Gaston Reyno scores first‑round KO as BKFC debuts in Uruguay
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship staged its first South American event on 25 July 2026 at Montevideo’s Antel Arena. The sold‑out show drew 9,467 spectators, breaking the previous UFC attendance record in the city. In the main event, Uruguay’s Gastón “Tonga” Reyno knocked out U.S. fighter Josh Krejci at 1:29 of round 1, extending his BKFC record to 4‑0 with four consecutive stoppage victories. President Yamandú Orsi attended the bout, met Reyno backstage and sat ringside for the fight. The co‑main event featured former UFC competitor Guido “Ninja” Cannetti defeating Argentine challenger Emiliano “El Toro” Nielli by unanimous decision. The card comprised 11 fights, including heavyweight contests, women's bantamweight matchups and a semi‑light‑heavyweight bout, marking BKFC’s official debut on the South American continent.
Entities: Antel Arena · Gastón Reyno · Guido Cannetti · Josh Krejci · Yamandú Orsi
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Former UFC fighter Guido Cannetti won his BKFC debut by unanimous decision over Emiliano Nielli. (Cannetti win)
- [● 2 SOURCES] BKFC’s Uruguay event marked the promotion’s first appearance in South America. (first_SA_event)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi attended the event and visited Reyno backstage. (presidential_attendance)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Gastón Reyno defeated Josh Krejci by TKO at 1:29 of round 1. (Reyno KO)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The BKFC Uruguay card featured 11 fights. (card_fights)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Reyno’s record improved to 4‑0 with four straight stoppage victories. (Reyno record)
- [● 7 SOURCES] BKFC held its first South American event in Uruguay at Antel Arena on 25 July 2026. (BKFC debut in South America)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The event attracted a sold‑out crowd of 9,467 spectators. (attendance)