Want more wrestling news, rumors, and results? Be sure to visit PWInsider.com and PWInsiderXtra.com.
FORMER BKB CHAMPION JAROD GRANT MEETS BEKHZOD USMONOV TO HEADLINE BALLY'S FIGHTNIGHT BY BKB BILOXI
ally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi to take place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi
Stacked undercard to feature local stars looking to shine
Tickets for Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi on sale here
BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI (3 August 2026) - BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB), the world’s largest professional bare knuckle boxing organization, returns with another explosive edition of Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi this coming October 23, 2026 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi is a fully-integrated 360 partnership that unites proprietary sensor technology, Bally’s owned casino venues, and exclusive broadcast distribution into a single, seamless combat entertainment ecosystem where advanced sensors embedded in fighter wrist wraps will capture punch volume, punch type, and force of impact in real time, delivering a gamified experience to fans both inside the arena and across Bally’s digital platforms. Bally’s Fightnight by BKB Biloxi is broadcast exclusively on the Bally Sports Live app and Stadium free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel.
Headlining the card will be two of the most explosive punchers in the sport, as former BKB Lightweight Champion Jarod “Kid Gatti” Grant (8-3, 1NC) of the United States takes on Tajikistan’s Bekhzod "The Lion" Usmonov (3-1). Grant returns to action as he looks to climb back up to the lightweight title picture. Standing in his way is Usmonov, who’s looking to make a name for himself by taking down a former champion.
Also on the card, another former BKB titleholder steps back inside the Trigon, as former BKB Heavyweight Champion Ike “Hurricane” Villanueva (5-3) faces fellow heavy hitter Cody “Freight Train” East (2-1, 2KOs) in a Bridgerweight matchup.
Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks as the full card takes shape.
This October stop at the Hard Rock continues BKB’s commitment to bringing world-class bare knuckle boxing to exciting venues around the world.
###
About BKB
BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing is a global combat sports property staging premium live events across the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. Built on raw, authentic competition, BKB delivers world championship bare knuckle boxing to fans through a growing slate of live events and broadcast partnerships, including distribution via VICE TV, talkSPORT, and Telemundo.
Follow @bkbbareknuckle on social media for the latest news and information.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, located at 777 Beach Blvd., is owned and operated by Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC, a subsidiary of Bally’s Corporation. The resort features a dynamic casino with more than 900 slot machines, 55 table games and a state-of-the-art sportsbook equipped with over 30 flat-screen TVs and betting windows for live wagering. The property offers 479 hotel rooms and suites, a full-service spa and salon, and a fitness center. Guests can enjoy 10 diverse dining options, including Sugar Factory American Brasserie, Tequila’s on the Gulf, Half Shell Oyster House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Hard Rock Café. Entertainment takes center stage at Hard Rock Live®, a 9,000-square-foot theater that hosts headline acts for up to 2,000 guests. Additional amenities include multiple bars and lounges, a dance club, a country bar, retail shops, a beach pool, and a VIP lounge. For more information, visit www.hrhcbiloxi.com.
Event Details:
Bally’s Fightnight by BKB - Biloxi
Date: 23 October 202
Venue: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
Tickets: On sale now via Ticketmaster
