BKFC 76 Delivers Brutal Fireworks in Fort Worth
BKFC 76 lit up Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on June 21, 2025, with a stacked card of bare-knuckle brawls that delivered knockouts, blood, and drama from top to bottom. Headlined by Ben Bonner vs. Tony Soto for the interim lightweight title, the event showcased rising stars, veteran warriors, and explosive finishes that left fans buzzing.
Main Event: Ben Bonner Wins Interim Lightweight Title
Ben “The Bomber” Bonner earned a hard-fought unanimous decision over Tony “Loco” Soto in a five-round war. Bonner’s volume punching and ring control proved decisive, with judges scoring it 48-45, 49-46, and 47-46. The win crowns Bonner as the BKFC interim lightweight champion and sets him up for a future unification bout.
Co-Main Event: Arlovski Stops Copeland in Heavyweight Clash
Former UFC heavyweight Andrei Arlovski made a successful BKFC debut, stopping Josh Copeland via doctor’s intervention in Round 4. Arlovski’s jab and power shots opened a deep cut, forcing the ringside physician to call it off. The win adds a new chapter to Arlovski’s storied combat career.
Featured Bouts and Highlights
- Jessica Eye def. Mariya Agapova – No Contest. Eye initially won a unanimous decision, but the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation later overturned the result.
- Kenzie Morrison def. Alex Davis – TKO, Round 1 (1:03): Morrison’s heavyweight power was too much, ending the fight in under 70 seconds.
- JC Deleon def. Ruben Warr – TKO (Retirement), Round 3 (0:48): Deleon’s relentless pace forced Warr to quit on the stool.
- Anthony Garrett def. Haze Wilson – TKO, Round 1 (1:36): Garrett overwhelmed Wilson with early aggression and clean power shots.
- Rodney Hinton def. Darren Whitney – Unanimous Decision (49-46 x3): Hinton’s jab and movement neutralized Whitney’s pressure.
- Jake Heffernan def. Paco Castillo – TKO, Round 1 (1:54): Heffernan landed a brutal right hand that ended the bout quickly.
- Willie Gates def. Brandon Meneses – KO, Round 1 (1:24): Gates delivered a highlight-reel knockout with a looping left hook.
- Cameron Delano def. Jesse Desrosier – TKO, Round 3 (1:05): Delano’s body work broke Desrosier down over three rounds.
- Jeremy Sauceda def. Israel Rodriguez – TKO, Round 1 (1:03): Sauceda’s speed and accuracy overwhelmed Rodriguez early.
- Roderick Stewart def. James Gray – Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-26 x2): Stewart controlled all three rounds with clean counters and ring generalship.
Final Word
BKFC 76 was a brutal showcase of bare-knuckle combat, with veterans like Arlovski and Eye making successful debuts and prospects like Bonner, Morrison, and Gates delivering highlight-reel finishes. As BKFC continues to expand its roster and reach, events like this prove the sport’s growing appeal and violent charm.
