Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens Set for BKFC KnuckleMania 5 in Philadelphia

BKFC KnuckleMania 5 promises an action-packed night as former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and knockout artist Jeremy Stephens headline the promotion’s debut in Philadelphia. Before they clash on Saturday, both fighters successfully hit the scales during Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins at the Wells Fargo Arena.

Alvarez, competing in his hometown, weighed in at 165.8 pounds, slightly above the 165-pound limit, while Stephens came in at 164.6 pounds. Alvarez, who is 1-1 in BKFC, aims to rebound after a December loss to Mike Perry via corner stoppage. He previously earned a hard-fought split decision victory over Chad Mendes in his BKFC debut. Fighting in front of a home crowd, Alvarez seeks to deliver a memorable performance.

On the other side, Stephens brings his trademark knockout power to the ring, entering the event with an unbeaten 2-0 BKFC record. With victories over Bobby Taylor and Jimmie Rivera, the UFC veteran is eager to cement his place among the promotion's elite by taking down the hometown favorite.

The co-main event features heavyweight champion Mick Terrill defending his title against MMA veteran Ben Rothwell. Rothwell, undefeated in BKFC with a 3-0 record, tipped the scales at 274 pounds, while Terrill came in lighter at 258.2 pounds.

The full fight card showcases a mix of established names and rising stars. Taylor Starling faces Bec Rawlings in an intriguing women’s bout at 121 pounds, and heavyweights Joey Dawejko and Steve Banks square off in a highly anticipated clash.

BKFC KnuckleMania 5 Fight Card Weigh-In Results:

• Eddie Alvarez (165.8) vs. Jeremy Stephens (164.6)

• Mick Terrill (258.2) vs. Ben Rothwell (274)

• Taylor Starling (121.6) vs. Bec Rawlings (121.5)

• Pat Brady vs. Zach Calmus

• John Garbarino vs. Apostle Spencer

• Pat Sullivan vs. Kaine Tomlinson Jr.

• Joey Dawejko vs. Steve Banks

• Dustin Pague vs. JD Burns

• Zed Montanez vs. Brandon Meyer

• Travis Thompson vs. Zachary Pannell

• Phil Caracappa vs. Noah Norman

• Cody Russell vs. Logan Tucker

• Itso Babulaidze vs. Bryan McDowell
  

The event will stream live on DAZN at 8 p.m. ET, with Philadelphia’s crowd poised to witness a night of intense bare-knuckle action.