BKFC 81 Delivers Chaos and Carnage in Manchester: Results
Bare-Knuckle Mayhem Rocks AO Arena
BKFC 81 exploded into the AO Arena in Manchester, England on September 27, 2025, delivering a night of savage knockouts, emotional tributes, and historic debuts. With Conor McGregor in attendance and a sold-out crowd roaring, the event marked a milestone for BKFC’s expansion into the UK. From Olympic legends to reality TV brawlers, the card was stacked with drama and violence.
According to BKFC.com and FightMag, here are the official results from BKFC 81:
🥊 Main Card Results
- James DeGale def. Matt Floyd — Unanimous Decision (48-43, 48-43, 47-44)
DeGale, a two-time IBF boxing champion, made his bare-knuckle debut with a gritty win marred by multiple point deductions. - Aaron Chalmers def. Jack Fincham — TKO (R2, 2:00)
Reality TV turned combat star Chalmers overwhelmed Fincham, whose corner stopped the fight after two knockdowns. - Jonny Graham def. Navid Mansouri — KO (R2, 1:53)
Graham claimed the BKFC British Lightweight Title with a brutal second-round finish. - Lewis Garside def. Jonno Chipchase — KO (R1, 1:10)
Garside made a statement with a lightning-fast knockout in his featherweight debut. - Dec Spelman def. Dawid Chylinski — KO (R2, 0:55)
Spelman’s power was too much for Chylinski, ending the bout with a clean finish. - Jon Telfer def. Bartlomiej Krol — KO (R3, 0:15)
Telfer closed the show with a third-round knockout after a back-and-forth war. - Dawid Oscar def. Travis Dickinson — KO (R1, 0:53)
Oscar stunned Dickinson with a first-round blitz. - Sean Weir def. Joe Lister — TKO (R2, 1:25)
Weir’s pressure broke Lister down for a second-round stoppage. - Mikey Henderson def. Benjamin Lowe — Unanimous Decision (49-47, 48-46, 48-46)
Henderson edged out Lowe in a technical battle that went the distance.
🔥 Prelim Results
- Gaz Corran def. Danny Moir — TKO (R1, 1:45)
- Kieron Sewell def. Patryk Pientnik — TKO (R2, 1:46)
- Andy Thornton def. Matty Hill — KO (R1, 1:22)
BKFC 81 wasn’t just a fight night—it was a cultural moment. With tributes to the late Ricky Hatton and appearances by combat sports royalty, the event bridged generations of fighters and fans. From DeGale’s debut to Graham’s title win, Manchester witnessed bare-knuckle history.
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