Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returns to the United Kingdom with an action-packed night of fights at BKFC 90 Birmingham. The event takes place on Saturday, May 30, at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England, featuring a stacked lineup of championship contenders, rising stars, and former MMA veterans.
The main event sees hometown favorite Connor Tierney defend his position against Rico Franco in a highly anticipated BKFC Welterweight Championship showdown. Fans are also eagerly awaiting the promotional debut of former UFC contender Darren Till, who steps into the bare-knuckle ring against Aaron Chalmers in the co-main event.
BKFC 90 is available exclusively on BKFC+, with preliminary bouts beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET and the main card starting at 3:00 p.m. ET.
BKFC 90 Birmingham Live Results and Winners
BKFC 90 Results – Full Fight Card Results Table
Main Card Results
| Fight | Winner | Loser | Result | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event | Rico Franco | Connor Tierney | KO | Round 2 | 1:18 |
| Co-Main Event | Darren Till | Aaron Chalmers | TKO | Round 2 | 0:22 |
| Main Card | John Phillips | Ryan Barrett | KO | Round 1 | 1:03 |
| Main Card | Brian Hyslop | Jonno Chipchase | Unanimous Decision | 5 Rounds | 50-43, 50-43, 49-45 |
| Main Card | George Thorpe | Leigh Cohoon | Unanimous Decision | 5 Rounds | 49-46, 49-46, 50-45 |
| Main Card | Michal Lesniak | Martin McDonough | TKO | Round 4 | 0:57 |
| Main Card | Liam Hutchinson | Simeon Otley | Unanimous Decision | 5 Rounds | 50-45, 50-45, 48-47 |
| Main Card | Paul O’Sullivan | Paul Hilz | Unanimous Decision | 5 Rounds | 50-45, 50-45, 50-45 |
| Main Card | Tommy Hawthorn | Will Smith | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | Round 3 | 1:42 |
| Main Card | Kris Trezise | Luke Brassfield | TKO | Round 4 | 1:53 |
Preliminary Card Results
| Fight | Winner | Loser | Result | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Bout | Lukasz Parobiec | Kaseem Saleem | TKO | Round 4 | 0:47 |
| Preliminary Bout | Nathan Leeson | Stevie Devenport | TKO | Round 4 | 1:29 |
Main Event
BKFC Welterweight Championship
- Connor Tierney vs. Rico Franco
Co-Main Event
Light Heavyweight Bout
- Darren Till vs. Aaron Chalmers
Cruiserweight Bout
- John Phillips vs. Ryan Barrett
Bantamweight Bout
- Jonno Chipchase vs. Brian Hyslop
Middleweight Bout
- George Thorpe vs. Leigh Cohoon
Featherweight Bout
- Michal Lesniak vs. Martin McDonough
Middleweight Bout
- Liam Hutchinson vs. Simeon Ottley
Middleweight Bout
- Paul O’Sullivan vs. Paul Hilz
Lightweight Bout
- Tommy Hawthorn vs. Will Smith
BKFC 90 Preliminary Card Results
Welterweight Bout
- Kris Trezise vs. Luke Brassfield
Heavyweight Bout
- Lukasz Parobiec vs. Kaseem Saleem
Lightweight Bout
- Nathan Leeson vs. Stevie Devenport
BKFC 90 Fight Card Preview
The spotlight shines on Connor Tierney and Rico Franco as they battle for welterweight gold. Tierney enters the contest with a strong BKFC résumé and the support of the Birmingham crowd, while Franco arrives determined to capture championship glory and spoil the homecoming celebration.
Another major storyline is the debut of Darren Till. The former UFC title challenger brings significant combat sports experience into BKFC and faces Aaron Chalmers, who has already built momentum inside the promotion. Their clash could quickly establish a new contender in the light heavyweight division.
Elsewhere on the card, experienced fighters such as John Phillips, Ryan Barrett, Paul Hilz, and Leigh Cohoon add depth to one of the strongest BKFC UK events of the year.
How to Watch BKFC 90 Birmingham
Event: BKFC 90 Birmingham
Venue: Utilita Arena, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Date: Saturday, May 30
Prelims Start Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
Main Card Start Time: 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT
Live Stream: BKFC+
Stay tuned throughout the event for live fight results, knockout highlights, championship updates, and complete winner coverage from BKFC 90 Birmingham.