Doug Coltrane Scores Last-Second KO at BKFC HonoluluBKFC Makes Explosive Hawaii Debut as Doug Coltrane Scores Brutal KO in Honolulu

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship made a thunderous first impression in the Aloha State on April 11, as a sold-out crowd packed Neal S. Blaisdell Arena for BKFC Fight Night Honolulu.

The historic debut delivered nonstop action, knockdowns, and highlight-reel finishes, capped by a devastating main event knockout from Doug Coltrane.

Doug Coltrane Knocks Out Maki Pitolo in Main Event

Former BKFC title challenger Doug “ColdRed” Coltrane returned to the win column in emphatic fashion, stopping hometown favorite Maki Pitolo in the opening round.

With just one second remaining in Round 1, Coltrane delivered the finishing blow to score a dramatic knockout in Pitolo’s BKFC debut.

The win improves Coltrane to 4-2 and immediately puts him back into the middleweight title conversation.

Following the fight, Coltrane called out top contender Marcus Edwards, adding fuel to a potential future showdown.

Joseph Creer Dominates in Co-Main Event

In the co-main event, Joseph Creer continued his impressive run with a third consecutive stoppage victory, defeating Keali’i Kanekoa.

The bout was halted by the ringside doctor after the third round, giving Creer a TKO victory and improving his BKFC record to 6-3.

Toby Misech Battles Back in Fight of the Night

One of the most dramatic fights of the evening saw Toby Misech rally from adversity to defeat Charles Bennett.

After suffering two knockdowns early, Misech stormed back with two knockdowns of his own, earning a unanimous decision victory (47-44 x3) in his BKFC debut.

Knockouts and Finishes Dominate Undercard

The Honolulu crowd was treated to a string of finishes throughout the night:

• Justin Cornell scored a second-round TKO
• Chris Inocencio needed just 75 seconds for a debut TKO
• Randy Kamaiopili Jr. recorded six knockdowns en route to a stoppage
• Maika Samson delivered a second-round knockout
• Nick Saragosa rallied for a comeback KO
• Jerome Macalino earned a first-round knockout
• Vince Aragona made history with a 36-second KO in the first-ever BKFC fight in Hawaii

Hawaii Crowd Delivers Electric Atmosphere

The event marked BKFC’s long-awaited arrival in Hawaii—and the response was overwhelming.

Local fighters delivered standout performances, while fans created one of the most electric environments in recent BKFC history, solidifying the promotion’s successful expansion into the region.

Main Event

• Doug Coltrane def. Maki Pitolo – KO R1, 1:59

Co-Main Event

• Joseph Creer def. Keali’i Kanekoa – TKO R3

Featured Bouts

• Toby Misech def. Charles Bennett – Unanimous Decision
• Justin Cornell def. Zach Zane – TKO R2, 1:01
• Chris Inocencio def. Jovan Alayon – TKO R1, 1:15
• Namakana Pakala def. Chris Cisneros – Unanimous Decision
• Randy Kamaiopili Jr. def. Shiro Hitto – TKO R2, 0:27
• Hazel Naheinaena def. Kat Rabellizsa – Unanimous Decision
• Maika Samson def. Nalu Cenal – KO R2, 0:32
• Nick Saragosa def. Kaylan Gorospe – KO R2, 1:30
• Joseph Calarruda def. Fatu Tuitasi – Unanimous Decision
• Jerome Macalino def. Pono Enos – KO R1, 1:54
• Vince Aragona def. Simeon Crawford – KO R1, 0:36