There’s nobody more suited for the first ever BKFC Main Event in Philadelphia than Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez, the fighting pride of “The City of Brotherly Love.” And nobody would be happier to spoil Alvarez’s epic homecoming than Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens. On Saturday in the KnuckleMania V headliner, they’ll do battle under the bright lights of Philly’s Wells Fargo Center, LIVE worldwide on DAZN.
We asked a number of BKFC’s most knowledgeable fighters for their fight night predictions.
“Slick” Rick Caruso: Unfortunately for Philly, I think Jeremy Stephens spoils the Philly boys’ night and beats Alvarez.
Ramiro Figueroa: Both are great fighters, and I think the fight can go either way. I honestly want Eddie to win because Jeremy needs to be humbled in my opinion.
Blake “Big Boy” LaCaze: This has “Fight of the Night” written all over it. The hometown guy versus the visiting bad guy. I see Alvarez winning for the fans of Philly.
Michael “Papa G” Larrimore: I think in the Main Event we see a barnburner that goes all five, ending with Jeremy coming out with the upset via split decision.
“Super” Chad Lucanas: Jeremy Stephens for the W.
“Royal” Ryan Reber: I’ve got Jeremy Stephens in a war!
Wanya “The Rated R Superstar” Reid: I’m going for Alvarez. Don’t get me wrong; Stephens looks like he’s coming to fight every fight and seems to like it, but I think the weight might give Alvarez the advantage.
JR “The Lion” Ridge: Eddie Alvarez all day! I like Jeremy Stephens, but I’m going with Alvarez by unanimous decision.
Gabrielle Roman: I'm going with Alvarez.
Andrew “Legend” Strode: I’ve got the hometown hero Eddie Alvarez!
Crystal “The Lovely” Van Wyk: Eddie Alvarez versus Jeremy Stephens will be a five-round war, with the win going to Eddie.
Zeb “CWB” Vincent: Eddie is too crisp, too precise for Stephens. Alvarez has the W.
Ruben “Bad Boy” Warr: I’m going with Eddie.
