Weigh-In Recap: BKFC Philly Brings Fire to the 2300 Arena
Bare knuckle energy filled the legendary 2300 Arena this afternoon as fighters stepped on the scale ahead of BKFC Fight Night: Philly – Pague vs. Petersen, set to go down tomorrow night. Nine bouts are official after a weigh-in that had everything — tension, trash talk, and a cannoli clap from Johnny Garbarino, setting the tone for what promises to be a brutal night of bare-knuckle action in South Philly.
🧨 Main Event Locked In: Pague vs. Petersen
Former UFC vet and Pennsylvania native Dustin “The Disciple” Pague hit the mark at 164.6 lbs, looking lean and laser-focused ahead of his clash with the undefeated and unflinching Ryan Petersen, who came in at 164 lbs. The two welterweights faced off with mutual respect but undeniable tension — this one has all the ingredients for a fan favorite.
Pague is chasing redemption and resurgence. Petersen? Validation. Expect fireworks when the bell rings.
🥊 Co-Main Spotlight: Rodriguez vs. Roman
In the co-main, Rosalinda Rodriguez and Gabrielle Roman both made weight with ease for their women’s flyweight bout. Rodriguez, soaked up the crowd’s energy, while Roman looked all business — no smiles, no games. This could be the show-stealer.
⚖️ Full Card Weigh-In Results
Here’s how the rest of the fighters tipped the scales:
| Fighter 1 | Weight | Fighter 2 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Pague | 164.6 lbs | Ryan Petersen | 164.0 lbs |
| Rosalinda Rodriguez | 120.8 lbs | Gabrielle Roman | 120.0 lbs |
| Johnny Garbarino | 185.0 lbs | Erik Lopez | 184.0 lbs |
| Alessio Sakara | 212.2 lbs | Erick Lozano | 210.6 lbs |
| Pat Sullivan | 147.8 lbs | Austin Peterson | 142.4 lbs |
| Maurice Horne | 185.4 lbs | Cody Vidal | 184.8 lbs |
| Elijah Harris | 145.4 lbs | Isaac Carson | 145.2 lbs |
| Lex Ludlow | 240.2 lbs | Lewis Rumsey | 244.6 lbs |
| Dalvin Blair | 154.6 lbs | Jason Dinunzid | 155.8 lbs |
No weight misses, no last-minute drama — just fighters ready to throw down.
🎟️ What’s Next?
With all bouts now official, all eyes turn to Friday night as the fists fly and Philly gets a front-row seat to BKFC’s signature blend of brutality and bravado. The action kicks off at 8:00 PM ET, streaming live on BKFC+ App, with 2 prelim bouts available via BKFC’s digital channels.
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