2025 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
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 |  dts|2025|January|25BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. BritoBKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Kurdanov vs. Brito was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 18, 2025.BackgroundA welterweight bout between Evgeny Kurdanov and Elvin Brito headlined this event.Fight cardBKFC Knucklemania VBKFC Knucklemania V was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on January 25, 2025.BackgroundA bout between former UFC champions#Lightweight Championship|UFC Lightweight Champion] 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.. 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 awardsThe following fighters were awarded bonuses:
BKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCampBKFC on DAZN Mohegan Sun: Lane vs. VanCamp was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 1, 2025.BackgroundA welterweight bout between Julian Lane and former UFC fighter Cameron VanCamp headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. BoardmanBKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Thompson vs. Boardman was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 8, 2025.BackgroundA bout for the vacant BKFC UK Cruiserweight Championship bout between Karl Thompson and Rob Boardman headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. UsmanovBKFC Fight Night Albuquerque: Richardson vs. Usmanov was a bare-knuckle fighting held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on February 28, 2025.BackgroundA bantamweight bout between former BKFC Bantamweight Champion Keith Richardson and Bekhzod Usmonov headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. AngelcorBKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Angelcor was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 21, 2025.BackgroundA welterweight bout between Dustin Pague and Andrew Angelcor headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. DavisBKFC 70 Hollywood, FL: Palomino vs. Davis was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 27, 2025.BackgroundA lightweight bout for the inaugural BKFC King of Streets Championship between former BKFC Welterweight Champion Luis Palomino and Howard Davis headlined the event.Bonus awardsThe following fighters were awarded bonuses:
BKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs. FoxBKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs. Fox was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 29, 2025.BackgroundA bout for the vacant BKFC UK Featherweight Championship bout between Jonno Chipchase and Gary Fox headlined the event. Ellis Shepherd, who won the championship on April 6, 2024, vacated the belt for unknown reasons.A middleweight bout between former British and Commonwealth super-middleweight boxing champion Jack Cullen and Jakub Kosicki was the co-main event. Fight cardBKFC 71 Dubai Day 1: Trout vs. Trinidad-SnakeBKFC 71 Dubai Day 1: Trout vs. Trinidad-Snake was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 4, 2025.BackgroundThis is the first BKFC event that consists of two days.A BKFC Welterweight Championship bout between current champion Austin Trout and undefeated contender Carlos Trinidad-Snake headlined the event. A BKFC Women's Strawweight Championship bout between current champion Britain Hart and Tai Emery was the co-main event. Former fighter Aleksei Oleinik made his promotional debut against Gerônimo dos Santos. Fight cardBKFC 72 Dubai Day 2: Stewart vs. StrydomBKFC 72 Dubai Day 2: Stewart vs. Strydom was a bare-knuckle fighting held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 5, 2025.BackgroundA BKFC Featherweight Championship bout between current champion Kai Stewart and undefeated contender Tommy Strydom headlined the event. An inaugural BKFC Women's Featherweight Championship bout between former WBA and IBO female super-welterweight boxing champion Hannah Rankin and Jessica Borga was the co-main event.Former Bellator MMA fighter and former Geordie Shore reality show star Aaron Chalmers also made his debut against Chas Symonds. Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. EdwardsBKFC Fight Night Omaha: Cochrane vs. Edwards was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 18, 2025.BackgroundA middleweight bout between Dakota Cochrane and Marcus Edwards headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC 73 Italy: Camozzi vs. BicchiBKFC 73 Italy: Camozzi vs. Bicchi was a bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 26, 2025.BackgroundA BKFC Cruiserweight Championship rematch between current champion Chris Camozzi and Andrea Bicchi headlined the event. Camozzi was scheduled to face former champion Lorenzo Hunt, but on April 12, it was announced that Hunt withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Andrea Bicchi.Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Warren vs. CreerBKFC Fight Night Clearwater: Warren vs. Creer was a bare-knuckle fighting held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 2, 2025.BackgroundA light heavyweight between Jared Warren and Joseph Creer headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC 74 Salt Lake City: Richman vs. DyerBKFC 74 Salt Lake City: Richman vs. Dyer an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on May 10, 2025.BackgroundA BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Mike Richman and Josh Dyer is scheduled to headline the event.Fight cardBKFC 75 Albuquerque: Mundell vs. SanchezBKFC 75 Albuquerque: Mundell vs. Sanchez was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 6, 2025.BackgroundA BKFC Middleweight Championship bout between current champion David Mundell and Donald Sanchez headlined the event.Bonus awardsThe following fighters were awarded bonuses:
BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. ClecklerBKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Cleckler was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 14, 2025.BackgroundA heavyweight bout between Parker Porter and Dillon Cleckler headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC 76 Texas: Bonner vs. SotoBKFC 76 Texas: Bonner vs. Soto was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 21, 2025.BackgroundA lightweight bout between Ben Bonner and Tony Soto headlined the event. Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski was scheduled to make his debut at this event against Geronimo dos Santos. However, Santos withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Josh Copeland.Fight cardBKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs. ChristieBKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs. Christie was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 28, 2025.BackgroundA welterweight bout between Connor Tierney and Danny Christie headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC 78 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. AdamsBKFC 78 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 12, 2025.BackgroundA heavyweight bout between former two-time BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Arnold Adams and undefeated prospect Leonardo Perdomo headlined the event.Bonus awardsThe following fighters were awarded bonuses:
BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. PetersenBKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague vs. Petersen was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on July 25, 2025.BackgroundA super heavyweight bout between Dustin Pague and Ryan Petersen headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC 79 Sturgis: Gogo vs. LaneBKFC 79 Sturgis: Gogo vs. Lane was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 2, 2025.BackgroundA BKFC Welterweight Championship bout for the vacant title between undefeated contender Gorjan Slaveski and Julian Lane headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs. SantiagoBKFC Fight Night Edmonton: Stuve vs. Santiago was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 9, 2025.BackgroundA middleweight bout between Drew Stuve and Will Santiago headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Montenegro: Bakočević vs. OttBKFC Fight Night Montenegro: Bakočević vs. Ott was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on August 30, 2025.BackgroundThis will mark the first BKFC event in Montenegro.A welterweight bout between undefeated prospect Vaso Bakočević and Wilhelm Ott was scheduled to headline the event. However, a storm in the middle of the event halted the final two bouts of the evening which led to the cancelation of the bouts. Fight cardBKFC 80 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams 2BKFC 80 Hollywood, FL: Perdomo vs. Adams 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 12, 2025.BackgroundA heavyweight rematch between former two-time BKFC Heavyweight World Champion Arnold Adams and undefeated prospect Leonardo Perdomo headlined the event. They previously met at BKFC 78 in July where Perdomo won by knockout in the first round.Kimbo Slice Jr. was scheduled to face Derek Perez in a featherweight bout, but the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons. Bonus awardsThe following fighters were awarded bonuses:
BKFC 81 Manchester: DeGale vs. FloydBKFC 81 Manchester: DeGale vs. Floyd was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on September 27, 2025.BackgroundA light heavyweight bout between former IBF super-middleweight boxing champion James DeGale and Matt Floyd headlined the event. Both made their debuts with the promotion.Fight cardBKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs. StephensBKFC 82 Newark: Perry vs. Stephens was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 4, 2025.BackgroundA welterweight bout for the King of Violence Championship between current champion Mike Perry and Jeremy Stephens headlined the event. This event was the first BKFC event in the state of New Jersey.Former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar was scheduled to make his BKFC debut against Jimmie Rivera. However, for undisclosed reasons, Edgar pulled out and was replaced by Timmy Mason. Furthermore, a women's bantamweight bout for the inaugural symbolic "Queen of Violence Championship" between BKFC Women's Flyweight Champion Christine Ferea and BKFC Women's Featherweight Champion Jessica Borga served as the event's co-headliner. Bonus awardsThe following fighters were awarded bonuses:
BKFC Fight Night Hammond: Henry vs. StewartBKFC Fight Night Hammond: Henry vs. Stewart is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 18, 2025.BackgroundA welterweight bout between Bryce Henry and Jake Lindsey was set to headline the event. However, for unknown reasons, Lindsey was replaced by Roderick Stewart.Fight cardBKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs. SakaraBKFC 83 Italy: Camozzi vs. Sakara was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on October 25, 2025.BackgroundA BKFC Cruiserweight Championship bout between current champion Chris Camozzi and Alessio Sakara headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Michigan: Rodriguez vs. CavenderBKFC Fight Night Michigan: Rodriguez vs. Cavender was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 1, 2025.BackgroundA cruiserweight bout between Esteban Rodriguez and Zac Cavender is scheduled to headline the event.Fight cardBKFC 84 Palm Desert: Dyer vs. Hunt 2BKFC 84 Palm Desert: Dyer vs. Hunt 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on November 15, 2025.BackgroundA BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Josh Dyer and current BKFC Middleweight Champion champion David Mundell headlined the event. Mundell was planning on moving up one division to challenge for a second championship. However, for unknown reasons, Mundell was replaced by former BKFC Cruiserweight and BKFC Light Heavyweight World Champion Lorenzo Hunt. They last fought at BKFC 17 in April 2021 when Hunt won by technical knockout as a result of a corner stoppage.Fight cardBKFC 85 Hollywood, FL: Trout vs. Palomino 2BKFC 85 Hollywood, FL: Trout vs. Palomino 2 was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on December 5 2025.BackgroundA 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. The two previously met in February 2024 at BKFC 57, where Palomino suffered his first bare-knuckle loss. A BKFC Bantamweight Championship bout for the vacant title between Justin Ibarrola and Ryan Reber took place. Alberto Blas vacated his title due to lack of competition.Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Derby: Cooke vs. HolmesBKFC Fight Night Derby: Cooke vs. Holmes was a bare-knuckle fighting event that was held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on December 13, 2025.BackgroundA light heavyweight bout for the vacant BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Championship between Conor Cooke and Anthony Holmes headlined the event.Fight cardBKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. GarrettBKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs. Garrett was a bare-knuckle fighting event held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on December 20, 2025.BackgroundA heavyweight bout between Parker Porter and Anthony Garrett headlined the event.Fight card |