Combat sports fans are gearing up for another explosive night of bare-knuckle action as BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing prepares to host Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi. The high-stakes combat sports event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, broadcasting live from the vibrant and energetic venue of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. The fight card promises a series of intense matchups across multiple weight classes, culminating in a marquee super lightweight showdown between skilled competitors Jarod Grant and Pantera Guerrero.
The preliminary festivities for the fight card officially got underway on Thursday, Oct. 22, when all participating athletes took to the scales for the official weigh-ins. With every fighter successfully making weight, the stage is now set for a night of unmitigated combat inside the squared circle. The official weigh-in results provide a clear picture of the physical preparations and division limits met by each competitor ahead of Friday night’s opening bell.
For fans eager to catch the action from home or on the go, the event will air live via Bally Sports Live. Broadcast coverage is slated to begin at 8 p.m. ET, delivering the hard-hitting excitement directly to viewers across the country. As fighters finalized their hydration and recovery following Thursday’s weigh-ins, anticipation reached a fever pitch for what is expected to be a memorable evening for the promotion in Biloxi.
The headline attraction features Jarod Grant stepping onto the scales at 140.3 pounds, just a fraction over the standard super lightweight limit, while his opponent, Pantera Guerrero, weighed in cleanly at 139.8 pounds. Both fighters successfully cleared the pre-fight medical and weight requirements, ensuring that their anticipated clash will proceed as the main event of the evening. Grant and Guerrero have both drawn significant attention from the bare-knuckle boxing community, and their impending battle is expected to test the technical striking and durability of both men under BKB rules.
The supporting card is equally stacked with compelling matchups that span a wide variety of weight divisions, highlighting the depth of talent featured on this Biloxi card. In a pivotal middleweight encounter, Cub Hawkins tipped the scales at 159.3 pounds, coming in just under the 160-pound limit. His opponent, Rowdy Montgomery, weighed in precisely at the 160-pound limit, cementing a classic middleweight contest that promises high-paced exchanges and heavy-handed power from both corners.
Moving up to the light heavyweight division, Brandon Shavers registered a weight of 173.1 pounds, while veteran competitor German Ramos weighed in at 175.5 pounds. Both fighters successfully met the parameters for their respective camps, ensuring a robust and physical test in the 175-pound category.
The event also features high-level women’s competition, highlighted by a bantamweight matchup between Monica Medina and Claudia Zamora. Medina stepped off the scale at 134.8 pounds, while Zamora registered a matching 135.2 pounds, keeping both athletes comfortably within the bantamweight threshold and ready to deliver a fast-paced, highly technical battle that has become a staple of modern bare-knuckle boxing cards.
In the cruiserweight division, Dillon Winemiller and Terrell Glynn made their official weights ahead of their collision. Winemiller weighed in at 184.7 pounds, while Glynn hit the scales at 185.9 pounds. Both men displayed the conditioning necessary for a grueling affair in the heavier weight brackets, where one clean shot can alter the trajectory of a contest instantly.
The junior middleweight division brings together Jeff Denton and Cody Jenkins for an intriguing clash of styles. Denton registered a weight of 154.7 pounds, while Jenkins came in slightly lighter at 150.2 pounds. Both fighters successfully cleared the pre-fight protocol, guaranteeing their spot on the live broadcast.
Heavyweight power will also be on full display as Ike Villanueva takes on Cody East in a bout that has fans anticipating a dramatic finish. Villanueva weighed in at a formidable 225.4 pounds, while East registered 223.8 pounds. Given the immense power inherent in the heavyweight division under bare-knuckle rules, this matchup is widely regarded as one of the most volatile and exciting additions to the fight card.
In another light heavyweight pairing, Doug Freeman and Adam Nash successfully made weight ahead of their meeting. Freeman weighed in at 170.5 pounds, with Nash coming in right behind him at 171 pounds. The narrow weight differential points toward a competitive and evenly matched bout between two athletes eager to make a statement under the BKB banner.
The women’s featherweight division will see Aquasha Rapley square off against Miranda Barber. Rapley weighed in at 148 pounds, while Barber registered a near-identical 147.9 pounds. Both fighters looked focused and ready during the weigh-in proceedings, setting the stage for a compelling contest that highlights the evolving landscape of women’s combat sports.
Rounding out the official weigh-in results, Devin Wallace and Jerry Dutchover prepared for their heavyweight collision. Wallace tipped the scales at 221.6 pounds, while Dutchover weighed in at 223.6 pounds. With both competitors securely within the heavyweight limits, the final pairing for the evening was officially locked in, completing a robust lineup for the Mississippi audience and the nationwide viewing public.
With the weigh-ins successfully concluded without issue, all eyes now turn to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as the fighters complete their final preparations. The atmosphere in Biloxi is charged with anticipation as athletes, coaches, and promoters converge for fight night. As the clock ticks down to the opening bell at 8 p.m. ET on Bally Sports Live, the competitors are fully prepared to leave everything in the ring for a night of premier bare-knuckle boxing action.
