BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI — The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi played host to a night of unrelenting action and high-stakes combat on October 23, 2026, as BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing joined forces with Bally’s Corporation to deliver another electrifying installment of Bally’s Fightnight by BKB. A passionate crowd of combat sports enthusiasts packed the venue to witness a card filled with shifting momentum, legacy-defining performances, and brutal finishes.
The main event of the evening delivered everything fans could have hoped for, featuring a grueling, back-and-forth battle in the super lightweight division. Pantera Guerrero stepped into the squared circle to face former BKB Lightweight World Champion Jarod “Kid Gatti” Grant in what would become the defining moment of Guerrero’s professional bare knuckle boxing career. Over five intense rounds, the two sluggers traded heavy leather and even exchanged knockdowns, creating a dramatic atmosphere inside the arena.
Grant brought his trademark championship pedigree and devastating power to the contest, but Guerrero matched his output with relentless pressure and superior pacing down the stretch. When the final bell sounded, the judges delivered a unanimous decision in favor of Guerrero, with scorecards reading 46-45, 46-45, and 48-46. The victory elevates Guerrero’s record to 2-1 with one knockout, marking a monumental milestone as he defeated one of the most decorated and respected fighters in the history of the sport. Meanwhile, Grant’s storied resume moves to 8-4 with six knockouts following a valiant championship-caliber effort.
Co-headlining the event was a middleweight showdown that easily lived up to its billing as an instant classic. Rowdy Montgomery entered the ring as the challenger against two-division world champion and reigning BKB Light Heavyweight World Champion Cub “The Savage” Hawkins. In a fight that kept the audience on the edge of their seats from the opening bell to the final seconds, Montgomery delivered a massive upset by capturing a unanimous decision victory with identical scores of 47-46 across all three judges’ cards.
The bout was defined by its breathtaking shifts in momentum. Montgomery nearly punched his ticket to a stoppage victory in the fourth round, dropping Hawkins with a devastating blow that had the champion on unsteady legs. However, true to his nickname, “The Savage” dug deep and mounted a furious rally, scoring a dramatic knockdown of his own in the final seconds of the fifth and final round. Despite Hawkins’ late surge, Montgomery’s consistent body of work throughout the earlier rounds secured him the judges’ nod, pushing his undefeated record to 3-0 with one knockout and handing Hawkins only the second loss of his professional career, bringing the veteran’s mark to 10-2 with nine knockouts.
The undercard featured an array of explosive finishes that showcased the sheer destructive power inherent in bare knuckle boxing. Known for his finishing ability, knockout artist Brandon “The Shredder” Shavers lived up to his moniker in a light heavyweight clash against German Ramos. Shavers needed just 10 seconds to close the show, trapping Ramos in the clinch and unleashing a brutal series of uppercuts. The onslaught forced Ramos backward before a final blow dropped him directly to the canvas, bringing a lightning-fast halt to the contest and improving Shavers’ record to 6-1 with six knockouts, while dropping Ramos to 1-1.
Women’s bare knuckle boxing also had a historic and emotional night on the card. Claudia “Phoenix” Zamora faced off against pioneer and former BKB Lightweight World Champion Monica “Phenomamom” Medina in a lightweight encounter that ultimately signaled a bittersweet conclusion to Medina’s trailblazing career. Medina came out strong, dictating the pace and winning the opening round with sharp aggression. However, Zamora adjusted effectively between rounds, turning up the pressure in the second stanza. Zamora uncorked a vicious flurry of punches that overwhelmed Medina, prompting the referee to step in and award Zamora a technical knockout victory at 1,99 of the second round. The win lifts Zamora to 2-0 with two knockouts, while Medina departs the sport with a final career record of 3-5.
In the super welterweight division, Jeff Denton continued his dominant run inside the BKB ring by securing a second-round technical knockout over Cody “Jenks” Jenkins. Denton established his dominance early, dropping Jenkins with a crisp knockdown in the opening round. He maintained his relentless offensive pressure into the second frame before flooring Jenkins a second time, forcing the referee to wave off the bout at 2:45 of the round. Denton remains undefeated at 3-0 with three knockouts, whereas Jenkins moves to 2-7.
The heavyweight and bridgerweight divisions provided their own share of high drama, highlighted by Cody “Freight Train” East spoiling the retirement fight of “Hurricane” Ike Villanueva. Facing the former BKB Heavyweight World Champion in a bridgerweight showdown, East wasted little time establishing his authority. He rocked Villanueva with a thunderous right hand early in the opening round and followed up with a devastating sequence of uppercuts in the clinch. The referee intervened at 1:02 of the first round, awarding East a TKO victory that elevates his record to 3-1 with three knockouts and sends Villanueva into retirement at 5-4.
Cruiserweight newcomer Terrell “Rocket” Glynn made a sensational promotional debut, securing a second-round TKO victory over Dillon “The Dog” Winemiller. Glynn dropped Winemiller to the canvas in the second round with a solid straight right hand. Although Winemiller managed to beat the count and stagger back to his feet, a mandatory evaluation by the ringside physician resulted in a ruling that Winemiller was unable to continue. The stoppage came at 0:50 of the round, putting Glynn at 1-0 with a knockout in his debut while Winemiller shifts to 2-3.
In another light heavyweight contest, Doug Freeman utilized his technical prowess and heavy hands to systematically dismantle Adam Nash. Freeman relied heavily on crisp left hooks and a stiff straight left to pick apart his opponent over the course of the first and second rounds. Midway through the second frame, Freeman caught Nash with a straight left that dropped him heavily. Although Nash managed to beat the referee’s count, he remained visibly wobbly on his feet, prompting the official to call a halt to the match at 1:20 of the second round. The victory brings Freeman to 2-0 with two knockouts, while Nash moves to 1-1.
Former BKB World Championship challenger Miranda “She-Hulk” Barber successfully returned to the win column in a welterweight bout against Aquasha “The Beast” Rapley. Barber leveraged her vast experience and technical discipline to navigate the five-round distance, outworking the hard-hitting Rapley. The judges rewarded Barber’s effective combination punching and ring generalship with a unanimous decision victory, scored 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47, improving her record to 3-3 with one knockout as Rapley falls to 0-2.
Opening up the action-packed evening in the bridgerweight division, Jerry “Dutch-Man” Dutchover made a stellar impression in his first-ever bare knuckle boxing appearance. Facing Devin “The Reaper” Wallace, Dutchover displayed a diverse array of combinations that overwhelmed his opponent in the second round. He scored two separate knockdowns in the frame, forcing the referee to halt the contest at 2:25 of round two. Dutchover successfully kicked off his BKB tenure with a TKO victory, bringing his record to 1-0 with one knockout, while Wallace stands at 0-1 with one no-contest.
Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi Official Results
- Super Lightweight Main Event: Pantera Guerrero defeated Jarod Grant via Unanimous Decision (46-45, 46-45, 48-46)
- Middleweight Co-Main Event: Rowdy Montgomery defeated Cub Hawkins via Unanimous Decision (47-46, 47-46, 47-46)
- Light Heavyweight: Brandon Shavers defeated German Ramos via KO at 0:10 of Round 1
- Lightweight: Claudia Zamora defeated Monica Medina via TKO at 1:59 of Round 2
- Super Welterweight: Jeff Denton defeated Cody Jenkins via TKO at 2:45 of Round 2
- Bridgerweight: Cody East defeated Ike Villanueva via TKO at 1:02 of Round 1
- Cruiserweight: Terrell Glynn defeated Dillon Winemiller via TKO at 0:50 of Round 2
- Light Heavyweight: Doug Freeman defeated Adam Nash via TKO at 1:20 of Round 2
- Welterweight: Miranda Barber defeated Aquasha Rapley via Unanimous Decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
- Bridgerweight: Jerry Dutchover defeated Devin Wallace via TKO at 2:25 of Round 2
