BKFC announces Bruise Cruise fight card headlined by Kai Stewart

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has announced the official fight card for the ‘BKFSEA Bruise Cruise,’ a three-day event scheduled for January 23, 2027. The event will take place aboard the Norwegian Jewel during a voyage from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas.

The main event features a featherweight title rematch between champion Kai Stewart and No. 2-ranked contender Bryan Duran. Stewart, the promotion’s No. 2-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, will defend his belt for the sixth time. The two previously met in mid-2024, where Stewart won via unanimous decision.

The co-main event will be a welterweight bout between George Thorpe of the UK and Josh Kuhne of Australia. Other scheduled fights include an ironweight contest between Julio Perez and Gabriel Mota, as well as matchups featuring Joey Gambino, Matt Denning, Stephen Townsel, and Brady Meister.