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BKFC Confirms KnuckleMania VI for Feb. 7 in Philadelphia as Rothwell Defends Against Arlovski

The flagship card pairs a heavyweight title trilogy with a Romero–Hunt catchweight bout to anchor BKFC’s February showcase.

Overview

  • The event is set for Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia with the heavyweight championship on the line in Rothwell vs. Arlovski III.
  • Arlovski holds two prior wins over Rothwell from 2008 (Affliction) and 2019 (UFC), setting the stage for their first bare-knuckle meeting with the belt at stake.
  • Yoel Romero faces BKFC light heavyweight champion Lorenzo Hunt at a 210-pound catchweight, with Hunt’s title not at risk.
  • A rematch between lightweight titleholder Ben Bonner and Tony Soto is confirmed after Bonner’s decision win in June.
  • BKFC says additional fights will be announced in the coming weeks, with a fighter press conference scheduled following the reveal.