On Saturday, Aug. 10, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships hosted its seventh event from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss.
In the night’s main event, former UFC veterans Leonard Garcia and Jim Alers clashed in a featherweight contest. Garcia was originally scheduled to face fellow former UFC fighter Jason Knight. However, Knight pulled out of the bout due to injury.
In the co-main event of the evening, BKFC heavyweight champion Arnold Adams defended his title against UFC veteran Chase Sherman, who had reeled off three straight victories by first-round knockout since being released by the UFC.
Also, former UFC lightweight contender Melvin Guillard made his promotional debut against Strikeforce and UFC veteran Isaac Vallie-Flagg.
The event airs live at 9 p.m. ET on FITE TV via Combat Press.
Chase Sherman def. Arnold Adams by unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 49-46) – heavyweight title
Helen Peralta def. Christine Ferea by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-45) – women’s featherweight tournament semifinal
Isaac Vallie-Flagg def. Melvin Guillard by TKO (hand injury). Round 3, 2:00
Adam Pellerano def. Joshua Boudreaux by knockout (punch). Round 2, 1:30
Dale Sopi def. Juan Torres by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Kaleb Harris def. Johnavan Vistante by knockout (punch). Round 2, 0:51
Quintin Henry def. Bubba Malbrough by knockout (punch). Round 1, 1:55