BKFC 79 Results: Lane, Starling, and Brito Deliver Carnage
Sturgis, SD — August 2, 2025
BKFC 79 brought bare-knuckle brutality to the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, delivering a night of savage knockouts, tactical wars, and statement wins. Headlined by Julian Lane’s dominant decision over Gorjan Slaveski, the card featured 11 fights and a mix of veteran grit and rising talent.
Main Event: Julian Lane Outpoints Slaveski in Tactical War
Julian “Let Me Bang” Lane (6-7 BKFC) returned to form with a unanimous decision win over Gorjan Slaveski (5-2), sweeping the scorecards 49-44, 49-44, and 48-45. Lane controlled the pace with volume and pressure, neutralizing Slaveski’s power and earning one of the most disciplined wins of his BKFC career.
Co-Main: Taylor Starling Edges Shelby Cannon in Gritty Battle
Fan favorite Taylor Starling (4-2) rebounded from her recent loss with a hard-fought unanimous decision over Shelby Cannon (2-1). Judges scored it 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 in favor of Starling, who used slick movement and sharp counters to outwork Cannon over five rounds.
Elvin Brito Returns with Ruthless Finish
Former BKFC champion Elvin Brito (7-3) made a statement with a fourth-round TKO over Brandon Meyer (3-2). Brito’s body work and relentless pressure broke Meyer down, forcing a stoppage at 0:32 of Round 4.
Main Card Highlights
- Corey Willis def. Zach Calmus — TKO, Round 2 (Doctor Stoppage)
- David Simpson def. Brandon Conley — TKO, Round 1 (0:27)
- Shyanna Bintliff def. Marisol Ruelas — TKO, Round 2
- Bear Hill def. Billy Swanson — KO, Round 3 (1:27)
Preliminary Card Results
- Traevon Kroger def. Daniel Pettit — TKO, Round 1 (2:00)
- Timmy Mason def. AJ Craig — TKO, Round 1 (Doctor Stoppage)
- Cody Kerr def. Dillon Blaydon — TKO, Round 1 (1:01)
- Dan Godoy def. Paco Castillo — TKO, Round 3
Conclusion
BKFC 79 delivered everything fans expect from bare-knuckle combat: blood, drama, and explosive finishes. With Julian Lane back in the win column, Taylor Starling surging, and Elvin Brito reasserting his dominance, the promotion continues to build momentum heading into its fall schedule.
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