The year 2025 was the eighth year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.
Background The 2025 season started with BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito on January 18, 2025.
List of events
# Event Date Venue Location 1 BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito Pechanga Resort Casino Temecula, California, United States 2 BKFC Knucklemania V Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States3 BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States4 BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman Walker Activity Dome Newcastle upon Tyne, England5 BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov Kiva Auditorium Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States6 BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor 2300 Arena Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States7 BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Davis Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida, United States8 BKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs. Fox Planet Ice Altrincham, England9 BKFC 71 Dubai Day 1: Trout vs. Trinidad-Snake Dubai Tennis Stadium Dubai, United Arab Emirates10 BKFC 72 Dubai Day 2: Stewart vs. Strydom Dubai Tennis Stadium Dubai, United Arab Emirates11 BKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. EdwardsApril 18, 2025The Astro Omaha, Nebraska, United States12 BKFC 73 Italy: Camozzi vs. Bicchi Palazzo Wanny Florence, Italy13 BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Warren vs. CreerMay 2, 2025OCC Road House & Museum Clearwater, Florida, United States14 BKFC 74 Salt Lake City: Richman vs. DyerMay 11, 2025Maverik Center West Valley City, Utah, United States15 BKFC 75 Albuquerque: Mundell vs. SanchezJune 6, 2025Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States16 BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. ClecklerJune 14, 2025Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States17 BKFC 76 Texas: Tenaglia vs. SotoJune 21, 2025Dickies Arena Fort Worth, Texas, United States18 BKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs. ChristieJune 28, 2025bp pulse LIVE Birmingham, England19 BKFC 78 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. AdamsJuly 12, 2025Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida, United States20 BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. PetersenJuly 25, 20252300 Arena Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States21 BKFC 79 Sturgis: Gogo vs. LaneAugust 2, 2025Buffalo Chip Campground Sturgis, South Dakota, United States22 BKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs. MannoAugust 9, 2025River Cree Resort and Casino Enoch, Alberta, Canada23 BKFC Fight Night Montenegro: Bakočević vs. OttAugust 30, 2025Top Hill Budva, Montenegro24 BKFC 80 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams 2September 12, 2025Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida, United States25 BKFC 81 Manchester: DeGale vs. FloydSeptember 27, 2025AO Arena Manchester, England26 BKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs. StephensOctober 4, 2025Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey, United States27 BKFC Fight Night Hammond: Henry vs. StewartOctober 18, 2025Horseshoe Hammond Hammond, Indiana, United States28 BKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs. SakaraOctober 25, 2025Palazzetto dello Sport Rome, Italy29 BKFC Fight Night Michigan: Rodriguez vs. CavenderNovember 1, 2025Soaring Eagle Casino Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States30 BKFC 84 Palm Desert: Dyer vs. Hunt 2November 15, 2025Acrisure Arena Thousand Palms, California, United States31 BKFC 85 Hollywood, FL: Trout vs. Palomino 2December 5, 2025 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, United States Hollywood, Florida32 BKFC Fight Night Derby: Cooke vs. HolmesDecember 13, 2025 Vaillant Live Derby, England33 BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. GarrettDecember 20, 2025 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito
BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito (also known as BKFC Fight Night 19) was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 18, 2025.
Background A welterweight bout between Evgeny Kurdanov and Elvin Brito headlined this event.
Fight card BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito Weight Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweight 75 kg Evgeny Kurdanovdef. Elvin BritoDecision (unanimous) (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)52:00Lightweight 70 kg Robbie Peraltadef. JorDan ChristensenDecision (unanimous) (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)52:00Welterweight 75 kg Ryan Petersendef. Matthew SocholotiukDecision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)52:00Welterweight 75 kg Rodney Thomasdef. Art DriscollDecision (unanimous) (49-44, 49-44, 48-45)52:00Lightweight 70 kg Mike Andayadef. Dan GodoyTKO20:45Heavyweight 120 kg Caleb Joseph Aviladef. Tylor SijohnTKO31:25Heavyweight 120 kg Iman Williamsdef. Gabriel MotaKO11:54Middleweight 79 kg Jeremy Saucedadef. Luis VillasenorTKO10:38Flyweight 57 kg Justyn Martinezdef. Alexander Prince GutierrezTKO11:05
BKFC Knucklemania V
BKFC Knucklemania V was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 25, 2025.
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. A BKFC World Heavyweight Championship bout between champion Mick Terrill and Ben Rothwell took place at the event.
Influencer Bryce Hall was scheduled compete at this event against Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Kimbo Slice Jr.). However, Ferguson Jr. pulled out for unknown reasons and the bout was scrapped.
Dustin Pague and JD Burns were scheduled to compete at this event but the bout was scrapped due to medical reasons.
Bonus awards The following fighters were awarded bonuses:
Fight of the Night: Itso Babulaidze vs. Bryan McDowell Knockout of the Night: Brandon Meyer, Ben Rothwell and Kaine Tomlinson Jr.
Fight Card BKFC Knucklemania V Weight Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweight 75 kg Jeremy Stephensdef. Eddie AlvarezTKO (corner stoppage)32:00Heavyweight 120 kg Ben Rothwelldef. Mick Terrill (c)KO10:36For the BKFC World Heavyweight Championship.W.Flyweight 57 kg Bec Rawlingsdef. Taylor StarlingDecision (unanimous) (50-44, 50-44, 49-45) 5 2:00Heavyweight 120 kg Pat Bradydef. Zach CalmusTKO 1 0:53Middleweight 79 kg John Garbarinodef. Apostle SpencerKO 1 0:59Welterweight 75 kg Kaine Tomlinson, Jr.def. Pat SullivanKO 1 0:37Heavyweight 120 kg Steve Banksdef. Joey DawejkoTKO 3 1:54Lightweight 70 kg Brandon Meyerdef. Zedekiah MontanezKO 2 0:39Bantamweight 61 kg Travis Thompsondef. Zachary PannellKO 2 0:41 Preliminary CardBantamweight 61 kg Phil Caracappadef. Noah NormanDQ 4 0:40Middleweight 79 kg Cody Russelldef. Logan TuckerKO 3 0:48Middleweight 79 kg Itso Babulaidzedef. Bryan McDowellDecision (unanimous) (48-42, 47-43, 48-42) 5 2:00
BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp
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.
Background A welterweight bout between Julian Lane and former UFC fighter Cameron VanCamp headlined the event.
Fight card BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp Weight Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweight 75 kg Julian Lanedef. Cameron VanCampKO40:54Middleweight 79 kg Brennan Warddef. James DennisKO10:38Middleweight 79 kg Dakota Cochranedef. Will SantiagoTKO31:03Featherweight 66 kg Rico DiSciullodef. Anthony FoyeTKO31:08Heavyweight 120 kg Yorgan De Castrodef. Bobby BrentsTKO (hematoma)22:00Heavyweight 120 kg Parker Porterdef. Chase GormleyKO10:44Flyweight 57 kg Andrew Strodedef. Tyler RandallDecision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)52:00Bantamweight 61 kg Sito Navarrodef. Jack GradyTKO41:44 Preliminary CardFeatherweight 66 kg Jared Lennondef. Jacob KreitelTKO20:45Welterweight 75 kg Spencer Meehandef. Grady WallTKO (shoulder injury)10:22
BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman
BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman (also known as BKFC Fight Night 20 and BKFC UK 10) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 8, 2025.
Background A bout for the vacant BKFC UK Cruiserweight Championship bout between Karl Thompson and Rob Boardman headlined the event.
Fight card BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman Weight Class Method Round Time NotesCruiserweight 93 kg Karl Thompsondef. Rob BoardmanTKO11:46For the vacant BKFC UK Cruiserweight Championship.Middleweight 79 kg Pic Jardinedef. Tony ShieldsDecision (unanimous) 52:0049-46, 49-46, 50-45Lightweight 70 kg Lewis Keendef. Ryan McCarthyDecision (unanimous) 52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45Welterweight 75 kg Paul Cookdef. Adam GroganTKO40:25Heavyweight 120 kg Travis Dickinsondef. Rowan GregoryTKO22:00Light Heavyweight 84 kg Joe Listerdef. John FergusonTKO11:48Bantamweight 61 kg Lewis Garsidedef. Bartek KanabeyDecision (unanimous) 52:0050-43, 50-43, 50-43Welterweight 75 kg Brandon Combydef. Ryan CarmichaelDecision (unanimous) 52:0050-45, 50-45, 50-45Welterweight 75 kg Mikey Hendersondef. Liam HutchinsonDecision (unanimous) 52:0050-45, 50-45, 49-47Light Heavyweight 84 kg Leigh Cohoondef. Mpampis KladosTKO30:33Heavyweight 120 kg James Walkerdef. Jan SuleckiDecision (unanimous) 52:0050-44, 50-44, 50-44Welterweight 75 kg Oscar Smykieldef. Alan CombyTKO11:49Featherweight 66 kg Tommy Strydomdef. John SpencerTKO31:18
BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov
BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov (also known as BKFC Fight Night 21) was a bare-knuckle fighting held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 28, 2025.
Background A bantamweight bout between former BKFC Bantamweight Champion Keith Richardson and Bekhzod Usmonov headlined the event.
Fight card BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov Weight Class Method Round Time NotesBantamweight 61 kg Bekhzod Usmonovdef. Keith RichardsonKO10:55Light Heavyweight 84 kg Donald Sanchezdef. Harrison AikenDecision (unanimous) (49-43, 49-43, 48-44)52:00Welterweight 75 kg Derrick Findleydef. Felipe ChavezKO31:59Featherweight 66 kg Eric Dodsondef. Van VoTKO30:17Bantamweight 61 kg Derek Perezdef. Mike LivingstonTKO11:58Cruiserweight 93 kg Murat Kilimetovdef. Lamont StaffordTKO11:01Light Heavyweight 84 kg William Albrecht def. Brett FieldsTKO11:35Flyweight 57 kg Justyn Martinezdef. Zay GarciaTKO11:40Light Heavyweight 84 kg Jay Jacksondef. Kyle McElroyTKO32:00Lightweight 70 kg Lorenzo Cocadef. Ruben ArroyoTKO22:00Featherweight 66 kg Roderick Stewartdef. Bryant McClainTKO11:16 BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor
BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor (also known as BKFC Fight Night 22) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 21, 2025.
Background A welterweight bout between Dustin Pague and Andrew Angelcor headlined the event.
Fight card BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor Weight Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweight 61 kg Dustin Paguedef. Andrew AngelcorTKO22:00Light Heavyweight 84 kg Brandon Conleyvs. Cody VidalDraw (majority) (47-47, 47-47, 48-46)52:00Middleweight 79 kg John Garbarinodef. Rayne WellsKO10:47Bantamweight 61 kg AJ Craigdef. Travis ThompsonDecision (unanimous) (47-46, 47-46, 48-45)52:00Light Heavyweight 84 kg Maurice Hornedef. Adam De FreitasKO21:08Heavyweight 120 kg Lex Ludlowdef. Connor McKennaDecision (split) (49-46, 48-47, 47-48)52:00Welterweight 75 kg Dalvin Blairdef. Justin WaltersKO10:04Featherweight 66 kg Elijah Harrisdef. Brandon HonsvickKO10:07Heavyweight 120 kg Pat Carrolldef. Alex DavisKO10:46Lightweight 70 kg Anthony Pagandef. Colin ReeserTKO10:52
BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Davis
BKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Davis was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 27, 2025.
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