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2 clusters · 15 sources · 1 days · First seen 7 days ago · Last updated 6 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

BKFC global expansion continues

Entities: Yamandú Orsi · Guido Cannetti · Josh Krejci · Antel Arena · Gastón Reyno

Overview

BKFC’s first South American show took place on 25 July 2026 at Montevideo’s Antel Arena, drawing a sold‑out crowd of 9,467 – a record attendance for the city that surpassed the previous UFC benchmark. In the main event, local champion Gastón “Tonga” Reyno knocked out U.S. opponent Josh Krejci at 1:29 of round 1, improving his personal record to 4‑0 with four straight stoppages. President Yamandú Orsi attended the bout, meeting Reyno backstage and watching ringside.

The co‑main event featured former UFC fighter Guido “Ninja” Cannetti defeating Argentine challenger Emiliano “El Toro” Nielli by unanimous decision. The full card comprised 11 fights, including heavyweight, women’s bantamweight and semi‑light‑heavyweight contests, showcasing a mix of international stars and regional talent.

A month later BKFC confirmed its inaugural European appearance, scheduled for 17 October 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, where European heavyweight champion Agi Faulkner will defend her title against Serbian contender Dilan Prašović. Together, these events underline BKFC’s deliberate strategy of entering new markets with headline fights anchored by local athletes, aiming to widen the sport’s global footprint.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] BKFC held its first South American event in Uruguay at Antel Arena on 25 July 2026. (BKFC debut in South America)
[● 5 SOURCES] Gastón Reyno defeated Josh Krejci by TKO at 1:29 of round 1. (Reyno KO)
[● 4 SOURCES] Former UFC fighter Guido Cannetti won his BKFC debut by unanimous decision over Emiliano Nielli. (Cannetti win)
[● 3 SOURCES] The event attracted a sold‑out crowd of 9,467 spectators. (attendance)
[● 3 SOURCES] Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi attended the event and visited Reyno backstage. (presidential_attendance)
[● 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)
[● 2 SOURCES] BKFC’s Uruguay event marked the promotion’s first appearance in South America. (first_SA_event)

Timeline

6 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
BKFC brings bare‑knuckle fighting showdown to Belgrade on Oct. 17
BKFC will host its first bare‑knuckle event in Serbia on Oct 17 in Belgrade, headlined by Agi Faulkner vs. Dilan Prašović, with bouts featuring Aleksandar Konovalov and local fighters.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Gaston Reyno scores first‑round KO as BKFC debuts in Uruguay
BKFC’s first South American event in Uruguay saw Gastón Reyno KO Josh Krejci in round 1, president Orsi attended, and former UFC star Guido Cannetti won his debut; 9,467 fans filled the Antel Arena.

Sources

boxeodecolombia.com · diariopanorama.com · eltelegrafo.com · essentiallysports.com · f4wonline.com · kurir.rs · middleeasy.com · musee-compesieres.ch · mymmanews.com · nova.rs · politika.rs · si.com · sport.blic.rs · srbijadanas.com · tribuna.com.mx

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