BKFC Fight Night Philly is here! Tonight, on the eve of the UFC’s card in Abu Dhabi on ABC tomorrow, David Feldman’s promotion hits primetime. 2300 Arena, once the home of sports entertainment promotion ECW, serves as the setting for the second BKFC show in this seventh month of the year.
BKFC Fight Night Philly marks the third time thus far in 2025 that the promotion has held a card in Philadelphia, as well as the second time that 2300 Arena has been host to a BKFC card. The promotion last held court at the venue this past March.
Coverage of tonight’s bare-knuckle extravaganza begins with the countdown show at 7 pm ET/ 4 pm PT before the prelims kick off at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT and the main card at 9 pm ET/ 6 pm PT. As always, BKFC Fight Night Philly can be seen gavel-to-gavel on DAZN.
BKFC Fight Night Philly Main Event: Dustin Pague vs. Ryan Petersen
At the top of the bill tonight is a welterweight contest matching Dustin Pague (4-2 bare-knuckle) with Ryan Petersen (3-0 bare-knuckle.) All fights on BKFC Fight Night Philly, including the main event of the evening, will be an advertised maximum of five rounds at two minutes per round.
BKFC Fight Night Philly Co-Main Event: Rosalinda Rodriguez vs. Gabrielle Roman
Immediately prior to tonight’s main event, the co-main attraction of the evening happens in the women’s flyweight division. Rosalinda Rodriguez (2-0 bare-knuckle) puts her 16-fight winning streak across both traditional and bare-knuckle boxing when she faces Gabrielle Roman (1-2-1 bare-knuckle.)
Featured Fight: John Garbarino vs. Erik Lopez
The featured bout of the Friday night schedule of events is a light heavyweight affair. John Garbarino (2-0 bare-knuckle), who presented his opponent Erik Lopez (2-2 bare-knuckle with a cannoli at Thursday night’s ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of BKFC Fight Night Philly, will attempt to win his third fight in a row under the BKFC promotional banner.
Rest of the Card
Also on tonight’s main card, you’ll see a heavyweight contest featuring former MMA fighter Alessio Sakara (bare-knuckle debut) going up against Erick Lozano (2-4 bare-knuckle), a welterweight fight between Pat Sullivan (0-1 bare-knuckle) and Austin Peterson (0-1 bare-knuckle), a light heavyweight bout matching Maurice Horne (1-0 bare-knuckle) with Cody Vidal (1-1-1 bare-knuckle), and a featherweight fixture versing Elijah Harris (1-0 bare-knuckle) and Ishiah Carson (1-1 bare-knuckle.)
BKFC Fight Night Philly Results
Main Card: (Tonight, 9 pm ET/ 6 pm PT, DAZN)
DUSTIN PAGUE GETS THE VICTORY! 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐆 FINISH! 😱 #BKFCPHL | Live NOW on DAZN pic.twitter.com/Uh7kOZ48AQ
— DAZN Sport (@DAZN_Sport) July 26, 2025
BKFC Fight Night Philly Main Event: Dustin Pague def. Ryan Petersen by Standing TKO (Punches) at 0:29 into Round 2.
Rosa Rosriguez with the vicious stoppage! Is she ready for Britain Hart?#BKFCPHL | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/zn1rrGgXV2
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 26, 2025
Co-Main Event: Rosalinda Rodriguez def. Gabrielle Roman by TKO (Referee’s Stoppage) at 1:08 into Round 3.
Johnny Cannoli Garbarino improves to 3-0 in front of a heavy south philly crowd! #BKFCPHL | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/bkyvvmi793
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 26, 2025
Featured Bout: John Garbarino def. Erik Lopez by TKO (Right Hook, 10-Count Waved) at 1:48 into Round 2. Lopez: Knocked down five times during fight.
Alessio Sakara wins his debut! Could we see him challenge the champ Chris Camozzi this October in Rome? #BKFCPHL | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/81gDXlbzzD
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 26, 2025
Alessio Sakara def. Erick Lozano by TKO (Punches, 10-Count Reached) at 0:48 into Round 2.
Pat Sullivan returned with a vengeance tonight in South Philly! #BKFCPHL | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/9nw0bmz4x9
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 26, 2025
Pat Sullivan def. Austin Peterson by TKO (Left Hook followed by Body Shots, 10-Count Waved) at 0:15 into Round 1.
Absolutely devastating shots from the real American Cody Vidal! 🇺🇸#BKFCPHL | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/XLUOJhG0My
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 26, 2025
Cody Vidal def Maurice Horne by KO (Left Hand followed by Right Hand) at 1:28 into Round 4.
Prelims: (Tonight, 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT, DAZN)
NO MERCY WHEN YOU TOE THAT LINE! Lightning fast finish by Elijah Harris ⚡️#BKFCPHL | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/mP0DKpV5BQ
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 26, 2025
Featured Prelim: Elijah Harris def. Ishiah Carson by KO (Right Hand) at 0:07 into Round 1.
Thats a big man!! Lex Ludlow just shut down Rumsey 🪫#BKFCPHL | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/Wua7D0Ty9X
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 26, 2025
Co-Featured Prelim: Lex Ludlow def. Lewis Rumsey by TKO (Right Uppercut) at 0:29 into Round 2. Rumsey: Knocked down five times during fight.
QUICK WORK! Dalvin Blair is in and out in under a round!#BKFCPHL | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/hAFVMfiNGB
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 26, 2025
Dalvin Blair def. Jason DiNunzio by TKO (Referee’s Stoppage, 10-Count Waved) at 1:23 into Round 1. DiNunzio: Knocked down four times during fight.
