BKB 51: Heavy Lies the Crown — London Results
London played host to carnage inside the Trigon as BKB 51 delivered emphatic finishes, wild exchanges, and championship dominance. From the opening bout to the main event, the night at Indigo at The O2 showcased why bare knuckle remains one of the most unforgiving proving grounds in combat sports.
Martinjak Reigns in 71 Seconds
Bridgerweight champion Marko Martinjak once again proved why he’s known as the “Emperor of Bare Knuckle,” dismantling former heavyweight champion Ike Villanueva in just 71 seconds.
The opening right hand from Martinjak immediately set the tone, crashing over the top and dropping Villanueva while slicing him open. With the challenger trapped in the corner, Martinjak unleashed a ruthless flurry that forced a second knockdown. Moments later, a crisp right hook followed by a devastating left hook sent Villanueva to the canvas for the third and final time.
The statement victory marked Martinjak’s 14th win in the sport and his ninth by knockout, further cementing his dominance at Bridgerweight.
McHugh Edges Reffell in Tactical Battle
In a clinch-heavy chess match, Scott McHugh earned a split decision over Martin Reffell. The bout featured grinding exchanges along the ropes and in tight quarters, but McHugh’s consistent right hand down the stretch proved pivotal in swaying the judges.
Highlight-Reel Finishes Light Up London
Adel Altamimi needed just one clean combination — a right hook followed by a straight left — to send Jay Eggleston crashing down in the first round.
Precision defined Kevin Greenwood’s victory, as he detonated a perfectly placed right uppercut into the eye of Tony Barratt, forcing the stoppage.
An early “Fight of the Night” contender unfolded between Anthony Scotford and Joe Cokayne. The pair traded knockdowns in a furious first round. Despite battling a cut over his right eye, Cokayne rallied in dramatic fashion, scoring two knockdowns in the fourth round before finishing Scotford in a relentless comeback performance.
Chaos, Controversy & Title Implications
A wild scrap between Hector Galbraith and Harvey Dossett ended in a no contest after an accidental elbow opened Dossett. Both men agreed to run it back, leaving unfinished business in the Trigon.
With a title shot hanging in the balance, Dan Gittens secured a second-round finish over Corey Healy, who crumbled in visible pain from an apparent right-hand injury.
Undercard Delivers
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Tom Pratt earned a unanimous decision over Will Dermietzel.
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Dan Matthews scored a vicious knockout of Mark O’Neil with a stiff straight left.
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Aaron Ashton stopped Brad Donavan via a barrage of right uppercuts in the clinch.
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It took just 30 seconds for Liam Terrell to flatten Jamie Haley with a crushing left hook.
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Ash Davenport impressed in his Trigon debut, earning a win over Liam Blackwell.
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Opening the card, Ollie Sentence delivered brutal bodywork to dismantle Nico Earwaker.
From lightning-fast knockouts to gritty wars of attrition, BKB 51 proved once again that when you step into the Trigon, there’s no room for hesitation — and no guarantee you’re leaving the same way you entered.
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