Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s KnuckleMania V is Coming to the Wells Fargo Center Headlined By Philly’s Own Eddie Alvarez
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) announced KnuckleMania V, their first hometown show happening on January 25, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Center. Since the announcement, BKFC Founder and President David Feldman has traveled extensively, championing the brand’s unprecedented growth into international markets such as Italy and Dubai, further cementing its reputation as the fastest-rising combat sport in history.
BKFC has quickly become a global phenomenon, captivating fight fans with its raw and unfiltered approach to combat sports. With events in over a dozen countries and an ever-expanding roster of elite fighters, the organization continues to break records and shatter expectations. Feldman noted, “BKFC has turned into a worldwide movement. The demand for BKFC events from fans and fighters alike has been nothing short of extraordinary.”
While Feldman is thrilled about BKFC’s explosive international success, he expressed immense pride in the nearly sold-out Wells Fargo Center for KnuckleMania V.
“Bringing this event to Philadelphia, the birthplace of BKFC, is a dream come true,” he said. “We’ve showcased BKFC on a global stage, but nothing compares to the feeling of a packed arena in my hometown. It’s a testament to how far we’ve come and how much more we’re capable of achieving.”
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Philadelphia’s Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez and Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens will headline the highly anticipated KnuckleMania V on January 25. Alvarez, a former UFC Lightweight World Champion and Kensington native, made a spectacular BKFC debut with a win over Chad Mendes in April 2023. Stephens, a veteran of over 30 UFC fights, has shined in bare-knuckle boxing since 2023, delivering standout victories, including a third-round stoppage of Jimmie Rivera and a ‘Performance of the Night’ win against Bobby Taylor. These two powerhouse fighters promise an electrifying showdown in one of combat sports’ most thrilling matchups.
BKFC Heavyweight Champion Mick Terrill will face off against his toughest challenger to date Ben “Big Ben” Rothwell who knocked out every opponent he faced for the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. Terrill, known for his raw power and relentless aggression, will challenge Rothwell, a UFC legend. KnuckleMania IV showcased Terril’s commanding win over Lorenzo Hunt and Rothwell’s 43-second knockout against Todd Duffee.
Other fights include:
South Philly’s John Garbarino vs John Spencer
South Philly’s “The Irishman” Pat Sullivan, former professional hockey enforcer vs Kaine Tomlinson Jr.
Pat “The Brick” Brady, 1-0 with BKFC and fights Zach Calmus
Dustin “The Discipline” Pague vs JD Burns
Mick Terrill vs Ben “Big Ben” Rothwell
World Champion Bec Rawlings from Australia will be fighting BKFC fan-favorite women’s flyweight contender Taylor “Killa B” Starling
Travis “The Animal” Thompson, 11-time BKFC vet vs Zach Pannell
Cody Russell, Boxing/MMA standout
Tickets are on sale now for the January 25, 2025 fight at the Wells Fargo Center at bkfc.com/events. The fight will be streaming LIVE on DAZN. DAZN is the Ultimate sports entertainment platform.
