BKFC 87: Stewart vs. Gaffie is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 20, 2026 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, United States.
Fight Card
Main Card
Featherweight 66 kg United States Kai Stewart vs. Spain Nico Gaffie Featherweight Championship
Heavyweight 120 kg Cuba Leonardo Perdomo vs. United States Rashad Coulter
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Bryan Duran vs. United States Derek Perez
Women's Strawweight 52 kg United States Rosalinda Rodriguez vs. United States Shelby Cannon
Light Heavyweight 84 kg South Africa Jeremy Smith vs. United States Donald Sanchez
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Sabah Homasi vs. United States Leonel Carrera
Flyweight 57 kg United States Chris Garcia vs. United States Chancey Wilson
Bantamweight 61 kg United States AJ Rodriguez vs. United States Robert Armas
Flyweight 57 kg United States Jancarlos Rivera vs. United States Mike Hansen
Heavyweight 120 kg United States Nicolas Blume vs. United States Alex Davis
Bantamweight 61 kg Cuba Ernesto Suarez vs. United States Victor Flor
Background
The Global Standard: Undefeated Champions Collide at BKFC 87!
The neon glow of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is set to reflect off the squared circle as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returns to Hollywood, Florida, for a historic unification of talent. On March 20, 2026, BKFC 87: Stewart vs. Gaffie delivers a card that defines the global expansion of the sport. With an unprecedented clash between two undefeated kings and a roster of seasoned knockout artists, this event is a definitive statement that the era of bare-knuckle supremacy has arrived.
The Main Event: Unifying the Featherweight World
At the summit of the card, the BKFC World Featherweight Championship is on the line in a rare "Champion vs. Champion" encounter. The undisputed, undefeated American king Kai Stewart looks to defend his throne against the reigning BKFC Europe Featherweight Champion, Spain’s Nico Gaffie. Stewart has become the face of the 145-pound division, utilizing a high-octane wrestling-based pressure and a relentless chin to break his opponents' spirits.
In Nico Gaffie, however, he faces a different kind of monster. Representing the elite surge of European bare-knuckle boxing, Gaffie brings an unblemished record and a clinical, surgical striking style that has terrorized the continental circuit. This is a quintessential battle for global territory: can Stewart’s "American Grit" stifle the technical precision of the Spanish "King of Europe"? The winner won't just walk away with the belt; they will be the undisputed pound-for-pound face of the featherweight ranks.
Heavyweight Thunder: Perdomo vs. Coulter
The intensity remains at a peak in the heavyweight division as the terrifying Cuban powerhouse Leonardo Perdomo meets UFC veteran Rashad Coulter. Perdomo has quickly become the most feared man in the 120kg division, sporting a 100% first-round knockout rate that has left the BKFC faithful in awe. He faces his most seasoned test to date in Coulter, a man whose professional boxing pedigree and heavy-handed experience in the Octagon make him a volatile threat in the clinch. In a division where one knuckle can alter the course of history, this matchup is a high-speed collision course toward a world title shot.
Elite Bantamweights and the Return of "The Problem"
The main card is further bolstered by the return of Bryan "The Great" Duran, who takes on Derek Perez in a bantamweight duel that many insiders are tipping for "Fight of the Night" honors. Duran’s explosive power and flamboyant style have made him a viral sensation, but Perez brings the kind of durable, blue-collar toughness that has derailed rising stars in the past.
Simultaneously, the light heavyweight division sees the return of MMA fan-favorite Sabah Homasi against Leonel Carrera. Homasi’s "all-action" reputation translates perfectly to the squared circle, but he faces a stern technical challenge in Carrera. From the women’s strawweight clash between Rosalinda Rodriguez and Shelby Cannon to the heavy-hitting return of Donald Sanchez against South Africa's Jeremy Smith, every athlete on this card understands the mission. At the Hard Rock, you aren't just fighting for a win—you are fighting to prove that your hands are the most dangerous weapons in the world.
A Crucible of International Fire
The depth of BKFC 87 is underscored by a relentless slate of matchups across the flyweight and bantamweight divisions. From the technicality of Chris Garcia and Chancey Wilson to the Cuban flair of Ernesto Suarez, the night is a comprehensive showcase of the global evolution currently defining the sport. Every exchange is a declaration of intent, and every finish is a step toward immortality in the fastest-growing combat sport on the planet.
A BKFC Featherweight Championship bout between current undefeated champion Kai Stewart and fellow current unbeaten BKFC Europe Featherweight Champion Nico Gaffie is scheduled to headline the event.
