BKFC Fight Night 36 Honolulu: Pitolo vs. Coltrane is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on April 11, 2026 at the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Fight Card
Main Card
Middleweight 79 kg United States Maki Pitolo vs. United States Doug Coltrane
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Keali'i Kanekoa vs. United States Joseph Creer
Featherweight 66 kg United States Toby Misech vs. United States Charles Bennett
Welterweight 75 kg United States Zach Zane vs. United States Justin Cornell
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Chris Cisneros vs. United States Justin Baesman
Lightweight 70 kg United States Jovan Alayon vs. Philippines Christopher Inocencio
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United States Namakana Pakala vs. United States Joel Guzman
Middleweight 79 kg United States Randy Kamaiopili Jr vs. United States Shiro Hitto
Welterweight 75 kg United States Joseph Calarruda vs. United States Fatu Tuitasi
Bantamweight 61 kg United States Maika Samson vs. United States Nalu Cenal
TBA United States Hazel Naheinaena vs. United States Kat Rabellizsa
Lightweight 70 kg United States Nicholas Saragosa vs. United States Andru Davis-Henry
Lightweight 70 kg United States Jerome Macalino vs. United States Pono Enos
Cruiserweight 93 kg United States Vincent Aragona vs. United States Simeon Crawford
Background
Island Impact: Bare Knuckle Debuts in Hawaii at BKFC Fight Night 36!
History is set to be written in the 808 as the "Squared Circle" touches down in the Hawaiian Islands for the very first time. On April 11, 2026, BKFC Fight Night 36: Pitolo vs. Coltrane takes over the iconic Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. This landmark event brings the raw, unfiltered intensity of bare-knuckle fighting to a region with a legendary combat sports heritage. In a night defined by hometown heroes and seasoned veterans, Honolulu will witness the fastest-growing sport in the world ignite the Pacific.
The Main Event: "Coconut Bombz" Returns Home
At the summit of the card, local favorite and UFC veteran Maki "Coconut Bombz" Pitolo makes his highly anticipated bare-knuckle debut against the dangerous Doug "Coldred" Coltrane. Pitolo, a Nanakuli native known for his explosive power and "brawler" mentality, looks to defend his home turf and make an immediate statement in the middleweight division.
In Doug Coltrane, however, he faces a battle-hardened BKFC World Title challenger who has already shared the ring with the elite of the 79kg class. Coltrane brings a sophisticated, high-pressure style and the kind of durability that has made him a fixture in the rankings. This is a quintessential clash of "island power vs. veteran grit," where the winner emerges as a top-tier contender for the world title.
Light Heavyweight Thunder and "Felony" Fire
The intensity remains at a peak in the co-featured attraction as the light heavyweight division takes center stage. Slap-fighting standout Keali'i "The Saint" Kanekoa looks to bring his devastating impact to the BKFC ring against the accurate counter-striker Joseph "The Dark Knight" Creer. Creer, an undefeated boxer and Muay Thai specialist, brings a technical pedigree that will provide a stern test for Kanekoa’s raw physical power.
The feature bout of the evening promises pure chaos as Hilo’s own Toby "2 Quick" Misech makes his debut against one of the most recognizable faces in combat sports, "Felony" Charles Bennett. Bennett, coming off a spectacular knockout victory in Philadelphia, is a viral sensation known for his unpredictable style and finishing instinct. This featherweight duel is a frontrunner for "Fight of the Night" honors, as Misech looks to derail the momentum of the bare-knuckle fan favorite.
A Showcase of Hawaiian Warriors
BKFC Fight Night 36 serves as a massive platform for the next generation of local talent. The welterweight division features a high-stakes encounter as Zach "God’s Warrior" Zane faces Justin Cornell, while the veteran Chris "The Maverick" Cisneros returns to the light heavyweight ranks against the gritty Justin Baesman.
The card is further bolstered by a series of regional rivalries, including a lightweight battle between Jovan Alayon and Christopher Inocencio, and a bantamweight clash between Maika Samson and Nalu Cenal. From the women’s lightweight technicality of Hazel Nahienaena and Kat Rabellizsa to the cruiserweight power struggle of Vincent Aragona and Simeon Crawford, every athlete understands the mission.
In the Blaisdell Center, a win is more than just a notch on the record, it is a declaration of intent. Every exchange in the ring is a step toward global recognition, and every finish is a reminder that the heartbeat of Hawaiian combat has found a new home in BKFC.
