Bare Knuckle KnuckleMania 2026 Ignites Philadelphia with Unforgettable Night of Combat
Philadelphia brought the grit — and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship brought the violence.
KnuckleMania 2026, officially BKFC KnuckleMania VI, stormed into the City of Brotherly Love on February 7, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena for a historic night of bare-knuckle action in front of more than 18,000 fans. The event featured dramatic finishes, emerging contenders, hometown heroes, and a new world champion crowned in spectacular fashion.
Official Results – KnuckleMania 2026 (Philadelphia)
Main Card (Main Event + Featured Bouts)
Andrei Arlovski def. Ben Rothwell – TKO (doctor stoppage), Round 3, 1:14 (NEW BKFC Heavyweight Champion)
Lorenzo Hunt def. David Mundell – Knockout, Round 4, 0:29 (Champ vs. champ non-title fight)
Johnny Garbarino def. Kaine Tomlinson Jr. – TKO, Round 5, 0:49
Ben Bonner def. Tony Soto – Unanimous Decision (49-46 x2, 48-47)
Patrick Brady def. Bear Hill – Unanimous Decision (50-42, 50-41, 49-43)
Jade Masson-Wong def. Crystal Pittman – Unanimous Decision (50-45 x3)
Mike Richman def. Joe Elmore – Majority Decision (47-47, 48-46, 49-45)
Charles “Felony” Bennett def. Pat Sullivan – TKO, Round 2
Cody Russell def. Harrison Aiken – TKO, Round 2
Zedekiah Montanez def. Brandon Meyer – Knockout, Round 2
Preliminary Card
Lex Ludlow def. Zach Calmus – Unanimous Decision
Prince Nyseam def. Brett Shoenfelt – Unanimous Decision
Joshua Oxendine def. Travis Thompson – Unanimous Decision
(All results compiled from official BKFC sources and fight reports.)
Main Event: A New Heavyweight King in Philly
In the headline bout, Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski delivered a veteran masterclass, dismantling defending champion Ben “Big” Rothwell with relentless pressure and crisp striking. A nasty cut forced the doctor to wave off the fight in the third round, crowning Arlovski as the new BKFC Heavyweight Champion — a massive moment in bare-knuckle history.
Co-Main Thriller: Champion vs. Champion
Without taking a title from the evening’s heavyweight drama, Lorenzo “The Juggernaut” Hunt solidified his pound-for-pound reputation by stopping fellow champ David “The Redneck” Mundell in the fourth round. The emphatic knockout ignited the Philly crowd, adding momentum to Hunt’s already elite status.
Hometown Hero Shines
Philadelphia’s own Johnny “Cannoli” Garbarino Jr. stole the spotlight with a dominant TKO over Kaine Tomlinson Jr. in their featured fight, extending his undefeated record and giving Philly fans a night to remember.
A Night of Highlight Finishes
Several standout performances kept fans on their feet — from Charles Bennett’s stoppage win to Cody Russell and Zedekiah Montanez’s explosive knockouts — ensuring that the undercard was just as unforgettable as the main slate.
