Julian Lane Disqualified After Double‑Leg Takedown Ends BKFC Hollywood Main Event

The referee waved the fight off when Bryce Henry could not continue and the ruling has renewed questions about how BKFC enforces its no‑grappling rules as the promotion grows.

Overview

In the fourth round of the headline bout at BKFC Fight Night: Hollywood, Julian Lane shot for a double‑leg takedown that is illegal under BKFC rules and was disqualified after Bryce Henry was ruled unable to continue.
The finish produced immediate divided reaction on the broadcast and online, with commentators expressing bewilderment and many fans saying Henry may have sought a stoppage while others defended the referee’s enforcement of the rules.
Officials recorded the outcome as a disqualification win for Bryce Henry, who remains unbeaten in the promotion, while Lane suffered his second straight loss after dropping the BKFC welterweight title earlier this year.
BKFC’s rulebook bars takedowns and grappling, which is why referees can call fouls that lead to point deductions or disqualification when fighters use MMA techniques in bare‑knuckle bouts.
The incident highlights a growing tension for BKFC as it signs former MMA fighters and expands its schedule, and it is likely to increase scrutiny of referee consistency and how crossover athletes adapt to a different rule set.