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2024 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship | ||||
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First date | January 27, 2024 | |||
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The year 2024 is the 7th year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.
The 2024 season started with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque, [1] followed by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57 on February 2, 2024. [2] BKFC is available on Triller TV PPV. [3]
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | January 27, 2024 |
Venue | Revel Arena |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 27, 2024.
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque [1] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:35 | |
W.Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 50-45, 49-46 |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:40 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:59 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:12 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 1:30 | |
W.Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:59 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 1:27 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:33 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:44 |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | February 2, 2024 |
Venue | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood |
City | ![]() |
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 2, 2024, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, USA.
The event was headlined by Luis Palomino against Austin Trout for the vacant BKFC Welterweight Championship. [2] A women's flyweight bout with Christine Vicens and Sydney Smith was cancelled. An originally-scheduled flyweight bout between Matt Russo and Justin Street did not take place either.
At the post-press conference, BKFC CEO David Feldman said this event was the highest-grossing and attended event for a combat sporting event at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino with almost 6,000 people in attendance. [4]
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [4]
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout [5] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the vacant BKFC welterweight Championship. 49-45, 49-45, 49-45 |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 4 | 0:48 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:58 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:00 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:33 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:15 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:59 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-47, 48-46, 48-46 |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 4 | 1:14 | |
Cruiserweight 95 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 4 | 2:10 |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Manassas | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | February 16, 2024 |
Venue | The Salisbury Center |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Manassas was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 16, 2024.
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Manassas [6] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 4 | 1:32 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 2 | 0:25 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (referee stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 2 | 0:09 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 2 | 1:50 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 3 | 0:52 | |
W.Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-45, 49-46) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 1 | 1:22 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 5:00 |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Canada | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | March 2, 2024 |
Venue | River Cree Resort and Casino |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Canada was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 2, 2024.
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Canada [7] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
W.Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 0:49 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:12 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 1:11 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:50 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:12 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1:05 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:24 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:34 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 1:13 |
BKFC Fight Night Miami: Davis vs. Wilson | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | March 15, 2024 |
Venue | Dolphin Mall |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Miami: Davis vs. Wilson was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 15, 2024.
The event was headlined by Howard Davis against Sean Wilson. [8]
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Manassas [9] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:34 | |
W.Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (referee stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49-45, 48-46, 48-45) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 1 | 0:28 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:30 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 1 | 1:34 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:44 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:30 |
BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | March 22, 2024 |
Venue | Arena Sofia |
City | ![]() |
BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 22, 2024.
The event was headlined by Kaloyan Kolev against Toni Markulev. [10]
BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev [11] [12] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (48-46, 48-46, 48-46) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (majority) (47-47, 48-46, 48-46) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (split) (48-46, 46-48, 47-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 4 | 0:21 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:59 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:47 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:24 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (majority) (49-45, 49-45, 47-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:38 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
W.Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (retirement) | 2 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 49-46, 48-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:38 |
BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | March 29, 2024 |
Venue | Tingley Coliseum |
City | ![]() |
BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 29, 2024.
The event was headlined by BKFC Flyweight Champion John Dodson against Dagoberto Aguero. [13]
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [14]
BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero [15] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Flyweight Championship. 46-46, 46-46, 46-46. |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:19 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:30 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:46 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:57 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | 47-47, 48-46, 48-46. |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 49-46, 48-47. |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:58 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:42 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 48-47, 49-46, 48-47. |
BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 6, 2024 |
Venue | Planet Ice Arena Milton Keynes |
City | ![]() |
BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 6, 2024.
The event will feature three title fights and is headlined by James Lilley against Franco Tenaglia for the first ever BKFC Lightweight European Championship. BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Champion Danny Christie is set to defend his title against David Round. Gary Fox will face Ellis Shephard for the vacant BKFC UK Featherweight Championship. [16]
BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia [17] [18] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (majority) | 5 | 2:00 | For the inaugural BKFC European Lightweight Championship. Judges' scorecards not read. |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:38 | For the BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Championship. |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the vacant BKFC UK Featherweight Championship. 49-46, 49-46, 49-46. |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:38 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (body shot) | 1 | 1:13 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (left hook) | 1 | 1:08 | |
Preliminary Card [19] | |||||||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:44 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:41 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (referee stoppage) | 1 | 0:54 |
BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 12, 2024 |
Venue | Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 12, 2024.
The event was headlined by former Interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mike Richman against Erick Lozano. [20]
BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano [21] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 5 | 0:53 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 0:40 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) (49-46, 47-48, 48-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:03 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (referee stoppage) | 3 | 2:00 | |
W.Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:41 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (referee stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:08 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 2:00 |
BKFC: Knucklemania IV | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | April 27, 2024 |
Venue | Peacock Theater |
City | ![]() |
BKFC: Knucklemania IV was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 27, 2024.
The event was headlined by King of Violence Champion Mike Perry against former BKFC Middleweight Champion Thiago Alves. BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion and BKFC Light Heavyweight World Champion Lorenzo Hunt challenged BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Mick Terrill for the Heavyweight Championship in the co-main event. Former UFC fighter Todd Duffee debuted with the organization against Ben Rothwell. [22] Former WBO interim light middleweight boxing champion Alfredo Angulo made his debut against Jeremiah Riggs. [22]
At the event, Founder David Feldman announced that Conor McGregor and his company "McGregor Sports and Entertainment" were now part owners of BKFC. [23] Feldman announced that the venue was almost sold out at a little over 7,100 in attendance. [24] Feldman also stated twelve additional unannounced bonuses would be given to the boxers. [24]
The following were the announced bonuses: [24]
BKFC: Knucklemania IV [25] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:00 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (injury) | 1 | 1:48 | For the BKFC World Heavyweight Championship. |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (injury) | 1 | 0:43 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 1 | 1:07 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor’s stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 | |
W.Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:48 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (unanimous) (47-47, 47-47, 47-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) (47-48, 49-46, 48-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor’s stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-45, 49-46) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:14 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor’s stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 |
BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | May 11, 2024 |
Venue | Mohegan Sun |
City | ![]() |
Attendance | 5,300 [26] |
BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus is a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 11, 2024.
Former UFC fighter Jimmie Rivera was featured in the main event against two-time Bellator Featherweight World Champion Daniel Straus. [27] [28]
The main event was scheduled to be a women's bantamweight bout with former WBO female featherweight boxing champion Heather Hardy in her debut taking on BKFC Women's Flyweight Champion Christine Ferea. [27] However, due to health issues relating to Hardy, the bout was scrapped. [29] This pushed the Rivera vs. Straus bout to the main event. [28]
Former UFC fighter Michael Trizano and former Bellator MMA fighter Derek Campos were set to face each other in their BKFC debuts. [30] However, in early May 2024, the bout was removed due to unknown reasons. [28] Trizano ended up facing Louie Lopez instead. [28]
Former Bellator MMA lightweight title contender Rick Hawn made his debut at this event as well. [27] Former UFC fighter Louis Gaudinot was expected to face Sean Santella, but the bout was removed for unknown reasons on April 24, 2024.
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [26]
BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus [31] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 48-47, 50-45) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 1 | 1:02 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-45, 48-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
W.Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 1 | 0:35 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punch) | 3 | 1:49 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:41 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 0:27 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (50-43, 50-43, 50-43) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punch) | 3 | 0:36 |
BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | May 17, 2024 |
Venue | Liberty First Credit Union Arena |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 17, 2024.
The event was headlined by Carlos Trinidad-Snake against Dustin Pague. [32]
BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague [33] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 2 | 0:42 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:24 | |
W.Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (47-46, 47-46, 48-46) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (48-45, 48-45, 48-45) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (majority) (48-46, 48-46, 47-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (48-45, 48-45, 47-46) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 1:59 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:59 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 4 | 1:10 |
BKFC Fight Night Puebla, Mexico | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | May 25, 2024 |
Venue | Auditorio Explanada Pachuca |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Puebla, Mexico: Rubio vs. Rey Gallegos is a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 25, 2024.
The event was headlined by Rudolfo Rubio against Luis Rey Gallegos. [34]
BKFC Fight Night Puebla, Mexico: Rubio vs. Rey Gallegos [35] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (punches) | 1 | 1:35 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 2:00 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (50-43, 49-44, 50-43) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49-44, 49-44, 48-45) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO (right hook) | 1 | 0:32 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:50 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (majority) (47-47, 47-47, 48-46) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) (48-46, 48-46, 46-48) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | Draw (split) (48-46, 46-48, 47-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Flyweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) | 5 | 2:00 |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Denver | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | May 31, 2024 |
Venue | National Western Center |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Denver is a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 31, 2024.
The event was headlined by Keegan Vandermeer against Sawyer Depee. [36]
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:33 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 4 | 1:47 | |
W.Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 0:52 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 0:32 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 2:00 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 0:57 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 2:00 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:08 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:44 |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | June 8, 2024 |
Venue | Walker Activity Dome |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle is a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 8, 2024.
The event was headlined by Paul Venis against former World Sambo Championships silver medalist Stanov Tabakov. [38] [39]
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle [40] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 0:47 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 0:35 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | 50-44, 49-45, 49-44. |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 1:35 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 5 | 0:43 | |
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 4 | 1:51 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 0:43 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:56 | |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | Judges' scorecards not read. |
BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | June 21, 2024 |
Venue | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood |
City | ![]() |
Attendance | 6,766 [41] |
BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 21, 2024.
The event was headlined by BKFC Featherweight Champion Kai Stewart against Bryan Duran for the featherweight championship. The co-main event featured a BKFC Bantamweight Championship title bout between champion Keith Richardson and Alberto Blas. In a third championship bout, Jared Warren faced Jomi Escoboza for the vacant BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. [42]
The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [41]
BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran [43] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the BKFC Featherweight Championship. 49-44, 49-44, 49-44 |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:10 | For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship. |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | For the vacant BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. 50-42, 50-42, 49-43 |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:28 | |
W.Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 2:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 5 | 0:54 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1:29 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 4 | 0:38 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:40 | |
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) | 5 | 2:00 | 49-46, 48-47, 47-48 |
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 4 | 0:31 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:03 |
BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Peralta vs. Warr | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | July 12, 2024 |
Venue | Pechanga Resort Casino |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Peralta vs. Warr was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 12, 2024.
The event was headlined by Robbie Peralta against Ruben Warr. [44] Rizin Japanese kickboxer and bareknuckle boxer Tatsuki Shinotsuka was scheduled to make his debut against Cary Caprio, but the bout was removed for unknown reasons. [45]
BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Peralta vs. Warr [46] | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:06 | |
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (split) (47-48, 49-46, 48-47) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 2:00 | |
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1:11 | |
Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 5 | 0:53 | |
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 1 | 0:57 | |
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1:04 | |
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | def. | ![]() | TKO | 1 | 1:46 |
BKFC 63 Sturgis: Hart vs. Starling | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | August 3, 2024 |
Venue | Buffalo Chip Campground |
City | ![]() |
BKFC 63 Sturgis: Hart vs. Starling is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 3, 2024.
The event is expected to be headlined by a BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship bout between current champion Britain Hart against Taylor Starling. [47]
A Light Heavyweight bout between Joe Riggs and Joseph Creer was scheduled for this event. However, the bout was removed for unknown reasons.
BKFC 63 Sturgis: Hart vs. Starling | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
W. Strawweight 52 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | For the BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship. | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Featherweight 66 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() |
BKFC 64 Coventry: Tierney vs. Graham | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | August 10, 2024 |
Venue | Coventry Skydome |
City | ![]() |
BKFC 64 Coventry: Tierney vs. Graham is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 10, 2024.
The event is expected to be headlined by Conor Tierney against Jonny Graham for the inaugural UK BKFC Welterweight Championship. [48]
BKFC 64 Coventry: Tierney vs. Graham | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | For the inaugural UK BKFC Welterweight Championship. | |||
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Cruiserweight 93 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Heavyweight 120 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
W. Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Kansas City: Lindsay vs. Brito | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | August 16, 2024 |
Venue | Memorial Hall |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Kansas City: Lindsay vs. Brito is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 16, 2024.
The event is expected to be headlined by a welterweight bout between Jake Lindsey against Elvin Brito. [49]
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Edmonton | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | August 31, 2024 |
Venue | River Cree Resort and Casino |
City | ![]() |
BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Edmonton is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 31, 2024.
The event is expected to be headlined by a welterweight bout between Drew Stuve against Sonny Smith. [50]
BKFC 65 Salt Lake City: Ferea vs. Masson-Wong | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | September 6, 2024 |
Venue | Maverik Center |
City | ![]() |
BKFC 65 Salt Lake City: Ferea vs. Masson-Wong is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 6, 2024.
The event is expected to be headlined by a BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Christine Ferea against Jade Masson-Wong. [51]
BKFC 65 Salt Lake City: Ferea vs. Masson-Wong | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
W.Flyweight 57 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | For the BKFC Women's Flyweight Championship. | |||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() |
BKFC 66 Hollywood, FL: Blas vs. Reber | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | September 13, 2024 |
Venue | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood |
City | ![]() |
BKFC 66 Hollywood, FL: Blas vs. Reber is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 13, 2024.
The event is scheduled to be headlined by BKFC Bantamweight Champion Alberto Blas against Ryan Reber for the championship. [52] Former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion and Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight World Championship challenger "King Mo" Muhammed Lawal will come out of MMA retirement to face current BKFC Middleweight Champion David Mundell in a light heavyweight bout. [53]
BKFC 66 Hollywood, FL: Blas vs. Reber | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Bantamweight 61 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship. | |||
Light Heavyweight 84 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | ||||
Preliminary Card | |||||||
Middleweight 79 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() |
BKFC 67 Spain: Tenaglia vs. Soto | |
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Promotion | Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship |
Date | October 12, 2024 |
Venue | Marbella Arena |
City | ![]() |
BKFC 67 Spain: Tenaglia vs. Soto is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 12, 2024.
The event is expected to be headlined by Franco Tenaglia against Tony Soto for the vacant BKFC Lightweight Championship. [54] A BKFC Welterweight Championship bout between current champion Austin Trout and Ricardo Franco is expected to take place. [54]
BKFC 67 Spain: Tenaglia vs. Soto | |||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
Lightweight 70 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | For the vacant BKFC Lightweight Championship. | |||
Welterweight 75 kg | ![]() | vs. | ![]() | For the BKFC Welterweight Championship. |
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