BKFC Fight Week is here, and excitement is building for BKFC 83 in Italy. The event is set for Saturday in Rome and will be broadcast live globally on The BKFC App. This marks a significant return for the world’s fastest-growing combat sports promotion.
Main Event: Championship Showdown
The highlight of the night features Chris Camozzi defending his BKFC World Cruiserweight Championship. He will square off against Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara, a renowned combat sports figure from Italy. Camozzi, originally from an Italian family, represents Denver and has an impressive background with 19 fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
This title defense is Camozzi’s second as he previously triumphed over Andrea Bicchi during BKFC’s debut in Italy last April. Sakara aims to claim the title after making a strong debut in July by defeating Erick Lozano.
Co-Main Event: High-Octane Action
The co-main event promises thrilling action as Ben “The Bomber” Bonner faces Franco Tenaglia. Bonner recently engaged in a Fight of the Year candidate against Tony Soto in June, showcasing his prowess with three of his four victories coming via stoppage.
- Bonner’s recent fight record includes:
- Three stoppage victories.
- Fight-of-the-Year contender against Tony Soto.
Tenaglia, hailing from Argentina but fighting out of Spain, carries a record of 4-1 in BKFC. A former World Champion, Tenaglia has notable wins against Soto and James Lilley.
Featured Fight: Rising Stars in Action
Francesco Ricchi will battle Josef “The Berserker” Hala in the Featured Fight. Ricchi holds a record of 7-2 in BKFC and is recognized as the only Italian-born World Champion in the promotion’s history. Hala, from the Czech Republic, is eager to capitalize on his debut win in Italy, which ended in a first-round finish.
Lineup of Up-and-Coming Fighters
BKFC 83 also features a roster of fast-rising competitors poised to make their mark:
- Andrea “Italian Thunder” Bicchi
- James “Get Down” Brown
- Dan “Indian Spice” Chapman
- Nico “The Iron” Gaffie
- Haze “The Huntsman” Hepi
- Francesco Ricchi
- Walter Pugliesi
- Jimmy “King” Sweeney
- Carlos Trinidad-Snake
- Karl “The Wasp” Thompson
- Enzo “Osso Duro” Tobbia
- Krzysztof Wisniewski
- Jelle Zeegers
The action unfolds on Saturday, promising an exciting evening for fans around the world, live on The BKFC App.
