Anthony Garrett Steamrolls Haze Wilson in First-Round TKO
Anthony Garrett wasted no time making his presence felt at BKFC 76, bulldozing Haze Wilson in just 1 minute and 36 seconds of the opening round. The heavyweight clash, held on June 21, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, ended in violent fashion as Garrett overwhelmed Wilson with raw power and relentless aggression.
Garrett’s Blitz Leaves No Doubt
From the opening bell, Garrett (2-1 BKFC) charged forward with bad intentions. He immediately closed the distance, backing Wilson (1-2 BKFC) into the ropes and unloading a barrage of hooks and uppercuts. Wilson tried to circle out and fire back, but Garrett’s pressure was suffocating.
A thunderous right hand staggered Wilson midway through the round, and Garrett followed up with a flurry that left the referee no choice but to step in and wave it off at 1:36 of Round 1.
A Statement Win in the Heavyweight Division
Garrett’s performance was a reminder of just how dangerous he can be when he’s locked in. Known for his wrestling background and physicality, he’s now evolving into a legitimate knockout threat in the BKFC heavyweight ranks.
What’s Next for Garrett?
With this emphatic win, Garrett is expected to return in early 2026 against a top-10 opponent. A potential matchup with Dillon Cleckler or a rematch with Arnold Adams could be on the table as BKFC looks to shake up its heavyweight title picture.
Wilson, despite the loss, remains a fan favorite and could bounce back with the right stylistic matchup.
BKFC 76 Highlights
- Ben Bonner def. Tony Soto – Unanimous Decision
- Andrei Arlovski def. Josh Copeland – TKO (Doctor Stoppage), Round 4
- Jessica Eye def. Mariya Agapova – Unanimous Decision
- Kenzie Morrison def. Alex Davis – TKO, Round 1
- JC Deleon def. Ruben Warr – TKO (Retirement), Round 3
- Anthony Garrett def. Haze Wilson – TKO, Round 1 (1:36)
- Willie Gates def. Brandon Meneses – KO, Round 1
- Cameron Delano def. Jesse Desrosier – TKO, Round 3
- Jeremy Sauceda def. Israel Rodriguez – TKO, Round 1
- Roderick Stewart def. James Gray – Unanimous Decision
Final Word
Anthony Garrett’s first-round destruction of Haze Wilson was a brutal reminder of how quickly things can end in bare-knuckle fighting. With momentum on his side and a highlight-reel finish under his belt, Garrett is now a serious player in BKFC’s heavyweight division.
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