“The Underground King,” whose post-UFC career included a brief stint in ONE Championship, arrived on the bareknuckle scene in 2023, going 1-1 in BKFC with a win over Chad Mendes followed by a loss to Mike Perry for the symbolic “King of Violence” title (basically the BKFC’s take on the UFC’s BMF championship). At 41, Alvarez is well out of his prime, his best years behind him, but fighting at home in Philly against an equally worn Stephens might just produce an entertaining scrap.

As for the co-main event, it’s hard to see heavyweight champ Mick Terrill vs. “Big” Ben Rothwell going the distance. Rothwell, another former UFC star, actually asked for this release from the MMA powerhouse with a fight on the books. He immediately became a player in BKFC, earning three finishes in three fights, most recently against fellow UFC alum Todd Duffee.

Early on in BKFC’s run, “Rowdy” Bec Rawlings, an Ultimate Fighter 20 and UFC alum, earned the nickname “The Queen of Bareknuckle” as she became the promotin’s first female champ winning the Police Gazette Women’s Featherweight World Championship as well as the World Boxing Foundation Latin American championship by BKFC 4 in 2019. After leaving the promotion briefly, she returned, only to come up short in two chances at the BKFC flyweight championship. At BKFC KnuckleMania 5, she’s been paired up with the ever-popular Taylor Starling, a two-time title challenger. If nothing else, the winner jumps back in the win column.

Where to Watch BKFC KnuckleMania 5

Saturday, January 25, 2025 sees BKFC KnuckleMania 5 takes place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The card airs live on DAZN starting at 8PM ET, 5PM PT. Full results from the event can be found below.

BKFC KnuckleMania 5 Results

Jeremy Stephens def. Eddie Alvarez by TKO (corner stoppage), Round 3, 2:00
Ben Rothwell def. Mick Terrill (c) by KO Round 1, 0:36 – for the BKFC heavyweight championship
Bec Rawlings def. Taylor Starling by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 49-45)
Pat Brady def. Zach Calmus by TKO, Round 1, 0:53
John Garbarino def. Apostle Spencer by KO, Round 1, 0:59
Kaine Tomlinson Jr. def. Pat Sullivan by KO, Round 1, 0:37
Steve Banks def. Joey Dawejko by TKO, Round 3, 1:54
Dustin Pague vs. JD Burns
Brandon Meyer def. Zed Montanez by KO, Round 2, 0:39
Travis Thompson def. Zach Panell by KO, Round 2, 0:41
Phil Caracappa def. Noah Norman by DQ, Round 4, 0:40
Cody Russell def. Logan Tucker by KO, Round 3, 0:49
Itso Babulaidze def. Bryan McDowell by unanimous decision (48-42, 47-43, 48-42)

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The card found Hart looking make a third defense of her strawweight crown against a fellow fan favorite in Taylor Starling. The challenger entered the bout off a win over Jenny Clausius, improving her overall record in bareknuckle boxing to 4-2.

Also slated for Saturday’s BKFC 63 card in Sturgis was Bellator veteran Josh Burns, looking to halt a five-fight skid in a rematch with Sam Shewmaker. As it happens, Shewmaker represents Burns’ most recent win, with the pair first meeting in 2021. Shawmaker had lost both his fights since that date as well, meaning someone was snapping their skid on Saturday.

Where to Watch BKFC 63

Saturday’s BKFC 63 takes place live at the Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota. The card streams live via the BKFC App/BKFC+, following free prelims that can be stream below. Full results can also be found below.

BKFC 63: Hart vs. Starling Results

Main Card

Britain Hart def. Taylor Starling by unanimous decision (48-27, 49-46, 48-47) – for the BKFC women’s strawweight championship
Sam Shewmaker def. Josh Burns by unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-45)
Josh Dyer def. Will Albrecht by KO, Round 1, 0:46
Bryant Acheson def. Joseph Creer by unanimous decision (49-44, 50-43, 49-44)
Roberto Armas def. Jack Grady by TKO, Round 3, 1:03
Josh Watson def. Reuben Roundstone by KO, Round 1, 1:42
Michael Larrimore vs. Derek Perez

Preliminary Card

Brandon Conley def. Donnie Tice Jr. by KO, Round 3, 1:31
Zachary Calmus def. Paul Shough by KO, Round 1, 1:58
Timmy Mason  def. Gabriel Freyre by KO, Round 1, 0:17

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Headlined by middleweights Donald Sanchez and Noah Cutter, the “prospects” concept belied the fact that there were still a handful of recognizable names attached to the event. Those included Taylor Starling, who did herself up as Street Fighter’s Cammy for weigh-ins and was booked opposite Jenny Savage, and Eric Dodson, brother of flyweight champ John Dodson.

Also on Saturday’s card, the debut of former UFC heavyweight Juan “The Kraken” Adams.

Where to Watch BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque

The latest BKFC card takes place on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Revel Arena in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Full results and a live stream of all the action can be found below.

BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Albuquerque Results

Middleweight: Donald Sanchez def. Noah Cutter by TKO, Round 1, 0:35
Women’s Flyweight: Taylor Starling def. Jenny Savage by unanimous decision (48-47, 50-45, 49-46)
Featherweight: Eric Dodson def. Dakota Highpine by KO, Round 1, 0:40
Light Heavyweight: William Albrecht def. Freddy Sandoval by KO, Round 1, 1:59
Middleweight: Ishmail Israilov def. Danasabe Mohammed by KO, Round 1, 1:12
Heavyweight: Juan Adams def. Matt Adams by TKO, Round 3, 1:30
Women’s Flyweight: Karla Alvarez def. Brittany Horton by TKO, Round 1, 1:59
Welterweight: Felipe Chavez def. Michael Manno by TKO, Round 3, 1:27
Welterweight: Kaine Tomlinson Jr def. Apostle Spencer by KO, Round 1, 0:33
Lightweight: Zachary Pannell def. Kasey Yates by KO, Round 1, 1:44

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The main event of the card, set for the Rio Rancho Events Center in New Mexico, featured a 125lb title fight between champ Christine Ferea and Taylor Starling. The match-up had more than just a little animosity heading into it, at least based on the shoving match that broke out during weigh-ins.

Then again, that’s far from the biggest scandal to come out of the BKFC 28 weigh-ins. That’s because another fighter — that would be Antonio Soto III — told his opponent that “After I knock you out, I’m gonna f*ck your dog.” Ladies and gentleman, inter-species erotica has arrived at BKFC, apparently.

Former UFC title challenger John Dodson also features on the card, taking on a familiar name in Ryan Benoit.

Full results from the event, which will hopefully be a little less gross than its weigh-in, can be found below.

BKFC 28: Ferea vs. Starling Results

Main Card

Christine Ferea (c) def. Taylor Starling by KO, Round 1, 0:47
John Dodson def. Ryan Benoit by KO, Round 1, 0:40
Brad Kelly def. Isaac Vallie-Flagg by unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-44)
Jeremy Smith def. Donald Sanchez by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
Will Santiago def. Jake Young by TKO (doctor’s stoppage), Round 1, 2:00
Eric Dodson def. Nick Villar by KO, Round 1, 0:23
Antonio Soto III def. Joshua Morales by TKO, Round 3, 1:49
Josh Moreno def. Zion Tomlinson by KO, Round 2, 1:00

Preliminary Card

Josh Watson def. Kyle McElroy by TKO, Round 1, 1:24
Jayme Hinshaw def. Cassie Robb by TKO, Round 1, 1:18
Jeremy Sauceda def. Roderick Stewart by TKO, Round 2, 1:38

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