BKFC KnuckleMania 6: Rothwell vs. Arlovski Full Fight Recap (2026)

Get ready for an intense night of bare-knuckle fighting! BKFC KnuckleMania 6 is here, and it's a battle of the heavyweights! But this isn't just any ordinary fight; it's a highly anticipated rematch with a twist.

MMA Fighting brings you the blow-by-blow action from the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, as Ben Rothwell, the reigning BKFC heavyweight champion, defends his title against former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski. This isn't their first dance; it's a trilogy in the making! Arlovski leads the series 2-0, with a knockout victory in their initial encounter at Affliction 1 in 2008 and a decision win at UFC on ESPN 4, 11 years later. But can he secure the hat-trick, or will Rothwell turn the tables?

And in the co-main event, a last-minute change adds to the excitement. Lorenzo Hunt takes on David Mundell, who steps in as a replacement for Yoel Romero, in a non-title, champion vs. champion showdown.

Here's a breakdown of the main card results:

Main Card:

  1. Ben Rothwell vs. Andrei Arlovski - Follow the live blog to catch every punch!
  2. Lorenzo Hunt defeats David Mundell with a knockout in Round 4, a thrilling finish.
  3. Johnny Garbarino secures a TKO victory over Kaine Tomlinson Jr. in Round 5.
  4. Ben Bonner outpoints Tony Soto in a decision win (49-46, 48-47).
  5. Patrick Brady dominates Bear Hill, winning by unanimous decision (50-42, 50-41, 49-43).
  6. Jade Masson-Wong unanimously outclasses Crystal Pittman (50-45).
  7. Mike Richman edges past Joe Elmore with a majority decision (47-47, 48-46, 49-45).
  8. Charles Bennett delivers a shocking TKO against Pat Sullivan in Round 2 - a must-watch finish!
  9. Cody Russell triumphs over Harrison Aiken with a TKO in Round 2.
  10. Zedekiah Montanez knocks out Brandon Meyer in Round 2.

Preliminary Card:

  • Lex Ludlow, Prince Nyseam, and Joshua Oxendine all win via unanimous decision, showcasing their dominance.

But here's where it gets controversial: With such an action-packed card, did any fight fail to live up to the hype? And what does this victory mean for the future of the heavyweight division? Share your thoughts below!

BKFC KnuckleMania 6: Rothwell vs. Arlovski Full Fight Recap (2026)

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