For the third week in succession, BKFC is in motion this coming Saturday evening. This weekend, the bare-knuckle boxing promotion heads again to america for an additional card on DAZN. Billings, MT is the host metropolis for the second card of the month.
Metra Park 1st Interstate Area would be the setting for BKFC on DAZN Montana on Saturday. Reside protection kicks off on DAZN at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT with the undercard earlier than shifting onto the primary card at 9 pm ET/ 6 pm PT on the subscription-based streaming platform.
All advised, barring any late postponements and/or cancellations between now and Saturday night, the ultimate model of BKFC on DAZN Montana options an 11-fight bare-knuckle boxing slate. On the high of the invoice Saturday is a contest for supremacy at 145 lbs.
BKFC Featherweight Championship at Stake in BKFC on DAZN Montana Predominant Occasion
Present BKFC Featherweight Champion Kai Stewart (6-0 bare-knuckle, 6-0 BKFC), who went 1-0 in MMA, makes his third protection of the strap by placing his undefeated file on the road towards challenger and UFC veteran Jimmie “El Terror” Rivera (2-1-1 bare-knuckle, 2-1-1 BKFC), who went 23-5 in MMA.
As with all BKFC fights, the BKFC on DAZN Montana foremost occasion is an marketed most of 5 rounds at two minutes per spherical to shut out the present.
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BKFC on DAZN Montana Main Event Fighter Comparison and Betting Odds
Heading into the BKFC on DAZN Montana main event on Saturday night, champion Kai Stewart stands as the taller contender at 5-foot-8, compared to Jimmie Rivera’s 5-foot-4 frame. Stewart owns a 1 1/2-inch reach advantage (70 inches to 68 1/2 inches) over Rivera.
Currently, the oddsmakers have Kai Stewart installed as a -253 favorite on the money line, while Jimmie Rivera counters as a +183 underdog. If you plan on betting on this or any other fight happening this weekend in MMA and/or combat sports, please wager responsibly.
Kai Stewart On A Mission in BKFC on DAZN Montana Main Event
Champion Kai Stewart, who holds the record as the youngest-ever titleholder in BKFC, having won the title a month shy of his 23rd birthday, has yet to lose in the ring since joining the promotion in October of 2021. Last time out, he scored a unanimous decision victory over Bryan Duran (6-1 BKFC) during BKFC 62 on June 24 to net him his second defense of the strap.
Recently, Stewart talked to Dylan Bowker for an interview ahead of the BKFC on DAZN Montana main event. He’s got one goal firmly in mind.
“I think Jimmie Rivera fits that UFC transplant guy as the BKFC 1.0 model,” Stewart began. “A lot of talk has been going around, Chris “Lights Out” Lytle and [BKFC blow-by-blow commentator] Sean Wheelock, they have been all speaking about me being probably that BKFC 2.0. My subsequent cease, what I must do, is beat this ex-UFC man and ship him on his merry method again to his donut store and I’m the face of the corporate. I made my professional debut in Naked Knuckle and that’s simply– it’s remarkable, and I’m going to beat all of those guys. I’m an expert athlete, I’m an elite athlete and that is my alternative to shine.”
The champ has supplied Rivera’s camp with bulletin board materials as Saturday evening’s foremost occasion approaches, however the time has come to see whether or not or not he can ship.
Can “El Terror” Knock Stewart From Ranks of Unbeaten?
Within the different nook, Jimmie “El Terror” Rivera has posted a 3-1-1 file over his final 5 fights relationship again to the top of his UFC profession. Most just lately, he bested Daniel Straus (26-11-1 fight sports activities, 0-2 BKFC) by means of unanimous resolution again in Could throughout BKFC 61 in Uncasville, CT.
After that combat, Rivera talked about that he had no desire for his adversary within the BKFC on DAZN Montana foremost occasion.
“I wouldn’t thoughts punching Kai within the face- he positively deserves it,” Rivera stated on the time. “I’m cool with Duran, however on the finish of the day, it’s a enterprise, so if I’ve to punch him within the face and kick his (censored) to get the belt, that’s what I’m going to do. It doesn’t matter who has the belt; they simply must know I’m coming for it.”
Time handed and Kai Stewart is the subsequent man up for Rivera. Can he rating the victory within the BKFC on DAZN Montana foremost occasion?
Evaluation, Movie Examine, and Prediction
With Saturday’s headliner being for a championship, anticipate each contestants to put all of their playing cards out on the desk.
Search for Stewart to Tire Rivera Out
Kai Stewart’s key within the BKFC on DAZN Montana foremost occasion: Work Jimmie Rivera to the purpose of exhaustion, like he did vs. Bryan Duran. Whereas the fighters exchanged nice pictures within the opening spherical, Stewart took management by inflicting Duran to slide within the early going of spherical two, peppering him with a shot to the physique, protecting his foot on the fuel pedal all of the whereas.
Stewart stored this tempo up all through the remainder of the combat, alternating stances to maintain Duran trustworthy earlier than cleanly knocking him down within the fourth spherical. Whereas the combat went to the judges, Stewart retained the belt on the scorecards.
If Kai Stewart could make Jimmie Rivera drained, he’ll stay the champion after the BKFC on DAZN Montana foremost occasion.
Look For Rivera to Fluctuate His Pictures
Within the different nook, Jimmie Rivera can turn out to be the brand new champion if he retains Kai Stewart guessing within the BKFC on DAZN Montana foremost occasion. Throughout his BKFC promotional debut, Rivera blended up his offensive assaults versus Howard Stewart, peppering him with right-handed pictures and left hooks, together with a two-punch mixture later within the contest.
Whereas Rivera scored with a proper to Stewart’s physique within the bout’s closing seconds, the judges’ scorecards produced a majority draw after 10 minutes of motion. Jimmie Rivera is a troublesome buyer on the store, as his fight sports activities file signifies.
If Rivera can combine his pictures successfully, he’ll turn out to be the brand new titleholder.
Remaining Ideas
This seems to be prefer it’ll be a enjoyable combat. Get your dinner prepared on Saturday evening earlier than the BKFC on DAZN Montana foremost occasion.
Prediction: Kai Stewart by Unanimous Determination.
