2025 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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2025 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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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.

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Background

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

List of events

#EventDateVenueLocation
1 BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito January 18, 2025Pechanga Resort Casino Flag of the United States.svg Temecula, California, USA
2 BKFC Knucklemania V January 25, 2025 Wells Fargo Center Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3 BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp February 1, 2025 Mohegan Sun Flag of the United States.svg Uncasville, Connecticut
4 BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman February 8, 2025Walker Activity Dome Flag of England.svg Newcastle upon Tyne, England
5 BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov February 28, 2025 Kiva Auditorium Flag of the United States.svg Albuquerque, New Mexico

BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito

BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJanuary 18, 2025
VenuePechanga Resort Casino
City Flag of the United States.svg 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

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

Fight card

BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito [2]
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of Russia.svg Evgeny Kurdanovdef. Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Elvin BritoDecision (unanimous) (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)52:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the United States.svg Robbie Peralta def. Flag of the United States.svg JorDan ChristensenDecision (unanimous) (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)52:00
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Petersendef. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Matthew SocholotiukDecision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)52:00
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of the United States.svg Rodney Thomasdef. Flag of the United States.svg Art DriscollDecision (unanimous) (49-44, 49-44, 48-45)52:00
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the United States.svg Mike Andayadef. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Dan GodoyTKO20:45
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United States.svg Caleb Joseph Aviladef. Flag of the United States.svg Tylor SijohnTKO31:25
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United States.svg Iman Williamsdef. Flag of the United States.svg Gabriel MotaKO11:54
Middleweight 79 kg Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Saucedadef. Flag of the United States.svg Luis VillasenorTKO10:38
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of the United States.svg Justyn Martinezdef. Flag of the United States.svg Alexander Prince GutierrezTKO11:05

BKFC Knucklemania V

BKFC Knucklemania V
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJanuary 25, 2025
Venue Wells Fargo Center
City Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance17,762 [3]

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

Background

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 due to 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]

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded bonuses: [9]

Fight Card

BKFC Knucklemania V [10]
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Stephens def. Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Alvarez TKO (corner stoppage)32:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United States.svg Ben Rothwell def. Flag of England.svg Mick Terrill (c)KO10:36For the BKFC World Heavyweight Championship.
W.Flyweight 57 kg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bec Rawlings def. Flag of the United States.svg Taylor StarlingDecision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 49-45)52:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United States.svg Pat Bradydef. Flag of the United States.svg Zach CalmusTKO10:53
Middleweight 79 kg Flag of the United States.svg John Garbarinodef. Flag of the United States.svg Apostle SpencerKO10:59
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of the United States.svg Kaine Tomlinson, Jr.def. Flag of the United States.svg Pat SullivanKO10:37
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United States.svg Steve Banksdef. Flag of the United States.svg Joey DawejkoTKO31:54
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Meyerdef. Flag of the United States.svg Zedekiah MontanezKO20:39
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of the United States.svg Travis Thompsondef. Flag of the United States.svg Zachary PannellKO20:41
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of the United States.svg Phil Caracappadef. Flag of the United States.svg Noah NormanDQ40:40
Middleweight 79 kg Flag of the United States.svg Cody Russelldef. Flag of the United States.svg Logan TuckerKO30:48
Middleweight 79 kg Flag of the United States.svg Itso Babulaidzedef. Flag of the United States.svg Bryan McDowellDecision (unanimous) (48-42, 47-43, 48-42)52:00

BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp

BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 1, 2025
Venue Mohegan Sun Arena
City Flag of the United States.svg Uncasville, Connecticut

BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 1, 2025. [11]

Background

A welterweight bout between Julian Lane and former UFC fighter Cameron VanCamp is scheduled to headline the event. [12]

Fight card

BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of the United States.svg Julian Lanevs. Flag of the United States.svg Cameron VanCamp
Middleweight 79 kg Flag of the United States.svg Brennan Ward vs. Flag of the United States.svg James Dennis
Middleweight 79 kg Flag of the United States.svg Will Santiagovs. Flag of the United States.svg Dakota Cochrane
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of the United States.svg Rico DiSciullovs. Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Foye
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Flag of the United States.svg Kastriot Xhemavs. Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Adam De Freitas
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of Cape Verde.svg Yorgan De Castro vs. Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Brents
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United States.svg Parker Porter vs. Flag of the United States.svg Chase Gormley
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of the United States.svg Sito Navarrovs. Flag of the United States.svg Jack Grady
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Randallvs. Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Strode
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of the United States.svg Jared Lennonvs. Flag of the United States.svg Nick Burgos
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of the United States.svg Spencer Meehanvs. Flag of the United States.svg Grady Wall

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 8, 2025
VenueWalker Activity Dome
City Flag of England.svg Newcastle upon Tyne, England

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 8, 2025. [13]

Background

A bout for the vacant BKFC UK Cruiserweight Championship bout between Karl Thompson and Rob Boardman is scheduled to headline the event. [13]

Fight card

BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Cruiserweight 93 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Karl Thompsonvs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rob BoardmanFor the vacant BKFC UK Cruiserweight Championship.
Middleweight 79 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pic Jardinevs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Shields
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Keenvs. Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ryan McCarthy
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Cookvs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adam Grogan
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Travis Dickinson vs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rowan Gregory
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fergusonvs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Joe Lister
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Garsidevs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Cain
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Combyvs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan Carmichael
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Liam Hutchinsonvs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mikey Henderson
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leigh Cohoonvs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mpampis Klados
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Walkervs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jan Sulecki
Welterweight 75 kg Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Combyvs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oscar Smykiel
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of South Africa.svg Tommy Strydomvs. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Spencer

BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov

BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov
Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 28, 2025
Venue Kiva Auditorium
City Flag of the United States.svg Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 28, 2025. [14]

Background

A bantamweight bout between former BKFC Bantamweight Champion Keith Richardson and Bekhzod Usmonov is scheduled to headline the event. [14]

Fight card

BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov
Weight ClassMethodRoundTimeNotes
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of the United States.svg Keith Richardson vs. Flag of Tajikistan.svg Bekhzod Usmonov
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of the United States.svg Bryant McClainvs. Flag of the United States.svg Roderick Stewart
Lightweight 70 kg Flag of the United States.svg Lorenzo Cocavs. Flag of the United States.svg Ruben Arroyo
Featherweight 66 kg Flag of the United States.svg Eric Dodsonvs. Flag of the United States.svg Van Vo
Cruiserweight 93 kg Flag of Russia.svg Murat Kilimetovvs. Flag of the United States.svg Lamont Stafford
Bantamweight 61 kg Flag of the United States.svg Derek Perezvs. Flag of the United States.svg Rick Caruso
Flyweight 57 kg Flag of the United States.svg Zay Garciavs. Flag of the United States.svg Justyn Martinez
Heavyweight 120 kg Flag of the United States.svg Manuel Oterovs. Flag of the United States.svg Braxton Smith
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Flag of the United States.svg William Albrechtvs. Flag of the United States.svg Brett Fields
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Flag of the United States.svg Kyle McElroyvs. Flag of the United States.svg Jay Jackson

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