Bally's Expands BKB Partnership with Fight Night in Biloxi

Bally's and BKB Partnership Expansion

Bally's has announced an expanded partnership with BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing, revealed on October 21. The collaboration includes venue ownership, punch-tracking technology, and streaming services for Bally's Fightnight by BKB.

Fight Night Details

The upcoming event takes place at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi on Friday, October 23. Jarod "Kid Gatti" Grant will face Luis "Pantera" Guerrero, who steps in as a replacement for Bekhzod "The Lion" Usmonov. The broadcast will begin at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on Bally Sports Live and EstrellaTV's free streaming channels.

Technology and Venue Integration

Bally's subsidiary operates the Hard Rock Biloxi, which will utilize Bally's ForceIQ technology. This system incorporates sensors in fighters' hand wraps to track various metrics, including punch speed and G-force readings. The data will be displayed on arena screens and during broadcasts, enhancing viewer engagement with leaderboards and fantasy-style scoring.

Upcoming Fights

The co-main event features light heavyweight champion Cub "The Savage" Hawkins moving down to middleweight to face unbeaten Rowdy Montgomery. Other matchups include former UFC fighters Ike Villanueva and Cody East, along with Monica Medina against Claudia Zamora. The series will continue at Bally's Dover Casino Resort in Delaware on November 20, where Hank Lundy will face Jairo "Almighty" Santos in their professional bare-knuckle debuts.