BKFC and Hockey Fighting forms a perfect marriage as BKFC has exploded since its Debut event back in 2019. Giving Bare Knuckle boxing league some real legitimacy will now be putting on Real Hockey Fighting that will be fully sanctioned we’re approaching the First of Two Inaugural events in June.
First is BKFC Ice Wars Presents “Battle of the Border” USA vs. Canada Fight Night
Saturday, June 14, 2025
6:00 p.m. doors, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
BKFC Ice Wars is slated to showcase twelve head-to-head bouts, featuring twenty-four elite fighters from the United States and Canada who will square off in “The Ice Box,” a 900-square foot ice enclosure designed specifically for ice fighting.
At Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino (Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA)
The Second Event
BKFC Ice Wars Presents “Fight Night Canada”
Saturday, June 28, 2025
6:00 p.m. doors, 7:00 -11:00 p.m.
Event Location: River Cree Casino & Resort (Enoch, AB, CAN)
Judges shall evaluate the bout based on effective striking (Plan A), effective aggressiveness (Plan B), and control of the fighting area (Plan C). Plans B and C are only taken into consideration if Plan A is weighed as being even. Effective striking is judged by determining the impact/effect of legal strikes landed by a fighter solely based on the results of such legal strikes. Effective aggressiveness means aggressively making attempts to finish the fight. Fighting area control is assessed by determining who is dictating the pace, place and position of the bout.
And The athletes they have announced to compete are:
Former UFC Bantamweight Brian Kellenher
Will “BODY BAG” Laporte
Nick “GORGEOUS” Laporte
Zach “The Hooligan” Hughes
Justyce “Haymaker” Smoke
Devin “The Canadian Assassin” Gibson
With more Announcements to come.
The creation of Ice Wars reflects a shift in how hockey fans view fighting, with some traditionalists seeing it as a way to preserve a part of the sport’s history that is fading from the NHL.
And with the partnership with BKFC we can expect this to be another option for Combat sports Fans and Old School Hockey Lover’s to come to together and enjoy some gold ole fist a cuff’s.
