A Historic Milestone in Boston
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) officially entered the Massachusetts market on August 29, 2026, hosting BKFC 92 directly on the field at the historic Fenway Park in Boston. The event represented the first sanctioned bare-knuckle fighting competition in Commonwealth history, bridging the gap between the venue’s rich baseball legacy and the rising profile of modern combat sports.
The card, headlined by undefeated featherweight champion Kai Stewart, drew significant attention for its placement in one of America’s most recognizable sporting venues. While Fenway Park has previously hosted football, hockey, and boxing, the introduction of bare-knuckle fighting marked a new chapter for the stadium, which holds deep historical ties to the sport’s 19th-century roots, including the legacy of Boston-born heavyweight legend John L. Sullivan.
Stewart Sets New Standard
In the main event, Kai Stewart successfully defended his BKFC featherweight title against local challenger Harry Gigliotti. Despite facing a hostile crowd and a strategic early-round challenge from Gigliotti, Stewart secured a unanimous decision victory (49-46, 48-47, 48-47). This win marked Stewart’s sixth consecutive title defense, setting a new record for the promotion. According to official BKFC statistics, Stewart outlanded Gigliotti 141-105, relying on his clinch work and unorthodox movement to wear down the challenger by the fifth round.
Stewart, who had spent the lead-up to the event playing the role of the antagonist to the local Massachusetts crowd, solidified his status as the division’s dominant force. He has publicly stated his ambition to reach 10 title defenses, a milestone that both promotion founder David Feldman and UFC star Conor McGregor have previously indicated would be tied to substantial financial incentives.
Ferea and Lauzon Shine
The co-main event saw BKFC ‘Queen of Violence’ Christine Ferea continue her reign, securing a second-round knockout victory over promotional debutant Sofia Landi. Ferea, widely considered the promotion’s top pound-for-pound female fighter, dominated the exchanges early before securing two knockdowns that ended the bout at 0:33 of the second round. Following her victory, Ferea issued a public challenge to PFL featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, signaling potential cross-promotional interest.
The evening was also highlighted by the return of UFC veteran Joe Lauzon, who made his bare-knuckle debut against Stash Kuykendall. Fighting in front of his home crowd, the 42-year-old veteran delivered a high-intensity performance, securing a TKO victory in the second round after landing five heavy knockdowns. While Lauzon indicated after the fight that this appearance might be a singular event, his successful transition drew significant praise from the local Boston audience.