Overview
- Johnny Garbarino hit Mike Richman with a cannoli during the press conference and then threw another during the faceoff, an episode captured on video and widely reported.
- Security repeatedly stepped in as the fighters lunged at each other on stage and Richman reportedly grabbed a folding chair before officials prevented a physical brawl.
- The incident took place during the July 1 presser ahead of Friday’s BKFC Liberty Brawl card and did not prompt any publicly announced fight cancellations or disciplinary actions.
- Promoters and media say the confrontation has amplified interest in the featured Garbarino–Richman bout while also raising questions about safety and event control at BKFC events.
- Garbarino’s cannoli antics have a history with past opponents and the episode fits BKFC’s pattern of high-drama promotion on a card that includes two title fights headlined by Austin Trout vs. Ben Bonner.