Sat Jan 25 04:40:00 IST 2025: ## Philly Welcomes Bare-Knuckle Brawl: Alvarez vs. Stephens Headlines KnuckleMania 5

**Philadelphia, PA** – Former UFC champions Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens headline Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s (BKFC) KnuckleMania 5 this Saturday at the Wells Fargo Arena. The highly anticipated main event, featuring a clash of MMA veterans, saw both fighters successfully make weight at Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins. Alvarez, fighting in his hometown of Philadelphia, weighed in at 165.8 pounds, while Stephens came in slightly lighter at 164.6 pounds.

Alvarez, a former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion, is looking to rebound from his last BKFC fight, a December loss to Mike Perry. Stephens, known for his devastating knockout power, enters the bout with an undefeated 2-0 record in the bare-knuckle circuit.

The co-main event pits BKFC heavyweight champion Mick Terrill (258.2 lbs) against MMA veteran Ben Rothwell (274 lbs), who boasts a perfect 3-0 record in BKFC. Other notable fights on the card include Taylor Starling vs. Bec Rawlings, John Garbarino vs. Apostle Spencer, Pat Sullivan vs. Kaine Tomlinson Jr., Travis Thompson vs. Zachary Pannell, and Itso Babulaidze vs. Bryan McDowell.

KnuckleMania 5 promises a night of explosive action, and fans can expect a thrilling main event between two of the sport’s most experienced and exciting fighters. The event begins Saturday evening at the Wells Fargo Arena.

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