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2025 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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First dateJanuary 18, 2025
Events
Fights
Chronology
2024 in BKFC 2025 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The year 2025 is the 8th year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.

Background

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The 2025 season started with BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito on January 18, 2025.

List of events

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# Event Date Venue Location
1 BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito January 18, 2025 Pechanga Resort Casino United States Temecula, California, USA
2 BKFC Knucklemania V January 25, 2025 Wells Fargo Center United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3 BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp February 1, 2025 Mohegan Sun United States Uncasville, Connecticut
4 BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman February 8, 2025 Walker Activity Dome England Newcastle upon Tyne, England
5 BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov February 28, 2025 Kiva Auditorium United States Albuquerque, New Mexico
6 BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor March 21, 2025 2300 Arena United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
7 BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Davis March 27, 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood United States Hollywood, Florida
8 BKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs. Fox March 29, 2025 Planet Ice England Altrincham, England
9 BKFC 71 Dubai Day 1: Trout vs. Trinidad-Snake April 4, 2025 Dubai Tennis Stadium United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10 BKFC 72 Dubai Day 2: Stewart vs. Strydom April 5, 2025 Dubai Tennis Stadium United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11 BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Edwards April 18, 2025 The Astro United States Omaha, Nebraska
12 BKFC 73 Italy: Camozzi vs. Bicchi April 26, 2025 Palazzo Wanny Italy Florence, Italy
13 BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Warren vs. Creer May 2, 2025 OCC Road House & Museum United States Clearwater, Florida
14 BKFC 74 Salt Lake City: Richman vs. Dyer May 11, 2025 Maverik Center United States West Valley City, Utah
15 BKFC 75 Albuquerque: Mundell vs. Sanchez June 6, 2025 Tingley Coliseum United States Albuquerque, New Mexico
16 BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Cleckler June 14, 2025 Mohegan Sun Arena United States Uncasville, Connecticut
17 BKFC 76 Texas: Tenaglia vs. Soto June 21, 2025 Dickies Arena United States Fort Worth, Texas
18 BKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs. Christie June 28, 2025 bp pulse LIVE England Birmingham, England
19 BKFC 78 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams July 12, 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood United States Hollywood, Florida
20 BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Petersen July 25, 2025 2300 Arena United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
21 BKFC 79 Sturgis: Gogo vs. Lane August 2, 2025 Buffalo Chip Campground United States Sturgis, South Dakota
22 BKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs. Manno August 9, 2025 River Cree Resort and Casino Canada Enoch, Alberta, Canada
23 BKFC Fight Night Montenegro: Bakočević vs. Ott August 30, 2025 Top Hill Montenegro Budva, Montenegro
24 BKFC 80 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams 2 September 12, 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood United States Hollywood, Florida
25 BKFC 81 Manchester: DeGale vs. Floyd September 27, 2025 AO Arena England Manchester, England
26 BKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs. Stephens October 4, 2025 Prudential Center United States Newark, New Jersey
27 BKFC Fight Night Hammond: Henry vs. Lindsey October 18, 2025 Horseshoe Hammond United States Hammond, Indiana
28 BKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs. Sakara October 25, 2025 Palazzetto dello Sport Italy Rome, Italy
29 BKFC Fight Night Burgas: Saruhanyan vs. Jardine November 8, 2025 Arena Burgas Bulgaria Burgas, Bulgaria

BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito

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BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJanuary 18, 2025
VenuePechanga Resort Casino
CityUnited States Temecula, California

BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 18, 2025.[1]

Background

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A welterweight bout between Evgeny Kurdanov and Elvin Brito headlined this event.[1]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito[2]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg Russia Evgeny Kurdanov def. Puerto Rico Elvin Brito Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 49-46, 49-46) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Robbie Peralta def. United States JorDan Christensen Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 49-46, 49-46) 5 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Ryan Petersen def. Canada Matthew Socholotiuk Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) 5 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Rodney Thomas def. United States Art Driscoll Decision (unanimous) (49-44, 49-44, 48-45) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Mike Andaya def. Canada Dan Godoy TKO 2 0:45
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Caleb Joseph Avila def. United States Tylor Sijohn TKO 3 1:25
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Iman Williams def. United States Gabriel Mota KO 1 1:54
Middleweight 79 kg United States Jeremy Sauceda def. United States Luis Villasenor TKO 1 0:38
Flyweight 57 kg United States Justyn Martinez def. United States Alexander Prince Gutierrez TKO 1 1:05

BKFC Knucklemania V

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BKFC Knucklemania V
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJanuary 25, 2025
VenueWells Fargo Center
CityUnited States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance17,762[3]

BKFC Knucklemania V was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 25, 2025.[4]

Background

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A bout between former UFC Lightweight Champion (also former two-time Bellator Lightweight Champion and Bellator Season 1 Lightweight Tournament Winner) Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens headlined the event.[5] A BKFC World Heavyweight Championship bout between champion Mick Terrill and Ben Rothwell took place at the event.[6]

Influencer Bryce Hall was scheduled compete at this event against Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Kimbo Slice Jr.).[6] However, Ferguson Jr. pulled out for unknown reasons and the bout was scrapped.[7]

Dustin Pague and JD Burns were scheduled to compete at this event but the bout was scrapped due to medical reasons.[8][9]

Bonus awards

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The following fighters were awarded bonuses:[10]

  • Fight of the Night: Itso Babulaidze vs. Bryan McDowell
  • Knockout of the Night: Brandon Meyer, Ben Rothwell and Kaine Tomlinson Jr.

Fight Card

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BKFC Knucklemania V[11]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jeremy Stephens def. United States Eddie Alvarez TKO (corner stoppage) 3 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Ben Rothwell def. England Mick Terrill (c) KO 1 0:36 For the BKFC World Heavyweight Championship.
W.Flyweight 57 kg Australia Bec Rawlings def. United States Taylor Starling Decision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 49-45) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Pat Brady def. United States Zach Calmus TKO 1 0:53
Middleweight 79 kg United States John Garbarino def. United States Apostle Spencer KO 1 0:59
Welterweight 75 kg United States Kaine Tomlinson, Jr. def. United States Pat Sullivan KO 1 0:37
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Steve Banks def. United States Joey Dawejko TKO 3 1:54
Lightweight 70 kg United States Brandon Meyer def. United States Zedekiah Montanez KO 2 0:39
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Travis Thompson def. United States Zachary Pannell KO 2 0:41
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Phil Caracappa def. United States Noah Norman DQ 4 0:40
Middleweight 79 kg United States Cody Russell def. United States Logan Tucker KO 3 0:48
Middleweight 79 kg United States Itso Babulaidze def. United States Bryan McDowell Decision (unanimous) (48-42, 47-43, 48-42) 5 2:00

BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp

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BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 1, 2025
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut

BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp (also known as BKFC on DAZN 4) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 1, 2025.[12]

Background

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A welterweight bout between Julian Lane and former UFC fighter Cameron VanCamp headlined the event.[13]

Fight card

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BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp[14][15]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Julian Lane def. United States Cameron VanCamp KO 4 0:54
Middleweight 79 kg United States Brennan Ward def. United States James Dennis KO 1 0:38
Middleweight 79 kg United States Dakota Cochrane def. United States Will Santiago TKO 3 1:03
Featherweight 66 kg United States Rico DiSciullo def. United States Anthony Foye TKO 3 1:08
Heavyweight 120 kg Cape Verde Yorgan De Castro def. United States Bobby Brents TKO (hematoma) 2 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Parker Porter def. United States Chase Gormley KO 1 0:44
Flyweight 57 kg United States Andrew Strode def. United States Tyler Randall Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) 5 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Sito Navarro def. United States Jack Grady TKO 4 1:44
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States Jared Lennon def. United States Jacob Kreitel TKO 2 0:45
Welterweight 75 kg United States Spencer Meehan def. United States Grady Wall TKO (shoulder injury) 1 0:22

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman

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BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 8, 2025
VenueWalker Activity Dome
CityEngland Newcastle upon Tyne, England

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 8, 2025.[16]

Background

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A bout for the vacant BKFC UK Cruiserweight Championship bout between Karl Thompson and Rob Boardman headlined the event.[16]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman[17]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Karl Thompson def. United Kingdom Rob Boardman TKO 1 1:46 For the vacant BKFC UK Cruiserweight Championship.
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Pic Jardine def. United Kingdom Tony Shields Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 49-46, 49-46, 50-45
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Lewis Keen def. Wales Ryan McCarthy Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 50-45, 50-45
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Paul Cook def. United Kingdom Adam Grogan TKO 4 0:25
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Travis Dickinson def. United Kingdom Rowan Gregory TKO 2 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Joe Lister def. United Kingdom John Ferguson TKO 1 1:48
Bantamweight 61 kg United Kingdom Lewis Garside def. United Kingdom Bartek Kanabey Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-43, 50-43, 50-43
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Brandon Comby def. United Kingdom Ryan Carmichael Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 50-45, 50-45
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Mikey Henderson def. Australia Liam Hutchinson Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-45, 50-45, 49-47
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Leigh Cohoon def. United Kingdom Mpampis Klados TKO 3 0:33
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom James Walker def. United Kingdom Jan Sulecki Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 50-44, 50-44, 50-44
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Oscar Smykiel def. United Kingdom Alan Comby TKO 1 1:49
Featherweight 66 kg South Africa Tommy Strydom def. United Kingdom John Spencer TKO 3 1:18

BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov

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BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 28, 2025
VenueKiva Auditorium
CityUnited States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov was a bare-knuckle fighting held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 28, 2025.[18]

Background

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A bantamweight bout between former BKFC Bantamweight Champion Keith Richardson and Bekhzod Usmonov headlined the event.[18]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov[19]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight 61 kg Tajikistan Bekhzod Usmonov def. United States Keith Richardson KO 1 0:55
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Donald Sanchez def. United States Harrison Aiken Decision (unanimous) (49-43, 49-43, 48-44) 5 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Derrick Findley def. United States Felipe Chavez KO 3 1:59
Featherweight 66 kg United States Eric Dodson def. United States Van Vo TKO 3 0:17
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Derek Perez def. United States Mike Livingston TKO 1 1:58
Cruiserweight 93 kg Russia Murat Kilimetov def. United States Lamont Stafford TKO 1 1:01
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States William Albrecht def. United States Brett Fields TKO 1 1:35
Flyweight 57 kg United States Justyn Martinez def. United States Zay Garcia TKO 1 1:40
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Jay Jackson def. United States Kyle McElroy TKO 3 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Lorenzo Coca def. United States Ruben Arroyo TKO 2 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Roderick Stewart def. United States Bryant McClain TKO 1 1:16

BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor

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BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 21, 2025
Venue2300 Arena
CityUnited States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 21, 2025.[20]

Background

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A welterweight bout between Dustin Pague and Andrew Angelcor headlined the event.[21]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor[22]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 61 kg United States Dustin Pague def. United States Andrew Angelcor TKO 2 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Brandon Conley vs. United States Cody Vidal Draw (majority) (47-47, 47-47, 48-46) 5 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States John Garbarino def. United States Rayne Wells KO 1 0:47
Bantamweight 61 kg United States AJ Craig def. United States Travis Thompson Decision (unanimous) (47-46, 47-46, 48-45) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Maurice Horne def. Canada Adam De Freitas KO 2 1:08
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Lex Ludlow def. United States Connor McKenna Decision (split) (49-46, 48-47, 47-48) 5 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Dalvin Blair def. United States Justin Walters KO 1 0:04
Featherweight 66 kg United States Elijah Harris def. United States Brandon Honsvick KO 1 0:07
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Pat Carroll def. United States Alex Davis KO 1 0:46
Lightweight 70 kg United States Anthony Pagan def. United States Colin Reeser TKO 1 0:52

BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Davis

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BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Davis
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 27, 2025
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
CityUnited States Hollywood, Florida

BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Davis was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 27, 2025.[23]

Background

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A lightweight bout between former BKFC Welterweight Champion (also former BKFC Lightweight Champion) Luis Palomino and Howard Davis headlined the event.[23]

Bonus awards

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The following fighters were awarded bonuses:[23]

  • Fight of the Night: Luis Palomino vs. Howard Davis
  • Knockout of the Night: Leonardo Perdomo
  • Performance Bonuses: Justin Ibarrola and Peter Peraza

Fight card

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BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Davis[24]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 70 kg Peru Luis Palomino def. United States Howard Davis Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) 5 2:00 For the inaugural BKFC King of Streets Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kg Cuba Leonardo Perdomo def. United States Steve Hérélius KO 1 0:13
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Justin Ibarrola def. Puerto Rico Abdiel Velazquez KO 2 1:27
Flyweight 57 kg United States Justin Street def. United States Matt Russo TKO 2 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Julio Perez Rodriguez def. United States Lewis Glover TKO 2 1:15
Featherweight 66 kg Nicaragua Edgard Plazaola def. United States Louie Lopez TKO 3 1:43
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Robert Armas def. United States Chris Garcia Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 48-47) 5 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Peter Peraza def. United States Kaine Tomlinson Jr. KO 3 0:37
Bantamweight 61 kg United States AJ Rodriguez def. United States Corey Roberts TKO 3 1:39
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Bear Hill def. United States Nicholas Blume TKO 3 2:00
Flyweight 57 kg Puerto Rico Jan Carlos Rivera def. United States Juan Inclan Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) 5 2:00

BKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs. Fox

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BKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs. Fox
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 29, 2025
VenuePlanet Ice
CityEngland Altrincham, England

BKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs. Fox was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 29, 2025.[25]

Background

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A bout for the vacant BKFC UK Featherweight Championship bout between Jonno Chipchase and Gary Fox headlined the event.[25] Ellis Shepherd, who won the championship on April 6, 2024, vacated the belt for unknown reasons.

A middleweight bout between former British and Commonwealth super-middleweight boxing champion Jack Cullen and Jakub Kosicki was the co-main event.

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs. Fox[26]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Gary Fox def. United Kingdom Jonno Chipchase TKO 1 2:00 For the vacant BKFC UK Featherweight Championship.
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Jack Cullen def. Poland Jakub Kosicki TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 1:24
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Conor Cooke def. United Kingdom Stevie Taylor KO 1 1:01
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Gaz Corran def. United Kingdom Dawid Chylinski TKO 1 1:20
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Matty Hodgson def. United Kingdom Danny Moir TKO 2 0:30
Welterweight 75 kg Poland Bartlomiej Krol def. United Kingdom Simeon Otley Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Dec Spelman def. Czech Republic Tomáš Lejsek Decision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) 5 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg Poland Dawid Oscar def. Bulgaria Stanoy Tabakov TKO 2 0:26
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Danny Mitchell def. United Kingdom Benjamin Lowe Decision (unanimous) (50-42, 50-42, 48-44) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Leigh Cohoon def. United Kingdom Jimmy McCrory TKO 2 0:53
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Liam Dooley def. United Kingdom David Round KO 1 0:14
W.Flyweight 57 kg Republic of Ireland Sinéadh Ní Nualláin def. United Kingdom Mathilda Wilson Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) 5 2:00

BKFC 71 Dubai Day 1: Trout vs. Trinidad-Snake

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BKFC 71 Dubai Day 1: Trout vs. Trinidad-Snake
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 4, 2025
VenueDubai Tennis Stadium
CityUnited Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BKFC 71 Dubai Day 1: Trout vs. Trinidad-Snake was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 4, 2025.[27]

Background

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This is the first BKFC event that consists of two days.[27]

A BKFC Welterweight Championship bout between current champion Austin Trout and undefeated contender Carlos Trinidad-Snake headlined the event.[27] A BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship bout between current champion Britain Hart and Tai Emery was the co-main event.[28]

Former fighter Aleksei Oleinik made his promotional debut against Gerônimo dos Santos.[29]

Fight card

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BKFC 71 Dubai Day 1: Trout vs. Trinidad-Snake[30]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Austin Trout def. United States Carlos Trinidad-Snake Decision (split) (58-55, 55-58, 57-56) 6 2:00 For the BKFC Welterweight Championship. The first five rounds went to a draw
W.Strawweight 52 kg United States Britain Hart def. Australia Tai Emery Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 48-47, 50-45) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship.
Middleweight 79 kg Canada Jonny Tello def. United States Sabah Homasi Decision (unanimous) (48-45, 48-45, 47-46) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Brazil Gerônimo dos Santos def. Russia Aleksei Oleinik KO 1 1:49
Welterweight 75 kg United States Adel Altamimi def. Spain David Mora KO 3 1:28
Lightweight 70 kg Egypt Ahmed Khairy def. Brazil Leandro Martins TKO 3 1:01
Middleweight 79 kg Bulgaria Mladen Iliev def. Algeria Aboubkeur Houari KO 2 0:23
Heavyweight 120 kg Egypt Mohamed Aly def. United Arab Emirates Jaskaran Singh TKO 1 0:59
Bantamweight 61 kg Egypt Mahmoud Ahmed def. Azerbaijan Fuad Tarverdi Decision (unanimous) (47-46, 47-46, 46-47) 5 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg Azerbaijan Elnur Suleymanov def. United Arab Emirates Lucas Sontgen KO 2 0:14
Lightweight 70 kg Austria Islam Siszbulatow def. United Arab Emirates Cheng Leang KO 1 0:40

BKFC 72 Dubai Day 2: Stewart vs. Strydom

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BKFC 72 Dubai Day 2: Stewart vs. Strydom
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 5, 2025
VenueDubai Tennis Stadium
CityUnited Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates

BKFC 72 Dubai Day 2: Stewart vs. Strydom was a bare-knuckle fighting held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 5, 2025.[31]

Background

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A BKFC Featherweight Championship bout between current champion Kai Stewart and undefeated contender Tommy Strydom headlined the event.[31] An inaugural BKFC Women's Featherweight Championship bout between former WBA and IBO female super-welterweight boxing champion Hannah Rankin and Jessica Borga was the co-main event.[31]

Former Bellator MMA fighter and former Geordie Shore reality show star Aaron Chalmers also made his debut against Chas Symonds.

Fight card

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BKFC 72 Dubai Day 2: Stewart vs. Strydom[32]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight 66 kg United States Kai Stewart def. South Africa Tommy Strydom Decision (unanimous) (50-43, 50-43, 50-43) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Featherweight Championship.
W.Featherweight 66 kg United States Jessica Borga def. United Kingdom Hannah Rankin KO 1 0:32 For the inaugural BKFC Women's Featherweight Championship.
Featherweight 66 kg Spain Nico Gaffie def. United States Brandon Allen TKO 4 1:59
Welterweight 75 kg Russia Vlad Tuinov def. Tunisia Sabri Ben Henia TKO (punches) 1 0:26
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom John Phillips def. Brazil Fábio Maldonado KO (punch) 2 0:29
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Aaron Chalmers def. United Kingdom Chas Symonds TKO (left hook) 3 0:16
Heavyweight 120 kg Iran Hasan Yousefi def. Brazil Guto Inocente Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 49-46, 50-45) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg Philippines Mark Angel Sadang def. Iran Matin Safari KO 1 1:27
Featherweight 66 kg Kazakhstan Dilshat Nurym def. Russia Shamil Dzhakhbarov TKO 1 1:23

BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Edwards

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BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Edwards
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 18, 2025
VenueThe Astro
CityUnited States Omaha, Nebraska

BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Edwards was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 18, 2025.[33]

Background

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A middleweight bout between Dakota Cochrane and Marcus Edwards headlined the event.[33]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Edwards[34]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg United States Marcus Edwards def. United States Dakota Cochrane TKO 1 1:08
Welterweight 75 kg United States Bryce Henry def. United States Derrick Findley TKO 2 1:40
Middleweight 79 kg United States Dionisio Ramirez def. United States Zebulin Vincent TKO 1 1:58
Lightweight 70 kg United States James Brown def. United States Ramiro Figueroa Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) 5 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States Alonzo Martinez def. United States Kurtis Ellis Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) 5 2:00
W.Strawweight 52 kg United States Sarah Shell def. Peru Laddy Mejia Decision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) 5 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States Sean Wilson def. United States JorDan Christensen Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Traevon Kroger def. United States Jared Tallent KO 2 1:20
Featherweight 66 kg United States Josh Krejci def. United States Austin Peterson KO 1 1:30

BKFC 73 Italy: Camozzi vs. Bicchi

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BKFC 73 Italy: Camozzi vs. Bicchi
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 26, 2025
VenuePalazzo Wanny
CityItaly Florence, Italy

BKFC 73 Italy: Camozzi vs. Bicchi (also known as BKFC on DAZN 5) was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 26, 2025.[35]

Background

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A BKFC Cruiserweight Championship rematch between current champion Chris Camozzi and Andrea Bicchi headlined the event.[36] Camozzi was scheduled to face former champion (also former BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion) Lorenzo Hunt, but on April 12, it was announced that Hunt withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Andrea Bicchi.[36]

Fight card

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BKFC 73 Italy: Camozzi vs. Bicchi[37]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight 66 kg United States Chris Camozzi def. Italy Andrea Bicchi Decision (unanimous) (49-45, 49-45, 50-44) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship.
Welterweight 75 kg England Rico Franco def. Republic of Ireland Jimmy Sweeney Decision (unanimous) (Sixth round: 10-9, 10-9, 10-9) 6 2:00 For the BKFC European Welterweight Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kg New Zealand Haze Hepi def. United States Steven Banks KO 1 1:36
Cruiserweight 93 kg Italy Ernesto Papa def. Germany Toni Estorer KO 1 1:25
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Navid Mansouri def. Austria Ruslan Tokhtarov TKO 1 0:44
Cruiserweight 93 kg Czech Republic Jindřich Byrtus def. Austria Arbi Chakaev KO 1 1:34
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Slovakia Tomáš Meliš def. Spain Jesus De Nazaret KO 1 1:24
W.Bantamweight 61 kg Germany Nicole Schäfer def. Serbia Nadja Miljanević Decision (split) (50-45, 48-47, 46-49) 5 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg Italy Walter Pugliesi def. Czech Republic Dominik Herold Decision (unanimous) (47-46, 47-46, 47-46) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Italy Marco Guistarini def. Bulgaria Zdravko Dimitrov Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 49-46, 48-47) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Czech Republic Josef Hala def. Italy Giovanni Carpentieri TKO 1 1:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Italy Enzo Tobbia def. Czech Republic Dominik Herold Decision (unanimous) (47-46, 47-46, 47-46) 5 2:00

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Warren vs. Creer

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BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Warren vs. Creer
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 2, 2025
VenueOCC Road House & Museum
CityUnited States Clearwater, Florida

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Warren vs. Creer was a bare-knuckle fighting held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 2, 2025.[38]

Background

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A light heavyweight between Jared Warren and Joseph Creer headlined the event.[38]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Warren vs. Creer[39]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Jared Warren def. United States Joseph Creer TKO 1 1:32
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Ryan Reber def. United States Matt Guymon Decision (majority) (47-47, 49-45, 48-46) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Dominican Republic Jomi Escoboza def. United States Jay Jackson TKO 3 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Michael Larrimore def. United States Samuel Samples TKO 1 1:26
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Brady Meister def. United States Joseph White TKO 2 1:16
Featherweight 66 kg United States Nathan Rivera def. United States Alex Castro KO 4 1:00
W.Bantamweight 61 kg United States Crystal Pittman vs. United States Claudia Zamora NC (accidental shot after a knockdown) 2 1:30
Welterweight 75 kg United States Rodney Hinton def. United States Ben Jacobsen TKO 1 1:11
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Logan Speyrer def. United States Quentin Gaskins Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) 5 2:00
Flyweight 57 kg United States Anthony Yost def. United States Chachi Versace Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) 5 2:00

BKFC 74 Salt Lake City: Richman vs. Dyer

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BKFC 74 Salt Lake City: Richman vs. Dyer
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 10, 2025
VenueMaverik Center
CityUnited States West Valley City, Utah

BKFC 74 Salt Lake City: Richman vs. Dyer (also known as BKFC on DAZN 6) an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 10, 2025.[40]

Background

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A BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Mike Richman and Josh Dyer is scheduled to headline the event.[41]

Fight card

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BKFC 74 Salt Lake City: Richman vs. Dyer[42]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Josh Dyer def. United States Mike Richman TKO 4 0:58 For the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Ben Moa def. United States Bobby Brents TKO 2 1:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Mike Jones def. United States Sean Hotusing KO 2 1:28
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Shane Fichter def. United States Daniel Gardner KO 1 1:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Zack Partridge def. United States Cody Beierle KO 1 0:08
Middleweight 79 kg United States Josenaldo Silva def. United States Jordan Smith KO 3 1:48
Welterweight 75 kg United States Dominico Salas def. United States Jeremiah Truhlar Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) 5 2:00
W Strawweight 52 kg United States Shelby Cannon def. United States Kathryn Paprocki Decision (unanimous) (48-45, 48-45, 47-46) 5 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Zac Cavender def. United States Erick Lozano KO 1 1:03
Lightweight 70 kg United States Trever Bradshaw def. United States Deron Carlis TKO 4 1:41

BKFC 75 Albuquerque: Mundell vs. Sanchez

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BKFC 75 Albuquerque: Mundell vs. Sanchez
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 6, 2025
VenueTingley Coliseum
CityUnited States Albuquerque, New Mexico

BKFC 75 Albuquerque: Mundell vs. Sanchez was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 6, 2025.[43]

Background

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A BKFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion David Mundell and Donald Sanchez headlined the event.[43]

Bonus awards

[edit]

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:[44]

  • Knockout of the Night: Bobby Henry
  • Performance Bonuses: Murat Kilimetov and Skyler Mauller

Fight card

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BKFC 75 Albuquerque: Mundell vs. Sanchez[45]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg United States David Mundell (c) def. United States Donald Sanchez Decision (unanimous) (49-43, 49-43, 50-42) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Middleweight Championship.
Cruiserweight 93 kg Russia Murat Kilimetov def. United States Leo Bercier TKO 1 1:36
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Derek Perez def. United States Rick Caruso TKO 3 1:56
Welterweight 75 kg United States Felipe Chavez def. United States Brandon Honsvick Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States William Albrecht def. United States Kyle McElroy TKO 2 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States Skyler Mauller def. United States Bryant McClain KO 1 0:43
Welterweight 75 kg United States Bobby Henry def. United States Kasey Yates KO 5 1:31

BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Cleckler

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BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Cleckler
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 14, 2025
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut

BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Cleckler was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 14, 2025.[46]

Background

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A heavyweight bout between Parker Porter and Dillon Cleckler headlined the event.[47]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Cleckler[48]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Parker Porter def. United States Dillon Cleckler KO 1 1:08
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Josh Watson def. Cape Verde Yorgan De Castro KO 1 1:53
Middleweight 79 kg United States JR Rumsley def. United States Brennan Ward TKO 3 0:34
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Gary Balletto III def. United States Rodney Thomas TKO 1 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg United States Pat Casey def. United States John Howard TKO 1 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Sergio Lopez def. United States Rick Hawn TKO 3 0:30
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Lardy Navarro def. United States Anthony Foye Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Randy Costa def. United States Nick Burgos KO 1 1:59
Lightweight 70 kg United States Peter Barrett def. Canada Nash Diederichs KO 1 1:30
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Ishiah Carson def. United States Jared Lennon TKO 1 0:15
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Joseph Peters def. United States Drew Nolan TKO 1 1:46

BKFC 76 Texas: Bonner vs. Soto

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BKFC 76 Texas: Bonner vs. Soto
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 21, 2025
VenueDickies Arena
CityUnited States Fort Worth, Texas

BKFC 76 Texas: Bonner vs. Soto (also known as BKFC on DAZN 7) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 21, 2025.[49]

Background

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A lightweight bout between Ben Bonner and Tony Soto headlined the event.[49] Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski was scheduled to make his debut at this event against Geronimo dos Santos.[50] However, Santos withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Josh Copeland.

Fight card

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BKFC 76 Texas: Tenaglia vs. Soto[51]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Ben Bonner def. United States Tony Soto Decision (unanimous) (49-44, 47-46, 48-45) 5 2:00 For the Interim BKFC Lightweight Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Andrei Arlovski def. United States Josh Copeland TKO 4 2:00
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Jessica Eye def. Kazakhstan Mariya Agapova Decision (unanimous) (49-45, 49-45, 50-44) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Kenzie Morrison def. United States Alex Davis TKO 1 1:03
Lightweight 70 kg United States JC Deleon def. United States Ruben Warr TKO 3 0:48
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Anthony Garrett def. United States Haze Wilson TKO 1 1:36
Welterweight 75 kg United States Rodney Hilton def. United States Darren Whitney Decision (unanimous) (47-46, 47-46, 47-46) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Jake Heffernan def. United States Paco Castillo TKO 1 1:54
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Willie Gates def. United States Brandon Meneses KO 1 1:24
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 79 kg United States Cameron Delano def. United States Jesse Desrosier TKO 3 1:05
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jeremy Sauceda def. United States Israel Rodriguez KO 1 1:03
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Roderick Stewart def. United States James Gray Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 29-27) 3 2:00

BKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs. Christie

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BKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs. Christie
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 28, 2025
Venuebp pulse LIVE
CityEngland Birmingham, England

BKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs. Christie was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 28, 2025.[52]

Background

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A welterweight bout between Connor Tierney and Danny Christie headlined the event.[52]

Fight card

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BKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs. Christie
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Connor Tierney def. United Kingdom Danny Christie TKO 4 0:14
Light Heavyweight 84 kg South Africa Charles Wasserman def. United Kingdom Jamie Cox KO 2 0:40
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Matthew Wiwczarczyk def. United Kingdom Marley Churcher Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom James Lilley def. Spain Fran Suarez TKO 2 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Jack Dugdale def. United Kingdom Frankie Gavin KO 1 0:52
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Tom Stokes def. United Kingdom Ryan Aston KO 2 1:59
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Dawid Chylinski def. United Kingdom Jim Wallhead KO 1 0:46
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Mario Soo def. United Kingdom Ricky Nelder TKO 3 1:22
Featherweight 66 kg Netherlands Jelle Zeegers def. United Kingdom Tony Bindon TKO 2 1:54
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Mac Bygraves def. United Kingdom George Thorpe Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Poland Krzysztof Wiśniewski def. United Kingdom Thai Tetley KO 2 1:49
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Kris Trezise def. United Kingdom Paul O'Sullivan Decision (unanimous) (48-45, 47-46, 48-45) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Liam Smyth def. Poland Rafał Witkowski KO 4 1:56

BKFC 78 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams

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BKFC 78 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJuly 12, 2025
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
CityUnited States Hollywood, Florida

BKFC 78 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 12, 2025.[53]

Background

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A heavyweight bout between former two-time BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Arnold Adams and undefeated prospect Leonardo Perdomo headlined the event.[53]

Bonus awards

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The following fighters were awarded bonuses:[54]

  • Knockout of the Night: Esteban Rodriguez
  • Performance of the Night: Christine Vicens

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams[54]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg Cuba Leonardo Perdomo def. United States Arnold Adams KO 1 1:26
Flyweight 57 kg Cuba Gee Perez vs. United States Andrew Strode No Contest 2 2:00 For the vacant Interim BKFC Flyweight Championship. A cut on Perez's face rendered him unable to continue.
Lightweight 70 kg Cuba Bryan Duran vs. United States Robbie Peralta Draw (majority) 5 2:00 47-47, 47-47, 48-46
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Justin Ibarrola def. United States Robert Armas Decision (split) 5 2:00 48-47, 48-47, 47-48
Lightweight 70 kg United States Howard Davis def. United States Drako Rodriguez Decision (split) 5 2:00 49-46, 48-47, 47-48
Middleweight 79 kg United States Francesco Ricchi def. United States Dallas Davison KO 2 1:27
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Christine Vicens def. United States Sarah Click TKO 1 1:25
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Stephen Townsel def. United States Keith Richardson TKO 3 0:55
Lightweight 70 kg Uruguay Gaston Reyno def. United States Milton Volter TKO 3 1:41
Preliminary Card
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Esteban Rodriguez def. Cuba Julio Perez KO 1 0:03
Middleweight 79 kg United States Jake Bostwick def. United States Leonel Carrera TKO 1 0:53
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Matt Russo def. United States Justyn Martinez KO 1 1:56

BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Petersen

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BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Petersen
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJuly 25, 2025
Venue2300 Arena
CityUnited States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Petersen was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 25, 2025.[55]

Background

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A super heavyweight bout between Dustin Pague and Ryan Petersen headlined the event.[55]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Petersen[56]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Dustin Pague vs. United States Ryan Petersen TKO 2 0:29
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Rosalinda Rodriguez vs. United States Gabrielle Roman TKO 3 1:08
Middleweight 79 kg United States John Garbarino vs. United States Erik Lopez TKO 2 1:48
Cruiserweight 93 kg Italy Alessio Sakara vs. United States Erick Lozano KO 2 0:48
Welterweight 75 kg United States Pat Sullivan vs. United States Austin Peterson TKO 1 0:15
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Cody Vidal vs. United States Maurice Horne KO 4 1:28
Featherweight 66 kg United States Elijah Harris vs. United States Ishiah Carson KO 1 0:07
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Lex Ludlow vs. United States Lewis Rumsey TKO 2 0:29
Lightweight 70 kg United States Dalvin Blair vs. United States Jason DiNunzio TKO 1 1:23

BKFC 79 Sturgis: Gogo vs. Lane

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BKFC 79 Sturgis: Gogo vs. Lane
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 2, 2025
VenueBuffalo Chip Campground
CityUnited States Sturgis, South Dakota

BKFC 79 Sturgis: Gogo vs. Lane was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 2, 2025.[57]

Background

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A BKFC Welterweight Championship bout for the vacant title between undefeated contender Gorjan Slaveski and Julian Lane headlined the event.[57]

Fight card

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BKFC 79 Sturgis: Gogo vs. Lane[58]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Julian Lane def. North Macedonia Gorjan Slaveski Decision (unanimous) (49-44, 49-44, 49-45) 5 2:00 For the vacant BKFC Welterweight Championship.
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Taylor Starling def. United States Shelby Cannon Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States David Simpson def. United States Brandon Conley TKO 1 0:27
Lightweight 70 kg Puerto Rico Elvin Brito def. United States Brandon Meyer TKO 4 0:32
W.Featherweight 66 kg United States Shyanna Bintliff def. United States Marisol Ruelas TKO 2 1:11
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Bear Hill def. United States Billy Swanson KO 3 1:20
Featherweight 66 kg United States Traevon Kroger def. United States Daniel Pettit TKO 1 2:00
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States Timmy Mason def. United States AJ Craig TKO 1 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Cody Kerr def. United States Dillon Blaydon TKO 1 1:01
Lightweight 70 kg Canada Dan Godoy def. United States Ruben Arroyo TKO 3 2:00

BKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs. Santiago

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BKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs. Santiago
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 9, 2025
VenueRiver Cree Resort and Casino
CityCanada Enoch, Alberta, Canada

BKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs. Santiago was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 9, 2025.[59]

Background

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A middleweight bout between Drew Stuve and Will Santiago headlined the event.[59]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs. Manno[60]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg Canada Drew Stuve def. United States Will Santiago KO 1 1:37
Lightweight 70 kg Canada Chad Lucanas def. Canada Tim Tamaki TKO 1 1:59
Lightweight 70 kg Canada Hasan Al-Ghanim def. United States Zach Pannell TKO 1 0:22
Heavyweight 120 kg Poland Bohdan Kotok def. United States Brady Meister KO 1 1:53
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Joseph Creer def. Canada Kayden Giroux TKO 4 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg Canada Kimani Crawford def. Canada Matthew Socholotiuk Decision (unanimous) (48-46, 48-46, 50-44) 5 2:00
W.Strawweight 52 kg Canada Alexandra Delgado-Lopez def. United States Emma Murray Decision (unanimous) (50-42, 50-42, 50-42) 5 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg Canada Caeden Scott def. Canada Justin Kennedy TKO 1 1:26
Lightweight 70 kg Canada Nick Felber def. Canada James Dalzell KO 1 0:36
Middleweight 79 kg Canada Adam De Freitas def. United States Skyler Mauller KO 1 1:05

BKFC Fight Night Montenegro: Bakočević vs. Ott

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BKFC Fight Night Montenegro: Bakočević vs. Ott
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateAugust 30, 2025
VenueTop Hill
CityMontenegro Budva, Montenegro

BKFC Fight Night Montenegro: Bakočević vs. Ott was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 30, 2025.[61]

Background

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This will mark the first BKFC event in Montenegro.[61]

A welterweight bout between undefeated prospect Vaso Bakočević and Wilhelm Ott was scheduled to headline the event.[61] However, a storm in the middle of the event halted the final two bouts of the evening which led to the cancelation of the bouts.[62]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Montenegro: Bakočević vs. Ott
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg Serbia Vaso Bakočević vs. Austria Wilhelm Ott Cancelled due to storm
Welterweight 75 kg Croatia Petar Razov vs. Slovenia Bojan Kosednar Cancelled due to storm
Heavyweight 120 kg Montenegro Dilan Prasovic def. Georgia (country) Lasha Roinishvili KO 1 1:08
Heavyweight 120 kg Bosnia and Herzegovina Stefan Dobrijević def. Serbia Dusa Radovic KO 3 1:16
Heavyweight 120 kg Germany Tony Estorer def. Bosnia and Herzegovina Damjan Savanović TKO 1 1:01
W.Featherweight 66 kg Germany Deborah Melhorn def. Serbia Nadja Milijancevic Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 49-46, 48-47) 5 2:00
Middleweight 79 kg Poland Jedrzej Durski def. Belgium Donovan Desmae Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Germany Issam Khaoui def. Turkey Ahmet Duman Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Turkey Emre Akbas def. Germany Gorichkhan Rigi TKO 3 0:34
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 75 kg Slovakia Denis Gondžala def. Turkey Emircan Güngör TKO 2 1:34
Middleweight 79 kg Montenegro Alfred Koci def. Montenegro Kristijan Stevović TKO 3 0:18

BKFC 80 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams 2

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BKFC 80 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams 2
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateSeptember 12, 2025
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
CityUnited States Hollywood, Florida

BKFC 80 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 12, 2025.[63]

Background

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A heavyweight rematch between former two-time BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Arnold Adams and undefeated prospect Leonardo Perdomo headlined the event.[63] They previously met at BKFC 78 in July where Perdomo won by knockout in the first round.[54]

Kimbo Slice Jr. was scheduled to face Derek Perez in a featherweight bout, but the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.[64]

Bonus awards

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The following fighters were awarded bonuses:[65]

  • Knockout of the Night: Jancarlos Rivera
  • Performance of the Night: Leonardo Perdomo and Edgard Plazaola
  • Balls of the Night: Gary Fox

Results

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BKFC Fight Night Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams 2[65]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Heavyweight 120 kg Cuba Leonardo Perdomo def. United States Arnold Adams KO 1 1:09
Featherweight 66 kg United States Edgard Plazaola def. United Kingdom Gary Fox Decision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 50-43) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Cuba Yoel Romero def. United States Theo Doukas TKO 2 1:56
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States David Simpson def. South Africa Jeremy Smith TKO 1 0:52
Lightweight 70 kg United States Bobby Henry def. United States Braeden Kuykendall TKO 2 0:34
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Chris Garcia def. United States Austin Lewis TKO 1 1:19
Welterweight 75 kg Brazil Paulo Games def. United States Wayna Reid TKO 3 2:00
Preliminary Card
Flyweight 57 kg United States Jancarlos Rivera def. United States Vincent Alsept KO 1 0:22
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Nicholas Blume def. United States Michael Furnier TKO 1 0:55
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Rudy Levocz def. United States Justin Williams Decision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 29-27) 3 2:00

BKFC 81 Manchester: DeGale vs. Floyd

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BKFC 81 Manchester: DeGale vs. Floyd
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateSeptember 27, 2025
VenueAO Arena
CityEngland Manchester, England

BKFC 81 Manchester: DeGale vs. Floyd is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 27, 2025.[66]

Background

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A light heavyweight bout between former IBF super-middleweight boxing champion (also 2008 Olympics amateur boxing gold medalist) James DeGale and Matt Floyd is set to headline the event.[67] Both are scheduled to make their debuts with the promotion.[67]

Fight card

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BKFC 81 Manchester: DeGale vs. Floyd
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom James DeGale vs. Australia Matt Floyd
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Aaron Chalmers vs. United Kingdom Jack Fincham
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Jonny Graham vs. United Kingdom Navid Mansouri
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Jack Cullen vs. Moldova Stanislav Grosu
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Jonno Chipchase vs. United Kingdom Lewis Garside
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Dec Spelman vs. United Kingdom Dawid Chylinski
Cruiserweight 93 kg Poland David Oskar vs. United Kingdom Travis Dickinson
Lightweight 70 kg Poland Bartlomiej Krol vs. Bulgaria Jon Telfer
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Joe Lister vs. United Kingdom Sean Weir
Bantamweight 61 kg United Kingdom Keiron Sewell vs. Poland Patryk Pietrasik
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Andy Thornton vs. United Kingdom Matty Hil
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Gaz Corran vs. United Kingdom Danny Moir
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Benjamin Lowe vs. United Kingdom Mikey Henderson

BKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs. Stephens

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BKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs. Stephens
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 4, 2025
VenuePrudential Center
CityUnited States Newark, New Jersey

BKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs. Stephens is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 4, 2025.[68]

Background

[edit]

A welterweight bout between King of Violence Champion Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens is set to headline the event. This event will be the first BKFC event in the state of New Jersey.[69] Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar is set to make his BKFC debut against Jimmie Rivera in the co-main event.[70] Furthermore, a women's bantamweight bout for the inaugural symbolic "Queen of Violence Championship" between BKFC Women's Flyweight Champion Christine Ferea and BKFC Women's Featherweight Champion Jessica Borga is scheduled for the event.[71]

Fight card

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BKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs. Stephens
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Mike Perry vs. United States Jeremy Stephens
Featherweight 66 kg United States Frankie Edgar vs. United States Jimmie Rivera
W.Bantamweight 61 kg United States Christine Ferea vs. United States Jessica Borga For the symbolic Queen of Violence Championship.
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Karl Roberson vs. Nigeria Oluwale Bamgbose
Lightweight 70 kg United States Jeff Lentz vs. United States Brandon Meyer
Lightweight 70 kg United States Phil Caracappa vs. United States Daniel Alvarez
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Pat Brady vs. United States Corey Willis

BKFC Fight Night Hammond: Henry vs. Lindsey

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BKFC Fight Night Hammond: Henry vs. Lindsey
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 18, 2025
VenueHorseshoe Hammond
CityUnited States Hammond, Indiana

BKFC Fight Night Hammond: Henry vs. Lindsey is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 18, 2025.[72]

Background

[edit]

A welterweight bout between Bryce Henry and Jake Lindsey is set to headline the event.[72]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Hammond: Henry vs. Lindsey
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Bryce Henry vs. United States Jake Lindsey
Middleweight 79 kg United States Cameron VanCamp vs. United States Derrick Findley
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Ronny Houser vs. United States Julian Valencia
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Gabriel Mota vs. United States Sean Schultz
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Marisol Ruelas vs. United States Brooke Evans
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Travis Smith vs. United States Thomas Angeloff
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Boban Simic vs. United States Damien Black
Featherweight 66 kg United States Cody Schieve vs. United States Carlos Yanez

BKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs. Sakara

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BKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs. Sakara
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateOctober 25, 2025
VenuePalazzetto dello Sport
CityItaly Rome, Italy

BKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs. Sakara is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 25, 2025.[73]

Background

[edit]

A BKFC Cruiserweight Championship bout between current champion Chris Camozzi and Alessio Sakara is scheduled to headline the event.[73]

Fight card

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BKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs. Sakara
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Chris Camozzi vs. Italy Alessio Sakara
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Ben Bonner vs. Argentina Franco Tenaglia
Featherweight 66 kg Spain Nico Gaffie vs. Netherlands Jelle Zeegers
Welterweight 75 kg Republic of Ireland Jimmy Sweeney vs. United States Carlos Trinidad
Heavyweight 120 kg Australia Haze Hepi vs. United Kingdom Krzysztof Wiśniewski
Cruiserweight 93 kg Italy Walter Pugliesi vs. United Kingdom Karl Thompson
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Italy Andrea Bicchi vs. Slovakia Tomáš Meliš
Middleweight 79 kg Italy Enzo Tobbia vs. Italy Ouadia Tergui
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Dan Chapman vs. United States James Brown
Heavyweight 120 kg Italy Marian Iovita vs. Italy Paolo Zorzi

BKFC Fight Night Burgas: Saruhanyan vs. Jardine

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BKFC Fight Night Burgas: Saruhanyan vs. Jardine
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateNovember 8, 2025
VenueArena Burgas
CityBulgaria Burgas, Bulgaria

BKFC Fight Night Burgas: Saruhanyan vs. Jardine is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 8, 2025.[74]

Background

[edit]

A middleweight bout between Grigor Saruhanian and Pic Jardine is scheduled to headline the event.[74]

Fight card

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BKFC Fight Night Burgas: Saruhanyan vs. Jardine
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg Bulgaria Grigor Saruhanian vs. United Kingdom Pic Jardine

References

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