BKB 59 results: Julian Fernandez rallies for KO in Mexico debut

Bare Knuckle Boxing made its debut in Mexico on Sept. 19.

By Sayan Nag · Sherdog

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 1:50 AM

Key Things to Know

Julian Fernandez knocked out Dan Podmore at 1:12 of Round 2 to retain his super cruiserweight title.
BKB 59 took place on September 19 at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, marking BKB's Mexico debut.
Cecy Ulloa defeated Andy Nguyen via third-round TKO to capture the super flyweight championship.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Bare Knuckle Boxing staged its Mexico debut on September 19 with BKB 59 at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana. In the main event, hometown fighter Julian Fernandez successfully defended his super cruiserweight title by knocking out Dan Podmore at 1:12 of the second round after both fighters traded knockdowns in the opening round.

In the co-main event, Cecy Ulloa claimed the super flyweight title by defeating Andy Nguyen via technical knockout when Nguyen could not answer the bell for round four. The event marked the promotion's first official show hosted in Mexico.

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BKB 59 results: Julian Fernandez rallies for KO in Mexico debut

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