BKFC Fight Night Philly: Pague’s TKO & Record Knockouts Light Up 2300 Arena

March 21, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA
Returning hot on the heels of KnuckleMania V, BKFC delivered another electrifying night in Philly with Fight Night: Pague vs Angelcor. A sold-out crowd packed the legendary 2300 Arena, witnessing explosive knockouts and hometown heroes shine.

Pague Delivers Main Event Stoppage

Local welterweight favorite Dustin “The Disciple” Pague took center stage, dominating Andrew Angelcor and forcing a doctor stoppage at the end of Round 2. The impressive finish moves Pague to 4–2 in BKFC, and he’s now firmly in the conversation for a title shot.

“I fought through a broken jaw before... now I’ll fight until the belt’s around my waist,” Pague declared post-fight.

Record-Breaking Heat on the Undercard

Back-to-back first-round finishes kept the energy high:

• Dalvin “The Hippy Disciple” Blair scorched through Justin Walters with a 4-second KO, the third-fastest in BKFC history.

• Featherweight Elijah “The Buffalo Soldier” Harris followed with a 7-second KO, the fifth-fastest ever in the promotion.

Philly’s Finest: Garbarino Shines

South Philly’s John “Johnny Cannoli” Garbarino kept the hometown momentum rolling with a 47-second KO over Rayne Wells—running his BKFC record to 2–0. Post-fight, he brought the house down:

“I’m hungry… ready for a five-round war,” Garbarino told the crowd.

Co-Main Thriller & More Highlights

• Brandon Conley vs. Cody Vidal delivered drama, ending in a majority draw after Conley was docked a point for an eye poke.

• Light heavyweight Maurice “God of War” Horne, another Philly-area favorite, rebounded from early trouble to claim a second-round KO over Adam De Freitas.

• Heavyweight Lex Ludlow edged out Connor McKenna via split decision in a hard-fought 5-round slugfest.

• Pat Carroll debuted with a 46-second KO, while AJ Craig took a unanimous decision and Pat Carroll added another fast finish via KO.

What It Means for Philly

BKFC Fight Night Philly reaffirmed Philadelphia’s status as bare-knuckle central. With record kills and hometown standouts like Pague, Garbarino, Horne, Carroll, Blair, and Harris, the city’s fighters left a mark—and the crowd roared approval.

Final Thoughts

From fast finishes to hometown flair, this Fight Night had it all. Pague’s main event victory and Philly fighters' standout showings ensured that BKFC’s city pulse remains strong. Next up: eyes will turn to Pague’s possible title shot—and Philly’s next round of warriors.