Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is back, and this one has real heat behind it.
BKFC 87 goes down on Friday, March 20, 2026, live from the Hard Rock Live, with undefeated champion Kai Stewart putting his belt on the line against knockout artist Nico Gaffie.
Two undefeated fighters. Someone’s record is going.
Event Details
- Event: BKFC 87: Stewart vs Gaffie
- Date: March 20, 2026
- Location: Hard Rock Live
- Start Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. ET
This marks BKFC’s 14th event at the venue, and if history says anything, it’s going to be packed.
Main Event: Undefeated vs Undefeated
- Kai Stewart (8-0) vs Nico Gaffie (3-0)
Featherweight Championship
Stewart, known as “King,” has been one of BKFC’s fastest-rising stars. He’s already defended his title multiple times and hasn’t shown any real weakness so far.
Gaffie is a different kind of problem. All three of his wins came by knockout. No decisions. No slow starts. He comes forward and ends fights.
This is classic pressure vs composure. One guy builds. The other destroys.
Co-Main Event
- Leonardo Perdomo (10-0) vs Orlando Coulter (2-1)
Heavyweight
Perdomo is undefeated and dangerous. Coulter has fewer fights but brings power. Heavyweight fights don’t need much time to change everything.
Featured Fight
- Bryan Duran (7-1-1) vs Derek Perez (4-4)
Bantamweight
Duran already tested himself against top competition. Perez is looking to shake things up. This one could get scrappy.
Full BKFC 87 Fight Card
Main Card:
- Kai Stewart vs Nico Gaffie – Featherweight Championship
- Leonardo Perdomo vs Orlando Coulter – Heavyweight
- Bryan Duran vs Derek Perez – Bantamweight
Other Fights:
- Rosalinda Rodriguez vs Shelby Cannon – Strawweight
- Sabah Homasi vs Leonel Carrera – Light Heavyweight
- Jeremy Smith vs Donald Sanchez – Light Heavyweight
- AJ Rodriguez vs Robert Armas – Bantamweight
- Jancarlos Rivera vs Mike Hansen – Flyweight
Card subject to change, as always.
Why This Card Matters
BKFC is still growing, but nights like this are how it levels up.
You’ve got:
- an undefeated champion defending again
- a challenger who finishes fights early
- a venue that always delivers energy
David Feldman called it straight up. Two undefeated fighters at the top of their game. Expect fireworks.
The Real Story
This isn’t just another title defense.
It’s a test.
Stewart has been perfect so far, but Gaffie doesn’t play the long game. If he lands early, everything changes.
That’s what makes this one dangerous.
And that’s why people are watching.
