Andrei Arlovski, 47, claimed the bare-knuckle boxing heavyweight championship by defeating Ben Rothwell, 44, at BKFC Knucklemania 6 in Philadelphia. This marked their trilogy, with Arlovski previously winning two MMA bouts against Rothwell. During the fight, Arlovski showcased superior skills, landing powerful punches and causing a significant cut above Rothwell’s eye that impaired his vision. Rothwell struggled with his performance, appearing sluggish throughout the match. The bout concluded in the third round when the ringside doctor stopped the fight due to Rothwell’s injuries.
In the co-main event, Lorenzo Hunt defeated reigning BKFC champion David Mandel, potentially setting up a future match with Mike Perry. Other notable fights included John Garbarino defeating Kane Tomlinson Jr. by knockout and several judges’ decisions across various weight classes. Following his victory, Arlovski hinted he may need time before considering a fight against Leonardo Perdomo, dubbed the “bare-knuckle Mike Tyson.”
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