BKFC ICE WARS, the Dynamic New Combat Sports League presents their third can’t miss event, Bare Knuckle Brawls’, on Friday, Oct. 10 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. (ET) through SeatGeek.com. VIP Tables are also available. For more information, please visitwww.AmerantBankArena.com.
Following two groundbreaking events in June, BKFC ICE WARS will present the first ever bare-knuckle fighting event on real ice. Prior events in front of sold-out crowds in Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada unveiled the most cutting-edge, fan-friendly promotion in international combat sports.
BKFC ICE WARS: Bare Knuckle Brawls will also be broadcast live in over 200 countries on LiveX, Fubo Sports, Triller/FITE TV, The BKFC App, Fight Network and the BKFC Ice Wars YouTube Channel.
Headlining BKFC ICE WARS: Bare Knuckle Brawls and fighting in the heavyweight division, Canadian Hockey Veteran Nick Laporte of North Bay Ontario, Canada battles Nordik Fight Club’s Sébastien Lafferière of Lasalle, Quebec, Canada. Laporte knocked out Matt Dunn in the first round on June 14 at the inaugural BKFC ICE WARS event in Mount Pleasant, MI, Lafferiere will be making his debut under the promotion’s banner.
Middleweights will see action in the co-main event with former UFC Star Charles ‘Boston Strong’ Rosa of Boston, MA facing off against Canadian Hockey Veteran Reid ‘The Spaz’ Krasowski of Yorkton, SK, Canada. Rosa compiled a professional MMA record of 19-8 over an acclaimed 12-year career.
Heavyweights clash in the feature fight with MMA Fighter Corey ‘AlleyTrain’ Allen of Shelburne, Vermont battling Canadian Hockey Veteran ‘Chief’ Catlin Bigsnake of Siksika, AB, Canada.
Fighting in the first-ever BKFC ICE WARS female bout, professional boxer Christina ‘The Tiger’ Barry faces off against Canadian Hockey VeteranValerie Ruley of Evanston, IL.
Additional fights for this exciting event will be announced shortly.
BKFC ICE WARS has partnered with PORTL for a truly innovative opportunity for combat sports fans to ‘Tip Their Favorite Fighters’ by downloading the PORTL app. Fans attending the live event can ‘Tip Their Favorite Fighter’ to show their appreciation.
BKFC ICE WARS plans to host at least six events in 2025 and as many as twenty-four events in 2026. BKFC Ice Wars events will follow BKFC’s proven distribution model and be available to audiences initially everywhere via streaming services with detailed announcements to follow.
Below are the rules and regulations for fighters in BKFC Ice Wars:
Length and number of rounds –
Each bout shall be at least three (3) rounds with a maximum of five (5) rounds. Each round shall be no more than ninety (90) seconds in length, with one (1) minute rest periods between rounds.
2 referees – one of which acts as lead referee and sole arbiter
3 judges – if the fight goes the distance, the bout will be scored in its entirety (not round by round).
Scoring Criteria – Judges shall evaluate the bout based on effective striking (Plan A), effective aggressiveness (Plan B), and control of the fighting area (Plan C). Plans B and C are only taken into consideration if Plan A is weighed as being even. Effective striking is judged by determining the impact/effect of legal strikes landed by a fighter solely based on the results of such legal strikes. Effective aggressiveness means aggressively making attempts to finish the fight. Fighting area control is assessed by determining who is dictating the pace, place and position of the bout.
Weight Classes –
Super Heavyweight (over 250 lbs.)
Heavyweight (over 200 lbs.)
Cruiserweight (175 to 200 lbs.)
Middleweight (150 to 175 lbs.)
Lightweight (under 150 lbs.)
Equipment –
Fighters are wearing traditional hockey jerseys and equipment.