BKFC 66 took place at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Sept. 13. The main event featured a thrilling clash between defending bantamweight champion Alberto Blas and undefeated contender Ryan Reber.
In addition to the main event, the card showcased a number of other exciting matchups, including a co-main event between Howard Davis and James Brown. Other notable bouts featured Justin Ibarrola vs. Justin Street, Armando Rodriguez vs. Dameko Labon, and Leonardo Perdomo vs. Steven Banks.
The event also featured a number of preliminary fights, including a clash between Jim Pulgar and Joshua Alvarez, and a matchup between Julio Perez and Devonte Jeffery.
Check out some of the fight highlights from the event below:
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Leonardo Perdomo made quick work of Steve Banks in the opening round
In a swift and decisive fashion, Leonardo Perdomo showcased his dominance in the heavyweight division at BKFC 66, securing a first-round knockout victory over Steve Banks.
Perdomo, a rising star in the bare-knuckle fighting world, entered the bout with an undefeated record of 4-0 and a reputation for his devastating knockout power. His opponent, Banks, was looking to bounce back from a previous loss and prove his worth in the heavyweight ranks.
From the opening bell, Perdomo wasted no time in asserting his dominance. He relentlessly pressured Banks, landing powerful punches and forcing him to retreat. Ultimately, a well-placed body shot sent Banks to the canvas. Perdomo followed up with a flurry of punches, and the referee was forced to stop the fight.
With this victory, Perdomo further solidified his status as a top contender in the heavyweight division and extended his streak of first-round knockouts.
Check out the impressive knockout below:
Howard Davis secured a TKO win over James Brown
Howard Davis showcased his devastating power and skill in a dominant performance against James Brown in the co-main event of BKFC 66. The lightweight bout saw Davis earn a first-round TKO victory over his opponent.
Davis, a top-ranked fighter in the BKFC, entered the fight with a reputation for his knockout power. He lived up to the hype, landing a series of powerful right hooks that forced Brown to take a knee multiple times. The referee eventually stepped in to stop the fight, awarding Davis the victory.
Despite being relatively new to bare-knuckle boxing, Brown had a wealth of experience in MMA. However, Davis's superior striking proved to be too much for him. The victory solidified Davis' position as one of the top contenders in the lightweight division.
Check out Howard Davis' TKO win over James Brown below:
Alberto Blas dominated Ryan Reber to retain the bantamweight title
Alberto Blas successfully defended his bantamweight title at BKFC 66, delivering a devastating knockout victory over Ryan Reber in the main event of the evening.
Blas, the reigning champion, entered the bout with an undefeated record in bare-knuckle boxing. He continued his dominance in the ring, overwhelming Reber with his powerful strikes. In the first round, Blas landed a devastating right hand that sent Reber crashing to the canvas. Reber was unable to recover, and the referee was forced to stop the fight.
With the victory, Blas solidified his position as one of the top fighters in the bantamweight division.
Check out the highlight knockout from Alberto Blas below:
The champion also posed alongside Conor McGregor following the title defense:
BKFC 66: Highlights from the undercard of the night
The rally of knockouts began from the very first card of the prelims as Almat Jumanov stopped his opponent Rayne Wells in the very first round of their fight.
Another highlight of the evening was the impressive striking from Julio Perez. A well-timed combination earned him a face-plant knockout over Devonte Jeffery 13 seconds into the fight.
Check out the highlight knockout below:
Joseph White kicked off the main card with an impressive TKO victory over Kendrick Miree in the fourth round of the fight:
In another fight of the night, Stephen Townsel secured a dominant victory over Jeremy Smith, improving his bare-knuckle record to 4-4. Townsel controlled the fight from start to finish, landing heavy punches and earning a fourth-round TKO victory.
The fight was stopped by the ringside doctor after Smith sustained significant damage to his eye and was unable to continue.