Alvarez Vs. Stephens Booked For BKFC In Philly

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is headed to "The City of Brotherly Love."

Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez collides with fellow Octagon veteran Jeremy Stephens as part of the promotion's annual "KnuckleMania" fight card on Sat., Jan. 25, 2025 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Hopefully Conor McGregor, who is part owner of the BKFC organization, remembers who the fook that guy is, because a heated, post-fight altercation will be the only action "Notorious" sees (and probably will see) for a very long time.

After all, it was McGregor's idea in the first place.

Alvarez is 1-1 after signing with BKFC back in early 2023, defeating former UFC featherweight contender Chad Mendes before his technical knockout loss to ex-UFC welterweight Mike Perry. As for Stephens, he improved to 2-0 for BKFC by scoring consecutive victories over Jimmie Rivera (TKO) and Bobby Taylor (decision).

Expect more BKFC: "KnuckleMania 5" fight card announcements in the coming days.

Alvarez Vs. Stephens Booked For BKFC In Philly

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