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Mount Pleasant, Michigan — Get ready for bare-knuckle mayhem as BKFC brings its high-stakes “Fight Night Michigan” event to the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The card is stacked with regional rising stars and bare-knuckle newcomers all seeking to make a mark in the rapidly evolving squared-circle world of bare-knuckle boxing.
A New Home for BKFC in the Great Lakes State
Michigan has become a hotbed for BKFC this year, and this event marks another milestone in the promotion’s expansion into new U.S. markets. The organization is offering fans a chance to witness unbridled action live at Soaring Eagle — where punches fly without gloves, and careers can change in an instant.
Headline Matchup: Rodriguez vs. Cavender
Topping the card is the main event between Esteban Rodriguez and Zac Cavender. Both competitors will step into the bare-knuckle ring looking to prove themselves — and potentially catapult into larger title-shot territory.
Undercard Highlights
The announced fight card features a mix of up-and-coming fighters:
A light heavyweight tilt between David Sanchez (1-0) vs. debuting Terryl Johnson.
A featherweight debut-bout showdown between Michael Hernandez and Antonio CastilloThese matchups emphasize BKFC’s focus on building fresh talent and giving new fighters the chance to shine under a brutal yet popular rule-set.
Bare-knuckle boxing leaves nothing to the imagination. Expect explosive starts, short-round finishes, and the kind of raw intensity fans crave. With no gloves, every shot counts. BKFC’s official schedule lists Fight Night Michigan for November 1 at 8:00 PM ET.
This event solidifies BKFC’s push into the Midwest and signals Michigan’s importance in the bare-knuckle circuit. For fighters, a standout performance here could open the door to major pay-per-view cards and marquee matchups. For the region’s fans, it’s a rare chance to witness a full-scale bare-knuckle event live.
Event Details
Event: BKFC Fight Night Michigan – Rodriguez vs. CavenderDate: Saturday, November 1, 2025Time: 8:00 PM ET (approx.)Venue: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort – Mount Pleasant, MichiganBroadcast: Check official BKFC streaming platforms & press announcements.
BKFC Fight Night Michigan weigh-in results:
Esteban Rodriguez, 205lbs. vs. Zac Cavender, 205lbs.
Nathan Rivera, 146 vs. Tommy Strydom, 146
Joseph Creer, 185.4 vs. Taylor Bull, 181.8
Eric Lozano, 205 vs. Tylor Sijohn, 203.6
Justin Street, 134 vs. AJ Craig, 135.6
Mike Hernandez, 145.8 vs. Antonio Castillo Jr, 148.3
Terryl Johnson, 189.8 vs. David Sanchez, 183
Eric Westbury, 181.8 vs. Oleg Magkeev, 186
Paul Schiller, 166.4 vs. Casey Moses, 164.2
Junior Hicks, 189.6 vs. Aubrey Mendonca, 187
Parris Boyd, 155 vs. Ruban Arroyo, 153.8
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