BKFC KnuckleMania V Breaks Attendance Records

The BKFC KnuckleMania V event, held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, broke attendance records with 17,762 fans, surpassing previous boxing and MMA events in the city. The main event featured Jeremy Stephens defeating Eddie Alvarez via third-round TKO, marking Alvarez’s potential retirement from combat sports. Conor McGregor, a part-owner of BKFC, was present and reignited his rivalry with Stephens by challenging him to a future bare-knuckle fight. The event also showcased other notable fights, including Ben Rothwell’s 36-second knockout victory over Mick Terrill for the BKFC heavyweight title. Fans praised the high-energy event and affordable ticket prices, contributing to its record-setting attendance. BKFC's success might pose a challenge to UFC's popularity, as suggested by fan reactions on social media.