BKFC 83: Alessio Sakara Shocks Camozzi in Rome as European
Palazzo dello Sport, Rome — October 25, 2025
BKFC 83 delivered a night of bare-knuckle warfare in the heart of Italy, where hometown hero Alessio Sakara stunned the combat sports world by dethroning cruiserweight champion Chris Camozzi in a razor-close split decision. The event featured title fights, brutal knockouts, and breakout performances across multiple divisions, solidifying BKFC’s European expansion.
🏆 Main Event: Alessio Sakara def. Chris Camozzi — Split Decision (48–47, 48–47, 47–48)
In a dramatic five-round war, 44-year-old Alessio Sakara (2-0) overcame a slow start to rally in the championship rounds and edge out Camozzi (4-2) on the scorecards. Despite being out-landed 87 to 59, Sakara’s pressure and late-round aggression swayed two judges, earning him the BKFC Cruiserweight World Title in front of a roaring Roman crowd.
🥊 Co-Main Event: Franco Tenaglia def. Ben Bonner — Split Decision
Argentina’s Franco Tenaglia (5-1) returned from a year-long layoff to defeat UK’s Ben Bonner (4-2) in a gritty lightweight clash. Tenaglia’s forward pressure and power punches earned him a split decision and a spot in the BKFC Lightweight Tournament Final.
🥇 European Title Fights
- Josef Hala def. Francesco Ricchi — TKO (Round 3, 1:43)
Czech Republic’s Hala (2-0) scored four knockdowns en route to claiming the BKFC European Middleweight Title. - Nico Gaffie def. Jelle Zeegers — KO (Round 1, 1:13)
Spain’s Gaffie (3-0) captured the BKFC European Featherweight Title with a blistering first-round finish.
💣 Ranked Contender Highlights
- Carlos Trinidad def. Jimmy Sweeney — TKO (Round 3, 0:18)
Omaha’s Trinidad (7-1) dropped the 34-fight veteran with a crushing right hand. - James Brown def. Dan Chapman — TKO (Round 4, 2:00)
Brown (5-1) dominated from start to finish, scoring a knockdown in Round 1 and finishing Chapman late.
🇮🇹 Italian Power Surge
- Walter Pugliesi def. Karl Thompson — KO (Round 1, 1:51)
Pugliesi (2-0) sent Thompson to the canvas twice in a statement cruiserweight win. - Krzysztof Wisniewski def. Haze Hepi — TKO (Round 3, 2:00)
Wisniewski (3-0) scored a knockdown and closed the show in Round 3.
🧨 Prelim Carnage
- Tomas Melis def. Andrea Bicchi — KO (Round 1, 1:59)
- Ernesto Papa def. Fred Sikking — TKO (Round 1, 0:53)
- Ouadia Tergui def. Enzo Tobia — TKO (Round 3, 1:12)
- Marian Iovita vs. Paolo Zorzi — Canceled
Conclusion
BKFC 83 was a night of legacy, grit, and European dominance. Alessio Sakara’s emotional title win capped off a card filled with violent finishes and rising stars. With multiple belts changing hands and new contenders emerging, BKFC’s European chapter is officially in full swing.
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