Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens are set to headline BKFC KnuckleMania 5 on Saturday, as the bare-knuckle boxing event debuts in Philadelphia. The ceremonial weigh-ins took place on Friday at the Wells Fargo Arena, setting the stage for an action-packed night.
Alvarez, a former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion, weighed in at 165.8 pounds. The Philadelphia native, who holds a 1-1 record in BKFC, is looking to rebound from his recent loss to Mike Perry and impress his hometown fans. Opposing him is Jeremy Stephens, a fellow UFC veteran with a 2-0 BKFC record, who weighed in at 164.6 pounds. Known for his knockout power, Stephens aims to continue his undefeated run.
In the co-main event, heavyweight champion Mick Terrill faces MMA veteran Ben Rothwell, who enters the fight with a perfect 3-0 BKFC record. Rothwell tipped the scales at 274 pounds, while Terrill weighed in at 258.2 pounds.
The ceremonial weigh-ins began at 6 p.m. ET, and the main card will air on DAZN at 8 p.m. ET. Below is the full fight card with weigh-in results:
| Fight | Weight |
|---|---|
| Eddie Alvarez (165.8) vs. Jeremy Stephens (164.6) | 165 lbs main event |
| Mick Terrill (258.2) vs. Ben Rothwell (274) | Heavyweight |
| Taylor Starling (121.6) vs. Bec Rawlings (121.5) | Women’s Flyweight |
| Pat Brady vs. Zach Calmus | TBD |
| John Garbarino vs. Apostle Spencer | TBD |
| Pat Sullivan vs. Kaine Tomlinson Jr. | TBD |
| Joey Dawejko vs. Steve Banks | TBD |
| Dustin Pague vs. JD Burns | TBD |
| Zed Montanez vs. Brandon Meyer | TBD |
| Travis Thompson vs. Zachary Pannell | TBD |
| Phil Caracappa vs. Noah Norman | TBD |
| Cody Russell vs. Logan Tucker | TBD |
| Itso Babulaidze vs. Bryan McDowell | TBD |
BKFC KnuckleMania 5 promises a thrilling evening of bare-knuckle action, headlined by a main event featuring two former UFC stars and a heavyweight co-main event showcasing BKFC’s elite fighters. Don’t miss it live on DAZN!
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