigh-ins, fan competitions, a private Nassau event and late-night celebrations throughout the ship.

Among the BKFC Superstars on board will be #1 Pound-for-Pound and Iron World Champion Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt, BKFC Women’s Flyweight World Champion Christine ‘Misfit’ Ferea, #1 Ranked Heavyweight Knockout Artist Leonard ‘El Zambo’ Perdomo, Former BKFC Heavyweight World Champion ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell, BKFC Women’s Featherweight World Champion Jessica ‘The Black Widow’ Borga, Former Two-Division World Champion Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout, Former World Champion and BKFC Fighting Legend Luis ‘The Emperor’ Palomino, Philly Fan Favorite, Middleweight Johnny ‘Canolli’ Garbarino, Top Women’s Contender Taylor ‘Killa Bee’ Starling, #2 Ranked Middleweight Bryce Henry, Popular Lightweight Howard ‘HD’ Davis and Bantamweight Contender ‘Rambo’ Russo.

Rainbet will bring a roster of celebrities and athlete influencers aboard the cruise to create exciting viral moments throughout the weekend. Additionally, Rainbet will host a $50,000 cash prize poker tournament on Sunday, Jan 24.

Rainbet also be doing ‘Rainbet Ringside’ and giving away free merch throughout the weekend along with hosting afterparties in the Rainbet Suite.

Ten stateroom categories are available, from interior cabins starting at $1,099 per person (double occupancy) to balcony staterooms, penthouses, and an Owner’s Suite. Cabins can be secured with a deposit as low as $200. Guests who bring friends aboard can also take advantage of the BKFSea referral program.

Co-featured in the Squared Circle on the BKFSea Cruise is a welterweight clash between ‘Gorgeous’ George Thorpe, (2-1), and Josh ‘Kamikaze’ Kuhne, (2-0). Popular #4 ranked featherweight Nathan ‘The Reaper’ Rivera, (5-1), battles Brandon ‘The Voodoo Child’ Meneses, (1-1-1).

Fighting in the Ironweight Division, Julio ‘The Cuban Horse’ Perez, (4-2), clashes with Gabriel ‘Mano De Piedra’ Mota, (2-3). Featherweights will see action with Joey ‘The Raging Warrior’ Gambino, (2-0), facing Matt Denning, (1-0)

Ironweight Steve ‘Tomahawk’ Townsel, (6-6), makes his return against Brady ‘Big Bird’ Meister, (3-3). Strawweights will clash on the cruise with Gustavo ‘El Gladiator’ Balart, (1-0), facing veteran Justyn Martinez.

Also fighting against opponents to be announced include welterweight ‘Famez’ (4-6) and lightweight Cole Ferrell, (2-1).

The full nine-fight card on the BKFSea Cruise will be streamed live internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFCApp.

A limited number of partnership opportunities remain for the BKFSea Cruise, including onboard brand activations, sponsored deck events and parties, hospitality and VIP experiences, and fan engagement programs. The event offers brands three days of direct access to a dedicated audience of fight fans in an immersive, distraction-free setting. Businesses interested in partnering with the event can contact Pat Ryan, Head of Partnerships, at: pryan@bkfc.com.

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JAMEL HERRING DEFENDS WORLD TITLE IN BKFC-95 HEADLINER AT SOLD-OUT PRUDENTIAL CENTER! JIMMIE RIVERA AND TONY SOTO SCORE BIG KNOCKOUTS!

Newark, NJ (Oct. 17, 2026) Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring defended his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) Bantamweight World Title for the first time with a split-decision victory over the previously undefeated John “The Magician” Dodson in the Main Event of BKFC 95 on Saturday night at the sold-out Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, streamed LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App.

Two judges scored the fight in favor of Herring (48-47, 49-46) and one scored it for Dodson (49-46), who entered fight night as the BKFC Flyweight World Champion.

The Coram, NY product Herring, formerly a World Boxing Organization (WBO) champion in his career as a professional gloved boxer, is now 3-0 under the BKFC banner. The UFC title challenger Dodson, who hails from Albuquerque, NM, is now 4-1-1.

“I think this is my first big test and I’m still getting better,” Herring said in his post-fight interview. “I understand it’s a decision, but it is what it is; the right man got the victory.”

It was announced on the BKFC 95 broadcast that BKFC Interim Flyweight World Champion Andrew “Legend” Strode will be the next challenger for Herring’s crown at 135 pounds as the two squared off after Saturday’s Main Event.

Former BKFC Featherweight World Title challenger Jimmie “El Terror” Rivera smashed his way to 4-2-1 by knocking out Brandon “Beastmode” Meyer in the BKFC 95 Co-Main Event. The Ramsey, NJ product Rivera dropped Meyer twice en route to the stoppage 46 seconds into the fourth round. Meyer, who represents Omaha, NE, is now 3-5.

Rivera left the door open to another run at BKFC Featherweight World Champion “King” Kai Stewart: “Jersey, let me hear you! Mr. Feldman, you keep coming to Prudential and I’ll keep coming back.”

In the BKFC 95 Feature Fight, former BKFC Lightweight World Title challenger Tony “Loco” Soto upped his record to 7-4 with a second-round knockout over Anthony “The Pistol” Pike. The stoppage came 40 seconds into the second frame. Pike, who hails from Tucson, AZ, is now 1-2.

The Hickory, NC fighter Soto took aim at fellow combat sports superstar Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson in his post-fight interview: “Tony Ferguson, I want you to come to BKFC! You think you’re ‘El Cucuy,’ but I’m (expletive) ‘Loco!’ Come through!”

On the BKFC 95 broadcast, it was announced that combat sports superstar Derek “The One” Brunson is taking his talents to the BKFC Squared Circle and will make his highly anticipated debut at BKFC Fight Night Myrtle Beach on Nov. 20, LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App from Myrtle Beach Sports Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Brunson is widely known and respected for his 21-fight tenure with UFC. His opponent will be forthcoming.

Here are some highlights from BKFC Founder/President David Feldman at the BKFC 95 Post-Event Press Conference.

“Great night of fights here at Prudential Center again. Great crowd, and the fighters really, really brought it … Prudential Center and the State of New Jersey are going to be big homes for us. We’re really happy with how everything went tonight and really excited for the future.”

Attendance: 8,392.

Performance of the Night: Brooke Evans.

Knockouts of the Night: Cole Cameron, Jimmie Rivera, Tony Soto.

Staten Island, NY’s Santo Curatolo turned heads in his BKFC premiere by knocking out Anthony “The Devil’s Advocate” Yost 37 seconds into the second round of their flyweight matchup. Curatolo floored Yost twice before the fight was halted. Yost, who represents Pensacola, FL, is now 2-2.

Mays Landing, NJ lightweight Dalvin “The Hippy Disciple” Blair cruised to 3-1 with an 82-second knockout victory at the expense of Paris “PDott The Knockout Artist” Boyd. All of Blair’s wins have come in the opening round. Boyd, who hails from Detroit, is now 1-1.

Blacksburg, VA’s Dustin “Hollywood” Bailey and “Too Tall” Noah Getahoun of Boonton, NJ fought to a three-round unanimous draw in their back-and-forth middleweight bout. All three judges agreed on the 28-28 decision. Getahoun logged the sole knockdown of the fight. Both fighters were making their BKFC debuts.

Neptune City, NJ’s Cole Cameron was victorious in his BKFC debut after stopping Phil “Hitman” Caracappa in the opening round of their bantamweight clash. Cameron recorded a pair of knockdowns before the fight was called to a halt at 1:44 of Round 1. Caracappa, who hails from Freehold, NJ, is now 1-2-1.

Jersey City, NJ’s Mike Medrano earned the win in his BKFC debut with a split-decision victory over seven-fight UFC veteran Rob “The Saint” Emerson in welterweight action. Two judges scored the fight for Medrano (30-27, 29-28) and one judge scored it for the Phoenix, AZ fighter Emerson (30-27), who was also making his BKFC debut.

Dylan Pitt of Bronx, NY was victorious in his BKFC debut after Nick “One Shot” Saragosa couldn’t continue their lightweight battle due to injury. Pitt scored a pair of knockdowns before the ringside physician called a stop to the fight 52 seconds into the opening round. The Kaneohe, HI product Saragosa is now 1-1.

Edgewood, KY’s “Bare Knuckle” Brooke Evans smashed her way to 2-0 with a five-knockdown TKO victory over Gabrielle Roman in the women’s flyweight division. The fight was stopped with one second remaining in the second round. Roman, who represents Perth Amboy, NJ, is now 2-4-1 in her BKFC career.

BKFC 95 Results

Defends BKFC World Bantamweight Title

Jimmie Rivera def. Brandon Meyer via KO in Round 4 (0:46)

Tony Soto def. Anthony Pike via KO in Round 2 (0:40)

Santo Curatolo def. Anthony Yost via KO in Round 2 (0:37)

Dalvin Blair def. Paris Boyd via KO in Round 1 (1:22)

Dustin Bailey vs. Noah Getahoun declared Unanimous Draw (28-28×3)

Cole Cameron def. Phil Caracappa via KO in Round 1 (1:44)

Mike Medrano def. Rob Emerson via Split Decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)

Dylan Pitt def. Nick Saragosa via TKO in Round 1 (0:52)

Brooke Evans def. Gabrielle Roman via TKO in Round 2 (1:59)

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BKFC-95 NEWARK, NJ WEIGH-IN PHOTOS, VIDEO AND RESULTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026

Weigh-In Results

Main Card

Jamel Herring (C), 134.4 vs. John Dodson, 134.8

BKFC Bantamweight World Title

Jimmie Rivera, 159.8 vs. Brandon Meyer, 159.8

Tony Soto, 156.6 vs. Anthony Pike, 155.6

Santo Curatolo, 129.6 vs. Anthony Yost, 127.8

Dalvin Blair, 155 vs. Paris Boyd, 155.2

Noah Getahoun, 175.4 vs. Dustin Bailey, 176

Phil Caracappa, 139.2 vs. Cole Cameron, 138.4

Prelims

Mike Medrano, 165.8 vs. Rob Emerson, 165.2

Dylan Pitt, 153 vs. Nicholas Saragosa, 153

Gabrielle Roman, 123.8 vs. Brooke Evans, 124.5

Venue

Prudential Center

Newark, NJ

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BKFC FIGHT NIGHT BETHLEHEM WEIGH-IN PHOTOS, VIDEO AND RESULTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026

Weigh-In Results

Gregoris Cisneros, 164.6lbs. vs Ryan Petersen, 165lbs.

Lew Ludlow, 205.4 vs. Sean Schultz, 204.4

Antonio Castillo, 155.6 vs. Jay Haas, 154,8

Justin Waters, 173.6 vs. Douglas LoBasso, 174.2

Joseph Schillizzi, 185 vs. Mike Liberto, 187

Nicholas Burgos, 134.2 vs. Travis Thompson, 136

Maruice Morris, 224.8 vs. Lewis Rumsey, 221.2

Christian Torres, 163.6 vs. Brett Shoenfelt, 165.4

Mark Culp, 246.2 vs. Brian Newman, 246

Marisol Ruelas- Lopez, 130 vs. Taylor Dagner, 129.6

Marc Worthington, 260 vs. Nathaniel James, 260.2

Venue

Wind Creek Events Center

Bethlehem, PA

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BKFC SIGNS ‘SMILE N’ SAM ALVEY TO MULTI FIGHT DEAL

Philadelphia, PA (October 5, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion has announced the signing of Combat Sports Standout, ‘SmileN’ Sam Alvey to a Multi-Fight Deal.

“We’re very excited to add Sam Alvey to our growing stable of the best bare-knuckle fighters in the world,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Sam has a tremendous resume at the top levels of combat sports and we look forward to working with him as we grow our Ironweight division. He will make his promotional debut on December 4 at our BKFC Fight Night event in Hershey, Pennsylvania.”

Fighting extensively in the UFC and Bellator, Alvey, of Murrieta, CA compiled a record of 34-18. He is a two-time Karate Combat Champion.

Stated an elated Alvey, “I signed with BKFC because I will be the Ironweight World Champion. By April 2027, I will have my hand held high and the BKFC belt around my waist. I am here to make history and to cement my name as one of the most dominant combat sports athletes the world has ever known.”

“The first BKFC event I watched was headlined by Paige VanZant. I was hooked immediately. Not only was the action good, the level of showmanship put on by not only the fighters, but the promotion has not been replicated. BKFC has found a way to not only show the skill and power of the fighters but lets the fighters enjoy every aspect of the fight game.”

“David Feldman saw the great parts of combat sports and made it faster. At the same time, you find a way for fighters to thrive. He created an organization that truly gives every athlete the ability to prove his worth. He makes every fight feel like a main event with the level of showmanship and publicity he gives the athletes. I’m looking forward to growing this sport even further with him. With his help nobody is going to miss a Smile’N Sam fight.”

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. BKFC holds all of its bouts in a revolutionary circular four-rope ring, designed to encourage fast-paced and exciting bouts. The patented BKFC “Squared Circle” contains scratch lines, based on the Broughton Rules which governed bare knuckle fighting in the 19th century, and which requires fighters to “Toe the Line”: start every round face to face, and just inches apart.

In BKFC, only those fighters who are established professionals in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, or Muay Thai are allowed to compete. The referees and judges are required to have extensive professional combat sports experience. All fights are held under the auspices and control of an Athletic Commission. Unlike other fighting organizations and combat sports internationally which claim to be “bare knuckle”, but require wraps, tape, and gauze; BKFC is true to its word as fighters are not allowed to wrap their hands to within one inch of the knuckle. This makes BKFC unquestionably the truest form of bare knuckle fighting. BKFC is dedicated to not just creating the safest, most exciting, and highest-level bare-knuckle fighting organization in the world, it’s also leading the way for a new fully recognized professional combat sport. BKFC is truly the sport of the future, which fully respects its remarkable past.

BKFC RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA WITH EPIC NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS IN BRISBANE!

Brisbane, Australia (October 3, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, returned to Australia with an incredible night of knockouts on Saturday, October 3 at the sold-out Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The entire BKFC Fight Night Australia event was streamed globally on The BKFC App.

In Saturday’s must-see Main Event, Josh “Kamikaze” Kuhne smashed his way to 2-0 under the BKFC banner with a lightning-fast knockout at the expense of “Fighting Irish” Shaun Curran in the welterweight division. Kuhne, who hails from Gold Coast, Australia, sent Curran to the canvas three times before their fight was stopped after just 58 seconds. Curran, who represents Adelaide, Australia, was making his BKFC debut.

Both of Kuhne’s wins have come by stoppage, and he said in his post-fight interview that he hopes Saturday’s win earns him a spot on the BKFSea Bruise Cruise 2027, January 22-25: “I’m happy, I’m healthy, and I’m going to sell those tickets for the Bruise Cruise, baby! Get the kids, we’re going to Miami, we’re going to The Bahamas! Let’s go!”

In Saturday’s Co-Main Event, Brisbane, Australia’s Mark “Bam Bam” Flanagan knocked out Kaylib Heke in their hotly anticipated heavyweight showdown. Flanagan, who fought for a World Boxing Association (WBA) title in his previous career as a professional gloved boxer, is now 1-1 under the BKFC banner, while the Auckland, New Zealand Heke is 0-1 after accepting this fight earlier this week as a short-notice replacement.

Flanagan said in his post-fight interview that he hopes his impressive stoppage victory Saturday is enough to earn him a spot in BKFC’s highly anticipated World’s Baddest Man Tournament: “I’m going to (expletive) them up!”

Sudanese-born Victoria, Australia fighter Santo “King Cowboy” Joma was victorious in his BKFC debut in Saturday’s Featured Fight, defeating Viktor “The Impaler” Lyall via technical knockout in middleweight action. The stoppage came at 1:26 of the second round. Lyall, who represents Brisbane, Australia, was also making his BKFC premiere.

Gold Coast, Australia’s Mick “Warhorse” Whitehead stopped Ryan Winnett in the fourth round of their lightweight battle. Whitehead is now 1-1, and the Brisbane, Australia fighter Winnett is also 1-1.

Sudanese-born Brisbane, Australia product Mario “Hand Grenade” Loga was spectacular in his BKFC debut, dropping Alvin “Aychpapi” Kanehailua three times before their middleweight bout was called to a halt after just 47 seconds. Kanehailua, who hails from Honolulu, HI, is now 0-2.

Logan, Australia’s Hunter “Coca Samoa” Ioane improved to 2-0 by stopping Luke “Bam Bam” Bampton in the opening round of their lightweight matchup. The bout was stopped with just one second left in the opening round. The Adelaide, Australia product Bampton is now 0-2 in the Squared Circle.

Brisbane, Australia heavyweight Mel “The Revenant” Tolone only needed 41 seconds to win big in his BKFC debut after he steamrolled “The Rat Man” Ricky Rowles-Brown. Rowles-Brown, who represents Bundaberg, Australia, was also making his first trip to the Squared Circle.

Brisbane, Australia’s Timothy Randel was victorious in his BKFC debut in the opening bout of the night, knocking out Ahmad “The Mauler” Muhtaseb in welterweight action. The stoppage came at 1:12 of the first round. Muhtaseb, who hails from Melbourne, Australia, was also making his BKFC debut.

BKFC Fight Night Australia

Josh Kuhne def. Shaun Curran via TKO in Round 1 (0:58)

Mark Flanagan def. Kaylib Heke via KO in Round 2 (0:43)

Santo Joma def. Viktor Lyall via TKO in Round 2 (1:26)

Mick Whitehead def. Ryan Winnett via TKO in Round 4 (0:50)

Mario Loga def. Alvin Kanehailua via KO in Round 1 (0:47)

Hunter Ioane def. Luke Bampton via TKO in Round 1 (1:59)

Mel Tolone def. Ricky Rowles-Brown via KO in Round 1 (0:41)

Timothy Randel def. Ahmad Muhtaseb via KO in Round 1 (1:12)

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BKFC FIGHT NIGHT AUSTRALIA WEIGH-IN RESULTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026

Weigh-In Results

Josh Kuhne, 166lbs. vs. Shaun Curran, 166lbs.

Mark Flanagan, 218.3 vs. Jan Von Ziegler, 238.4

Viktor Lyall, 171.1 vs. Santo Joma, 171.5

Micky Whitehead, 154.4 vs. Ryan Winnett, 153.5

Mario Loga, 168.9 vs. Alvin, Kanehailua, 169.3

Hunter Ioane, 156.6 vs. Luke Bampton, 153.2

Mel Tolone, 263.1 vs. Ricky Rowles-Brown, 227.8

Timothy Randal, 164.9 vs. Ahmad Muhtaseb, 157.9

Venue

Eatons Hill Hotel

Queensland, Australia

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DARREN TILL REIGNS SUPREME OVER YOEL ROMERO IN BKFC-94 AT SOLD OUT AO ARENA IN MANCHESTER, UK! JACK CULLEN DEFEATS DAVE MUNDELL IN SIX-ROUND TITLE WAR!

Manchester, UK (Sept. 26, 2026) Combat sports superstars Darren “The Gorilla” Till and Yoel “The Soldier of God” Romero battled in the Main Event of BKFC-94 on Saturday night, with Till reigning supreme in front of the sold-out crowd of 15,894 at the AO Arena in Manchester, UK.

After five rounds of action between the former UFC title challengers, all three judges agreed on the 49-46 scorecard in favor of the Liverpool, England product Till, who’s now 2-0 in the BKFC Squared Circle. Romero, a former Olympic silver medalist, is now 1-1 under the BKFC banner.

Till called out arch-rival professional boxing star Tommy Fury and BKFC King of Violence “Platinum” Mike Perry in his post-fight interview before facing off with BKFC Ironweight World Champion Lorenzo “The Juggernaut” Hunt in the center of the ring.

On Tommy Fury: “Let’s get it on. I’m not going to chase you. If you want to get it on, I’m here with BKFC.”

On Perry: “I’ve called him out for years. Like I said, I’m not scared of anyone.”

On Hunt: “If you come to me, Lorenzo, you’ll get slept!”

Saturday’s action streamed LIVE worldwide on DAZN.

In the BKFC 94 Co-Main Event, Bolton, England’s Jack “Little Lever’s Meat Clever” Cullen dethroned BKFC Middleweight World Champion David “The Redneck” Mundell in a thrilling, back-and-forth, six-round battle for the crown.

Mundell was looking to successfully defend his world title for the fifth time, but Cullen had other ideas, defeating the previously undisputed Champ in a razor-close, split-decision victory. The fight was declared a draw after five rounds and went to the judges’ scorecards after the sixth-and-final, sudden-death overtime round. Two judges scored the fight for Cullen (58-55, 57-56) and one judge scored it for Mundell (57-56). Cullen is now undefeated in his first three trips to the Squared Circle, while the Oldsmar, FL product Mundell moves to 10-3.

Undefeated BKFC superstar Johnny “Cannoli” Garbarino was sitting ringside at BKFC 94 and entered the ring after Cullen’s victory: “I love this city. Beautiful city, beautiful people. But Philadelphia is the best city in the world, and I’m here to take it from your boy.”

Cullen replied, simply enough: “Show me where the money is and I’ll (expletive) go anywhere!”

In the BKFC 94 Featured Fight, Darwen, England’s Gaz “The Crusher” Corran defeated Mac Bygraves in their battle for the inaugural BKFC U.K. Middleweight Title. Corran picked himself up off his back and rallied for three knockdowns of his own, leading to the stoppage 26 seconds into the third round. Corran is now 3-0, while the Ramsgate, England product Bygraves moved to 2-1.

Corran took aim at BKFC King of Violence “Platinum” Mike Perry in his post-fight interview: “Give me Mike Perry! Give me Mike Perry! Give me Mike Perry!”

Sedgefield, England’s Karl “The Wasp” Thompson defended his BKFC U.K. Cruiserweight Title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over the previously unbeaten Andy Thornton. All three judges agreed on the 50-45 decision, all in favor of Thompson, who is now 5-1. Thornton, who hails from Bolton, England is 2-1.

Here are some highlights from the BKFC 94 Post-Event Press Conference featuring BKFC Founder and President David Feldman.

“This is the highest attendance that they’ve had at AO Arena for any event this year, so we’re very, very happy about that. Great fights, great fights. The Main Event was a little lackluster. In all honesty, I think the guys, when I pay them the kind of money that these guys got paid, they need to go out there and let it hang out a little more. They need to risk a little more.”

“We’ve visited Major League Soccer stadiums, Major League Baseball stadiums and National Football League stadiums over the past several weeks. We’ve put together a partnership with those leagues, and will soon be announcing our Stadium Series, which is huge for us.”

Attendance: 15,894.

Performance of the Night: Joe Lister.

Fight of the Night: Jack Cullen def. David Mundell.

Doncaster, England’s Joe Lister picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the technical knockout over Harry Bray in middleweight action. The bout was stopped with two seconds left in the second round. Lister is now 3-1. Bray, who hails from Leicester, England, moves to 1-1.

Liverpool, England’s Mikey “El Animal” Henderson cruised to 4-0 by stopping Matt “The Mechanic” Wiwczaryk in their welterweight showdown. Henderson dropped Wiwczaryk, prompting the ringside physician to call a stop to the fight at the conclusion of the opening round. Wiwczaryk, who represents Stoke-on-Trent, England, is now 1-2-1.

Bolton, England’s Stew “Tank” Martin climbed to 2-1 under the BKFC banner by defeating Joshy Williams in featherweight action. Martin floored Williams three times before the ringside doctor called a stop to the fight at the conclusion of the second round. Williams, who represents Perth, Wales, was making his BKFC debut.

Pila, Poland welterweight contender Bartlomiej “The Last Polish King” Krol only needed 55 seconds to roll through Luke “The Headache” Vaughan. Krol sent Vaughan to the canvas twice en route to upping his BKFC record to 6-2. The Manchester, England product Vaughan was making his BKFC debut.

Leigh “The Boom” Cohoon defeated Ste “The Spartan” Wallwork in their battle of Manchester, England-based middleweights. The ringside doctor called a stop to the contest at the conclusion of the second round. Cohoon is now 4-1; Wallwork was making his promotional debut.

Manchester, England’s Benjamin “The Butler” Lowe earned his first BKFC victory at the expense of Dan McGraffin in their middleweight bout. Lowe entered fight night winless in his first two trips to the Squared Circle. Lowe dropped McGraffin twice, leading to the stoppage at 1:42 of the opening frame. McGraffin, a product of Newcastle, England, was making his BKFC debut.

Manchester, England’s Tyrone “The Bare Knuckle Barber” Hamer turned heads in his BKFC debut by knocking out Liam Dooley in welterweight action. Hamer dropped Dooley twice, leading to the stoppage with just one second left in the third stanza. Dooley, who also represents Manchester, is now 1-2.

Liverpool, England’s Luke “Basso” Bassnett was victorious in his BKFC debut in the opening fight of the night, defeating Darren Willians in the welterweight division. Bassnett recorded three knockdowns before the fight was stopped with three seconds left in the second round. Willians, who hails from Stockton-on-Tees, England, was also making his BKFC debut.

BKFC 94 Results

Darren Till def. Yoel Romero via Unanimous Decision (49-46×3)

Jack Cullen def. (C) David Mundell via Split Decision (58-55, 56-57, 57-56)

Wins BKFC World Middleweight Title

Gaz Corran def. Mac Bygraves via TKO in Round 3 (0:26)

Wins inaugural BKFC U.K. Middleweight Title

Defends BKFC U.K. Cruiserweight Title

Joe Lister def. Harry Bray via TKO in Round 2 (1:58)

Mikey Henderson def. Matt Wiwczaryk via TKO in Round 1 (2:00)

Stew Martin def. Joshy Williams via TKO in Round 2 (2:00)

Bartlomiej Krol def. Luke Vaughan via TKO in Round 1 (0:55)

Leigh Cohoon def. Ste Wallwork via TKO in Round 2 (2:00)

Benjamin Lowe def. Dan McGraffin via TKO in Round 1 (1:42)

Tyrone Hamer def. Liam Dooley via KO in Round 3 (1:59)

Luke Bassnett def. Darren Willians via KO in Round 2 (1:57)

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BKFC-94 TILL VS ROMERO WEIGH-IN RESULTS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

Main Card

Darren Till 188.8lbs. vs. Yoel Romero, 189lbs.

Dave Mundell (C) 173.8 vs. Jack Cullen, 174.6

BKFC Middleweight World Title

Gaz Corran, 172.6 vs. Mac Bygraves, 173.6

BKFC Middleweight UK Title

Karl Thompson (C), 204.8 vs. Andrew Thornton, 205

BKFC Cruiserweight UK Title

Joe Lister, 174 vs. Harry Bray, 175.4

Mikey Henderson, 164.2 vs. Matthew Wiwczarwyk, 165.6

Stew Martin, 145.8 vs. Joshua Williams, 144.8

Luke Vaughan, 164 vs. Bart Krol, 164.4

Ste Wallwork, 171.6 vs. Leigh Cahoon, 174.6

Prelims

Ben Lowe, 175.4 vs. Dan McGraffin, 174.2

Tyrone Hamer, 165.6 vs. Liam Dooley, 165

Luke Bassnett, 164.2 vs. Darren Williams, 165.4

Venue

AO Arena

Manchester, United Kingdom

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BKFC-94: DARREN TILL VS. YOEL ROMERO FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Manchester, United Kingdom (September 24, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion hosted the Final Press Conference today in Manchester, UK ahead of their groundbreaking BKFC-94 event set for this Saturday, September 26 at the AO Arena and broadcast globally on DAZN.The Final Press Conference was hosted by BKFC Founder and President, David Feldman.

BKFC-94 is headlined by the highly anticipated rivalry clash between international combat sport superstars, Darren ‘The Gorilla’ Till (1-0), of Liverpool, England and Yoel ‘Soldier of God’ Romero (1-0), of Miami, FL

Co-featured on the 12-fight card at BKFC-94, BKFC Middleweight World Champion David ‘The Redneck’ Mundell, (10-2), of Dunedin, FL defends his title against UK professional boxing standout Jack ‘The Meat Cleaver’ Cullen, (2-0).

Also fighting at BKFC-94, Gaz ‘The Crusher’ Corran, (2-0), clashes with Mac ‘The Attack’ Bygraves, (2-0), for the BKFC UK Middleweight Title. Defending his BKFC UK Cruiserweight Title, Karl ‘The Wasp’ Thompson, (4-1), of Sedgefield, UK battles Andy Thornton, (1-0).

Below are quotes from the participants at the Final Press Conference.

David Feldman – BKFC Founder/President

“On Saturday night, here at the AO Arena, BKFC will make its biggest announcement yet. Stay tuned for that announcement. It will shock the world, I promise you.”

“It’s going to be sold out here at AO Arena, we’re trending amazingly for pay-per-view sales on DAZN, and our media is at an all-time high, so I want to thank Manchester and thank these warriors up here for making it possible.”

“The people here are real. They’re real fans. They want to see fights, they want to see violence, and that’s what BKFC gives them. I want to thank them for all they’ve done for us and making us a mainstay in combat sports in the United Kingdom.”

Darren “The Gorilla” Till – International Combat Sports Superstar

“It’s a big challenge, but I’ve never been afraid of any man in my life. If you’re a real fighter, you’ll fight anyone, anywhere at any time, and I’ve proven that over and over again. Yoel is a beast and he’s been a guy that people want to avoid, but this just proves that I’ll fight anyone, anywhere at any time. I’m coming for pure (expletive) violence on Saturday night. I don’t like to mess about. This is the purest form of fighting; this is gladiator (expletive) from 2,000 years ago.”

Yoel “Soldier of God” Romero – Olympic Silver Medalist, International Combat Sports Superstar

“It’s the same philosophy for this fight; we’re blessed to be here. My opinion is the same as his. This is a great opportunity, the time for talking is done, it’s time to show people what we’re made of.”

“God bless everybody, and I hope everybody enjoys what’s going to happen on Saturday.”

David “The Redneck” Mundell – BKFC Middleweight World Champion

“The belt is coming home with me.”

“I’m going to go out there and I’m going to do me. I’m going to move forward, I’m going to put my hands on him, and I’m going to win.”

Jack “Little Lever’s Meat Cleaver” Cullen – BKFC Middleweight World Title Challenger

“This is a big challenge, but I’m here to take it — I really am.”

Gaz “The Crusher” Corran – BKFC UK Middleweight Title Challenger

“It’s going to be a win under any circumstances. Whatever it takes, it doesn’t really matter. Just expect pure (expletive) violence from me, and my opponent as well. This should be ‘Fight of the Night.’”

Mac “The Attack” Bygraves – BKFC UK Middleweight Title Challenger

“Gaz is tough, he hits hard, but I’ve put so much work in that I don’t see it going any other way. I’m too clinical, everything has a purpose. Get your checkbook out, because for my next time I want a big payday.”

Karl “The Wasp” Thompson – BKFC UK Cruiserweight Champion

“There’s mutual respect here, but I’ve trained my ass off. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in. Whether it goes one round or five rounds, whatever, it will be a brilliant fight and it will go according to my plan. I’m looking forward to putting on a great show. I’m dying to get on with the fun part.”

Andy Thornton – BKFC UK Cruiserweight Title Challenger

“When you hit glass, what happens? It shatters, it breaks, and that’s what’s going to happen Saturday night. I have no ill will toward him, but he’s going to sleep on Saturday night.”

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Following a sensational MMA run compiling a record of 18-5 and three professional boxing victories,

Darren Till made his BKFC debut on May 30, 2026, with a blistering first round knockout of Aaron Chalmers in front of a sold-out crowd at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England.

Click Here to Watch Darren Till vs. Aaron Chalmers / BKFC

After a remarkable amateur MMA career representing Cuba which included a Silver Medal at the Olympics in Sydney, Australia, Yoel Romero fought extensively in the UFC and Bellator finishing with a record of 17-7 including 14 victories by knockout. Making his BKFC debut in front of a sold-out crowd at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL on September 12, 2025, Romero stopped Theo Doukas in the second round.

Click Here to Watch Yoel Romero vs. Theo Doukas / BKFC

David Mundell started his BKFC Middleweight World Title Reign with a third-round stoppage of Francesco Ricchi on December 3, 2022. His four world title defenses have come against the top contenders in the division; Mike Richman (KO-2 at BKFC-47), Doug Coltane (KO-2 at BKFC-53), Danny Christie (KO-2 on October 12, 2024) and Donald Sanchez (UD at BKFC-75.)

Following a professional boxing career with a compiled record of 22-6-1 with ten knockouts, Jack Cullen hit the squared circle with a first round stoppage of Jakub Kosicki on March 29, 2025. Following up on March 14, 2026, the hard-hitting Bolton native knocked out Marley Churcher in the second round.

Gaz Corran has quickly impressed in his first two BKFC fights, both first round knockouts; Danny Moir, (KO-1 at BKFC-81) and Dawid Chylinski (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Manchester).

Impressive distance victories for Mac Bygraves have come against George Thorpe (BKFC-77) and Paul O’Sullivan (BKFC-64).

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BKFC ANNOUNCES FIRST SIX FIGHTERS FOR BKFSEA –THE BRUISE CRUISE

Miami, FL (September 18, 2026) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, today announced the first six fighters and five special guests for BKFSea: The Bruise Cruise, a three-night round-trip voyage aboard the Norwegian Jewel sailing Jan. 22-25, 2027, from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas.

Book at BKFSea.com before October 1st to lock in the lowest guaranteed rate with only a $200 deposit and get a VIP fighter / ring card girl meet and greet on the ship.

The first wave of fighters scheduled to compete includes Cruiserweight Contender Julio ‘The Cuban Horse’ Perez, (4-2), Undefeated Flyweight Prospect Gustavo ‘El Gladiator’ Balart, (1-0), Bantamweight Veteran Justyn Martinez, Rising Featherweight Nathan ‘The Reaper’ Rivera, (5-1), Featherweight Prospect Joey ‘The Raging Warrior’ Gambino, (2-0), and Lightweight Veteran Cole Ferrell, (2-1). Opponents, additional bouts and the main event will be announced shortly.

Special guests on the voyage include BKFC Ironweight World Champion and #1 Pound-for-Pound Fighter, Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt, BKFC Featherweight World Champion ‘King’ Kai Stewart, #1 Ranked Heavyweight Leonardo ‘El Zambo’ Perdomo, #2 Ranked Featherweight Bryan ‘El Gallo’ Duran and BKFC Fighting Legend Luis ‘The Emperor’ Palomino. Fans can look forward to opportunities to meet BKFC talent through photos and autograph sessions, workouts in addition to other onboard experiences.

The centerpiece is Saturday night’s BKFC fight card on the pool deck. Across the three-night voyage, the experience extends to press conferences, weigh-ins, fan competitions, a private Nassau event and late-night celebrations throughout the ship.

“We want fans to go home with remarkable stories from the entire weekend,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “They can meet our fighters, take part in an array of exciting activities, enjoy Nassau and then watch an outstanding BKFC fight card on the pool deck. We’re bringing our BKFC community together for three nights at sea for this can’t miss event.”

The Weekend Aboard BKFSea

Friday, January 22 – Welcome aboard. Boarding-day programming includes a pool party, fighter meet-and-greets, Ring Card Girl photo opportunities, merchandise drops and experience sign-ups at the Netspend Concierge. A sail-away celebration leads into the official press conference and weigh-ins, followed by DJs, lounge takeovers, the first Rainbet Casino Tournament qualifier and the Notorious Cigars Welcome Smoke.

Saturday, January 23 – Nassau and fight night. Morning plans include fighter-led workouts, Ring Card Girl yoga and a fighter-and-fan breakfast. The private BKFSea Nassau Takeover will bring together music, fighters and a beach-party setting before guests return to Norwegian Jewel for the evening’s fight card. ALP hospitality at Vibe Beach Club and a shipboard simulcast are planned, followed by the post-fight press conference, victory celebrations, after-parties and a second Rainbet qualifier.

Sunday, January 24 – A full day at sea. Fans can join morning fitness sessions, Coffee and Fighters meet-and-greets, Fighters vs. Fans three-on-three basketball, a pool party and BKFC’s Next Top Ring Card Girl competition. The day also features a Q&A with David Feldman and BKFC partner pop-ups, game shows, tastings and cigar experiences. An NFL playoff watch party, the Rainbet Casino Championship, weekend awards and a closing party round out the final night.

Monday, January 25 – Return to Miami. Guests disembark following the ship’s morning arrival.

Additional planned experiences include the Johnnie Walker Experience at Sea, mojito tasting, margarita making, Connoisseurs Club presented by Notorious Cigars, a Fighters and Founders cigar session, and BKFSea editions of Deal or No Deal and Wheel of Fortune. Detailed schedules and participation information will be available at BKFSea.com and through onboard guest services.

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Programming, fighter appearances, venues and schedules are subject to change. Experience access, inclusions and promotional eligibility are governed by the applicable booking terms.

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BKFC ANNOUNCES FIVE-CITY INTERNATIONAL TRYOUTS FOR THE WORLD’S BADDEST MAN TOURNAMENT

Philadelphia, PA (September 17, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has announced the international locations and dates for the Open Tryouts ahead of their groundbreaking World’s Baddest Man Tournament.

The five locations are Manchester United Kingdom, Brisbane Australia, Belgrade Serbia, Tampa, FL USA and Las Vegas, NV USA. Applications are now being taken online at BKFC.com. Applications will also be accepted on-site at each tryout location.

The World’s Baddest Man Tournament will be hosted by BKFC Partner and Combat Sports Icon, Conor McGregor with a six-part series and finals broadcast on Fox Nation in the summer of 2027. The tournament features fighters between 185lbs. and 275lbs. and has a $20,000,000 (US) total purse for the eight finalists.

“We’re looking for the baddest man in the world,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Could be from any walk of life, any type of athlete, combat sports, rugby, football, boxing, wrestling. Let’s see what you got in a one-round, two-minute bare-knuckle war if you are chosen from the open tryouts.”

“At the end, there will be no doubt who The World’s Baddest Man is.”

Thursday, September 24 – 8am local time

Manchester, UK

Central Performance Centre

Unit 7A, Heapriding Mill, Ford Street, Stockport, SK3 OBT

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Thursday, October 1 – 8am local time

Brisbane, AUS

BKFC Training Facility

8 Ferry Road, West End, QLD 4101, Brisbane, Australia

Thursday, October 15

Belgrade, Serbia

Wednesday, October 21

Tampa, FL

Saturday, November 14

Las Vegas, NV

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BKFC RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 HAZE HEPI VS. SAM SHEWMAKER HEADLINES QUEENSLAND EVENT

Queensland, Australia (September 15, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, make their highly anticipated return to Australia on Saturday, October 3 at the Eatons Hill Hotel in Queensland.

Heavyweights headline BKFC Fight Night Australia with Popular Local Favorite Haze ‘The Huntsman’ Hepi, (3-1), of Gold Coast, Queensland battling BKFC Fighting Legend Sam ‘The Hillbilly Hammer’ Shewmaker, (5-4-1), of Gravois Mills, Missouri, U.S.A.

Tickets to BKFC Fight Night Australia are Now On-Sale and can be purchased at BKFC.com. The event will be broadcast live internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFCApp – The Best Value in Combat Sports starting at 5:00 a.m. ET / 2:00 a.m. PT.

The Eatons Hill Hotel is located at 646 Pine Road, Eatons Hill, QLD 4037, Australia. Doors will open on the night of the event at 5:00 p.m. local time.

‘The response from our first show in Australia in April of this year was tremendous and we’re very excited to return on October 3,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Haze Hepi looked sensational stopping Krzysztof Wisniewski in their rematch, but Sam Shewmaker is a true BKFC battle tested legend, he fought on our first show eight years ago and is coming to Australia to show he’s ready for another world title opportunity.”

“We’ve put together a great undercard, and I strongly encourage fans to purchase tickets quickly as this event will sell out in advance.

Haze Hepi returns to action following a second-round stoppage of Kryzsztof Wisniewski on April 18, 2026, at BKFC’s Australian debut. He also holds a first-round knockout of Steven Banks at BKFC-73 on April 26, 2025, in Florence, Italy. Additionally, Hepi has compiled a professional boxing record of 7-2-1.

Sam Shewmaker charged into BKFC with a first-round knockout of Eric Prindle on June 2, 2018, at BKFC-1. Additional dominant victories for Shewmaker have come against Josh Burns (BKFC-63), Bobo O’Bannon (BKFC-15), Joel Parades (BKFC-4) and Maurice Jackson (BKFC-2). Shewmaker challenged Joey Beltran for the BKFC Heavyweight World Title at BKFC-18, losing a hotly contested unanimous decision.

Fighting in the welterweight division, Josh ‘Kamikaze’ Kuhne, (1-0), of Australia battles BKFC newcomer Elaiah Bishop of New Zealand. Middleweight will face-off with Jay ‘The Dingo’ Tonkin of Bowen, Australia making his BKFC debut against New Zealand’s Asher Jack, (1-0). Welterweights will make their BKFC debut as Brentin “No Name’ Mumford of Lismore, New South Wales, Australia clashes with popular Australian fighter Shaun ‘The Fighting Irish’ Curran.

Lightweight Mick ‘Warhorse’ Whitehead, (0-1), of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia seeks his first victory over Ryan Winnett, (1-0), of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Middleweight newcomers will battle with Australia’s Mario Logafacing Alvin ‘Aychpapi’ Kanahaiua, of Papakura, New Zealand. Fighting in the featherweight division, Hunter ‘Coco Samoa’ Ioane, (1-0), of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia clashes with Nicholas ‘One Shot’ Saragosa, (1-0), of Kaneohe, Hawaii.

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BKFC-93: UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT SENSATION LEONARDO PERDOMO MAKES HISTORY IN MAIN EVENT

Hollywood, FL (Sept. 11, 2026) Undefeated Cuban-American heavyweight sensation Leonardo “El Zambo” Perdomo needed just 14 seconds to cement his status as the most feared man in bare knuckle fighting in the Main Event of BKFC-93 on Friday night at the sold-out Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL.

The Cuban-born Miami, FL product Perdomo is now 12-0 after beginning his career with 12 stoppage victories — the first fighter in BKFC history to accomplish both feats — after knocking out Bear “The Last Barbarian” Hill.

Perdomo, who entered fight night as the #1 Ranked Contender in BKFC’s deep heavyweight division, took aim at BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Andrei “The Pit Bull” Arlovski in his post-fight interview.

“I want my title; I want my opportunity,” the fan-favorite Florida fighter said to the raucous approval of the sold-out Hard Rock Live. “Everyone here knows that this is my time!”

BKFC Founder and President David Feldman agreed, sparking an even bigger reaction from the crowd. “The answer is absolutely, 100-percent, yes. We love Miami so much that we’re bringing KnuckleMania to Miami, and it will be Leonardo Perdomo versus Andrei Arlovski for the BKFC Heavyweight World Championship. Let’s go!”

The Ardmore, AL big man Hill is now 3-2 in the Squared Circle.

In Friday’s Co-Main Event, former BKFC Featherweight World Title challenger Bryan “Cash Cow” Duran defeated the game “Felony” Charles Bennett in their highly anticipated showdown at 145 pounds. Duran picked himself up off the canvas and recorded two knockdowns of his own en route to the 48-44 verdict across all three judges’ scorecards.

Duran, who represents Miami, FL, is now 9-1-1 under the BKFC banner, with his only loss coming against undisputed BKFC Featherweight World Champion “King” Kai Stewart. Duran entered fight night as the #2 Ranked Contender in BKFC’s stacked featherweight division; he hopes Friday’s victory earns him another shot at Stewart.

“Don’t bother me no more unless it’s Kai,” Duran said in his post-fight interview. “Don’t call me no more unless it’s for Kai. Or a million dollars. That’s all I want; I want nothing else.”

In one of the most highly anticipated rematches in BKFC history — and with the next shot at the BKFC Bantamweight World Title on the line — Andrew “Legend” Strode climbed to 5-0 with a third-round stoppage over Gee “The Cutman” Perez in Friday’s Featured Fight. The Denver product Strode picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the stoppage with just one second left in the third round.

Strode and Perez first did battle for the vacant BKFC Interim Flyweight World Title in 2025, with Strode earning the win by second-round technical knockout, also at Hard Rock Live.

Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring is set to defend the BKFC Bantamweight World Title against John “The Magician” Dodson in the Main Event of BKFC-95 on October 17 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

“I want to be a two-time, two-division World Champ,” Strode said in his post-fight interview. “Dodson and Herring, I’m coming!”

The Cuban-born Pahokee, FL product Perez is now 7-3 under the BKFC banner.

Here are some highlights from BKFC Founder and President David Feldman at the BKFC 93 post-event press conference.

“Tonight was a record crowd at Hard Rock. We did almost 9,000 people and you’re only supposed to do 7,700. We packed them into the gills. Thank you very much to the fighters and fans for making BKFC the best (expletive) combat sport on the planet.”

“BKFC is coming off the best two-week run that we’ve had in company history. Everything has changed these past two weeks, and soon fighters will be taken care of better than they’ve ever been taken care of. Every event is going to be bigger than it’s ever been. We’re doing arenas all over the world. We’re taking over combat sports next year.”

“I bonused everybody on the card, everybody on the card is leaving with some type of bonus, so thank you guys.”

Fight of the Night: Ernesto Suarez def. Ronny Hauser.

Performance of the Night: Esteban Rodriguez, Andrew Strode.

Knockout of the Night: Leonardo Perdomo.

Celebrities in attendance on Friday included Academy Award-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix, as well as combat sports icons Eddie Alvarez and Tito Ortiz, plus BKFC World Champions Christine “Misfit” Ferea and Britain Hart.

In the ironweight division, BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion Esteban “Mohawk” Rodriguez only needed 46 seconds to chop down Steve “Tomahawk” Townsel. The Grand Rapids, MI product sent Townsel to the canvas twice and is now 7-1 on the strength of five straight stoppage victories. Townsel, who represents Miami, FL, moves to 6-6.

Broward County, FL’s Matt “Rambo” Russo cruised to 5-1 with his third straight finish against the previously unbeaten Jancarlos “Baby Tank” Rivera in the bantamweight division. Both fighters logged a knockdown in the contest. Rivera’s corner threw in the towel at 1:36 of the penultimate round. Rivera, a product of Fort Myers, FL, is now 3-1.

Miami, FL’s James “Chosen” Rodriguez needed just 91 seconds to knock out Murat “Lord Pitbull” Kazgan in their welterweight matchup. Rodriguez is now 2-1, while the Turkish-born Palm Beach, FL fighter Kazgan falls to 1-2.

Havana, Cuba’s Ernesto “Las Manos Benditas” Suarez upped his record to 3-0 with a hard-fought, split decision over Ronny Hauser in bantamweight action. Both fighters recorded a knockdown in the fight. Two judges scored the contest for Suarez (47-46, 49-45) and one scored it 47-46 for Hauser. The Chicago bantamweight Hauser is now 1-2.

Fort Myers, FL’s Tyler “Rookie” Randall edged out Chris “Dynamite” Garcia for the majority decision victory in their matchup of top flyweight contenders. Two judges scored the contest 48-46 for Randall, who logged the sole knockdown of the fight, while one judge scored it a 47-47 draw. Randall is now 5-4 after entering the bout as the #5 Ranked Contender in the 125-pound weight class. Garcia, who hails from Clewiston, FL, is now 6-2 under the BKFC banner.

Broward County, FL native Chino Blume earned his third straight win with a hard-fought, unanimous decision over Caleb “Panda” Avila in ironweight action. All three judges agreed on the 30-27 verdict, all in favor of Blume, who’s now 3-2 under the BKFC banner. Avila, who hails from San Diego, CA, is now 1-3.

Miami, FL’s Adyam “Pulga” Devillafuerte picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the first-round knockout over Miguel “The Survivor” Hinojosa in the lightweight division. Devillafuerte, who’s now 2-0, dropped Hinojosa three times before the referee called a stop to the match with six seconds left in the opening round. Hinojosa, who represents Clewiston, FL, was making his BKFC debut.

Eduardo “Las Manos Benitas” Suarez of Havana, Cuba evened his BKFC record to 1-1 with a second-round technical knockout at the expense of Jose “Chupacabra” Davila in featherweight action. Suarez recorded three knockdowns before the fight was stopped 34 seconds into the second frame. Davila, who represents Key West, FL, was making his BKFC debut.

BKFC 93 Results

(1) Leonardo Perdomo def. Bear Hill via TKO in Round 1 (0:14)

(2) Bryan Duran def. Charles Bennett via Unanimous Decision (48-44×3)

Andrew Strode def. Gee Perez via TKO in Round 3 (1:59)

Esteban Rodriguez def. Steve Townsel via TKO in Round 1 (0:46)

Matt Russo def. Jancarlos Rivera via TKO in Round 4 (1:36)

James Rodriguez def. Murat Kazgan via KO in Round 1 (1:31)

Ernesto Suarez def. Ronny Hauser via Split Decision (47-46, 46-47, 49-45)

(5) Tyler Randall def. Chris Garcia via Majority Decision (48-46×2, 47-47)

Chino Blume def. Caleb Avila via Unanimous Decision (30-27×3)

Adyam Devillafuerte def. Miguel Hinojosa via KO in Round 1 (1:54)

Eduardo Suarez def. Jose Davila via TKO in Round 2 (0:34)

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BKFC-93 HOLLYWOOD, FL WEIGH-IN RESULTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

Weigh-In Results

Main Card

Leonardo Perdomo, 263.8lbs. vs. Bear Hill, 265.4lbs.

Bryan Duran, 146.4 vs. Charles Bennett, 144.4

Gee Perez, 134.4 vs. Andrew Strode, 132.2

Esteban Rodriguez, 213.8 vs. Steve Townsel, 214

Rambo Russo, 135 vs. Jancarlos Rivera, 134.2

Murat Kazgan, 166 vs. James Rodriguez, 165.8

Ernesto Suarez, 134.8 vs. Ronald Hauser, 136

Chris Garcia, 125.8 vs. Tyler Randall, 126

Prelims

Chino Blume, 223.6 vs. Caleb Avila, 218

Adyam Devillafuerte, 153.6 vs. Miguel Hinojosa, 155.2

Eduardo Suarez, 145.8 vs. Jose Davila, 148

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Hard Rock Live

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BKFC RETURNS TO CLEARWATER, FL ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23! RYAN REBER VS. JUSTIN STREET HEADLINES STELLAR EVENT!

Clearwater, FL (September 8, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, triumphantly returns to the OCC Roadhouse and Museum in Clearwater, FL for their fourth explosive event on Friday, October 23.

Tickets for BKFC Fight Night Clearwater are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. Just 23 Miles West of Tampa, FL, the OCC Roadhouse and Museum is located at 10575 49th Street N, Clearwater, FL 33762. Doors will open on the night of the event at 7:00 p.m. ET with the first bell at 8:00 p.m. ET.

“The OCC Roadhouse and Museum is one of our favorite venues with the fans and the fights always making for an electrifying atmosphere.” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC.

“Ryan Reber and Justin Street are ready to settle their score in a high-stakes headliner, and we’ve got a stacked undercard featuring numerous world class and fast-rising, local bare-knuckle fighters for another can’t miss night in Clearwater.”

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater is headlined by a sensational bantamweight clash between arch-rivals; #2 Ranked and Former World Title Challenger, ‘Royal’ Ryan Reber, (8-2), of Pinellas Park, FL and Justin ‘The Nightmare’ Street, (4-2), of Livonia, MI. Reber returns to battle following a dominant decision over Joshua Oxendine on April 24, 2026, at the OCC Roadhouse and Museum. Street enters the squared circle in Clearwater riding a three-fight winning street most recently stopping Ronny Hauser in the fourth round on June 26, 2026, in Hammond, IN. His two prior successive victories came against AJ Craig (UD on November 1, 2025) and Matt Russo (KO-2 on March 27, 2025).

Co-headlining at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater in the light heavyweight division, #2 Ranked and Former World Champion, Jared ‘Captain Deadpool’ Warren, (8-3), of Tampa, FL battles Thomas ‘The Spider Monkey’ Angeloff, (2-0), of Kenosha, WI. The hard-hitting popular Warren looks to continue his winning ways after a first-round knockout of Joseph Creer on May 2, 2025, at the OCC Roadhouse and Museum. Angeloff has convincingly impressed BKFC fans with knockout victories over Joseph Schillizzi (KO-2 on June 26, 2026) and Travis Smith (KO-2 on October 18, 2025).

Competing in the Feature Fight, Former Bantamweight World Title Challenger Michael ‘Papa G’ Larrimore, (3-2), of Gulf Breeze, FL faces Nate ‘The Bad Man’ Morrow, (1-0), of Lincoln, NE. Larrimore battled Jamel Herring for the world title on May 22, 2026, losing a hard-fought distance battle. Morrow made his victorious BKFC debut on May 17, 2024, knocking out Josh Krejci in the third round.

Welterweights will see action with ‘Marvelous’ Mike Heckert, (2-1), of St. Petersburg, FL battling Rickie ‘Crimson King Mcconnico, (0-1), of Marietta, GA. Fighting in the women’s strawweight division, fan favorite Crystal Van Wyk, (2-3), of Florida faces BKFC newcomer Noelia Vasallo.

Undefeated middleweight Tony ‘TMurf’ Murphy, (3-0), of Coconut Creek, FL looks to stay perfect against battle-tested veteran Brandon ‘Stronghold’ Conley, (3-0-1), of Chillicothe, OH. Middleweight newcomers will face-off with Lakeland, FL native Tyler ‘Boom Boom’ Baker challenging Yari Kaganovsky of Round Lake, IL. BKFC lightweights debuters will clash with Sam ‘Sicario’ Delao of Largo, FL battling Tampa, FL native Chris Keirn.

Lightweight veteran Jason Dinunzio, (0-2), of Hudson, FL looks for his first win over Gabriel ‘Warrior of God’ Freyre, (2-2), fighting out of Proctorville, FL. Rounding out the card in the men’s flyweight division, Brooksville, FL native Chachi Versace, (0-2-1), battles Angelo Trujillo, (0-2), of Grand Junction, CO.

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BKFC ANNOUNCES ACTION-PACKED EVENT IN BETHLEHEM, PA ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9!

Bethlehem, PA (September 2, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, heads to the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA on Friday, October 9 with an action-packed card featuring numerous exciting and local bare-knuckle fighters.

Tickets for BKFC Fight Night Bethlehem are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. 60 Miles North of Philadelphia, the Wind Creek Event Center is located at 77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18015. Doors will open on the night of the event at 7:00 p.m. ET with the first bell at 8:00 p.m. ET.

BKFC Fight Night Bethlehem is headlined by an explosive, welterweight clash between Gregoris ‘The Venezuelan Viper’ Cisneros, (5-2), of Chicago, IL and Ryan ‘Ryu’ Petersen, (3-2), of Humboldt County, CA. Cisneros heads back to battle following a show-stopping first round knockout of Cameron VanCamp on June 26, 2026, in Hammond, IN. Petersen was dominant in a unanimous decision victory over Daniel Keepers in Palm Desert, CA on May 22, 2026.

Fighting in the co-main event, cruiserweights will see action with Undefeated, Philadelphia based terror, Lex ‘The Grizzly Bear’ Ludlow, (4-0), clashing with Brock ‘Alpha Dawg’ Walker, (2-2), of Big Stone, VA. Most recently Ludlow thrilled the huge hometown crowd on July 3, 2026, at the Liberty Brawl event held at the Xfinity Mobile Arena with a stunning first-round knockout of Drew Nolan.

Also, at BKFC Fight Night Bethlehem and fighting in the feature fight, York, PA native Jay Haas debuts in the lightweight division under the BKFC banner against Antonio ‘The Mexican Muscle’ Castillo Jr., (0-1), of Canton, OH. Light heavyweight Mike ‘The Bethlehem Brawler’ Liberto will make his BKFC debut against Jojo Schillizzi, (0-1), of Williamston, NC.

Christian ‘The Terminator’ Torres, (2-6), of Johnson, NY faces Altoona, PA native Brett ‘Showtime’ Shoenfelt, (0-1), competing in the welterweight division. Female flyweights will face-off with ‘Ruthless’ Taylor Dagner, (0-0-1), of Senatobia, MS battling Marisol Ruelas, (0-2), of Woodridge, IL. Popular bantamweight veteran Travis ‘The Animal’ Thompson, (6-8), of Pottstown, PA clashes with Salt Lake City, UT native, Nick ‘Nicky No Holds Barz’ Burgos, (0-2).

Heavyweight Brian Newman of New Jersey makes his BKFC debut against Mark Culp, (0-1). Fighting in the Ironweight division, Lewis ‘The Beast’ Rumsey, (2-5), of Williamsport, PA battles BKFC newcomer Maurice ‘Mayhem’ Morris, of Charlotte, NC. Heavyweight newcomers will square off with Nathaniel James hitting the Squared Circle against Marc Worthington.

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BKFC HITS A GRAND SLAM IN BOSTON PREMIERE AT FENWAY PARK!

Boston, MA (Aug. 29, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, hit a grand slam in its highly anticipated premiere at the world-famous Fenway Park, Home of the Boston Red Sox, in front of a massive crowd on Saturday night in Boston, MA.

Undisputed BKFC Featherweight World Champion “King” Kai Stewart made history in Saturday’s Main Event with his record-tying sixth successful title defense by defeating the previously unbeaten Harry “The Hitman” Gigliotti via unanimous decision. Two judges scored the fight 48-47 and one scored the contest 49-46, all in favor of Stewart. Stewart, who hails from Great Falls, MT, is now 10-0 in his BKFC career — just the second fighter behind Leonardo “El Zambo” Perdomo to win their first 10 BKFC fights. With the victory, he tied Luis “Baboon” Palomino for most successful title defenses in BKFC history.

Stewart said in his post-fight interview that he’s open to all challengers, including a rematch with Bryan “El Gallo” Duran, who was sitting ringside: “I want whoever is going to pay me the most. If that means slaughtering the cash cow, then sign me up! But I can’t wait to be a dad first; February can’t come soon enough!”

Gigliotti, who represents Haverhill, MA, is now 6-1 in his bare-knuckle fighting career.

Las Vegas’ Christine “Misfit” Ferea further cemented her status as the greatest female fighter to ever grace the BKFC Squared Circle in Saturday’s Co-Main Event by knocking out Sofia “Queen of the Streets” Landi in her first defense of the BKFC Queen of Violence Title. Ferea sent Landi to the canvas twice before their bout was stopped 33 seconds into the second stanza. With the win — Ferea’s 10th straight victory — she upped her record to 12-1, both records for female BKFC fighters.

The six-time BKFC Women’s Flyweight World Champion took aim at combat sports legend Cris Cyborg in her post-fight interview: “Cris, come out of retirement. I love you; you’re the (expletive) GOAT. I’ve looked up to you my whole career. Let’s do it, real fight, bare knuckle. Let’s go, Cris!”

Landi, who represents Buenos Aires, Argentina, was making her highly anticipated BKFC premiere after establishing herself as a star on the King of the Streets circuit.

Boston combat sports legend Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon turned heads in his hotly anticipated BKFC premiere, sending welterweight Stash “The Flash” Kuykendall to the canvas five times in Saturday’s Featured Fight. The fight was stopped 49 seconds into the second frame, with the Bridgewater, MA product Lauzon taking home the win by technical knockout in his first trip to the Squared Circle.

The UFC vet Lauzon is open to more BKFC fights under one condition: “If you guys come back to Fenway, I’ll think about it,” he said with a chuckle in his post-fight interview to the approval of the Boston faithful. “We’ll talk; we’ll figure it out!”

Kuykendall, who hails from Fort Smith, AR, is now 0-3 in his BKFC career.

Here are some highlights from BKFC Founder and President David Feldman’s Post-Event Press Conference.

“I truly mean that this was the most energetic, best crowd that we’ve ever had. It was unbelievable. I’m ecstatic.”

“I always talk about our beginnings in these press conferences. But it’s time that I start speaking my (expletive) mind. We are here now. We are it. There’s nobody else in combat sports that can do what we do … I just want these guys to get more respect and more money, and people need to pay attention to BKFC because we’re not heading anywhere but up.”

Knockout of the Night: David Simpson, James Murrin, Guilherme Viana.

Unbeaten Abington, MA product Peter “Slippery Pete” Barrett cruised to 3-0 after dropping Elijah “The Buffalo Soldier” Harris nine times towards the third-round technical knockout finish in lightweight action. The stoppage came 55 seconds into the third round. Two of the UFC vet Barrett’s three wins have come by stoppage. Harris, who hails from Greencastle, PA, is now 2-3.

Undefeated Columbia, MO featherweight Tray “Big Dogg” Martin smashed his way to 3-0 with a fourth-round knockout at the expense of the previously unbeaten Rico “The Hot Stepper” DiSciullo. Martin picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the stoppage at 1:21 of the penultimate round. DiSciullo, of Peabody, MA, is now 4-1.

Yakima, WA’s Charon “Dreamcatcher” Spain edged out former UFC star Charles “Boston Strong” Rosa for the split-decision victory in their matchup of debuting lightweight fighters. Spain and Rosa each logged a pair of knockdowns in the fight. Two judges scored the contest for Spain (47-45, 47-46) while one scored the fight 48-45 for the Peabody, MA product Rosa.

Great Falls, MT’s Dallas “The Dentist” Davison upped his bare knuckle fighting record to 8-4 with a come-from-behind knockout victory over Pat “The Vanilla Gorilla” Casey in middleweight action. Davison picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the stoppage 59 seconds into the second round. Casey, who represents Springfield, MA, is now 4-3.

Former BKFC World Title challenger Taylor “Killa Bee” Starling earned her third straight win and climbed to 7-4 with a decision victory over Kat Paprocki. Two judges scored the fight 29-28 and one scored it 30-27, all in favor of the Rock Hill, SC strawweight Hart. Paprocki, who hails from Denver, CO, is now 2-2. Starling and Paprocki entered the fight as the #3 and #4 ranked contenders, respectively, in the BKFC women’s strawweight division.

Guilherme Viana picked himself up off the canvas and rallied for the first-round knockout over Rob “The Wolf” Perez in the ironweight division. The fight was stopped at 1:04 of the opening stanza. The Brazilian-born Waterbury, CT product is now 3-1, with all of his wins coming by finish. Perez, a product of Worcester, MA, was making his BKFC debut.

Boston’s James “The Honeybadger” Murrin made an excellent first impression in his BKFC premiere by knocking out Chris “Ironfist” Rooney in the opening round of their featherweight bout. The knockout came 35 seconds into round 1. Rooney, who represents Richfield, was also making his BKFC debut.

Billerica, MA’s Jake “The Gorilla” Pilla turned heads in his BKFC debut, sending Angelo Colon to the canvas five times before their featherweight matchup was stopped at 1:07 in the second round. The Rochester, NY product Colon is now 0-2.

Smith Center, KS’s David “Thunder” Simpson only needed 27 seconds to knock out David Burke in light-heavyweight action in the opening bout of Saturday’s BKFC 92 broadcast. Simpson is now 5-5 under the BKFC banner, with all of his victories coming by stoppage. Burke, who hails from Somersworth, NH, is now 1-2 in his BKFC career.

BKFC 92 Results

Defended BKFC World Featherweight Title

Defended BKFC Queen of Violence Title

Joe Lauzon def. Stash Kuykendall via TKO in Round 2 (0:49)

Peter Barrett def. Elijah Harris via TKO in Round 3 (0:55)

Tray Martin def. Rico DiSciullo via KO in Round 4 (1:21)

Charon Spain def. Charles Rosa via Split Decision (45-48, 47-45, 47-46)

Dallas Davison def. Pat Casey via KO in Round 2 (0:59)

(3) Taylor Starling def. (4) Kat Paprocki via Unanimous Decision (29-28×2, 30-27)

Guilherme Viana def. Rob Perez via KO in Round 1 (1:04)

James Murrin def. Chris Rooney via KO in Round 1 (0:35)

Jake Pilla def. Angelo Colon via TKO in Round 2 (1:07)

David Simpson def. David Burke via KO in Round 1 (0:27)

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BKFC-92 FENWAY PARK VIDEO AND RESULTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026

Weigh-In Results

Main Card

Kai Stewart (C), 143.3lbs. vs. Harry Gigliotti, 143.4lbs.

BKFC Featherweight World Title

Christine Ferea (C), 137.4 vs. Sofia Landi, 137.4

BKFC Women’s Queen of Violence

Joe Lauzon, 168.6 vs. Stash Kuykendall, 169.8

Peter Barrett, 155.8 vs. Elijah Harris, 155.4

Rico Disciullo, 146.8 vs. Tray Martin, 145.4

Charles Rosa, 155.4 vs. Charon Spain, 153.4

Pat Casey, 175.2 vs. Dallas Davison, 174

Taylor Starling, 115 vs. Kat Paprocki, 115

Robinson Perez, 223.2 vs. Guilherme Viana, 225

Prelims

James Murrin, 145 vs. Chris Rooney, 144

Jake Pilla, 146 vs. Angelo Colon, 146.4

David Burke, 185.2 vs. David Simpson, 185.6

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Venue

Fenway Park

Boston, MA

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TEMPERS FLARE AT BKFC-92 FENWAY FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Boston, MA (August 26, 2026) Tempers flared throughout as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, hosted the Final Press Conference on Thursday afternoon for BKFC-92 Fenway Park at the iconic venue.

The BKFC-92 Fenway Park landmark event takes place this Saturday, August 29 at the Home of the Red Sox with the ‘Squared Circle’ set up at home plate. Remaining tickets for BKFC-92 Fenway Park can be purchased online at BKFC.com. Doors will open on the night of the event at 5:00 p.m. ET with the prelims starting at 6:00 p.m. ET and the main card at 7:00 p.m. ET.

The New Location for Friday’s Ceremonial Weigh-In is The Lansdowne Pub, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA, 02215. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. ET with the Ceremonial Weigh-In starting at 7:00 p.m.

Below are quotes from the participants at the Final Press Conference;

David Feldman – BKFC Founder/President

“It’s unbelievable to be here; it truly is. BKFC is the little engine that could and now Fenway (expletive) Park, man! We’ve built a monster here with BKFC — we put everything we had into this — now these bad ass men and women get to fight in front of The Green Monster. It’s unbelievable.”

“We’re here. We’re the next big thing in combat sports — Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has (expletive) arrived! On Saturday night, we host the first BKFC event in the state of Massachusetts in front of thousands of people in those stands and millions of people around the world. This is the happiest and most enthusiastic I’ve ever been for any event we’ve done. This is going to be unbelievable.”

“King” Kai Stewart – Undisputed BKFC World Featherweight Champion

“This is a World Championship fight in the most exciting sport on planet Earth. I’m grateful to share the ring with him, but I do believe that I’m going to beat the Boston (expletive)’s ass.”

“They all talk and they all fall, all the same. The King never dies, baby.”

Harry “The Hitman” Gigliotti – BKFC World Featherweight Championship Challenger

“The WWE act is almost over, buddy; your alter ego can’t help you in the ring. On fight night I’m going to break you down and beat your (expletive) head in. This isn’t a game to me, and I wanted to let you know that. This is everything to me.”

“You’re going to hand over that belt to me and you’re going to go home crying to your family. I’m going to put you in the hospital; I’m going to hurt you bad.”

“You’re a paper champion, and the act is almost over.”

Joe Lauzon – Former UFC star, making BKFC premiere

“I never look past the fight that’s ahead of me. We’ll see how Saturday goes. Maybe I’ll like it, maybe I won’t. If everything goes smooth, I’m 100-percent down to try it again, but we’ll see. I’m always open to opportunities.”

Christine “Misfit” Ferea – Undisputed BKFC World Women’s Flyweight Champion and BKFC Queen of Violence

“Nobody on this planet stacks up to me, and I’m going to show her on Saturday night. Nothing but respect for stepping up and helping me get another payday, but there’s nobody on this planet who will ever defeat me.”

“I’m going to break your (expletive) jaw and probably your nose. Something is waiting for you here.”

Sofia “Geisha Argentina” Landi – King of the Street Champion, making BKFC premiere

“She needs a lesson, and that’s why I’m here.”

Taylor ‘Killa Bee’ Starling – No. 3 Contender in BKFC Women’s Strawweight Division

“It’s an honor. All I do is be myself. I fight the way I am because that’s who I am. I’m going to be the first female fight at Fenway (expletive) Park, and I can’t wait to represent for the women.”

Rico DiSciullo – Undefeated BKFC Featherweight Contender

“Tray Martin is a really tough kid. He’s young and hungry, he comes forward with a lot of power. I never look past anybody. I’m 4-0 with BKFC but I’ve been fighting since 2013 as a pro, so I have a lot of experience. I think the fans and everybody in Boston are going to be the biggest winners on Saturday, and I think my fight with Tray is going to be the best fight of the year.”

Charles “Boston Strong” Rosa – Former UFC star, making BKFC premiere

“This is a dream come true. I’ve fought all over the world, but nothing beats coming back to Boston and fighting at Fenway Park. This is another feather in my cap, and a dream come true.”

Pat “The Gorilla Ninja” Casey – BKFC Middleweight Contender

“I’m looking to line myself up a title shot, 100 percent. I’ve got a big fight on Saturday so I’m going to handle my business and get a title shot. I’m going to prove that I’m the best in the division.”

Guilherme Viana – BKFC Ironweight Prospect

“I’m so blessed with this opportunity. Fighting for BKFC at such a great venue — I really hope that my opponent can fight as well as he can talk because I want to put on a great show for the fans. I can’t wait to put my nuts in his face.”

Robinson “The Wolf” Perez – BKFC Ironweight Prospect

“You ain’t touching me. You’re washed, you’re old, you’re done. This ain’t your sport. I’m giving you respect so shut up, be a good boy and let me talk, and I’m going to hurt you. I hope you come with the pressure early because this isn’t lasting longer than 30 seconds, I (expletive) promise you that.”

Jake “The Gorilla” Pilla – BKFC Featherweight Prospect

“I’m super excited. Us Boston boys are bringing absolute fireworks. I know most of the guys on this stage personally, and everybody here is a dog. I’m coming out to make a statement and lay it down with all my Boston boys.”

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BKFC-92 Fenway Park is headlined by BKFC Featherweight World Champion and #3 Ranked Pound-for-Pound Fighter ‘King’ Kai Stewart (9-0) of Great Falls, Montana, defending his title for a record sixth time against New England combat sports superstar Harry ‘The Hitman’ Gigliotti (6-0, 5 KOs) of Haverhill, MA.

Fighting in the co-feature, BKFC Women’s Flyweight World Champion and ‘The Queen of Violence’, Christine ‘The Misfit’ Ferea, (11-1), of Las Vegas, NV faces ‘The Queen of the Streets’, Sofia ‘Geisha Argentina’ Landi, (6-0), of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Also making his BKFC debut, former UFC Star Joe Lauzon of Bridgewater, MA battles Stash ‘The Flash’ Kuykendall of Fort Smith, AK in the welterweight division.

Undefeated featherweights will fight as undefeated, local success Rico DiSciullo, (4-0), of Somerville, MA faces Tray ‘Big Dogg’ Martin, (2-0), of Moberly, MO.

Fighting in the middleweight division, Springfield, MA native Pat ‘The Gorilla Ninja’ Casey, (4-2), hits the squared circle against Dallas Davison, (5-4), of Great Falls, MT.

Local MMA Star, Charles ‘Boston Strong’ Rosa makes his BKFC debut in the lightweight division against Charon ‘The Dreamcatcher’ Spain of Yakima, WA.

Lightweight ‘Slippery’ Peter Barrett, (2-0), of Plymouth, MA ‘toes the line’ against Elijah ‘The Buffalo Soldier’ Harris, (2-2), of Shippensburg, PA.

Fighting in the women’s strawweight division, BKFC Fan Favorite, Taylor ‘Killa Bee’ Starling, (6-4), of Rock Hill, SC battles Kat Paprocki, (2-1), of Westminster, CO.

Competing in the Ironweight Division, Brazil’s Guilherme Viana, (2-1), clashes with popular BKFC debuting Robinson ‘The Wolf’ Perez, of Southbridge, MA.

Featherweights will make their BKFC debuts with Boston’s James Murrin facing Chris “Iron Fist’ Rooney of Vermont.

Entering the squared circle in the featherweight division, Jake ‘The Gorilla’ Pilla of Billerica, MA makes his highly anticipated BKFC debut against Angelo Colon, (0-1), of Miami, FL.

Fighting in the light heavyweight weight class, New Hampshire’s David Burke, (1-1), battles David Simpson (3-5), of Virginia.

Bantamweight prospect Shane ‘Suga’ Jordan, (0-0-1), of Los Angeles, CA faces Dan ‘The TowerDog Pettit, (1-3), of Lake Elsinore, CA.

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Fight Week Media Schedule

Friday, August 28, 2026

7:00 p.m.

BKFC-92 ‘Open to the Public’ Ceremonial Weigh-In

The Lansdowne Pub

15 Lansdowne Street

Boston, MA 02215

6:00 p.m. – Media Arrival / Check-In

7:00 p.m. – Ceremonial Weigh-In Starts

Saturday, August 29, 2026

BKFC-92 Fenway Park Fight Night

5:00 p.m. – Doors Open

6:00 p.m. – Event Starts (Prelims)

7:00 p.m. – Main Card Starts

About the Main Event Fighters

Kai Stewart first came to BKFC’s attention through the promotion’s national tryouts for bare-knuckle fighters and is truly a homegrown superstar. The 26-year-old returns to battle following his dominant victory over previously undefeated European Champion Nico Gaffie on March 20, 2026, thrilling the sold-out crowd at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL. Stewart also holds exciting world title victories over top rated contenders; Tommy Strydom (BKFC-72), Jimmy Rivera, Bryan Duran (BKFC-62) and Howard Davis (BKFC-56).

Following a four-year run in professional boxing compiling a 9-5 record, the 31-year-old Harry Gigliotti started his stellar, undefeated run in bare-knuckle fighting in December 2023. Making his highly anticipated BKFC debut on March 28, 2026, the hard-hitting Gigliotti defeated veteran Timothy Mason in the second round with a show-stopping knockout in front of his huge legion of supporters at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

BKFC-92 Fenway Park 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.

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UNDEFEATED BKFC SENSATION BRYCE HENRY CONTINUES TO AMAZE WITH 8TH STRAIGHT VICTORY IN MOHEGAN SUN MAIN EVENT

Uncasville, CT (Aug. 21, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, returned to the iconic Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT for the seventh time on Friday with another sold-out night of bare knuckle fighting action at the legendary venue.

Undefeated Broward County, FL sensation Bryce “Baba Yaga” Henry cruised to 8-0 with a second-round knockout over Carlos Trinidad-Snake in Friday’s BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun main event. The remarkable stoppage came with just three seconds left in the second round and followed by a pair of knockdowns by the heavy hands of Henry. Henry and Trinidad-Snake entered fight night as the #1 and #2 ranked contenders in the BKFC welterweight division, respectively.

Henry took aim at four of BKFC’s biggest stars in his post-fight interview: “There are two guys I really wanna fight; Dustin Pague and Rico Franco. If I can’t get them, I’ve gotta fight again before the end of the year. At Hard Rock, I want the one and only David Mundell — easy money … If I can’t get them, I want Lorenzo Hunt, ‘The Juggernaut.’”

Columbus, GA light-heavyweight contender Joseph “The Dark Knight” Creer upped his record to 7-3 with his fourth straight victory in Friday’s Co-Main Event — a unanimous decision over Cody “The KnuckleManiac” Vidal, who entered fight night as the #3 contender in the division. Two judges scored the fight 50-45 and one had it 49-46, all in favor of Creer. Vidal, who hails from Huntington Beach, CA, is now 4-2-1.

Friday’s event streamed LIVE worldwide on The BKFC App.

In Friday’s Featured Fight, Myrtle Beach, SC featherweight Joey “The Raging Warrior” Gambino smashed his way to 2-0 with a second-round technical knockout at the expense of former BKFC Featherweight World title challenger Tommy “The Farmer” Strydom. Gambino floored Strydom three times before the fight was called 23 seconds into the second stanza. Strydom, who represents Johannesburg, South Africa, is now 4-3 in the Squared Circle.

Worcester, MA bantamweight contender “Slick” Sito Navarro racked up his fourth straight win and climbed to 5-1 with a come-from-behind victory over Robert “Ohteht” Fichtner. Navarro picked himself up off the canvas and dropped Fichtner before the fight was stopped 31 seconds into the second round. The Liberal, KS fighter Fichtner is now 0-2.

Former UFC star Kris “Soulless” Moutinho turned heads in his highly anticipated BKFC premiere by stopping Michael “Hurricane” Hernandez 52 seconds into the third round of their featherweight matchup. Moutinho logged a pair of knockdowns in his debut. Hernandez, a product of Clinton Township, MI, is now 1-1 under the BKFC banner.

St. Johnsbury, VT light-heavyweight “Crafty” Chris Perreault only needed 37 seconds to steamroll Joe Powers for the technical knockout victory in his BKFC debut. Perreault recorded a pair of knockdowns in the contest. Powers, who hails from Baltic, CT, was also stepping into the Squared Circle for the first time.

Parkersburg, WV’s Matt Denning was impressive in his BKFC debut, picking himself up off the canvas three times and recording four knockdowns of his own over Brandon “The Dream Killer” Bushaw in lightweight action. The technical knockout stoppage came at 1:34 of the fourth round. Bushaw, who represents Myrtle Beach, SC, is now 2-2, 1 NC under the BKFC banner.

20-year-old Graniteville, VT product Sophia Hayes earned her first BKFC victory with a technical knockout at the expense of Alexandra “The Great” Ballou in the women’s bantamweight division. The ringside doctor called a stop to the fight at 1:05 of the second round. Hayes is now 1-1, while the Milford, CT fighter Ballou is now 0-1-1.

Troy, NY bantamweight Dominick “Dom The Bomb” Carey needed just 21 seconds to knockout Jared “Lenny” Lennon in the opening action of the night. Carey is now 2-1, with both of his wins coming in the opening round. Lennon, who hails from Lowell, MA, is now 1-2-1 under the BKFC banner.

BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun

(1) Bryce Henry def. (2) Carlos Trinidad-Snake via KO in Round 2 (1:57)

Joseph Creer def. Cody Vidal via Unanimous Decision (50-45×2, 49-46)

Joey Gambino def. Tommy Strydom via TKO in Round 2 (0:23)

Sito Navarro def. Robert Fichtner via TKO in Round 2 (0:31)

Kris Moutinho def. Michael Hernandez via TKO in Round 3 (0:52)

Chris Perreault def. Joe Powers via TKO in Round 1 (0:37)

Matt Denning def. Brandon Bushaw via TKO in Round 4 (1:34)

Sophia Hayes def. Alexandra Ballou via TKO in Round 2 (1:05)

Dominick Carey def. Jared Lennon via KO in Round 1 (0:21)

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BKFC FIGHT NIGHT MOHEGAN SUN WEIGH-IN RESULTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026

Weigh-In Results

Bryce Henry, 165lbs. vs. Carlos Trinidad-Snake, 165lbs.

Cody Vidal, 185 vs. Joseph Creer, 186

Joey Gambino, 145 vs. Tommy Strydom, 146

Sito Navarro, 135 vs. Robert Fichtner, 135

Kris Moutinho, 144.2 vs. Mike Hernandez, 146

Chris Perreault, 185 vs. Joe Powers, 185

Brandon Bushaw, 153 vs. Matt Denning, 154.5

Nathan Ghareeb, 164 vs. Nash Diederichs, 159

Alexander Ballou, 134.2 vs. Sophia Hayes, 134.5

Jared Lennon, 135 vs. Dominick Carey, 134.7

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Mohegan Sun Arena

Uncasville, CT

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BKFC DEBUTS IN GLASGOW, SCOTLAND ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 CONOR COOKE VS. SEAN WEIR TITLE FIGHT AT OVO HYDRO

Glasgow, Scotland (August 19, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion has announced their first highly anticipated event in Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday, November 7 at the OVO Hydro.

Fighting in the main event at BKFC Fight Night Glasgow, Conor ‘Da Crook’ Cooke, (6-1), of Antrim, Ireland defends his BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Title against The Fighting Pride of Scotland, Sean ‘The Butcher’ Weir, (3-0).

Tickets for BKFC Fight Night Glasgow are Now On-Sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The OVO Hydro is located at Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW.

“We’re beyond thrilled to promote our first event in Glasgow, Scotland at the OVO Hydro on November 6,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “Cooke versus Weir is a true high-stakes title battle between two arch-rivals.”

“This will be our 16th country to promote in and truly speaks to BKFC’s extraordinary global expansion. I’ve heard a great deal about the incredible fight crowd in Scotland and we’re also putting together a phenomenal undercard for this can’t miss event. Tickets just went on-sale and they’re moving very fast.”

Said Conor Cooke, “I’m real excited for my upcoming fight with Sean Weir. Once again, I have accepted to travel to my opponent’s backyard, even as the champion, but I know the Hydro will be electric. I’m looking forward to putting on a great performance on such a tremendous show. This fight is one not to be missed. Two men at the top of the game, both willing to leave everything in the ring. This will NOT go the distance!”

“BKFC is where greatness happens!!”

Stated Sean Weir, “Glasgow is going to be a special night. This is more than just another fight for me. I’ve put everything into getting to this position. I respect what Conor Cooke has achieved and I know the level of fighter I’m stepping in with, but I’ve asked for the best because I want to prove I belong at the top. On fight night, in front of a Scottish crowd, I’m coming to leave absolutely everything in there. Expect a war.”

Conor Cooke commenced his title reign with a dominant decision victory over Matt Hodgson at BKFC-68 on November 2, 2024, in Newcastle. In 2005, the hard-hitting fan favorite defended his title twice with knockout victories: Stevie Taylor (KO-1 on March 29, 2025) and Anthony Holmes (KO-3 on December 13, 2025.

Thrilling BKFC fans over the last year, Sean Weir knocked out Joe Lister in the second round on September 27, 2025, in Manchester. Following up on March 14, 2026, the Glasgow King stopped Matt Hodgson in the opening stanza in Newcastle.

More exciting bare-knuckle fights for this sensational event will be announced shortly.

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BKFC PARTS WAYS WITH FIGHTER JAMES BROWN

Philadelphia, PA (August 11, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) announced today that the organization and fighter James Brown have mutually agreed to part ways.

BKFC appreciates James Brown’s contributions during his time with the organization and wishes him continued success in his career. After careful consideration, BKFC determined that moving in separate directions is the right decision for the organization and its continued growth. The decision reflects BKFC’s focus on building a roster centered around the sport’s most entertaining, marketable, and compelling fighters, while continuing to deliver the highest level of excitement to its fans.

BKFC remains focused on growing the sport, expanding its global audience, and establishing the world’s premier bare-knuckle fighting platform.

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BKFC FIGHT NIGHT STURGIS WEIGH-IN RESULTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026

Bryant Acheson, 204.6lbs. vs. Mike Jones, 205.2lbs.

Bear Hill, 265 vs. Brady Meister, 233

Alonzo Martinez, 175.8 vs. Zeb Vincent, 174.8

Shyanna Bintliff, 141.2 vs. Crystal Pittman, 139.2

Bryon McDowell, 174 vs Lucas Wright, 174.6

Clay Collard, 163 vs. Daniel Keepers, 165.6

Prelims

Traevon Kroger, 144.8 vs. KB Debeau-Staby, 146

Justin Walters, 174.8 vs. Art Driscoll, 175

Jason Simon, 170.8 vs. Jason Sanderson, 172.4

Venue

Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Sturgis, South Dakota

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BKFC STURGIS: NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS HIGHLIGHTS SENSATIONAL ACTION! BKFC DRAWS MASSIVE CROWD FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR!

Sturgis, South Dakota (August 8, 2026) For the third straight year, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, drew a massive crowd on Saturday at The 86th Annual Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, featuring a sensational night of action highlighted by devastating knockouts.

Demonstrating heavyweight power in the BKFC Fight Night Sturgis main event, ‘Defiant’ Bryant Acheson, (6-0), of Billings, MT scored a blistering first round knockout of Salt Lake City, UT native Mike Jones, (3-2). Utilizing a perfectly timed right hand, Acheson drilled Jones hard to the canvas as the fight was stopped at 1:58 of the stanza.

Said the victorious Acheson, “Nobody can take my power, give me my title shot!”

Co-headlining in the heavyweight division, Bear ‘The Last Barbarian’ Hill, (3-1), of Ardmore, AL dominated in his fight with Brady Meister, (2-3), of Great Falls, MT. With battering knockdowns occurring twice in the second and twice in the third round, Hill was awarded the victory over the game Meister at :52 of the third stanza.

Alonzo ‘AAA’ Martinez, (5-1), of Omaha, NE stunningly knocked out Zeb ‘CWB’ Vincent, (3-5), of Kansas City, KS in the second round. Switching from southpaw to orthodox, Martinez sent Vincent to the canvas with a one punch, overhand right to end the fight at the :53 mark of the stanza.

Female bantamweight Shyanna ‘The Blue-Collar Brawler’ Bintliff, (2-1), of Rapid City, SD stopped Crystal ‘The Rugged Beauty’ Pittman, (3-4), of Sarasota, FL in the third round (1:12). Using a sharp shooting strategy and excellent bare-knuckle fighting technique throughout, Bintliff dropped Pittman three times in round two and twice in the third stanza to earn the hard-fought victory.

Middleweight Lucas Wright, (1-0), of Haydenville, OH impressed in his BKFC debut, defeating Bryan ‘The Iceman’ McDowell, (1-2), of Coure D’Alene, ID in an all-action five round clash.

The muscular Wright, displaying excellent forward action throughout the fight, dropped the tall and rangy McDowell in the first round. After a dynamic second round featuring excellent two-action, both fighters would hit the canvas in round three, Wright first and then McDowell.

Wright would go down again in the fifth and final round, however the judge’s awarded him a unanimous decision by scores of 47-46 twice and 48-45.

Welterweight newcomer ‘Cassius’ Clay Collard, (1-0) of Twin Falls, ID was victorious over Daniel Keepers, (0-2), of North Las Vegas, NV. Collard roughed up Keepers with hard body shots throughout prior to garnering a stoppage at 1:42 of round three.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota featherweight Traevon ‘Kid Cobra’ Kroger, (3-0), badly hurt the game Edmonton, Alberta, Canada native, KB Dubeau-Staby, (0-1), in the first round capped by one battering knockdown. The fight was stopped by the physician at the end of the initial stanza.

Middleweight Justin Walters, (1-2), of Pow County, KY looking very much improved, dropped Art Driscoll, (0-4), of Santiago D.R. four times, twice in each of the first two rounds, with the hard-hitting southpaw awarded the victory at 1:22 of round two.

Opening the show, welterweight Jason Simon, (1-0), of Sisseton, SD, quickly impressed, dropping BKFC debuting Jason Sanderson, (0-1), of Huntsville, MI with his first punch, a massive left from the southpaw. Sending Sanderson twice more to the canvas in the opening stanza, Simon would earn the stoppage at 1:18 of the first round.

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BKFC ANNOUNCES FULL CARD FOR MASSIVE SHOW THIS SATURDAY NIGHT AT STURGIS! BROADCAST LIVE ON THE BKFC APP STARTING AT 9:00 P.M. ET!

Sturgis, South Dakota (August 5, 2026) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has announced the full, action-packed card for their highly anticipated return this Saturday night, August 8 at The 86th Annual Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota.

BKFC Fight Night Sturgis will be held at Sturgis Buffalo Chip just prior to a concert by heavy metal superstars, Megadeth.

“This is our third straight year of promotion at Sturgis where two of our biggest crowds, over 25,000 each year, have been in attendance,” said David Feldman, Founder and President of BKFC. “The Motorcycle Rally is a remarkable yearly event which we are honored to be part of.”

“Bryant Acheson and Mike Jones are two of the toughest fighters in BKFC and this fight will be explosive right from the start with high stakes on the line in our stacked cruiserweight division.”

“Additionally, we’ve got a stellar undercard promising action from start to finish for the huge Sturgis crowd and those watching live globally on The BKFC App.”

BKFC Fight Night Sturgis will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFCApp – The Best Value in Combat Sports starting at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. Remaining tickets for the live event starting at 7:00 p.m. local time can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is located at 20622 Fort Meade Way, Sturgis, SD 57785.

The Ceremonial Weigh-In from the main stage at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip will be streamed on The BKFC App on Friday night at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT.

Headlining BKFC Fight Night Sturgis, #1 Ranked Cruiserweight ‘Defiant’ Bryant Acheson, (5-0), of Billings, MT returns to Sturgis and battles Fast-Rising Mike Jones, (3-1), of Price, UT in a highly anticipated cruiserweight fight.

Among Bryant Acheson dominant victories under the BKFC banner include; Scott Roberts (KO-2), Joseph Creer (UD at BKFC-53 – Sturgis) and Josh Watson (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Montana).

Mike Jones’ three exciting wins have come against Stephen Townsell (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Hollywood), Sean Hotusing (KO-2 at BKFC-74) and Diego Romo (UD at BKFC-65).

Co-featured in the heavyweight division, Bear ‘The Last Barbarian’ Hill, (2-1), of Ardmore, AL returns to Sturgis clashing with Brady Meister, (2-2), of Great Falls, MT.

Fighting in the feature bout, Middleweight Zeb ‘CWB’ Vincent, (3-4), of Missouri faces Alonzo ‘AAA’ Martinez,

(5-2), of Omaha, NE. Female bantamweights will see action in an outstanding matchup between South Dakota’s Shyanna Bintliff, (1-1) and fan favorite Crystal Pittman, (3-4), of Tampa, FL. Middleweight Lucas Wright of Virginia makes his BKFC debut against Bryan ‘The Iceman’ McDowell, (1-1), of Maysville, KY.

Welterweights’ face-off with BKFC newcomer ‘Cassius’ Clay Collard, of Las Vegas, NV battling Daniel Keepers, (0-1), of North Las Vegas, NV. Rounding out the main card, South Dakota featherweight Traevon ‘Kid Cobra’ Kroger, (2-0), looks to stay undefeated against BKFC debuting KB Dubeau-Staby of Canada.

Fighting on the prelims, battle tested veterans Art ‘The Berserker’ Driscoll, (0-3), of Brunswick, OH and Justin ‘The Demon of Muay Thai’ Walters, (0-2), of Winchester, KY square off each seeking their first victory. BKFC newcomers will battle in a welterweight fight between Jason Simon of Sisseton, SD and Mississippi native Jason Sanderson.

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