Taylor Starling vs. Marisol Ruelas Added to Blood4Blood Inaugural Event

Daytona Beach, FL (April 2, 2026) – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has unveiled the complete fight card for its debut "Blood4Blood" event. The highly anticipated spectacle is set for Wednesday, May 6, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.

This "Blood4Blood" event at the Ocean Center will kick off the festivities for the much-anticipated Welcome To Rockville festival. Florida's largest rock, metal, and punk festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary from May 7-10 at the world-renowned Daytona International Speedway.

A significant addition to the card is the return of two-time BKFC Women’s World Title Challenger Taylor Starling (5-4) from Rock Hill, SC. She is slated to make her comeback to the squared circle against the popular bare-knuckle fighter Marisol Ruelas, representing Woodridge, IL.

Starling, recognized as one of BKFC's most engaging fighters, is coming off a decisive victory over Shelby Cannon on August 2, 2025, during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Ruelas, known for her tenacity, enters this bout following a fiercely contested split-decision loss to Brooke Evans at BKFC Fight Night Hammond on October 18, 2025.

As previously announced, the main event for Blood4Blood will feature Slaughter to Prevail frontman Alex Terrible, who holds a 1-1 record in bare-knuckle fighting, battling middleweight and PBR star Cameron ‘The Bull’ Delano (1-0). Alex Terrible is also scheduled to perform with his internationally acclaimed heavy metal band during the event.

The card further boasts ‘Brutal’ Jake Bostwick (4-2-1) from Coconut Creek, FL, who will face his long-standing rival Roderick ‘Ice Water’ Stewart (2-3) of Abilene, TX. Additionally, MMA standout Sergey ‘Kratos’ Kalinin (1-0) from Ekaterinburg, Russia, is set to make his BKFC debut in the heavyweight division against Brock ‘Alpha Dawg’ Walker (2-2) from Big Stone, Virginia.

Beyond the intense combat, Blood4Blood promises a unique fusion of combat sports and heavy music. The event will host performances from iconic bands such as Black Label Society, Crowbar, and Malevolence, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience.

The Ocean Center is located at 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, FL 32118. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with the event scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. local time.