BKFC 87: Stewart vs. Gaffie

Nicolas Gaffie

Nicolas Gaffie is a professional combat sports athlete from Spain with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. Standing at 165cm, he has established himself as a formidable force in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). His recent form is exceptional, securing three consecutive stoppage victories. He most recently defeated Jelle Zeegers via first-round knockout at BKFC 83, which followed a fourth-round TKO of Brandon Allen and a second-round stoppage of Radek Štádler.

Kai Stewart

Record: 8-0 (Bare Knuckle) / 1-0 (MMA) Organization: BKFC Fighting Style: Pressure Striker / Clinch Specialist Recent Results: Won a unanimous decision against Tommy Strydom in Dubai, followed by a unanimous decision over veteran Jimmie Rivera. He also secured a decision victory against Bryan Duran and a win over Howard Davis. Kai Stewart is the inaugural and current BKFC Featherweight World Champion. Known for his background as an elite Montana state wrestler, he utilizes a high-intensity clinch-fighting style and superior cardio to maintain a relentless pace. At 22, he became the youngest champion in BKFC history.

Leonardo Perdomo

Leonardo Perdomo is an undefeated United States heavyweight competing in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Standing 5'11", Perdomo has established himself as a dominant force with a professional record of 8-0, finishing every opponent by knockout. His recent performances include a third-round stoppage of Corey Willis and two consecutive first-round knockouts over former champion Arnold Adams. He also secured a lightning-fast 13-second victory against Steve Herelius.

Rashad Coulter

Nationality: United States Record: 9-5-0 (MMA) Organization: BKFC, BYB Extreme, Boxing Style: Boxing, Muay Thai Rashad Coulter is an American combat sports veteran known for his heavy hands and aggressive pressure. Across MMA, boxing, and bare-knuckle fighting, the "Daywalker" has earned a reputation for pursuing the finish, with nearly all of his MMA victories coming by way of knockout. Recently, he has focused on professional boxing and bare-knuckle competition, having secured multiple first-round finishes in the BYB Extreme Fighting Series.

Rosalinda Rodriguez

Rosalinda Rodriguez is an American combat athlete with a professional boxing record of 14-0 and a bare-knuckle record of 3-0. Known as "Venom," the Chicago-born fighter is characterized by high-volume punching, technical accuracy, and an aggressive pressure-based style. She is a former WIBA and NABF bantamweight champion. Most recently, she secured a third-round TKO victory over Gabrielle Roman in July 2025 and a split decision win against Amy Naert in September 2024.

Shelby Cannon

Shelby Cannon is a United States strawweight competitor with a professional background in bare-knuckle boxing, standing 5'1". Competing in major organizations like BKFC and BYB Extreme, she has established herself as a resilient and durable athlete. In her recent campaign, she faced Taylor Starling at BKFC 79 in August 2025, falling short via unanimous decision. This followed a strong unanimous decision victory over Kathryn Paprocki at BKFC 74 in May 2025.

Leonel Carrera

Leonel Carrera is a United States bare-knuckle fighter competing in the Middleweight division of BKFC. Standing 6'2", he holds a professional record of 1–1. In his most recent outing at BKFC 78 in July 2025, he faced veteran Jake Bostwick. This followed a successful debut at BKFC Fight Night Miami in April 2024, where he secured a second-round victory over Mike Heckert via doctor stoppage. He is currently scheduled to face Sabah Homasi at BKFC 87.

Sabah Homasi

Sabah Homasi is a veteran American welterweight with a professional record of 17-12-0. Known for his aggressive "The Punisher" style, he has competed at the highest levels of MMA, including the UFC and Bellator, before transitioning to bare-knuckle boxing. His recent career includes a unanimous decision loss to Jonny Tello at BKFC 71 and a second-round knockout victory over Eduardo Peralta via a powerful right hand at BKFC on DAZN 3 in December 2024.

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy Smith is a South African fighter with a professional record of 9-7-0. Standing 5'10", he competes in the middleweight division and has become a prominent fixture in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Known for his resilience and willingness to face top-tier competition, his recent outings include hard-fought battles against David Simpson, Stephen Townsel, and a unanimous decision against Houston Alexander. He is scheduled to face Donald Sanchez at BKFC 87.

Donald Sanchez

Donald Sanchez is a veteran United States fighter with a professional record of 30-20-0, currently competing as a lightweight. A versatile athlete with decades of experience across MMA and bare-knuckle boxing, he stands 5'10" with a 70-inch reach. His recent form in BKFC includes a knockout victory over Dallas Davison and a split decision win against Bryant McClain. Most recently, he demonstrated his durability in a unanimous decision against David Mundell in June 2025.

Roberto Armas

Roberto Armas is a Mexican-American fighter competing in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) bantamweight and featherweight divisions. Known by the moniker "El Gallo Negro," he is a pressure fighter who favors power-heavy swings and a high-volume jab. His recent record includes a split decision against Justin Ibarrola in July 2025 and a unanimous decision win over Chris Garcia in March 2025. He also holds a notable TKO victory against Jack Grady from August 2024.

AJ Iriarte

Armando "AJ" Iriarte is an American bare-knuckle boxer with a professional record of 3 wins and 0 losses. Competing primarily in Bare Knuckle FC (BKFC), he is known for his significant power and finishing ability. His recent record includes a third-round knockout victory over Corey Roberts in March 2025 and a first-round knockout of Dameko Labon in September 2024. He also secured a swift 20-second victory against Anthony Yost in October 2023 via a powerful left hook.

Chance Wilson

Chance Wilson is a 32-year-old flyweight competitor from the United States with a background in bare-knuckle boxing. Standing 5'2" with a 64.2-inch reach, he is known for his resilience and willingness to face top-tier competition. In his most recent outing in December 2025, he faced Gee Perez at BKFC 85. Prior to that, he secured a unanimous decision victory against Joshua Richey in June 2025. He is currently scheduled to return to the ring against Chris Garcia at BKFC 87.

Chris Garcia

Chris Garcia is a United States bantamweight who competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Known by the nickname "Dynamite," he is a Cuban American striker from Florida recognized for his explosive power and high-pressure orthodox boxing style. Garcia holds a professional bare-knuckle record of 5 wins and 1 loss. In his most recent outing in September 2025, he secured a first-round technical knockout victory over Austin Lewis. This followed a unanimous decision loss to Robert Armas and a series of wins including a doctor stoppage against Micah Livingston and a majority decision over Albert Inclan.

Victor Flor

Victor Flor is a Brazil-born fighter competing in the bantamweight division with a professional record of 4-3-0. Standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, he is known for a grappling-heavy style, with his most recent victories coming via submission. In his recent outings, he faced Jared Braun in November 2024, following a first-round submission win over Nesaw Merriweather at Combat Quest 5. He is currently scheduled to compete in bare-knuckle boxing against Ernesto Suarez at BKFC 87.

Ernesto Suarez

Ernesto Suarez is a bantamweight bare-knuckle boxer from Cuba with a professional record of 1-0. Competing in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), he is known for a powerful southpaw stance and aggressive forward pressure. In his debut at BKFC 85 in December 2025, he secured a first-round TKO victory over Angelo Colon in just 84 seconds. He is scheduled to face Victor Flor at BKFC 87 in March 2026.