DENVER, CO — Naked Knuckle Boxing (BKB) is ready to return to the Stockyards Occasion Heart on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for BKB 44: Denver Brawl V. The action-packed card will air dwell on VICE TV within the U.S. and Canada, and on talkSPORT within the UK and Eire.
The principle occasion encompasses a high-stakes champion vs. champion conflict, as BKB Light-weight Champion Paty Juarez defends her belt in opposition to BKB Tremendous Light-weight Champion Khortni Kamyron in a much-anticipated rematch of their BYB 31 battle.
Within the co-main occasion, BKB Welterweight Champion Javon Wright strikes up in weight to problem Henry Williams (5-2) at Tremendous Welterweight. Including extra firepower to the cardboard, UFC and Bellator veteran Bubba McDaniel makes his BKB debut in opposition to 25-year-old Zion Tomlinson, who already holds 9 bare-knuckle bouts on his document.
Different standout matchups embrace:
Former Bantamweight Champion Alberto Blas making his BKB debut in opposition to PFL veteran Ruel Panales (6-3 MMA, Philippines).
Two-time title challenger Tommy Turner, who has confronted bare-knuckle legends LT Nelson and Barrie Jones, taking over undefeated hometown favourite Michael Santos.
UK veteran and former title challenger Kevin Greenwood making his U.S. debut in opposition to Julian Fernandez.
Full Battle Card
Prelims:
Matthew Maestas (-163) vs. Austin Spivey (+122)
Miranda Barber (+166) vs. Katherine Connor (-277)
Primary Card:
Zion Tomlinson (-216) vs. Bubba McDaniel (+159)
George Martinez (-178) vs. Brandon Desrosier (+133)
Michael Santos (+208) vs. Tommy Turner (-292)
Julian Fernandez (-234) vs. Kevin Greenwood (+170)
Alberto Blas (-1996) vs. Ruel Panales (+750)
Henry Williams (-122) vs. Javon Wright (-108)
Paty Juarez (+112) vs. Khortni Kamyron (-149)
Battle Week Schedule
Friday, August 15, 2025 – Public Weigh-Ins & Face-OffVenue: Stockyards Occasion Heart, 5004 Nationwide Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216Time: 5:00 PM MTWatch Reside: BKB YouTube Channel
The weigh-ins are free and open to each the general public.


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