BKFC will kick off its 2025 schedule in stellar fashion with its fifth annual KnuckleMania event. BKFC: KnuckleMania 5 takes place Saturday in Philadelphia inside Wells Fargo Center, and the promotion claims it will set a gate and attendance record for combat sports in the city, even above UFC and legendary boxing headliners. The card features a main event between former UFC and Bellator champion Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens , BKFC heavyweight champ Mick Terill defending against Ben Rothwell , an intriguing women’s bout of Taylor Starling vs. Bec Rawlings , plus much more. After making weight Friday morning, the prominent fighters and remainder of the card attended ceremonial weigh-ins where they squared off one final time before throwing down in the ring. Former two-division UFC champion and part owner of BKFC Conor McGregor was on hand to experience Friday’s faceoffs, as well.