The year 2026 is the ninth year in the history of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, a bare-knuckle fighting promotion based in Philadelphia.
Background The 2026 season started with BKFC 86 Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. Pague on January 17, 2026.
List of events
# Event Date Venue Location 1 BKFC 86 Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. Pague Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States 2 BKFC Knucklemania VI Xfinity Mobile Arena Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 3 BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. McFarlane Utilita Arena Newcastle upon Tyne, England 4 BKFC 87 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Gaffie Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida, United States 5 BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Wilson Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States 6 BKFC Fight Night Honolulu: Pitolo vs. Coltrane Blaisdell Center Honolulu, Hawaii, United States 7 BKFC 88 Denver: Camozzi vs. Rodriguez National Western Center Denver, Colorado, United States 8 BKFC Fight Night Australia: Hepi vs. Wiśniewski 2 Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre Townsville, Australia 9 BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Gaskins vs. Guymon OCC Road House Clearwater, Florida, United States 10 BKFC Blood 4 Blood Ocean Center Daytona Beach, Florida, United States 11 BKFC 89 Palm Desert: Herring vs. Larrimore Acrisure Arena Thousand Palms, California, United States 12 BKFC 90 Birmingham: Tierney vs. Franco Utilita Arena Birmingham Birmingham, England 13 BKFC Fight Night Hollywood: Lane vs. Henry Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida, United States 14 BKFC Fight Night Nashville: Soto vs. Deleon The Pinnacle Nashville, Tennessee 15 BKFC Fight Night Hammond: VanCamp vs. Cisneros Horseshoe Hammond Hammond, Indiana, United States 16 BKFC Liberty Brawl Xfinity Mobile Arena Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 17 BKFC 91 Naples: Hunt vs. Pugliesi Arena Flegrea Naples, Italy 18 BKFC Fight Night Uruguay: Reyno vs. Krejci Antel Arena Montevideo, Uruguay 19 BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Garside vs. Taylor Walker Activity Dome Newcastle upon Tyne, England 20 BKFC Fight Night Sturgis: Acheson vs. Jones Buffalo Chip Campground Sturgis, South Dakota, United States 21 BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Henry vs. Trinidad Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States 22 BKFC 92 Boston: Stewart vs. Gigliotti Fenway Park Boston, Massachusetts, United States 23 BKFC 93 Hollywood: Perdomo vs. Hill Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida, United States 24 BKFC 94 Manchester: Till vs. Romero Manchester Arena Manchester, England 25 BKFC Fight Night Australia: Hepi vs. Shewmaker Eatons Hills Hotel Queensland, Australia 26 BKFC Fight Night Betheleham: Cisneros vs. Petersen Wind Creek Event Center Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States 27 BKFC Fight Night Belgrade: Faulkner vs. Prašović Belgrade Arena Belgrade, Serbia 28 BKFC 95 Newark: Herring vs. Dodson Prudential Center Newark, New Jersey, United States 29 BKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Reber vs. Street OCC Road House Clearwater, Florida, United States
BKFC 86 Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. Pague
BKFC 86 Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. Pague (also known as BKFC on DAZN 9) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 17, 2026.
Background A BKFC Welterweight Championship bout between current champion Julian Lane and Dustin Pague headlined the event. Former WBO junior lightweight boxing champion Jamel Herring made his debut against Matt Guymon.
Fight card BKFC 86 Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. Pague Weight Class Method Round Time NotesWelterweight 75 kg Dustin Paguedef. Julian Lane (c)Decision (unanimous) (57-56, 57-56, 57-56)62:00For the BKFC Welterweight Championship. The fight went to a sixth overtime round. Bantamweight 61 kg Jamel Herringdef. Matt GuymonDecision (unanimous) (50-43, 50-43, 50-43)52:00Welterweight 75 kg Ramiro Figueroadef. Dalvin BlairDecision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)52:00Lightweight 70 kg Rico DiSciullodef. Ashton CanigliaKO20:26Heavyweight 120 kg Guilherme Vianadef. Juan FiguervaKO11:59Heavyweight 120 kg Ras Hyltondef. Branko BusickTKO51:53Lightweight 70 kg Trey Martindef. Nathan GhareebDecision (split) (47-48, 48-47, 49-46)52:00Featherweight 66 kg Joey Gambinodef. Kurtis EllisTKO21:08 Preliminary CardFeatherweight 66 kg Brandon Menesesdef. Zach PannellTKO10:55Bantamweight 61 kg Jared Lennonvs. Chachi VersaceDraw (48-46, 46-48, 47-47)52:00
BKFC Knucklemania VI
BKFC Knucklemania VI was a bare-knuckle fighting event that was held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 7, 2026.
Background A BKFC World Heavyweight Championship bout between champion Ben Rothwell and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski took place at the event. The two previously met twice in mixed martial arts: first in July 2008 at Affliction: Banned, where Arlovski won by third‑round knockout, and again in July 2019 at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards, where Arlovski earned a unanimous decision victory.
A heavyweight bout between current BKFC Light Heavyweight World Champion (also former Cruiserweight World Champion) Lorenzo Hunt and former UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Yoel Romero (also former Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship challenger) was scheduled to serve as the co-main event. However, Romero became ill with the flu and was replaced by current BKFC Middleweight Champion David Mundell in a non-title 199 lb catchweight bout.
Matthew Semelsberger was scheduled to fight Prince Nyseam but he was forced to pull out of the fight due to severe neck pain and was replaced by Brett Shoenfelt.
Bonus awards The following fighters were awarded bonuses:
Fight of the Night: Patrick Brady vs. Bear Hill Knockouts of the Night: Lorenzo Hunt and Cody Russell
Fight Card BKFC Knucklemania VI Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweight 120 kg Andrei Arlovski def. Ben Rothwell (c)TKO (doctor stoppage)31:14For the BKFC World Heavyweight Championship.Catchweight 90 kg Lorenzo Huntdef. David MundellKO40:29Middleweight 79 kg John Garbarinodef. Kaine Tomlinson Jr.TKO (referee stoppage)50:49Lightweight 70 kg Ben Bonnerdef. Tony SotoDecision (unanimous) (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)52:00Heavyweight 120 kg Patrick Bradydef. Bear HillDecision (unanimous) (50-42, 50-41, 49-43)52:00W.Bantamweight 61 kg Jade Masson-Wongdef. Crystal PittmanDecision (unanimous) (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)52:00Middleweight 79 kg Mike Richmandef. Joe ElmoreDecision (majority) (47-47, 48-46, 49-46)52:00Featherweight 66 kg Charles Bennettdef. Pat Sullivan TKO (punches)21:56Middleweight 79 kg Cody Russelldef. Harrison AikenTKO (punches)21:16Lightweight 70 kg Zedekiah Montanezdef. Brandon MeyerKO21:59 Preliminary CardCruiserweight 93 kg Lex Ludlowdef. Zach CulmusDecision (unanimous) (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)32:00Middleweight 79 kg Prince Nyseamdef. Brett ShoenfeltDecision (unanimous) (30-25, 30-25, 30-25)32:00Bantamweight 61 kg Joshua Oxendinedef. Travis ThompsonDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)32:00
BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. McFarlane
BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. McFarlane (also known as BKFC Fight Night 34 and BKFC UK 15) was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 15, 2026.
Background A heavyweight bout between former BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Mick Terrill and Jay McFarlane is scheduled to headline the event.
Fight card BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. McFarlane Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweight 120 kg Mick Terrilldef. Jay McFarlaneTKO (punches)10:53For the inaugural BKFC UK Heavyweight Championship.Light Heavyweight 84 kg Sean Weirdef. Matty HodgsonTKO11:42Heavyweight 120 kg Gzim Selmanidef. Daniel CurtinKO20:22Bantamweight 61 kg Lewis Garsidedef. Kieron SewellDecision (unanimous)52:0050-45, 49-47, 48-47Middleweight 79 kg Joe Listerdef. Danny WallKO11:28Middleweight 79 kg Jack Cullendef. Marley ChurcherKO21:59Cruiserweight 93 kg Dec Spelmandef. Jonny RedmondTKO12:00Lightweight 70 kg Lewis Keendef. Jon TelferDecision (unanimous)52:0050-43, 50-43, 50-44Featherweight 66 kg James Lilleydef. Yannick Van DintherKO10:38Welterweight 75 kg Mikey Hendersondef. Liam DooleyTKO12:00Heavyweight 120 kg James Walkerdef. Mohammed SaleemTKO42:00 Preliminary CardFeatherweight 66 kg Jeff Saundersdef. Bartek KanabeyTKO30:28Lightweight 70 kg Stew Martindef. Jordan BurnettTKO12:00
BKFC 87 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Gaffie
BKFC 87 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Gaffie was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 20, 2026.
Background A BKFC Featherweight Championship bout between current undefeated champion Kai Stewart and fellow current unbeaten BKFC Europe Featherweight Champion Nico Gaffie headlined the event.
Fight card BKFC 87 Hollywood, FL: Stewart vs. Gaffie Weight Class Method Round Time NotesFeatherweight 66 kg Kai Stewartdef. Nico GaffieDecision (unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)52:00For the BKFC Featherweight Championship.Heavyweight 120 kg Leonardo Perdomodef. Rashad CoulterTKO (punches)11:07Bantamweight 61 kg Bryan Durandef. Derek PerezTKO (punches)10:19W.Strawweight 52 kg Shelby Cannondef. Rosalinda RodriguezDecision (split) (48-46, 46-49, 49-45)52:00Light Heavyweight 84 kg Leonel Carreradef. Sabah HomasiDQ (illegal strike)21:06Light Heavyweight 84 kg Jeremy Smithdef. Donald SanchezDecision (split) (48-47, 48-47, 47-48)52:00Bantamweight 61 kg Robert Armasdef. AJ RodriguezTKO (corner stoppage)32:00Flyweight 57 kg Jancarlos Riveradef. Samuel SamplesTKO (punches)11:59 Preliminary CardFlyweight 57 kg Chris Garciadef. Chancey WilsonTKO (punches)20:19Heavyweight 120 kg Chino Blumedef. Alex DavisDecision (split) (30-27, 30-27, 27-30)52:00Bantamweight 61 kg Ernesto Suarezdef. Victor FlorTKO (punches)11:56
BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Wilson
BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Wilson (also known as BKFC Fight Night 35) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 28, 2026.
Background A heavyweight bout between Parker Porter and Haze Wilson headlined the event.
Fight card BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Wilson Weight Class Method Round Time NotesHeavyweight 120 kg Parker Porterdef. Haze WilsonTKO (doctor stoppage)32:00Middleweight 79 kg Pat Caseydef. Zeb VincentDecision (unanimous) (50-41, 49-42, 50-41)52:00Lightweight 70 kg Rico DiSciullodef. Elijah HarrisTKO51:07Featherweight 66 kg Harry Gigliottidef. Timmy MasonTKO20:47Middleweight 79 kg Gary Balletto III def. Adam De FreitasTKO21:46W.Flyweight 57 kg Alexandra Ballouvs. Taylor DagnerDraw (unanimous) (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)32:00Heavyweight 120 kg Joseph Whitedef. Guilherme VianaTKO10:34Light Heavyweight 84 kg Joseph Petersdef. Maurice HorneTKO31:56 Preliminary CardWelterweight 75 kg Joshua Whitesidedef. Isiah WilliamsTKO21:11Light Heavyweight 84 kg David Burkedef. Terryl JohnsonKO10:30W.Bantamweight 61 kg Nadia Morenovs. Sophia HayesDecision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)52:00
BKFC Fight Club (cancelled)
BKFC Fight Club (cancelled) was supposed to be a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 7, 2026. However, the event did not take place for unknown reasons.
Background This was scheduled be the first BKFC Fight Club event. BKFC Fight Club cards are small‑scale shows held in warehouse‑style venues with limited attendance, featuring competitors matched by similar weight and experience levels. All bouts are approved by the local athletic commission, and fighters are paired through a random draw shortly before competing. The promotion plans to stage one Fight Club event per month.
BKFC Fight Night Honolulu: Pitolo vs. Coltrane
BKFC Fight Night Honolulu: Pitolo vs. Coltrane (also known as BKFC Fight Night 36) was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 11, 2026.
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