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Anchors away, knuckles out.<\/p>\n
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is officially taking its violence to the high seas with its first-ever \u201cBKFSea Cruise,\u201d sailing from Miami, Fla., to the Bahamas from Jan. 22-25, 2027.<\/p>\n
And now, the \u201cBruise Cruise\u201d has its main event.<\/p>\n
Undefeated BKFC Featherweight champion Kai Stewart<\/strong> (10-0) will attempt to defend his title for the sixth time when he runs it back with No. 2-ranked contender Bryan Duran<\/strong> (9-1-1) in the five-round main event.<\/p>\n The nine-fight card will take place Saturday night aboard the Norwegian Jewel.<\/p>\n Serving as the co-main event will be a Welterweight showdown between George Thorpe<\/strong> (2-1) and Josh Kuhne<\/strong> (2-0). In addition, No. 4-ranked Featherweight Nathan Rivera<\/strong> (5-1) will collide with Brandon Meneses<\/strong> (1-1-1).<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Julio Perez<\/strong> (4-2) battles Gabriel Mota<\/strong> (2-3) in the promotion\u2019s newly created Ironweight division, while undefeated Featherweights Joey Gambino<\/strong> (2-0) and Matt Denning<\/strong> (1-0) put their perfect BKFC records on the line.<\/p>\n Steve Townsel <\/strong>(6-6) returns against Brady Meister<\/strong> (3-3), while Gustavo Balart<\/strong> (1-0) takes on veteran Justyn Martinez<\/strong> in a Strawweight clash. \u201cFamez\u201d (4-6) and Cole Ferrell <\/strong>(2-1) will also compete against opponents still to be announced.<\/p>\n The violence won\u2019t be limited to the ring.<\/p>\n BKFC stars Lorenzo Hunt<\/strong>, Christine Ferea<\/strong>, Ben Rothwell<\/strong>, Jessica Borga<\/strong>, Austin Trout<\/strong>, Luis Palomino<\/strong>, Taylor Starlin<\/strong>g and several others are expected to be aboard for autograph sessions, workouts, press conferences, weigh-ins and additional fan experiences.<\/p>\n Rainbet will also host a $50,000 poker tournament on Sunday, along with afterparties and merchandise giveaways throughout the three-night voyage.<\/p>\n Cabins start at $1,099 per person based on double occupancy, with deposits beginning at $200. For those unwilling\u2014or unable\u2014to spend three nights trapped at sea with a collection of bare-knuckle fighters, the complete card will stream internationally through BKFC+ for $7.99 per month.<\/p>\n Here is the card thus far:<\/p>\n