The championship bout between Kai Stewart and Nico Gaffie headlines BKFC 87 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL, on March 20. Stewart puts his featherweight title on the line. Tickets for the event are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
“This is our 14th event at Hard Rock Live, and we’re thrilled to return for our first show in 2026,” said BKFC Founder and President David Feldman. “Kai Stewart is one of our most exciting, homegrown young stars, who has been victorious in every fight, however, Nico Gaffie has impressively stopped all three of his opponents and presents a very tough challenge at BKFC 87.”
“Two undefeated champions at the top of their game – this one will be fireworks from the opening bell.”
- 25-year-old Stewart (8-0) of Liberal, KS, makes the fifth defense of his belt, having defeated Tommy Strydom by unanimous decision in his previous bout at BKFC 72 in Dubai last April.
- Spain’s 29-year-old Gaffie (3-0) knocked out Jelle Zeegers in the first round at BKFC 83 in Rome last October, to become the BKFC European champion at 145 lbs.
Other bouts featured on the BKFC 87 Hollywood card are expected to be confirmed shortly.
In addition to the previously scheduled events, the promotion also listed new dates for the first edition of Fight Club in Philadelphia, PA on April 7; an event in Denver, CO on April 17; a rescheduled debut in Australia in Townsville, QLD on April 18; and a Fight Night in Clearwater, FL on April 24.
The current BKFC schedule for 2026 is as follows
- BKFC Newcastle – March 14
- BKFC 87 Hollywood – March 20
- BKFC Mohegan Sun – March 28
- BKFC Fight Club: Philadelphia – April 7
- BKFC Hawaii – April 11
- BKFC Denver – April 17
- BKFC Australia – April 18
- BKFC Fight Night: Clearwater – April 24