Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) recently staged its exhilarating BKFC 87 event in Hollywood, California. The card delivered a series of high-octane bare-knuckle clashes, culminating in a highly anticipated featherweight championship bout that captivated fans.
Featherweight Championship: Kai Stewart vs. Nicolas Gaffie
The main event featured a thrilling title defense as the reigning featherweight champion, Kai Stewart, put his gold on the line against the formidable Nicolas Gaffie. Stewart entered the ring with an impressive undefeated record of 8-0 under the BKFC banner, showcasing his mastery in bare-knuckle combat. His challenger, Marbella native Nicolas Gaffie, had quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with since his 2024 debut, accumulating three highlight-reel knockouts.
Co-Main Event and Notable Fights
In the evening’s co-main event, Leonardo Perdomo aimed to preserve his perfect record as he faced BKFC newcomer Rashad Coulter. The event also marked the return of acclaimed boxing talent Rosalinda Rodriguez, who sought her fifteenth professional victory against the always-tough Shelby ‘Boom Boom’ Cannon in a much-anticipated matchup.
BKFC 87 Main Card Results (8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT)
Here’s a breakdown of the main card’s thrilling outcomes:
- Kai Stewart vs. Nico Gaffie (Featherweight Championship – Result TBA in original text but listed as main event)
- Leonardo Perdomo vs. Rashad Coulter (Co-main event – Result TBA)
- Bryan Duran vs. Derek Perez (Result TBA)
- Rosalinda Rodriguez vs. Shelby Cannon (Result TBA)
- Sabah Homasi vs. Leonel Carrera (Result TBA)
- Jeremy Smith vs. Donald Sanchez (Result TBA)
- Roberto Armas defeated AJ Rodriguez via TKO at 2:00 of Round 3.
- Jancarlos Rivera defeated Samuel Samples via TKO at 1:59 of Round 1. Rivera secured a lightning-fast knockout, showcasing an explosive performance in the first round.
BKFC 87 Prelims Results (7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT)
The preliminary fights set the tone for the evening with several decisive finishes:
- Chris Garcia defeated Chancey Wilson via TKO at 0:19 of Round 2. Garcia dominated from the start, leading to an early stoppage.
- Nicholas Blume defeated Alex Davis via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 30-27). This bout was a closely contested affair, ultimately decided by the judges’ scorecards.
- Ernesto Suarez defeated Victor Flor via TKO at 1:56 of Round 1. Suarez delivered a dominant and swift performance, securing an early finish and improving his BKFC record to 2-0.
BKFC 87 delivered an unforgettable night of bare-knuckle action, featuring dramatic knockouts and hard-fought battles that underscored the intensity of the sport.
