PHILADELPHIA, PA — Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has officially unveiled a stacked fight card for its upcoming "BKFSea Cruise," a groundbreaking three-night combat sports voyage set to sail from Miami to the Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Jewel from January 22 to January 25, 2027.
Billed by fans as the ultimate "Bruise Cruise," the event features a nine-fight card highlighted by a major world title rematch, a slate of marquee star appearances, and an immersive lineup of onboard fan experiences.

World Title Rematch Headlines 9-Fight Card

At the top of the card, undefeated BKFC Featherweight World Champion ‘King’ Kai Stewart (10-0) of Great Falls,Montana, will make his sixth title defense in a highly anticipated rivalry rematch against Miami’s own Bryan ‘El Gallo’ Duran (9-1-1), currently ranked #2 in the division.
The action-packed lineup inside the BKFC Squared Circle also features several high-stakes matchups:
  • Welterweight Co-Main Event: ‘Gorgeous’ George Thorpe (2-1) vs. Josh ‘Kamikaze’ Kuhne (2-0)
  • Featherweight: #4 Ranked Nathan ‘The Reaper’ Rivera (5-1) vs. Brandon ‘The Voodoo Child’ Meneses (1-1-1)
  • Ironweight Division: Julio ‘The Cuban Horse’ Perez (4-2) vs. Gabriel ‘Mano De Piedra’ Mota (2-3)
  • Featherweight: Joey ‘The Raging Warrior’ Gambino (2-0) vs. Matt Denning (1-0)
  • Ironweight: Steve ‘Tomahawk’ Townsel (6-6) vs. Brady ‘Big Bird’ Meister (3-3)
  • Strawweight: Gustavo ‘El Gladiator’ Balart (1-0) vs. veteran Justyn Martinez
Additional fights featured on the card include welterweight ‘Famez’ (4-6) and lightweight Cole Ferrell (2-1), both taking on opponents to be announced.

Star-Studded Onboard Fan Experience

Beyond the fights, fans sailing on the Norwegian Jewel will have direct access to BKFC’s top talent throughout the weekend. Scheduled activities include athlete workouts, autograph and photo sessions, press conferences, weigh-ins,fan competitions, a private event in Nassau, and late-night celebrations across the ship.
A roster of BKFC superstars is scheduled to be on board, including:

 

  • Lorenzo ‘The Juggernaut’ Hunt (#1 Pound-for-Pound and Iron World Champion)
  • Christine ‘Misfit’ Ferea (BKFC Women’s Flyweight World Champion)
  • Leonard ‘El Zambo’ Perdomo (#1 Ranked Heavyweight Knockout Artist)
  • ‘Big’ Ben Rothwell (Former BKFC Heavyweight World Champion)
  • Jessica ‘The Black Widow’ Borga (BKFC Women’s Featherweight World Champion)
  • Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout (Former Two-Division World Champion)
  • Luis ‘The Emperor’ Palomino (Former World Champion & BKFC Legend)
  • Johnny ‘Canolli’ Garbarino (Middleweight, Philly Fan Favorite)
  • Taylor ‘Killa Bee’ Starling (Top Women’s Contender)
  • Bryce Henry (#2 Ranked Middleweight)
  • Howard ‘HD’ Davis (Popular Lightweight)
  • ‘Rambo’ Russo (Bantamweight Contender)
Event partner Rainbet will bring a roster of celebrities and athlete influencers on board for viral activations, host "Rainbet Ringside" merch giveaways, and throw afterparties in the Rainbet Suite. On Sunday, January 24, Rainbet will also host a $50,000 cash prize poker tournament.

 

Booking & Broadcast Details

A limited number of cabins remain available across ten stateroom categories, ranging from interior cabins starting at $1,099 per person (double occupancy) to balcony staterooms, penthouses, and an Owner’s Suite. Staterooms can be reserved with deposits starting at $200, with a referral program available for guests who bring friends. Cabin bookings are available at www.BKFSEA.com.

 

For fans unable to attend in person, the complete nine-fight card will stream live internationally on Saturday night via the BKFC App as part of the $7.99/month BKFC+ Subscription.

 

Brand partnership opportunities—including sponsored deck events, VIP experiences, and onboard activations—remain available. Interested businesses can contact Pat Ryan, Head of Partnerships, at pryan@bkfc.com.

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