BKFC Coventry: Connor Tierney vs. Jonny Graham: Live round-by-round updates

Connor Tierney and Jonny Graham will meet in the BKFC Coventry main event, with the UK 165-pound title on the line.

Over the last year, Graham has made a name for himself under the BKFC banner by securing back-to-back knockout wins. The 165-pound contender now looks to become a bare-knuckle champion when he returns on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Graham's newest opponent is Tierney, who's fought in BKFC three times. 'Brum Town Bomber' started his promotional tenure by taking out Jeremiah Riggs and Joe Elmore. Unfortunately for him, he suffered a setback last time out due to a fifth-round knockout loss at the hands of Jake Lindsey.

Tierney fought Lindsey in March 2023, so he's had time to improve in training. He plans to showcase his evolution at Graham's expense, which should make for an action-packed matchup to determine the UK 165-pound king.

Follow along with Sportskeeda for live updates of the BKFC Coventry main event featuring Connor Tierney and Jonny Graham.

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BKFC Coventry: Connor Tierney vs. Jonny Graham

Round 1:

Connor Tierney vs. Jonny Graham is underway. Graham comes forward and unloads two sequences of punches that don't land. They temporarily find themselves in the clinic against the ropes. Graham is moving forward with his hands low. Tierney grabs Graham in the clinch and the latter unloads a barrage of body punches.

Graham's hands are extremely low as he attempts to stalk Tierney. Graham tried to take advantage of Tierney against the ropes, but Tierney landed a big counter hook. Wow, the crowd has exploded after a wild ending to round one. Graham is cut badly over his eye.

Round 2:

Connor Tierney is utilizing a more fundamental boxing approach, while Jonny Graham is looking to scrap. Tierney lands a massive straight left hand and drops Graham. Graham gets back to his feet and continues to move forward.

Tierney is catching Graham cleanly when the latter tries to close the distance. Graham is showcasing heavy head movement from distance. They clinch up and both throw body punches. The referee wasn't happy with punches off the break.

Oh my goodness, another brawl breaks out to end round two. Graham landed a massive hook and Tierney was stunned before the round ended.

Round 3:

Connor Tierney is increasing his volume as he gains comfort in the range. They lock up in the clinch and Jonny Graham unloads a handful of body punches. Graham needs to be careful with his hands down as the find gets into the later rounds.

Tierney half lands a right hand and Graham tells him to continue coming forward. Graham looks to unload with a big combination that doesn't land. Graham pushes back Tierney with a left hand to end round three.

Round 4:

Graham lands a straight left hand followed by a right hand. Tierney goes down to the canvas before recovering. Tierney attempted to come forward and Graham capitalized with another hook landed.

Tierney can't seem to control the distance. Graham lands again on his way in. Tierney capitalizes on Graham's aggressiveness this time and lands when his opponent came forward. Round four ends. Really close fight.

Round 5:

Connor Tierney pumps out his jab to start round five. Jonny Graham explodes forward but can't find the target. Tierney throws out six or seven punches, most don't land. Tierney is bouncing around the outside of the ring. Graham hasn't adjusted.

Graham is trying to track down Tierney. Tierney could be stealing this crucial round. Tierney isn't giving Graham a chance to unload his massive power punches. Both fighters are showcasing their defense. Tierney ends the fight with a barrage of punches. We're going to the scorecards.

Official Result: Connor Tierney def. Jonny Graham by unanimous decision (48-45 x2 and 48-46) for the inaugural UK 165-pound title