Eddie Alvarez, the former champion of the UFC lightweight division, had a tense confrontation with Jeremy Stephens, an experienced knockout specialist, at the conclusion of a BKFC press event today in Philadelphia. The incident took place before the upcoming “KnuckleMania 5” event scheduled for January 25, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Center and will be broadcast on DAZN.
Watch the intense exchange between the two fighters in the video provided above.
Alvarez, who joined BKFC in early 2023, has a record of 1-1, with a victory over Chad Mendes but a technical knockout loss to Mike Perry.
Meanwhile, Stephens boasts a perfect 2-0 record in BKFC, with recent wins against Jimmie Rivera (via TKO) and Bobby Taylor (by decision).
Exciting matchups await the fans.
In addition to the main event, “KnuckleMania 5” will feature a women’s flyweight bout between Taylor Starling and Bec Rawlings. Furthermore, Bellator fighter Kimbo Slice Jr. will square off against social media sensation Bryce Hall in a thrilling contest.
Keep an eye out for more updates and details about BKFC events in the future.
