BKFC Ice Wars 1: Battle of the Border (also known as USA vs. Canada) is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on June 14, 2025, at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States.
Fight Card
Main Card
Heavyweight USA James Brooks vs. Canada Will Laporte
Cruiserweight USA Darin Oler vs. USA Roddy Person
Lightweight USA Darrick Gates vs. Canada Devin Gibson
Middleweight USA Ryan Snobeck vs. Canada Alex Marchisello
Super Heavyweight USA Zach Hughes vs. Canada Catlin Bigsnake
HeavyweightUSA Elias Thompson vs. Canada André Thibault
HeavyweightUSA Matt Dunn vs. Canada Nick Laporte
Cruiserweight USA Nick Williams vs. Canada Cole Johnson
Heavyweight USA Anthony Mendoza vs. Canada Chase Tippin
Cruiserweight USA Cameron Prouty vs. Canada Justyce Smoke
Background
A thrilling new fighting league that pits the world’s toughest combat fighters against each other on a sheet of ice. It’s the best of Combat Sports and Ice Hockey all in one.
Comprised of Former Hockey Enforcers and Current Combat Fighters in top fighting condition.
Fighters square off in “The Ice Box” – a 900 sq. ft. ice fighting surface specifically made for BKFC Ice Wars. Four ounce MMA gloves are worn, fighters are wearing traditional hockey jerseys and equipment. All fighters shall wear appropriate hockey attire which includes helmet (no visor), chin strap, shoulder pads, hockey jersey, hockey pants, shin guards, and skates. The helmets and chin straps will be provided by the promotion.
Each bout shall be at least three (3) rounds with a maximum of five (5) rounds. Each round shall be no more than ninety (90) seconds in length, with one (1) minute rest periods between rounds.
BKFC Ice Wars is expected to launch with at least six events in 2025 and then expand to as many as 24 events in 2026.
