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The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), known for its rapid rise in the combat sports world, hosted an unforgettable event with BKFC Fight Night Omaha on Friday. The sold-out Liberty First Arena in Omaha, NE, was electric as fans witnessed a series of gripping matches streamed live worldwide on The BKFC App.
Main Event: Carlos Trinidad-Snake Maintains Perfect Record
Omaha's pride, Carlos Trinidad-Snake, showcased his dominance in the main event, extending his unbeaten record to 5-0 with a first-round TKO against Dustin “The Disciple” Pague. The fight was halted after Pague sustained a severe jaw injury, preventing him from continuing.
Ranked as the No. 2 contender in the BKFC welterweight division, Trinidad-Snake wasted no time in calling out BKFC World Welterweight Champion Austin “No Doubt” Trout: “Austin Trout, you ain’t (expletive). You’ve got nothing for me, dude. You’re holding my belt, and I’m coming for it at the end of the year.”
Pague, entering the bout as the No. 4 contender, now holds a 3-2 record in BKFC.
Co-Main Event: Dakota Cochrane’s Swift KO
In the co-main event, Dakota Cochrane demonstrated why he’s a force to be reckoned with, delivering a stunning knockout to the previously unbeaten Jeremie “Hit Em” Holloway just 42 seconds into the second round. Ranked No. 5 in the BKFC middleweight division, Cochrane now stands at 6-2 and set his sights on BKFC World Middleweight Champion David “Redneck” Mundell.
Holloway’s undefeated streak ended, leaving him with a 1-1-1 record.
Feature Fight: Stanislav Grosu Overcomes "The Mexican Rhino"
Stanislav Grosu, from Sterling, VA, secured a second-round TKO against Alonzo "The Mexican Rhino" Martinez, improving his BKFC record to 4-3. The Omaha-based Martinez faced his first defeat, dropping to 3-1.
Women’s Strawweight: Dr. Sarah Shell’s Unanimous Decision
Phoenix's Dr. Sarah Shell continued her undefeated streak in the BKFC, earning a unanimous decision victory over Crystal "The Lovely" Van Wyk. Shell’s early knockdown in the first round set the tone, leading to a 50-44 score from all judges. Van Wyk’s record now stands at 1-1.
Lightweight Bout: Bobby Taylor Triumphs Over Ryan Roberts
Bobby "ODB" Taylor proved his mettle, sending Omaha's Ryan "Are You Ready" Roberts to the canvas twice and securing a unanimous decision victory. Taylor, now 6-2, holds the No. 5 spot in the lightweight division, while Roberts’ record falls to 1-1.
Cruiserweight Contest: Ryan Braun’s Unyielding Victory
Valley, NE’s Ryan "Battle Ready" Braun maintained his unblemished BKFC record, moving to 3-0 with a unanimous decision over Corey "King Smilez" McIntosh. Braun’s relentless attack, including two knockdowns, earned him the win.
Lightweight Clash: Emeka Ifekandu Edges Out Sean Wilson
Nigerian-born Emeka Ifekandu improved to 2-0 with a majority decision victory over Papillon, NE’s Sean "P-Town" Wilson. A critical knockdown in the second round helped Ifekandu secure the win with two judges scoring the bout 48-46 in his favor.
Featherweight Battle: Tommy Strydom’s Gritty Win
Tommy "The Farmer" Strydom from Plainview, NE, kept his undefeated streak alive, improving to 3-0 with a unanimous decision over Corey "Pitbull" Roberts. Judges scored the bout 48-45 and 47-46, favoring Strydom. Roberts’ record is now 1-1.
Debut Highlight: Nate Morrow’s Impressive Debut
Lincoln, NE’s Nate "The Bad Man" Morrow made a memorable BKFC debut, defeating Omaha’s "Jarhead" Josh Krejci by TKO after four knockdowns. The bout was stopped at 1:59 in the third round.
Welterweight Showdown: Dionisio Ramirez’s Spectacular KO
Dionisio Ramirez, in his BKFC debut, delivered a knockout victory against Kassius “Killa” Kayne with just one second left in the first round. Ramirez’s decisive performance promises an exciting future in BKFC.
BKFC Fight Night Omaha provided a night of thrilling bare-knuckle combat, with fighters showcasing exceptional skill and setting the stage for future championship challenges.
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