Bare Knuckle Fighting Champioonship released the finalised fight card for BKFC 85, taking place this Friday 5 December in Hollywood, Florida.
It’s a massive event, streaming exclusive globally on DAZN.
The main event is a rematch between former champions Austin Trout and Luis Palomino. “No Doubt” Trout schooled Palomino to lift the BKFC Welterweight Title in February 2024.
Successful defences followed against former BKB champ Ricardo Franco and Carlos Trinidad-Snake. Trout then abdicated the welterweight throne to move down to lightweight (155 lbs).
He’ll meet Palomino at 155, a weight where the “Baboon” has never tasted defeat. The winner collides with former lightweight champ Franco Tenaglia in 2026 to crown a new BKFC lightweight champion.
Unbeaten Ibarrola Chases Gold Against Reber
Florida fan favourite Justin Ibarrola (8-0) meets former title challenger Ryan Reber (6-1) for the vacant BKFC Bantamweight Title (135 lbs) in the co-main. The winner takes the mantle from disgraced former champion Alberto Blas, who BKFC sacked and is now fighting for BKB.
GoGo, Perdomo, Christine Vicens in Action at BKFC 85
Former BKFC Welterweight Champion Gorjan “GoGo” Slaveski (6-1) will look to bounce back from a decision loss to Julian Lane Friday night. Slaveski meets once-beaten local JaFar Knox (3-1).
Top-ranked heavyweight Leonardo Perdomo (9-0) stays busy with a bout against Corey Willis. Willis is a tough and brave fighter but it’s doubtful he’s the man who’ll break Perdomo’s streak of 9 wins by first-round KO.
Talented former world title challenger and local hero Christine Vicens (4-1) continues her quest for a second crack at the title. Vicens meets the debuting Carina Damm. Vicens unsuccessfully challenged modern bare knuckle legend Christine Ferea for the BKFC Womens Flyweight Title in December 2024. Damm, fighting out of Brazil by way of St Louis, is a veteran of nearly 40 MMA fights during a 16-year professional career.
Other Notable BKFC 85 Bouts
A total of 12 fights are scheduled for BKFC 85. Other notable names on the card include professional cutman and former title challenger Gee Perez, contender Howard Davis, and veteran heayvweight Stephen “Tomahawk” Townsel in separate bouts.
BKFC 85 Broadcast Info
BKFC 85: Trout vs Palomino 2 streams exclusively on DAZN.
UK fans can stay up Saturday night and tune in live at Midnight Sunday. That’s 7pm EST Saturday evening for fans in the States.
