BKFC 87: Stewart vs. Gaffie – Event Summary and Key Results from Hollywood

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship once again brought high-octane action to Hollywood with its BKFC 87 event. The card was stacked with thrilling matchups, culminating in a highly anticipated featherweight championship clash that promised an unforgettable night of combat.

In the main event, the reigning featherweight champion, Kai Stewart, put his pristine 8-0 record under the BKFC banner and his gold on the line for what would be his fifth successful title defense attempt. His challenger was the formidable Nicolas Gaffie from Marbella, who entered the bout with an impressive streak of three highlight-reel knockouts since joining the promotion in 2024. This championship encounter was a definite must-watch.

The co-main event of the evening featured an intriguing matchup as the undefeated Leonardo Perdomo looked to maintain his perfect record against BKFC newcomer Orlando Coulter, who made his debut in the bare-knuckle arena.

Fans were also treated to the return of acclaimed boxing sensation Rosalinda Rodriguez, who sought her 15th career victory in a challenging contest against the always resilient Shelby ‘Boom Boom’ Cannon.

BKFC 87 Main Card Overview

The main card delivered intense bare-knuckle action. While the outcomes for some of the top fights were eagerly awaited, several exciting bouts saw definitive finishes:

• Kai Stewart vs. Nico Gaffie (Featherweight Championship)
• Leonardo Perdomo vs. Orlando Coulter
• Bryan Duran vs. Derek Perez
• Rosalinda Rodriguez vs. Shelby Cannon
• Sabah Homasi vs. Leonel Carrera
• Jeremy Smith vs. Donald Sanchez
• Roberto Armas defeated AJ Rodriguez via TKO at 2:00 of Round 3.
• Jancarlos Rivera defeated Samuel Samples via TKO at 1:59 of Round 1, delivering an explosive first-round knockout.

BKFC 87 Preliminaries Overview

The preliminary card set the stage with fierce competition, showcasing several impressive victories:

• Chris Garcia defeated Chancey Wilson via TKO at 0:19 of Round 2.
• Nicholas Blume defeated Alex Davis via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 30-27).
• Ernesto Suarez defeated Victor Flor via TKO at 1:56 of Round 1, marking a dominant performance and improving his record to 2-0.