The world of bare-knuckle fighting continues to captivate audiences with its raw intensity and thrilling matchups. Throughout 2025, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has delivered a series of electrifying events across various locations. This article delves into the results and highlights of these events, providing a comprehensive overview for fans and enthusiasts.
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BKFC Events and Results
BKFC has hosted numerous fight nights and championship events, showcasing both established fighters and rising stars. Here's a recap of some key events:
- BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs.
- BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. Julian Lane def. Gorjan Slaveski.
- BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs.
- BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs.
- BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Dustin Pague TKO'd Andrew Angelcor in the second round.
- BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Fight of the Night: Luis Palomino vs.
- BKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs.
- BKFC 71 Dubai Day 1: Trout vs. For the BKFC Welterweight Championship.
- BKFC 72 Dubai Day 2: Stewart vs.
- BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs.
- BKFC 73 Italy: Camozzi vs. Chris Camozzi vs Andrea Bicchi was the main event.
- BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Warren vs. Jared Warren vs Joseph Creer headlined the event.
- BKFC 74 Salt Lake City: Richman vs. Mike Richman vs Josh Dyer headlined the event.
- BKFC 75 Albuquerque: Mundell vs. David Mundell vs. Donald Sanchez.
- BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Parker Porter vs Dillon Cleckler headlined the event.
- BKFC 76 Texas: Tenaglia vs.
- BKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs.
- BKFC 78 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. For the interim BKFC Flyweight Championship.
- BKFC 79 Sturgis: Gogo vs.
- BKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs.
- BKFC Fight Night Montenegro: Bakočević vs.
- BKFC 80 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs.
- BKFC 81 Manchester: DeGale vs.
- BKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs. A welterweight bout for the King of Violence Championship between current champion Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens headlined the event. Fight of the Night: Mike Perry vs.
- BKFC Fight Night Hammond: Henry vs. A welterweight bout between Bryce Henry and Jake Lindsey was set to headline the event.
- BKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs.
- BKFC Fight Night Michigan: Rodriguez vs.
- BKFC 84 Palm Desert: Dyer vs.
- BKFC 85 Hollywood, FL: Trout vs. A lightweight bout between former BKFC Welterweight Champion Austin Trout and former BKFC Lightweight and Welterweight Champion Luis Palomino headlined the event in the BKFC World Lightweight Title Tournament Semifinal. A BKFC Bantamweight Championship bout for the vacant title between Justin Ibarrola and Ryan Reber took place.
- BKFC Fight Night Derby: Cooke vs.
- BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs.
These events spanned across various locations, from Pechanga to Mohegan Sun, Newcastle, Albuquerque, Philadelphia, Hollywood, Manchester, Dubai, Omaha, Italy, Clearwater, Salt Lake City, Texas, Birmingham, Edmonton, Montenegro, Newark, Hammond, Michigan, Palm Desert, and Derby.
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Key Matchups and Highlights
Several events featured notable matchups and significant moments:
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- BKFC 82 Newark: Mike Perry defended his King of Violence Title against Jeremy Stephens.
- BKFC 85 Hollywood, FL: Austin Trout and Luis Palomino faced off in the BKFC World Lightweight Title Tournament Semifinal.
- BKFC Fight Night Philly: Dustin Pague secured a TKO victory against Andrew Angelcor in the second round.
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Specific Fight Results
Here are some specific fight results from various events:
- Taylor Starling def. Shelby Cannon
- Corey Willis def. Zach Calmus
- David Simpson def. Brandon Conley
- Elvin Brito def. Brandon Meyer
- Shyanna Bintliff def. Marisol Ruelas
- Bear Hill def. Billy Swanson
- Traevon Kroger def. Daniel Pettit
- Timmy Mason def. AJ Craig
- Cody Kerr def. Dillon Blaydon
- Dan Godoy def. Paco Castillo
Cancelled or Changed Events
Some events experienced changes in their lineup:
- Influencer Bryce Hall was scheduled to compete against Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Kimbo Slice Jr.) at BKFC KnuckleMania 5. However, Ferguson Jr. was removed from the lineup.
- Kimbo Slice's son, Kevin Ferguson Jr., had his highly-anticipated BKFC debut cancelled once again at BKFC 80.
- Frankie Edgar was initially set to return from retirement for a bare-knuckle fight against a UFC veteran at BKFC 82, but he was later pulled from the event.
BKFC on DAZN
BKFC has also partnered with DAZN to broadcast events, expanding its reach to a broader audience. For example, BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun featured Julian Lane vs. Cameron Vancamp.
Attendance Records
BKFC has seen significant growth in attendance, with one event in Pennsylvania breaking UFC's attendance record.
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Upcoming Events
Looking ahead, BKFC has several events planned, including BKFC 86 MOHEGAN SUN LANE vs PAGUE on DAZN, scheduled for January 17, 2026.
Additional Information
For more detailed information, you can visit the official BKFC website and other MMA news outlets. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matchups in the world of bare-knuckle fighting!
Table of BKFC Events and Locations
| Event | Location |
|---|---|
| BKFC Fight Night Pechanga | Pechanga |
| BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun | Mohegan Sun, CT |
| BKFC Fight Night Newcastle | Newcastle |
| BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| BKFC Fight Night Philly | Philadelphia |
| BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL | Hollywood, FL |
| BKFC Fight Night Manchester | Manchester |
| BKFC 71 Dubai Day 1 | Dubai |
| BKFC Fight Night Omaha | Omaha |
| BKFC 73 Italy | Italy |
| BKFC Fight Night Clearwater | Clearwater |
| BKFC 74 Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| BKFC 75 Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun | Mohegan Sun, CT |
| BKFC 76 Texas | Texas |
| BKFC 77 Birmingham | Birmingham |
| BKFC 78 Hollywood, FL | Hollywood, FL |
| BKFC 79 Sturgis | Sturgis |
| BKFC Fight Night Edmonton | Edmonton |
| BKFC Fight Night Montenegro | Montenegro |
| BKFC 80 Hollywood, FL | Hollywood, FL |
| BKFC 81 Manchester | Manchester |
| BKFC 82 Newark | Newark |
| BKFC Fight Night Hammond | Hammond |
| BKFC 83 Italy | Italy |
| BKFC Fight Night Michigan | Michigan |
| BKFC 84 Palm Desert | Palm Desert |
| BKFC 85 Hollywood, FL | Hollywood, FL |
| BKFC Fight Night Derby | Derby |
| BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun | Mohegan Sun, CT |
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