BKFC Fight Night Michigan weigh-in results at Soaring Eagle Casino

Mount Pleasant, MI – Prepare for bare-knuckle mayhem as BKFC brings its high-stakes “Fight Night Michigan” event to the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The card is packed with regional rising stars and bare-knuckle newcomers all looking to make a mark in the fast-evolving squared circle world of bare-knuckle boxing.

A new home for BKFC in the Great Lakes State

Michigan has become a hotbed for BKFC this year and this event marks another milestone in the promotion’s expansion into new US markets. The organization is offering fans the chance to witness unbridled action live at Soaring Eagle – where punches fly without gloves and careers can change in the blink of an eye.

Headline Matchup: Rodriguez vs. Cavender

At the top of the card is the main event between Esteban Rodriguez and Zac Cavender. Both competitors will step into the ring bare-knuckled to prove themselves – and possibly catapult into bigger title territory.

Highlights below the map

The announced fight card features a mix of up and coming fighters:

• A light heavyweight tilt between David Sanchez (1-0) versus rookie Terryl Johnson.
• A featherweight debut fight between Michael Hernandez and Antonio Castillo
  These matchups highlight BKFC’s focus on building new talent and giving new fighters a chance to shine under a brutal but popular ruleset.

Bare-knuckle boxing leaves nothing to the imagination. Expect an explosive start, short laps and the kind of raw intensity fans crave. Without gloves, every shot counts. BKFC’s official schedule lists Fight Night Michigan for November 1 at 8:00 PM ET.

This event solidifies BKFC’s push into the Midwest and underlines Michigan’s importance in the bare-knuckle circuit. For fighters, a standout performance here could open the door to big pay-per-view cards and big matchups. For fans from the region it is a rare opportunity to witness a large-scale event live.

Event details

Event: BKFC Fight Night Michigan – Rodriguez vs. Cavender
Date: Saturday November 1, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET (approximately)
Location: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort – Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Broadcast: View official BKFC streaming platforms and press announcements.

BKFC Fight Night Michigan weigh-in results:

Esteban Rodriguez, 205 pounds. vs. Zac Cavender, 205 pounds.

Nathan Rivera, 146 vs. Tommy Strydom, 146

Joseph Creer, 185.4 vs. Taylor Bull, 181.8

Eric Lozano, 205 vs. Tylor Sijohn, 203.6

Justin Street, 134 vs. AJ Craig, 135.6

Mike Hernandez, 145.8 vs. Antonio Castillo Jr, 148.3

Terryl Johnson, 189.8 vs. David Sanchez, 183

Eric Westbury, 181.8 vs. Oleg Magkeev, 186

Paul Schiller, 166.4 vs. Casey Moses, 164.2

Junior Hicks, 189.6 vs. Aubrey Mendonca, 187

Parris Boyd, 155 vs. Ruban Arroyo, 153.8

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