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!