The stage is officially set for another explosive night of bare-knuckle action as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship officials hosted official fighter weigh-ins today in anticipation of Saturday’s high-stakes BKFC 95 fight card. Combat sports fans and industry followers have turned their attention toward the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, where a stacked roster of elite strikers and seasoned veterans is scheduled to throw down inside the squared circle.
At the center of the excitement is a high-profile championship main event that has captured the imagination of the combat sports world. BKFC bantamweight champion Jamel Herring is set to put his coveted world title on the line against former Ultimate Fighting Championship standout John Dodson. Both headliners successfully made championship weight during Friday’s proceedings, removing any final hurdles ahead of their scheduled title showdown.
Champion Jamel Herring stepped onto the scale and officially registered at 134.4 pounds, comfortably beneath the bantamweight limit. Across from him, challenger John Dodson weighed in at 134.8 pounds, solidifying the main event matchup and ensuring that the bantamweight championship gold will officially be up for grabs when the referee calls for the opening bell on Saturday night. The clash represents a fascinating intersection of elite boxing pedigree and high-level mixed martial arts experience, as both fighters look to stake their claim in the rapidly expanding landscape of bare-knuckle combat.
While the championship main event anchors the evening, the rest of the main card features a compelling lineup of bouts designed to test the resilience, skill, and toughness of every athlete stepping into the squared circle at the Prudential Center.
In the co-featured areas of the main card, veteran competitors will look to make statements in their respective weight classes. Jimmie Rivera tipped the scales at 159.8 pounds, matching up with Brandon Meyer, who also weighed in at 159.8 pounds for their encounter. In another intriguing matchup, Tony Soto registered at 156.6 pounds, while his opponent, Anthony Pike, came in slightly lighter at 155.6 pounds.
The main card action continues with a catchweight and divisional bouts stretching across various weight classes. Santo Curatolo weighed in at 129.6 pounds to prepare for his matchup against Anthony Yost, who registered at 127.8 pounds. In a lightweight contest, Dalvin Blair and Paris Boyd hit the scales identically, with both fighters officially weighing in at 155 pounds and 155.2 pounds respectively.
Size and power will also be on full display higher up the scale as Noah Getahoun prepares to lock horns with Dustin Bailey. Getahoun officially registered a weight of 175.4 pounds, while Bailey came in at 176 pounds for their upcoming clash. Rounding out the main card lineup, bantamweight competitors Phil Caracappa and Cole Cameron successfully made weight ahead of their featured scrap, with Caracappa tipping the scales at 139.2 pounds and Cameron registering at 138.4 pounds.
Prior to the main card festivities, a competitive slate of preliminary bouts will offer rising prospects and established veterans an opportunity to set the tone for the evening and make an impression on the New Jersey crowd.
In the preliminary matchups, Mike Medrano weighed in at 165.8 pounds for his bout against Rob Emerson, who checked in at 165.2 pounds. In the featherweight and lightweight vicinity, Dylan Pitt and Nicholas Saragosa hit the scales at an identical 153 pounds flat. Opening up the action for the preliminary card, flyweight competitors Gabrielle Roman and Brooke Evans successfully made weight, with Roman registering at 123.8 pounds and Evans coming in at 124.5 pounds.
With all fighters safely making weight and face-offs concluding ahead of fight night, attention now shifts entirely to the action inside the Prudential Center. The event promises to deliver the trademark intensity, high-paced exchanges, and raw athleticism that have become synonymous with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship brand as it continues to make waves in the combat sports industry.
