BKFC triumphantly returns to Great Falls, Montana on Friday, June 9
Kai Stewart faces cross-town rival Louie Lopez for BKFC featherweight world title.
PHILADELPHIA – Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship makes their triumphant return to Great Falls, Montana on Friday, June 9, 2023 it was announced today.
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BKFC 44, emanating from the Pacific Steel and Recycling Arena at Montana Expo Park is headlined by a sensational BKFC featherweight world championship fight between No. 1-ranked hometown hero Kai “Hefty Bag” Stewart (3-0), of Great Falls, Montana and the No. 2-ranked crosstown rival Louie “El Loco” Lopez (3-1), also of Great Falls, Montana.
Advance tickets for BKFC 44 starting at $45 will be available at BKFC.com. BKFC 44 will also be broadcast internationally as part of the BKFC+ Subscription for $7.99 per month on the new BKFC app – “The Best Value in Combat Sports” – and is sponsored by Bucked Up, Only Fans, Crescent Tools, LIONS NOT SHEEP and Knockout Gummies.
“This is our fourth event in the true fighting state of Montana and our third in front of the amazing fans in Great Falls,” said David Feldman, president of BKFC. “Kai Stewart and Louie Lopez are the top ranked featherweights in BKFC and have absolutely earned the opportunity to fight for a world championship with their impressive victories leading up to this highly anticipated crosstown battle.”
“BKFC is selling out arenas all over the United States, and this event – judging by the massive support we’ve received in Montana – will absolutely sell out, so I strongly encourage fans to purchase in advance for this can’t miss BKFC event.”
Stewart cemented his No. 1 ranking with an impressive decision over BKFC veteran Rusty Crowder at BKFC 29 on September 10, 2022. Prior to that victory, Stewart scored first round knockouts over Daniel Gary (BKFC 24) and Darrick Gates (BKFC Fight Night Montana).
Lopez, trained by BKFC world title challenger Joe “Diesel” Riggs, hits the squared circle following a first-round stoppage of Howard Davis at BKFC 34 on December 3, 2022. At BKFC 29, the heavy-handed Lopez stopped Dylan Schulte in the fourth round on September 10, 2022. He also scored a first-round knockout over Gabe Saccheti at BKFC Fight Night New York on November 6, 2021.
Additional fights for this action-packed evening will be announced shortly.
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