BKFC 81: Full Event Details and Fight Card

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is set to make a huge splash in the UK this weekend as BKFC 81 takes place at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday, September 27, 2025. This event features a stacked lineup of fights, with world-class boxers, seasoned bare-knuckle veterans, and even reality TV stars stepping into the ring to compete in one of the fastest-growing combat sports today.

The event will be streamed live and exclusively on DAZN, giving fans around the world the chance to experience the raw intensity of bare-knuckle fighting. The main card is expected to begin at 10:00 PM UK time (5:00 PM ET).

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Fight Card for BKFC 81: Manchester

Here’s the official fight card for BKFC 81, as confirmed by the promotion:

James DeGale vs Matt Floyd – Light Heavyweight (Main Event)
Aaron Chalmers vs Jack Fincham – Light Heavyweight (Co-Main Event)
Jonny Graham vs Navid Mansouri – Lightweight
Jonno Chipchase vs Lewis Garside – Featherweight
Dec Spelman vs Dawid Chylinski – Light Heavyweight
Bartlomiej Krol vs Jon Telfer – Lightweight
David Oscar vs Travis Dickinson – Cruiserweight
Joe Lister vs Sean Weir – Light Heavyweight
Benjamin Lowe vs Mikey Henderson – Middleweight
Gaz Corran vs Danny Moir – Middleweight
Kieron Sewell vs Patryk Pientnik – Bantamweight
Andy Thornton vs Matty Hill – Heavyweight

What to Expect

The main event will see James DeGale, a former world boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, make his highly anticipated bare-knuckle debut against the durable Matt Floyd. This bout is drawing huge attention, as fans are eager to see how DeGale adapts to the no-gloves environment.

The co-main event adds crossover star power with Aaron Chalmers taking on Jack Fincham. Chalmers, who has previously competed in MMA and boxing, will look to use his combat experience, while Fincham enters the bare-knuckle ring for the first time in a high-profile debut.

With a mix of experienced fighters and exciting newcomers, BKFC 81 promises to deliver non-stop action and could mark a historic night for bare-knuckle fighting in the UK. Fans tuning in via DAZN can expect an unforgettable event filled with grit, drama, and plenty of knockouts.