Hollywood, FL (July 3, 2025) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), the world’s fastest-growing combat sports promotion, is kicking off the second half of 2025 with a bang! Their highly anticipated return to Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL for BKFC-78 is set for Saturday, July 12. This marks the promotion’s 11th event at the famed venue, a true testament to their established “second home” in South Florida.
Hollywood, FL (July 3, 2025) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), the world’s fastest-growing combat sports promotion, is kicking off the second half of 2025 with a bang! Their highly anticipated return to Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL for BKFC-78 is set for Saturday, July 12. This marks the promotion’s 11th event at the famed venue, a true testament to their established “second home” in South Florida.
BKFC-78 is topped by a classic heavyweight showdown featuring the undefeated #2 ranked Cuban powerhouse Leonardo Perdomo (7-0) from Miami, FL, against former two-time World Champion and #3 ranked Arnold ‘Bomaye’ Adams (7-3) of Chicago, IL. This main event promises fireworks!
Interim Title Fight and Fan Favorites Set to Explode!
The action-packed night also features a can’t-miss co-main event for the BKFC Interim Flyweight World Title. #3 ranked Gee ‘The Cutman’ Perez (5-1) of Plant City, FL, will battle the undefeated and #1 ranked Andrew ‘The Legend’ Strode (3-0) from Denver, CO. Perez, known for his work as a top cornerman and his impressive two-fight win streak, faces a tough challenge in Strode, who has rapidly climbed the ranks with exciting victories.
South Florida’s own fan-favorite and former world title challenger, #1 ranked lightweight Bryan ‘El Gallo’ Duran (7-1), takes on West Coast bare-knuckle warrior Robbie Peralta (4-2) in the Feature Fight. Duran, coming off a first-round knockout, looks to continue his winning ways against Peralta, who also seeks to extend his recent victory.
Deep Card Promises Non-Stop Action!
The card is loaded with talent, including:
- Undefeated and #1 ranked bantamweight Justin ‘JoyBoy’ Ibarrola-Sanchez (7-0) of Boca Raton, FL, facing upset-minded Robert Armas (4-4) of Charleston, SC. Ibarrola-Sanchez has dominated with knockouts, while Armas is fresh off a big win.
- #5 ranked lightweight and former world title challenger Howard ‘HD’ Davis (8-3-1) of Plantation, FL, battling undefeated Drako ‘The Great Drakolini’ Rodriguez (2-0) from Sioux City, Iowa.
- Popular ESPN Knockout Commentator Gaston ‘Tonga’ Reyno (1-0), hailing from Doral, FL by way of Uruguay, in a lightweight clash against BKFC newcomer and professional boxer Milton Volter of Bronx, NY.
- In the women’s flyweight division, former world title challenger Christine Vicens (3-1) of Miami, FL, returns to face Sarah ‘Switch Kick’ Click (0-4) of Boston, MA.
- Cruiserweight contender Stephen ‘Tomahawk’ Townsell (4-4) of Fort Pierce, FL, looks to build on his recent knockout win against combat-proven veteran Keith Richardson (2-1) of Lancaster, FL.
- Former BKFC Interim Middleweight Champion Francesco Ricchi (6-2) of Fort Lauderdale, FL, takes on Great Falls, MT veteran Dallas Davison (3-3) in a light heavyweight bout.
- Undefeated cruiserweight Julio ‘The Cuban Horse’ Perez Rodriguez (3-0) of Miami, FL, aims to keep his perfect record intact against Esteban ‘Mohawk’ Rodriguez (3-1) of Grand Rapids, MI.
- Exciting middleweight ‘Brutal’ Jake Bostwick (3-2-1), from Coconut Grove, FL by way of the UK, makes his highly anticipated return against Miami native Leonel Carrera (2-1). Bostwick is known for his legendary BKFC-14 war.
- Rounding out the main card in the bantamweight division, Matt ‘Rambo’ Russo (2-1) of Lauderhill, FL, battles Justyn Martinez (2-4) of Maize, KS.
Get Your Tickets & Watch Live!
Remaining tickets for BKFC-78 can be purchased online at BKFC.com. Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL is conveniently located within the beautiful Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314.
Can’t make it in person? The event will be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the BKFC App – widely recognized as The Best Value in Combat Sports!
Don’t miss a single bare-knuckle punch as BKFC kicks off an explosive second half of 2025!