BKFC Derby Results
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship touches down in the UK once again, this time landing in the heart of England as BKFC Derby emanates from the Vaillant Live in Derby.
Headlining the card is a high-stakes clash between two proven BKFC veterans battle for the BKFC UK Light Heavyweight title.
Local favorite Connor Cooke (5–1 BKFC) enters the main event riding a three-fight win streak and looking to continue his rise in the promotion’s UK ranks. Known for his pressure and durability, Cooke has found his stride in the squared circle and now steps into his biggest opportunity to date.
Standing across from him is Anthony Holmes (5–2 BKFC), a dangerous finisher coming off a statement second-round knockout victory. Holmes brings power, experience, and a willingness to trade early, setting the stage for a violent collision of momentum and styles.
BKFC UK Light Heavyweight Title: Conor Cooke (6-1) def. Anthony Holmes (5-3-1) by TKO (Dr. Stoppage/ Left Eye) 2:00 R3
Bantamweight: Bradley Taylor (4-0) def. Brian Hyslop (0-0) by (49-47, 49-46 x2) Unanimous Decision
Welterweight: Paul Cook (3-1-1) vs. Matthew Wiwczaryk (3-1-1) is (46-48, 47-47) Majority Draw
Featherweight: Lewis Knox (1-0) def. Robbie Brown (2-4) by KO (Right Uppercut) 0:41 R4
Middleweight: Simeon Ottley (2-1) def. Oskar Smykiel (1-1) by (50-46, 49-46 x2) Unanimous Decision
Middleweight: Liam Hutchinson (1-1) def. Luke Brassfield (0-1) by TKO (Rights in Clinch) 1:44 R5
Middleweight: Leigh Cohoon (3-0) def. Cory Hardy (0-1) by KO 1:39 R3
Lightweight: Tommy Hawthorn (1-0) def. Tommy Carus (0-1) by TKO (6-Knockdowns) 1:21 R2
Light Heavyweight: Ricky Nelder (6-5-1) def. Danny Leadbetter (0-1) by KO (Left Hook Bodyshot) 1:44 R4
Women’s Flyweight: Terri Diamond (1-0) def. Meaghan O’Neil (0-1) by KO (Right Hand in Clinch) 1:44 R1
Lightweight: Will Smith (1-0) def. Luke Steele (0-1) by KO (Left Hook) 0:26 R2