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Joe Lauzon Returns With Five Knockdowns in BKFC Win at Fenway Park

Lauzon’s hometown victory and Kai Stewart’s title defense fired up a large Fenway crowd, prompting BKFC to say it plans to try to bring the promotion back next year.

Overview

  • Joe Lauzon made his combat-sports return on Saturday night with a second-round TKO of Stash Kuykendall after scoring five knockdowns.
  • The win moves Lauzon to 1-0 in BKFC and ended a roughly seven-year layoff since his last fight in 2019.
  • Lauzon gave a noncommittal post-fight answer about future bare-knuckle bouts, saying he would consider returning if BKFC brings a card back to Fenway.
  • Kai Stewart retained the BKFC featherweight title by unanimous decision at the co-main, marking his sixth successful defense and tying the promotion record.
  • BKFC staged the card inside Fenway Park with DAZN/TrillerTV+ coverage, drew a loud, engaged crowd, and its CEO said the promotion will pursue repeat stadium dates as it leans on ex-UFC names and highlight moments to grow its audience.