BKFC Heavyweight Championship Showdown: Terrill vs. Rothwell at KnuckleMania V

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The BKFC World Heavyweight Championship will be decided Saturday at KnuckleMania V, held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Defending champion Mick Terrill faces undefeated challenger Ben Rothwell in a highly anticipated co-main event, broadcast live worldwide on DAZN.

Terrill, widely regarded as the best heavyweight in BKFC history, will defend his title for the second time against Rothwell, a formidable opponent known for his power and resilience. The fight has drawn significant attention from fighters and fans alike, with many predicting a thrilling clash of styles.

Several BKFC fighters weighed in on the matchup. Ruben u201cBad Boyu201d Warr and Zeb u201cCWBu201d Vincent both favor Terrill, citing his experience and technical skill. Crystal u201cThe Lovelyu201d Van Wyk predicted a second-round TKO victory for Terrill, while Andrew u201cLegendu201d Strode called it a u201cbadass fightu201d but leaned toward the champion.

Wanya u201cThe Rated R Superstaru201d Reid described the bout as a u201cchess matchu201d between two high-level fighters, predicting a split decision win for Terrill. Michael u201cPapa Gu201d Larrimore highlighted Terrillu2019s speed and accuracy, forecasting a finish within three rounds. However, Blake u201cBig Boyu201d LaCaze noted the difficulty of predicting the outcome, calling it a classic speed-versus-power matchup.

Rothwell, a seasoned MMA veteran, brings an undefeated BKFC record into the fight, adding intrigue to the contest. The event also features a main event between former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and knockout artist Jeremy Stephens, both making their BKFC debuts in Philadelphia.

BKFC, the first promotion to hold legal bare-knuckle events in the U.S. since 1889, continues to grow under the leadership of President David Feldman. The organization emphasizes fighter safety with a unique rule set, including specific hand-wrapping regulations and the u201cToe The Lineu201d starting position for each round.

KnuckleMania V marks BKFCu2019s debut in Philadelphia, a city with a rich combat sports history. The event is expected to draw a large crowd and significant viewership, solidifying BKFCu2019s place in the combat sports landscape.