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BKFC UK Titles on the Line as Newcastle Hosts Championship Doubleheader on August 1
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returns to Newcastle, England, on August 1 with two prestigious BKFC UK championships up for grabs. The card features some of the promotion’s most accomplished British fighters as champions and contenders look to solidify their place among the elite of BKFC competition.
In the co-main event, the BKFC UK Bantamweight Championship will be contested between undefeated standout Lewis Garside and fellow unbeaten contender Bradley Taylor. Both men enter the bout with perfect BKFC records, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash where someone’s undefeated streak will come to an end.
Garside has quickly established himself as one of the brightest prospects in BKFC UK. Holding a 3-0 record under the BKFC banner, Garside captured the BKFC UK Featherweight Championship with a victory over Junno Chipchase. His aggressive style, composure in the pocket, and championship experience have helped him rise through the ranks in a short amount of time.
Standing across from him will be Bradley Taylor, who brings a 4-0 BKFC record into the contest. Taylor has shown remarkable consistency throughout his bare-knuckle career, earning three unanimous decision victories while demonstrating durability and technical discipline. While Garside has championship experience, Taylor’s ability to control fights over the distance makes him a dangerous challenger capable of taking the title on the judges’ scorecards if the bout goes the distance.
The night’s other championship attraction features the BKFC UK Lightweight Championship as undefeated contender Lewis Keen faces former champion James Lilley.
Keen enters the bout as BKFC’s No. 5-ranked lightweight and has yet to taste defeat in his professional bare-knuckle career. His rise through the division has been fueled by impressive performances and a reputation as one of the most promising contenders in the UK scene.
However, Lilley brings championship pedigree and momentum into the matchup. The former BKFC champion is coming off an emphatic first-round knockout victory, a result that reminded fans why he previously sat atop the division. Lilley’s experience in championship fights and proven finishing ability could present the toughest test of Keen’s career.
With two title fights featuring undefeated contenders, former champions, and rising stars, BKFC UK’s return to Newcastle promises an action-packed night of bare-knuckle competition. By the end of August 1, the promotion could see new champions crowned or established veterans reinforce their status as the best in British bare-knuckle fighting.
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