Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returns to Tennessee on Friday, June 19, as BKFC Fight Night Nashville brings an action-packed lineup to The Pinnacle.
Headlining the event is a lightweight showdown between veteran Tony “Loco” Soto and rising contender JC “Corazon” DeLeon, while the rest of the card features several undefeated prospects and established BKFC names looking to make a statement.
With seven fights scheduled, fans can expect another evening of fast-paced bare-knuckle action as BKFC continues its busy summer schedule.
BKFC Fight Night Nashville Details
Event: BKFC Fight Night Nashville
Main Event: Tony Soto vs. JC DeLeon
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Venue: The Pinnacle
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Watch: BKFC+
BKFC Fight Night Nashville Fight Card
Main Event
Tony “Loco” Soto vs. JC “Corazon” DeLeon
Lightweight
The main event pits experienced contender Tony Soto against JC DeLeon in an important lightweight contest. Soto enters with significantly more BKFC experience, while DeLeon has the opportunity to score the biggest win of his career.
Co-Main Event
Nathan Rivera vs. Tray Martin
Featherweight
Rivera puts his unbeaten record on the line against Tray Martin in a matchup featuring two fighters looking to climb the featherweight ladder.
Featured Bouts
- Bobby Taylor vs. Angel Hernandez (Lightweight)
- Prince McLean vs. Jeramy Karshner (Ironweight)
- Cole Ferrell vs. Anthony Foye (Lightweight)
- Ravon Baxter vs. Junior Hicks (Light Heavyweight)
- Caleb Harvey vs. Joshua Whiteside (Welterweight)
What to Watch For on BKFC Soto vs Deleon
While Soto and DeLeon headline the evening, several rising names throughout the card could steal the show.
Nathan Rivera looks to remain unbeaten in the co-main event, while Bobby Taylor returns hoping to continue building momentum in the lightweight division. Fans should also keep an eye on Prince McLean, whose size and power have quickly made him one of the more intriguing prospects on the BKFC roster.
How to Watch BKFC Fight Night Nashville
BKFC Fight Night Nashville will stream live on BKFC+, the promotion’s official streaming platform.
A BKFC+ subscription includes live monthly events, access to the full BKFC fight library, original programming, behind-the-scenes content and exclusive member benefits.
How much to watch BKFC fights at home?
BKFC+ Pricing
- Monthly: $7.99
- Annual: $49.99
A Busy Summer for BKFC
BKFC continues to expand its schedule across the United States with events nearly every month, showcasing veterans, former MMA fighters and emerging bare-knuckle talent.
Friday night’s card in Nashville offers another opportunity for fighters to move up the rankings while giving fans another stacked evening of action before the combat sports calendar shifts back to UFC Fight Night on Saturday.
Stay with DOJO News for live coverage, results, highlights and post-fight reaction from BKFC Fight Night Nashville.
