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2024 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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First dateJanuary 27, 2024
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2023 in BKFC 2024 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The year 2024 is the 7th year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.

Background[edit]

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]

List of events[edit]

# Event Date Venue Location
1 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque January 27, 2024 Revel Arena United States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
2 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout February 2, 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood United States Hollywood, Florida, USA
3 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Manassas February 16, 2024 The Salisbury Center United States Manassas, Virginia, USA
4 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Canada March 3, 2024 River Cree Resort and Casino Canada Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
5 BKFC Fight Night Miami: Davis vs. Wilson March 15, 2024 Dolphin Mall United States Miami, Florida, USA
6 BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev March 22, 2024 Arena Sofia Bulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria
7 BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero March 29, 2024 Tingley Coliseum United States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
8 BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia April 6, 2024 Planet Ice Arena Milton Keynes England Milton Keynes, England
9 BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano April 12, 2024 Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson United States Clearwater, Florida, USA
10 BKFC: Knucklemania IV April 27, 2024 Peacock Theater United States Los Angeles, California, USA
11 BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus May 11, 2024 Mohegan Sun United States Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
12 BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague May 17, 2024 Liberty First Credit Union Arena United States Ralston, Nebraska, USA
13 BKFC Fight Night Mexico: Rubio vs. Rey Gallegos May 25, 2024 Auditorio Explanada Pachuca Mexico Puebla, Mexico
14 BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Denver May 31, 2024 National Western Center United States Denver, Colorado, USA
15 BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle June 8, 2024 Walker Activity Dome England Newcastle upon Tyne, England
16 BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran June 21, 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood United States Hollywood, Florida, USA

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJanuary 27, 2024
VenueRevel Arena
CityUnited States Albuquerque, New Mexico

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 27, 2024.

Results[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque[1]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg United States Donald Sanchez def. United States Noah Cutter KO 1 0:35
W.Strawweight 52 kg United States Taylor Starling def. United States Jenny Savage Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-47, 50-45, 49-46
Featherweight 66 kg United States Eric Dodson def. United States Dakota Highpine KO 1 0:40
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States William Albrecht def. United States Freddy Sandoval KO 1 1:59
Middleweight 79 kg Russia Ismail Israilov def. United States Danasabe Mohammed KO 1 1:12
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Juan Adams def. United States Matt Adams TKO 3 1:30
W.Strawweight 52 kg United States Karla Alvarez def. United States Brittany Horton TKO 1 1:59
Welterweight 75 kg United States Felipe Chavez def. United States Michael Manno TKO 3 1:27
Welterweight 75 kg United States Kaine Tomlinson Jr. def. United States Apostle Spencer KO 1 0:33
Lightweight 70 kg United States Zachary Pannell def. United States Kasey Yates KO 1 1:44

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout[edit]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 2, 2024
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
CityUnited States Hollywood, Florida

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.

Background[edit]

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]

  • Fight of the Night: Bryan Duran vs. Louie Lopez
  • Knockout of the Night: Leonardo Perdomo and Justin Ibarrola
  • Performance of the Night: Bryce Henry, Bryan Duran, John Michael Escoboza, Alberto Blas, Ryan Reber and Derek Perez

Fight card[edit]

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 57: Palomino vs. Trout[5]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Austin Trout def. Peru Luis Palomino Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the vacant BKFC welterweight Championship. 49-45, 49-45, 49-45
Lightweight 70 kg United States Bryce Henry def. United States Robbie Peralta TKO 2 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Bryan Duran def. United States Louie Lopez KO 4 0:48
Cruiserweight 93 kg Dominican Republic John Michael Escoboza def. United States Isaac Doolittle KO 3 1:58
Bantamweight 61 kg Cuba Alberto Blas def. United States Frank Alvarez KO 1 1:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Leonardo Perdomo def. United States Bobby Brents KO 1 0:33
Featherweight 66 kg United States Justin Ibarrola def. United States Landon Williams KO 1 0:15
Featherweight 66 kg United States Edgard Plazaola def. United States Darrick Gates KO 1 1:59
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Chris Garcia def. United States Albert Inclan Decision (majority) 5 2:00 47-47, 48-46, 48-46
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Ryan Reber def. United States Derek Perez TKO 4 1:14
Cruiserweight 95 kg United States Leo Bercier def. United States Stephen Townsel KO 4 2:10

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Manassas[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Manassas
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 16, 2024
VenueThe Salisbury Center
CityUnited States Manassas, Virginia

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Manassas was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 16, 2024.

Results[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Manassas[6]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Middleweight 79 kg United States Brandon Shavers def. Moldova Stanislav Grosu KO (punch) 4 1:32
Middleweight 79 kg United States Cameron VanCamp def. United States Micah Terrill KO (punch) 2 0:25
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Zach Calmus def. United States Josh Freeman TKO (referee stoppage) 3 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Russia Murat Kilimetov def. United States Tre Cook KO (punch) 2 0:09
Featherweight 66 kg United States James Brown def. Ukraine Bovar Khanakov TKO (doctor stoppage) 3 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Joseph Ray def. United States Paul Shough KO (punch) 2 1:50
Middleweight 79 kg United States Shawn Brooks def. United States Jordan Christensen KO (punch) 3 0:52
W.Flyweight 57 kg South Africa Crystal van Wyk def. United States Cristina Crist Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-45, 49-46) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg United States Nathan Rivera def. United States Dustin Garrett KO (punches) 1 1:22
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Cary Caprio def. United States Mike Livingston TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 5:00

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night Prospects: Canada[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Canada
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 2, 2024
VenueRiver Cree Resort and Casino
CityCanada Alberta

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Canada was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 2, 2024.

Results[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Canada[7]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
W.Flyweight 57 kg Canada Jade Masson-Wong def. United States Gabrielle Roman KO 1 1:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Jeremiah Riggs def. United States Sonny Smith TKO 1 0:49
Heavyweight 120 kg Canada Stan Surmacz def. United States Reuben Roundstone KO 3 1:12
Welterweight 75 kg Canada Drew Stuve def. Canada Jason Kelly TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 1:11
Lightweight 70 kg Canada Chad Lucanas def. United States Trai Santos KO 1 1:50
Cruiserweight 93 kg Canada Sam Polk def. United States Jake Craig KO 1 1:12
Lightweight 70 kg Canada Hasan Alghanim def. Canada Dalton Shtybel KO 2 1:05
Heavyweight 120 kg Canada Tyler Tremblett def. United States Donnie Tice Jr. TKO 2 1:24
Featherweight 66 kg Canada Robert Desharnais def. Canada Desi Johnson KO 1 0:34
Middleweight 79 kg Canada Matthew Socholotiuk def. Canada Adam de Freitas TKO 3 1:13

BKFC Fight Night Miami: Davis vs. Wilson[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Miami: Davis vs. Wilson
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 15, 2024
VenueDolphin Mall
CityUnited States Miami, Florida

BKFC Fight Night Miami: Davis vs. Wilson was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 15, 2024.

Background[edit]

The event was headlined by Howard Davis against Sean Wilson.[8]

Results[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Manassas[9]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 70 kg United States Howard Davis def. United States Sean Wilson TKO (punches) 2 1:34
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Rosa Rodriguez def. United States Monica Franco TKO (referee stoppage) 3 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg United States Brandon Meyer def. United States Famez Decision (unanimous) (49-45, 48-46, 48-45) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Markus Suarez def. United States Marcus Williamson KO (punches) 1 0:28
Lightweight 70 kg United States Rohan Prado def. United States Ray Pell TKO (punches) 1 0:30
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Cuba Eduardo Concepcion def. United States Alvin Davis KO (punch) 1 1:34
Lightweight 70 kg United States Wayna Reid def. United States Jim Pulgar Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) 5 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Dameko Labon def. United States Jorge Bargallo TKO (punches) 1 1:44
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Julio Perez def. United States Korey Moegenburg TKO (punches) 1 0:30

BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev[edit]

BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev
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PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 22, 2024
VenueArena Sofia
CityBulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria

BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 22, 2024.

Background[edit]

The event was headlined by Kaloyan Kolev against Toni Markulev.[10]

Results[edit]

BKFC 58 Bulgaria: Markulev vs. Kolev[11][12]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight 93 kg Bulgaria Toni Markulev def. Bulgaria Kaloyen Kolev Decision (unanimous) (48-46, 48-46, 48-46) 5 2:00
Welterweight 75 kg Serbia Vaso Bakocevic def. Egypt Ramadan Nooman Decision (majority) (47-47, 48-46, 48-46) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Azerbaijan Zohrab Azimov vs. Bulgaria Veselin Ivanov Draw (split) (48-46, 46-48, 47-47) 5 2:00
Heavyweight 120 kg Turkey Yunus Batan def. Bulgaria Zhivko Stoimenov TKO 4 0:21
Cruiserweight 93 kg Germany Dominik Estorer def. France Steve Pasche KO 1 1:59
Heavyweight 120 kg Iran Mehdi Barghi def. Bulgaria Nikolai Alexiev KO 1 1:47
Cruiserweight 93 kg Bulgaria Stanoy Tabakov def. Czech Republic Petr Beranek KO 1 1:24
Lightweight 70 kg Bulgaria Angel Petkov def. Brazil Felipe Maia Decision (majority) (49-45, 49-45, 47-47) 5 2:00
Featherweight 66 kg Bulgaria Iliyan Adrianov def. Slovakia Tomas Vojtela KO 1 1:38
Preliminary Card
W.Flyweight 57 kg Germany Nicole Schaefer def. Germany Daniela Graf TKO (retirement) 2 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg Austria Ruslan Tokhtarov def. Bulgaria Zdrovko Dimitrov Decision (unanimous) (48-47, 49-46, 48-47) 5 2:00
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Bulgaria Emil Enchev def. Greece Sakis Zampelos KO 1 0:38

BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero[edit]

BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMarch 29, 2024
VenueTingley Coliseum
CityUnited States Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 29, 2024.

Background[edit]

The event was headlined by BKFC Flyweight Champion John Dodson against Dagoberto Aguero.[13]

The following fighters were awarded bonuses:[14]

  • Fight of the Night: John Dodson vs. Dagoberto Aguero
  • Knockout of the Night: Nick Kohring

Results[edit]

BKFC 59 Albuquerque: Dodson vs. Aguero[15]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Flyweight 57 kg United States John Dodson (c) vs. Dominican Republic Dagoberto Aguero Draw (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the BKFC Flyweight Championship. 46-46, 46-46, 46-46.
Middleweight 79 kg United States Donald Sanchez def. United States Dallas Davison KO 3 1:19
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Nick Kohring def. United States Kyle McElroy KO 1 0:30
Lightweight 70 kg United States Ruben Warr def. United States Lorenzo Coca KO 1 1:46
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Keith Richardson def. United States Frank Lester TKO 1 1:57
Featherweight 66 kg United States Marc Entenberg def. United States Van Vo Decision (majority) 5 2:00 47-47, 48-46, 48-46.
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Justin Street def. United States Anthony Sanchez Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-47, 49-46, 48-47.
Preliminary Card
Welterweight 75 kg United States Felipe Chavez def. Argentina Leandro Torres KO 1 0:58
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Manuel Otero def. United States Michael Furnier KO 2 0:42
Flyweight 57 kg United States Austin Lewis def. United States Josh Richey Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 48-47, 49-46, 48-47.

BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia[edit]

BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 6, 2024
VenuePlanet Ice Arena Milton Keynes
CityEngland Milton Keynes, England

BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 6, 2024.

Background[edit]

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]

Results[edit]

BKFC 60 Milton Keynes: Lilley vs. Tenaglia[17][18]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight 70 kg Argentina Franco Tenaglia def. Wales James Lilley Decision (majority) 5 2:00 For the inaugural BKFC European Lightweight Championship. Judges' scorecards not read.
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Danny Christie (c) def. Wales David Round TKO 1 1:38 For the BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Championship.
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Ellis Shepherd def. United Kingdom Gary Fox Decision (unanimous) 5 2:00 For the vacant BKFC UK Featherweight Championship. 49-46, 49-46, 49-46.
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Matty Hodgson def. South Africa Chaz Wasserman KO 3 1:38
Bantamweight 61 kg United Kingdom Jonno Chipchase def. United Kingdom Robbie Brown TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg Poland Dawid Oskar def. United Kingdom Conor Cooke KO 1 2:00
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Rob Boardman def. United Kingdom Danny McIntosh KO (body shot) 1 1:13
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Ben Bonner def. United Kingdom Ray Putterill KO (left hook) 1 1:08
Preliminary Card[19]
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Toby Bindon def. United Kingdom Marcus Pond TKO 2 1:44
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Jack Draper def. Germany Bubu TKO 1 1:41
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Bartek Kanabey def. United Kingdom Bakhtyor Kudratov TKO (referee stoppage) 1 0:54

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 12, 2024
VenueBert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson
CityUnited States Clearwater, Florida

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 12, 2024.

Background[edit]

The event was headlined by former Interim BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion Mike Richman against Erick Lozano.[20]

Results[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Richman vs. Lozano[21]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Mike Richman def. United States Erick Lozano TKO 5 0:53
Welterweight 75 kg Puerto Rico Elvin Brito def. United States Ja'Far Fortt TKO 1 0:40
Flyweight 57 kg United States Tyler Randall def. Philippines JR Ridge Decision (split) (49-46, 47-48, 48-47) 5 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg Puerto Rico Abdiel Velazquez def. United States Travis Thompson KO 1 1:03
Middleweight 79 kg United States Jay Jackson def. United States Idris Wasi TKO (referee stoppage) 3 2:00
W.Featherweight 66 kg United States Jessica Borga def. Germany Katharina Lehner KO 1 0:41
Middleweight 79 kg United States Mike Heckert def. United States Leonel Carrerra TKO (referee stoppage) 2 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Angel Hernandez def. United States Rayne Wells KO 1 0:08
Featherweight 66 kg United States Quentin Gaskins def. United States Zachary Pannell TKO 1 2:00

BKFC: Knucklemania IV[edit]

BKFC: Knucklemania IV
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateApril 27, 2024
VenuePeacock Theater
CityUnited States Los Angeles, California

BKFC: Knucklemania IV was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 27, 2024.

Background[edit]

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]

Aftermath[edit]

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]

  • Fight of the Night: David Diaz vs. Shane Jordan
  • Knockout of the Night: Alfredo Angulo

Results[edit]

BKFC: Knucklemania IV[25]
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Mike Perry def. United States Thiago Alves TKO (punches) 1 1:00
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Mick Terrill (c) def. United States Lorenzo Hunt TKO (injury) 1 1:48 For the BKFC World Heavyweight Championship.
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Ben Rothwell def. United States Todd Duffee TKO (injury) 1 0:43
Middleweight 79 kg Mexico Alfredo Angulo def. United States Jeremiah Riggs KO (punches) 1 1:07
Middleweight 79 kg United States Julian Lane def. Russia Evgeny Kurdanov TKO (doctor’s stoppage) 1 2:00
W.Bantamweight 61 kg United States Crystal Pittman def. United States Sydney Smith TKO (punches) 1 0:48
Bantamweight 61 kg United States David Diaz vs. United States Shane Jordan Draw (unanimous) (47-47, 47-47, 47-47) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Andrew Angelicor def. United States Ruben Warr Decision (split) (47-48, 49-46, 48-47) 5 2:00
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Daniel Alvarez def. United States Victor Rosas TKO (doctor’s stoppage) 4 2:00
Preliminary Card
Middleweight 79 kg United States Vincent Familari def. United States Fernando Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) (49-46, 50-45, 49-46) 5 2:00
Lightweight 70 kg United States Tommy Aaron def. United States Richard Brooks TKO (punches) 2 1:14
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Keith Richardson def. United States Cody Vidal TKO (doctor’s stoppage) 2 2:00

BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus[edit]

BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 11, 2024
VenueMohegan Sun
CityUnited States Uncasville, Connecticut

BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 11, 2024.

Background[edit]

Former UFC fighter Jimmie Rivera is expected to take part in the main event against two-time Bellator Featherweight World Champion Daniel Straus.[26][27]

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.[26] However, due to an injury, the bout has been postponed.[27] This pushed the Rivera vs. Straus bout to the main event.[27]

Former UFC fighter Michael Trizano and former Bellator MMA fighter Derek Campos will face each other in their BKFC debuts.[26]

Former Bellator MMA lightweight title contender Rick Hawn is expected to make his debut at this event as well.[26] Former UFC fighter Louis Gaudinot was expected to face Sean Santella, but the bout was removed for unknown reasons on April 24, 2024.

BKFC 61 Connecticut: Rivera vs. Straus
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight 66 kg United States Jimmie Rivera vs. United States Daniel Straus
Lightweight 70 kg United States Michael Trizano vs. United States Derek Campos
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Ryan Reber vs. United States Anthony Foyer
W.Strawweight 52 kg United States Sarah Click vs. United States Natalie Gage
Welterweight 75 kg United States Rick Hawn vs. United States Scott Lampert
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Robinson Perez vs. United States Matt Adams
Featherweight 66 kg United States Dylan Felion vs. United States Daniel Pettit
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Pat Brady vs. United States Christopher Gamby
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Zach Culmus vs. United States Connor McKenna
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Chris Sarro vs. United States Scott Roberts
Middleweight 79 kg United States Pat Casey vs. United States Sam Watford

BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 17, 2024
VenueLiberty First Credit Union Arena
CityUnited States Ralston, Nebraska

BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 17, 2024.

Background[edit]

The event is expected to be headlined by Carlos Trinidad-Snake against Dustin Pague.[28]

Results[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Trinidad-Snake vs. Pague
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight 75 kg United States Carlos Trinidad-Snake vs. United States Dustin Pague
Middleweight 79 kg United States Dakota Cochrane vs. United States Jeremie Holloway
Welterweight 75 kg United States Sean Wilson vs. United States Emeka Ifekandu
Welterweight 75 kg United States Alonzo Martinez vs. Moldova Stanislav Grosu
W.Flyweight 61 kg United States Sarah Shell vs. United States Diamond Long
Lightweight 70 kg United States Ryan Roberts vs. United States Bobby Taylor
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Ryan Braun vs. United States Danny McIntosh
Featherweight 66 kg United States Tommy Strydom vs. United States Corey Roberts
Featherweight 66 kg United States Josh Krejci vs. United States Nate Morrow
Welterweight 75 kg United States Kassius Kayne vs. United States Dionisio Ramirez
Lightweight 70 kg United States Brandon Meyer vs. Mexico Eduardo Peralta

BKFC Fight Night Mexico: Rubio vs. Rey Gallegos[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Mexico
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 25, 2024
VenueAuditorio Explanada Pachuca
CityMexico Puebla, Mexico

BKFC Fight Night Mexico: Rubio vs. Rey Gallegos is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 25, 2024.

Background[edit]

The event is expected to be headlined by Rudolfo Rubio against Luis Rey Gallegos.[29]

Results[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Mexico: Rubio vs. Rey Gallegos
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Bantamweight 61 kg Mexico Rudolfo Rubio vs. Mexico Luis Rey Gallegos
Cruiserweight 93 kg Mexico Julian Fernandez vs. Mexico Lino Sanchez
Featherweight 66 kg Argentina Emmanuel Rivero vs. Mexico Donny Matos
Middleweight 79 kg Mexico Luis Castañeda vs. Mexico Rudo Tovar
Lightweight 70 kg Mexico Juan Alvarez vs. Mexico Carlos Giner
Bantamweight 61 kg Mexico Cesar Vazquez vs. Mexico Ivan Nuñez
Middleweight 79 kg Mexico Sergio Perez Jimenez vs. Mexico Mario Martinez
Lightweight 70 kg Mexico Beto Saniba vs. Mexico Roberto Sinko
Bantamweight 61 kg Mexico Jose Lopez vs. Venezuela Juan Campos
Flyweight 61 kg United States Marcelo Antonio Perez vs. Ecuador Nicolas Diaz

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Denver[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Denver
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateMay 31, 2024
VenueNational Western Center
CityUnited States Denver, Colorado

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Denver is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 31, 2024.

Background[edit]

The event is expected to be headlined by Keegan Vandermeer against Sawyer Depee.[30]

Results[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Denver
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Keegan Vandermeer vs. United States Sawyer Depee
Flyweight 61 kg United States Andrew Strode vs. United States Dominick Carey
Welterweight 75 kg United States Andrew Yates vs. United States Josh Huber
W.Strawweight 52 kg United States Cassie Robb vs. United States Cristina Crist
Featherweight 66 kg United States Dylan Schulte vs. United States Ruben Arroyo
Welterweight 75 kg United States Casey Moses vs. United States Zebulin Vincent
Lightweight 70 kg United States Ramiro Figueroa vs. United States Brett Hudson
Preliminary Card
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Lumumba Sayers vs. United States Jeremy Morrison
Welterweight 75 kg United States Sergio Lopez vs. United States Derrick Findley

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 8, 2024
VenueWalker Activity Dome
CityEngland Newcastle upon Tyne, England

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 8, 2024.

Background[edit]

The event is expected to be headlined by Paul Venis against former World Sambo Championships silver medalist Stanov Tabakov.[31][32]

Results[edit]

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Paul Venis vs. Bulgaria Stanoy Tabakov
Light Heavyweight 84 kg Poland Bartlomiej Krol vs. England Pic Jardine
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Lewis Keen vs. Italy Dimitri Angelini
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Tai Emery vs. Spain Victoria Albons Llompart
Light Heavyweight 84 kg England John Ferguson vs. United Kingdom Danny Moir
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Gary Slator vs. United Kingdom Rob Cunningham
Welterweight 75 kg England Jack Culshaw vs. United Kingdom Bartek Kanabey
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Adam Wilson vs. England Bryan Creighton
Light Heavyweight 84 kg England Stevie Taylor vs. England Grant Hocking
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Bradley Taylor vs. United Kingdom Dan Mohammed
Welterweight 75 kg England Mark Grubic vs. England Sahin Omer
Welterweight 75 kg England Will Rochester vs. England Luke Beamish
Middleweight 79 kg England Ryan Sanson vs. England Jeremy Waltron

BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran[edit]

BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran
Information
PromotionBare Knuckle Fighting Championship
DateJune 21, 2024
VenueSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
CityUnited States Hollywood, Florida

BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 21, 2024.

Background[edit]

The event is expected to be headlined by BKFC Featherweight Champion Kai Stewart vs. Bryan Duran for the featherweight championship. A BKFC Bantamweight Championship title bout will take place with the champion Keith Richardson vs. Alberto Blas. Jared Warren will face Jomi Escoboza for the vacant BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship as well.[33]

Results[edit]

BKFC 62 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Duran
Weight Class Method Round Time Notes
Featherweight 66 kg United States Kai Stewart (c) vs. Cuba Bryan Duran For the BKFC Featherweight Championship.
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Keith Richardson (c) vs. Cuba Alberto Blas For the BKFC Bantamweight Championship.
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Jared Warren vs. Dominican Republic Jomi Escoboza For the vacant BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Gee Perez vs. United States Albert Inclan
W.Flyweight 57 kg United States Christine Vicens vs. United Kingdom Melanie Shah
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Justin Ibarrola vs. United States Rick Caruso
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Chris Garcia vs. United States Mike Livingston
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Leonardo Perdomo vs. United States Steve Banks
Featherweight 66 kg United States Edgard Plazaola vs. United States Eric Dodson
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Markus Suarez vs. United States David Simpson
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Dameko Labon vs. United States Armando Rodriguez
Welterweight 75 kg United States Peter Peraza vs. Jamaica Wayna Reid

See also[edit]

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External links[edit]

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