Bare-knuckle boxing is heading to paradise — and it’s bringing a stacked fight card with it.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) will officially debut in Honolulu on April 11, delivering a high-energy Fight Night event at the legendary Neal S. Blaisdell Arena.
Main Event: Pitolo vs Coltrane
The headline attraction features hometown favorite Maki Pitolo taking on dangerous contender Doug Coltrane in a middleweight clash.
Pitolo, known as “Coconut Bombz,” brings a wealth of experience from top MMA promotions, while Coltrane enters looking to bounce back and reinsert himself into the title picture.
BKFC Eyes Big Hawaii Debut
BKFC founder David Feldman emphasized the importance of the promotion’s first event in Hawaii:
“BKFC is thrilled to debut in the beautiful state of Hawaii, home to a wealth of bare-knuckle fighters and fans,” said Feldman.
“We’re putting together a fantastic evening of action-packed fights featuring many of the toughest and most talented fighters in Hawaii.”
Co-Main & Featured Fights
The co-main event sees Kealii Kanekoa, a former slap fighting standout, take on Joseph Creer in the light heavyweight division.
Another must-watch bout features Toby Misech making his BKFC debut against fan favorite Charles Bennett.
Fighter Spotlight
- Pitolo enters with a 16-12 MMA record, including finishes across major promotions
- Coltrane owns multiple knockout victories and previously challenged for BKFC gold
- Creer rides momentum with back-to-back stoppage wins
- Bennett recently scored a win at KnuckleMania VI
Full Card Highlights
The Honolulu card is packed with local Hawaiian talent and exciting debuts:
- Zach Zane vs Justin Cornell (welterweight)
- Chris Cisneros vs TBA (light heavyweight)
- Jovan Alayon vs Christopher Inocencio (lightweight)
- Randy Kamaiopili Jr. vs Shiro Hitto (middleweight)
- Hazel Nahienaena vs Kat Rabellizsa (women’s lightweight)
- Jerome Macalino vs Pono Enos (lightweight)
And more rising prospects across multiple divisions.
How to Watch
- Date: April 11, 2026
- Location: Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu
- Start Time: 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST
- Streaming: Available worldwide on the BKFC App (subscription required)
Tickets are available via BKFC’s official website.
A Big Moment for BKFC
With a deep lineup of local fighters, established names, and rising prospects, BKFC’s Hawaii debut is shaping up to be one of its most exciting events yet.
The combination of passionate fans, scenic location, and all-action fighting could make this a landmark night for the promotion.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and is also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s also the main photographer for the 4CornersMafia Car Club.
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