The welterweight division, however, is the focus of the main event in Jackson. Elvin “El Bandido” Brito clashes with Kaleb “Lionheart” Harris in a rematch of their close and competitive 2020 bout that saw Brito emerge with a split decision win.文章源自武享吧-https://hula8.net/naked-boxing/48141.html

This time Brito and Harris meet with more experience, Brito says. “I was 1-2 [for the first fight with Harris], now I’m 4-2,” he recalled on The Bare Knuckle Show, BKFC’s official podcast.文章源自武享吧-https://hula8.net/naked-boxing/48141.html

Indeed, both men fought twice in 2021 and on paper the rematch appears not only natural, but nearly preordained. But it almost didn’t happen, as Harris was initially slated to face Julian Lane. When Lane found himself suspended by the Florida State Athletic Commission following an altercation with Mike Perry at BKFC Fight Night Tampa in December of 2021, Brito stepped in.

Brito has done the work he believes will bring him a win on his opponent’s turf. Considered one of the more technically-sound fighters in the BKFC, Brito’s skills are in high demand among his peers, and he happily name-dropped a few fighters in his Puerto Rico training camp.

“Joey and Britain Beltran, Lorenzo Hunt, and I had a couple amateurs out here helping me out too,” Brito said. “It’s been an awesome experience, all pushing each other. I plan on staying ahead of Kaleb the whole time, so it’s gonna be interesting to see what his game plan is coming into this fight.”

Harris didn’t detail his fight plan, but all three of Harris’ losses in the BKFC have been close decisions. It’s clear that, riding a win streak and having braved through the trouble to see each final bell, the younger man is confident.

“If I can connect solid, I believe I can put him out. But Elvin’s a tough dude, and I mean that with all the respect. I’m coming in a lot more serious in this fight, it’s nothing against Elvin. I’m coming out there to put him on the floor. But if it goes to a decision… it’s gonna be 100% unanimous.”

In the co-feature, heavyweight fan-favorite Bobby “Bobo” O’Bannon attempts to maintain his winning momentum against 1-0 Alan “The Talent” Belcher.

After four fights in BKFC, Alabama’s O’Bannon wound up with a 2-2 record. A productive 2021 netted O’Bannon two more wins, leaving him at his current 4-2. And he righted the ship training on his signature back porch punching bags. Most importantly, all of the wins from the “Bible Belt Brawler” have come by stoppage.

Facing a puncher like O’Bannon while having fought a single time in BKFC might be a serious disadvantage for most, but Belcher brings with him a decade of facing some of the best mixed martial artists on the planet. Mississippi-born Belcher has battled too many times to fear O’Bannon and thrown too many punches to hold back now.

Another matchup between heavyweights Quentin “The Hero” Henry and “Golden Gloves” Chris Sarro may be a difficult act for O’Bannon and Belcher to follow. Henry, another popular member of the BKFC roster, returns after a big knockout win at BKFC 20 and brings his 3-1 ledger along with him. The 2-2 Sarro looks for a big change in momentum with a victory.

At light heavyweight, Scott O’Shaughnessy and Jared Warren look to plow forth toward a potential championship opportunity. At 2-0, O’Shaughnessy will be the fourth undefeated fighter Warren, 2-1, has been in with.